Monthly Archives: May 2014

The camera sees it all

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The camera sees it all

DSC_9356DSC_9346Resting a while after a walk in Arad, and fiddling with the camera, I randomly took a few pictures.
Realising it was dark and not much could be “seen”, I nevertheless snapped away. And, to my surprise, came up with what I thought were some rather unusual shots.
There’s an enthusiastic jogger running past me while three women are also heading in the same direction.
On the other side is a lone stork wading in the dark waters and in yet another shot, a thick shroud of weed grass engulfs the base of a palm tree.
Not great photos but somewhat out of the ordinary. Proving yet again one doesn’t see the entire “picture” with the naked eye. A lot more comes to light when the picture’s on-screen!

It’s humid out there

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DSC_9327We got the first taste of this summer season’s killing Bahrain humidity yesterday as we went out for our customary walk on the coast. And since it felt very hot, we drove down the few hundred yards, deciding to get out of the car and walk. DSC_9328And, as usual, I stepped out with the camera, and took this picture (left), not realising the mist had all but obliterated the lens. Instead of wiping it off, I took a few more shots (right, bottom) and came up with the other two, even as a youngster approached and plonked himself on one of the swings! And, by the time that happened, the cloudiness on the lens had vanished.
I did not think I would get any reasonable shots, given the weather, but reckoned these were worth sharing on seeing the results on-screen!DSC_9332

Then – and Now!

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house House 2These two buildings, in the heart of the Old Manama Suq, couldn’t be more apart in terms of looks. One, a modern structure with many apartments and the other a dilapidated, crumbling structure which had clearly seen better days.
However, the older building stands out in terms of its sheer architectural brilliance, with large windows, a ‘air curtain’, massive rooms and high roofs. Clearly, it was built with the rather severe elements of the harsh Middle East climate in mind.
In the days gone by, when there was no air-conditioning, these structures were known for their natural cooling with the available sea breeze while buildings these days are chock-a-block with energy-guzzling machines.
The reality also is that life in those olden days was rather comfortable, content and full of “life” as opposed to now when everyone seems to be in a rush, and on a short fuse, among other things.
Perhaps we should each take a trip down memory lane once in a while to look at what we were. And what better place to do that then go to the older part of town!

Suq Art

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Suq Art

Spotted this painting on one of the walls in Bahrain’s Old Manama Suq during the weekend Bab Al Bahrain (BAB) Market!
While I have no idea what the artist is trying to convey, the expression on the face of the drawing is rather stoic and the lady’s lips are “sealed”. There is also a flower drawn that is attempting to propagate peace and prosperity.
Whatever it is, the picture is still worth looking at. And it is, no doubt, a very creditable effort!