ALKHOBAR — Capturing the captivating could be done through the lens of the camera, but for an enhanced effect it needs the eye — the eye of the person behind the camera, an eye for detail and an eye for imagination — to make the picture speak of its own volition. Such an artist is young Sarah Al-Moqbel, a Saudi woman who is making waves with her superb talent in photography. She blends the fantabulous bonds of the past with the present through the lenses of her digital camera, which she imaginatively points and shoots for an image that tells a story that’s dead certain to be fascinating. Sarah, who mastered the art of street photography, demonstrates her extraordinary talent when she accomplishes to capture her own story with an incredible combination of vintage car models, traditional neighborhoods in Al-Khobar city in the Eastern Province and modern female fashion models. These professional pictures, which have gained wide acceptance, have also made her very popular among fans of photography. Sarah started photography as a hobby at the age of 12. Speaking to Al-Arabiya, she said that this type of photography is unique in its content and hence she has managed to draw the attention of many connoisseurs, who advertised her works by widely circulating her shots. Sarah has been imaginative in her settings, but it is her eye for details that her lens focuses on that eventually produces unique masterpieces. She has relied mainly on the services of fashion model Ghada to represent the modern young Saudi woman with her spirit in the real past, by wearing abaya and using a 1969 model red car as props. The settings of the model going to the vegetable market and then to the secondhand market lend to the past-present blend that is captivating, as she measures the details and angles. Sarah said: “I rely on sunlight in my snaps during photography with a focal attention on angle shots.” “My passion for the city of Al-Khobar has made me highlight its most distinctive landmarks and streets in this way, despite the early difficulties in convincing the community about this art. “Taking on challenges and persisting to achieve something are the factors that will bring about success and distinctive outcome,” she added. Sarah emphasizes that she aspires to highlight, through her photos, the true image of Saudi Arabia by circulating her shots to international newspapers and through social media. She is also keen on rendering her own contributions in documenting the Kingdom’s major achievements, especially in the realms of culture and tourism.