the mood was lighter that day when we visited the dubai creek once more. as we were heading back to the abra station, i saw these two patans resting from a mid-day rest. though i was few meters away from them, i asked permission by raising my camera and raised my hand. they nodded as a sign of affirmation. i returned the favor by gesturing a peace sign. one guy replied with the same message.
language barriers are common here but the power of hands helped in connecting people. the lens helped in capturing the moment.
Categories: composition 101 - lines and curves,compostion 101 - rule of thirds,life in dubai,travel
Tagged: dubai, dubai creek, portrait, street
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- 23rd January 2011 Sunday at 11:40 pm
still at the dubai creek, i took a picture of dhows docked along the banks of deira. also a traditional vessel, it primarily carry goods from east africa, the arabian gulf and the subcontinent.
Categories: life in dubai,personal,photography
Tagged: deira, dubai, dubai creek, rant, street, transportation
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- 19th June 2010 Saturday at 12:32 am
abras used to be the primary means of transportation between the two sides of the creek before cars could cross it via the several bridges or the al shindagha tunnel. today, it is mostly used by tourists, common folk and nostalgics.
Categories: composition 101 - depth of field,compostion 101 - rule of thirds,life in dubai,photography,travel
Tagged: dubai, dubai creek, portrait, street, transportation
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- 10th June 2010 Thursday at 11:29 pm
khor dubai, also known as the dubai creek, is a body of saltwater which divided the old city into two sections – deira and bur dubai.
Categories: composition 101 - depth of field,life in dubai,photography
Tagged: abra, deira, dubai, dubai creek, monotone, street, transportation
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- 30th May 2010 Sunday at 11:27 pm
