Duet (Jordan, Amman)

A street scene captured in Jordan , in a neighborhood of Amman : a young boy , looking like a star in the making, walks forward with a confident step, bathed in light. Behind him, his mother—in a black abaya and niqab , wearing white gloves—remains in the background, a silhouette veiled by shadow and the codes of tradition.

The contrast is stark. The white glove , a furtive and unexpected gesture, evokes a pop visual reference—almost a nod to Michael Jackson —and reminds us that every detail can turn an ordinary moment into a symbolic image . This duo illustrates the daily coexistence of modern clothing and cultural tradition in Jordanian cities today.

Between children's Western clothing and traditional veils , this scene questions without judgment the diversity of referents, belongings, and overlapping times. A photo that captures the silent tension between generations, social norms, and individual expressions.

This photograph was selected by the prestigious international gallery 1X.com, which recognizes works for their aesthetic and documentary value.