The Magician’s Secrets
Posted on July 28, 2014
Do you want to know the magician’s secrets? Read More
Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin’
Posted on July 26, 2014
The Wedding Photos.
Spotted this group late June back home on Ballybunion beach in South West Ireland. A bit cliched for this week’s challenge I’ll grant you!
I Read The News Today. Oh Boy.
Posted on July 24, 2014
MB read the news today. Same as he does every other day. Makes for sad & disturbing reading out these parts. Read More
Weekly Photo Challenge: Containers
Posted on July 18, 2014
This week it’s Containers!
The Watercube (swimming arena) for the Beijing Olympics was designed by PTW architects (& Arup Engineers) from Australia who won the design competition by popular vote. The square cubic shape represents the Chinese symbol for earth, while the circular shape of the Bird’s Nest Stadium in the background represents Heaven. The design on the outer skin of the Watercube was inspired by the random shape of soap bubbles.
MB took this shot approx 4 years back on a visit to Beijing, from the high floor level bar of a nearby hotel. Quality of the pic not great due to the bar window reflections.
Jordan
Posted on July 18, 2014
One of the most interesting countries in the ME region is Jordan. Read More
Yemen
Posted on July 13, 2014
Had lots of hits on the ‘Relic/Yemen’ post of yesterday. New follower AKM commented to MB that he is Yemeni but is many years since he has visited his home country. Asked MB if he could post some more pics from Yemen. Read More
Weekly Photo Challenge: Relic
Posted on July 11, 2014
This weeks challenge is looking for relics.
Saw this ‘about to be poured concrete slab’ support structure whilst traveling in Yemen 3 or 4 years back. This construction method disappeared tens of years ago in more more technically advanced countries where adjustable steel props/poles are now used exclusively for the purpose.
Qatar
Posted on July 9, 2014
Qatar is a small wealthy nation located in the Arabian Gulf/Middle East. Read More
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