Category Archives: Trains

Dubai Metro

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Alice

I am a dedicated public transport commuter from way back in my Sydney days, so moving to futuristic Dubai in October 2008 made no difference; I was always going to shun the car and opt for the train. Well, to be … Continue reading →

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Australia Day in Dubai

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Alice

Welcome to the twenty sixth day of January, 2013. It is today that Australians world wide celebrate a kinship with their native land; a mateship felt toward fellow Aussies; and a love of being proudly knows as Australian. Of course the … Continue reading →

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Dubai Metro During the Golden Hour

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Alice

With four glorious days of perpetual sunshine left before Christmas (and Mr. H out of town; well actually in frozen Moscow, no less) my imagination requested to be taken on an adventure. That my good self take my good camera … Continue reading →

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Composition

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Alice

Balancing with feet astride in an almost-filled carriage, on the metro en route home, and with afew “excuse me’s” I shuffle along to the very front to take a good look at my city. The view from up here causing me … Continue reading →

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The Jetsons

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Alice

Seven months into 2012, so shouldn’t we all be traveling around in flying cars by now?  That was the prediction in the Jetsons cartoon tv show. Set in 2062 the futuristic series – first produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1962 – depicts … Continue reading →

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Le Metro

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Alice

Dubai Metro D3000 f/3.5; Exposure Time 1/100sec; ISO-200 Shutter Priority Once again Dubai takes the Gold Star Award for “firsts” and “biggests” and “longests”. This time it’s the Dubai Metro – the world’s longest automated driverless train system, stylishly incorporating … Continue reading →

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Redfern, Sydney – Part 2

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Alice

Trains and underground stations: the inevitable decay that strikes symbols of urban life is a drawcard for me. I seem not to get enough of capturing citylife from the vantage point of a commuter, fellow passengers just as intruiging to trap within … Continue reading →

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