14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
A Qatari man checking his phone at the National Islamic Art Museum
In the Islamic Art museum in Doha (which showcases Islamic art from the last 1,500 years), I saw a traditionally-dressed Arab man checking his phone in a beautiful foyer. I was struck by the contrast between tradition (the location, background, and his attire), with modernity (the plastic chair, phone, his glasses)
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
Photo Location: | Doha, Qatar, Qatar |
Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
Copyright: | © Vikas Lonakadi |