Category Archives: Skyline

Parasail Away!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Alice

A hot summer’s day is too easily spoilt by spending it in its entirety on terra firma. Why not take to the air, attached to ropes and boats, parachutes and harnesses? Nothing novel in that idea considering an adventurous fellow by … Continue reading →

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Meet Me at The Madinat

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Alice

I am so in love with this place; so in awe of its proportions, its stylized architecture, its sympathy to heritage and nod to the modern. Its The Madinat. Dubai’s Madinat, in all of its watery, palm-tree swaying, wind-towered glory. … 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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Double-Take

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Alice

Architecture is easy to photograph, right? Well, not necessarily. Yes,  buildings are all around, however, photography means writing with light, and this perpetually changes. When taking pictures of buildings, try a double-take. Shoot the entire building, then focus in on detail which will present a study … Continue reading →

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Perambulation

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Alice

Walking has been my main mode of transport since moving to Dubai as I am not at all inclined to get behind the wheel of a vehicle or even take to the roads on a bicycle for that matter lest … Continue reading →

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Humidity

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Alice

The UAE is regularly bathed in a thick veil of precipitation bearing the unwelcome meteorological label High Humidity. Most often we are struck in the summertime early in the morning, say 6AM and late-evening say 6 through to 9PM. Humidity as … Continue reading →

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Dubai – Part 1

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Alice

Often in the wintertime Dubai becomes shrouded in fog. Its not that we are driven inside from extreme cold and wind; no, for the climate always remains pleasantly temperate throughout the year. Its more that visisibility becomes so poor that drivers … Continue reading →

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On Location

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Alice

Some of the very best images are those taken while the model is relaxed, looking away from the camera’s lens, thinking the shoot is over. With noticeable smiles that are actually the real thing, shoulders back, natural movement discernable, this … Continue reading →

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Cough it up, Dubai

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Alice

I recently read that you cannot expect to make money without owing money. Sure; I can understand. But heavy debt burdens do nothing other than cause anxiety to bank managers and stomach ulcers to those with the obligation to cough … Continue reading →

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