It is seldom that one finds a truly captivating photographic project where we can truly feel like the photos have transported us to the exact place and time in the photos; however Egyptian Streets has recently stumbled a little gem of a project which reminds us of Alexandria’s nostalgic beauty. In a series of online albums and volumes, photographer Ousama Qandeel has intriguingly named his first Alexandria-themed volume “Never forget where you came from” in a bid to pay homage to the historical city in which he was brought up. “I tried to show the Alexandria that i was brought up in – no matter how much you travel, I think you should remember your country,” explains the 27-year old photographer. Although Qandeel specializes in portrait and music (concert and events) photography, he wanted to capture the ‘real’ Alexandria, perhaps one that evokes a pre-globalized sense of uniqueness and locality. According to Qandeel, he grew fond of “capturing sound and performance through visual means” after assisting a friend in need at concerts. He has been shooting musicians and artists in the underground music scene. Later on in December of 2016,…
12 Mesmerizing Shots That Capture the Nostalgia and Identity of Alexandria
June 13, 2019
