HX – Animals


The cattle in Ireland look happier than Arabs in the Middle East!

So said an Arab work colleague of MB in recent days, on looking at a few of MB’s photos. Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Muse


Muse – A subject that keeps you coming back? – Brie Anne’s photo challenge this week.

MB has taken many photos of the Stone Circle at Grange in MB’s HX homeland in Limerick, south west Ireland in recent years. He found himself back there again last week for the summer solstice, and happened to drop in on solstice eve as the sun was getting low in the sky. A few of farmer Tim Casey’s young calves were relaxing on the grass in the centre of the circle in the very impressive (photographically speaking) shadow of the tree.

The entire scene gave MB yet another interesting shot, unlike any of those he had taken in the past. The muse continues to surprise & provide.

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Off-Season


Off-Season.

The grandstand and hotel at Meydan horse racing track in Dubai is a hive of activity from November to March. Outside of that period the hotel still operates at a reasonable but reduced level of occupancy. On the track only maintenance works take place to keep all ship-shape for the following season.

Off Season

Turkey – Election Colour


Istanbul recently. Was much taken with the colourful flags that political parties hang in the streets throughout their strongholds. Took the following shots on my Samsung phone.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – On The Way


On The Way.

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Nepal – In better days (2)


MB mentioned the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal in last weekend’s post. A few words of explanation:

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Falcon Souq – Qatar


Doha, capital city of Qatar, has a very interesting falcon souq, right next to a falcon hospital. Both are part of the much larger Souq Waqif. Read More

Journey to Istanbul


From 30,000 feet with a Galaxy E7 13mp camera phone. Nothing special.

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Goa – Why to Goa!


The ‘photo analysis’ post of a week or so back attracted some negative comment.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Intricate


Intricate

Church of the Holy Saviour at Chora, Istanbul. Visitors view the famous intricate ceilings frescos.

Intricate

Nepal – Help


Nepal needs help.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Motion


Motion

Dubai belly dancer

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Goa – In a single shot


A picture paints a thousand words. Sometimes. Take a look at this one –  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Afloat


Afloat

A few days back. Just off a small island on the Mandovi River estuary. Goa, India.

Afloat

It’s sandy in the desert


MB is presently trying to depart Doha airport and it’s proving problematic.

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