Said Manseur Photographer

19/09/2026

Thank you L'Oeil de la Photographie

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04/09/2026

God sees

« On the sidewalks of Tizi Ouzou, 2019. Amidst the blur of passing footsteps and averted gazes, an outstretched hand tells a silent story of endurance. Because God sees what the eyes of the world pass by. »

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Algeria, 2019

29/08/2026

I'm so happy about this feature written by the talented Nilofer Khan — years after shooting the El Hirak project, this is its first publication...

Inside El Hirak: How Said Manseur Captured Algeria's Uprising

The El Hirak movement has shaped Algeria tremendously. Here is a look at photographer Said Manseur's images that showcase just that.

26/08/2026

21/08/2026

Play This is how men die

16/08/2026

22/07/2026

منذُ صِغَري، كنتُ أُحبُّ أن أتأمَّلَ النَّوارسَ وهي تُحلِّقُ في السَّماءِ.
كنتُ أُراقبُ الأشكالَ التي ترسمُها بأجنحتِها؛ تبدو عشوائيَّةً، لكنَّها تُخفي سيمفونيَّةً لا يفهمُها إلَّا مَن يُجيدُ الإصغاءَ إلى الصَّمت. كانت تجعلُني لا أملُّ من تأمُّلِها، فتظلُّ عيناي تركضانِ خلفَها... حتى أشعرَ أنَّني سافرتُ معها، بعيدًا، في سماءٍ لا تعرفُ الحدود.

ودائمًا كنتُ أتمنَّى أن أكونَ مثلَها... أن أطيرَ مثلَها.

في طفولتي، كنتُ أصعدُ إلى سطحِ بيتِ جدّي في القصبة، الحيِّ العريقِ الذي كبرتُ فيه، وأجلسُ بالساعاتِ فقط في انتظارِها. كانت تمرُّ فوقي، وأنا أُحاولُ أن أحفظَ مساراتِها، وكأنَّ كلَّ جناحٍ منها كان يرسمُ حلمًا جديدًا.
‏Since I was a child, I have loved watching gulls soar across the sky.
‏I was fascinated by the shapes they drew with their wings. They seemed random, yet they carried a hidden symphony that could only be understood by those who know how to listen to silence. I never grew tired of watching them. My eyes would follow every movement until I felt as though I had traveled with them, far away, into a sky that knew no borders.
‏I always wished I could be like them... I wished I could fly.
‏As a child, I would climb onto the rooftop of my grandfather’s house in the Casbah, the historic neighborhood where I grew up, and sit there for hours simply waiting for them. They would pass overhead while I tried to memorize their paths, as if every wingbeat were sketching a new dream across the sky

Text by Racha Saïdani Saidani Racha
‏Photographs by Said Manseur

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19/07/2026

‏The Belarej, as Algerians call the White Stork, is more than just a migratory bird—it is part of Algeria’s cultural memory

Many of us grew up listening to the traditional song Ya Belarej , making this graceful bird a symbol of longing, homecoming, and fidelity.

I had never seen it as beautifully as I did in the province of Batna, where I found it nesting atop tall trees, far from the noise of the cities. It was a timeless scene, with the storks standing quietly over their massive nests, as if guarding a place untouched by time.

Every spring, the White Stork returns to build its nest in high places and is well known for its strong pair bond and loyalty to the same nesting site. Although deeply rooted in Algerian culture, sightings have become less common in recent years due to habitat loss, the decline of suitable nesting sites, and rapid urban expansion. Today, encountering the Belarej in the wild feels like a rare privilege—and a reminder of the importance of protecting the landscapes it calls home.

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15/07/2026

From the opening performance by Cheb Mami to the closing concert by Djilali Palermo, the Timgad International Festival unfolded as a journey of music beneath the timeless stones of the ancient Roman Theatre, once again affirming its place among Algeria's most celebrated cultural gatherings.

15/07/2026

Tukoubaouine delivered a captivating performance on the stage of Timgad's ancient Roman Theatre, bringing the spirit of the Algerian Sahara and its deep, hypnotic rhythms to life. It was an evening where the richness of tradition blended seamlessly with the magic of music beneath the skies of Timgad

Tikoubaouine in Timgad International Festival.

Batna,Algéria , 13|07|2026
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