After Addis Abba, I took a short break from the 100 City project to explore a smaller city, but one I’d been wanting to photograph for a while in Harar. I rarely take a break away from working on my major city project, but Harar was too special to pass up while in Ethiopia. Considered Islam’s fourth holiest city, it quickly became my favorite walled city I’d been to anywhere. Void of the tourism that’s taken over many other walled and holy cities, Harar really takes you back in time to a very local and authentic atmosphere in Ethiopia. The friendly vibe and endless interest to explore and get lost inside the walls, and even outside, became a highlight of the year.
So here’s 33 photos that I was able to capture during my short time in Harar…
33 Street Photography Photos from Harar
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For more info on Harar, be sure to check out my first impressions from a street photographer’s perspective. And stay tuned for one of my City Street Photography Guides to Harar.
Have you photographed Harar before or do you plan on it someday? Let me know about it in the comments below!
And let me know which photos you like best too!
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Wow. A great selection of shots. Well done! Harar–had never even heard of it up to this point.
Thanks, David! Ya, it seems to go under the radar, but it’s honestly more interesting than most of the more known spots I’ve been.
f.d. walker, thanks so much for the post.Really thank you! Keep writing.
f.d. walker, thanks! And thanks for sharing your great posts every week!