Thursday 22 December 2011

Pre-wedding preparations for Samson

I had fun this morning photographing Samson, his relatives and closest friends as they all prepared for his wedding later that day (which as covered by another photographer). Glad that all went well on the big day !!!






Samson stands between his mother and father in their living room as everyone prays.




Now heading off to the wedding !!!

Saturday 17 December 2011

Visa Renewal Trip to Northern Oman

This cormorant was drying out his wings in the sunshine on the beach in Oman, but I wondered whether the feathers were damaged and prevented him from flying ?

(Nikon D700 : Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 + 2x convertor: f3.5 : 1/1000" : 400mm : ISO 800: 17.12.2011 14:46:42)

Friday 16 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 7

This is one of the photographs that I took today that was selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.

Thursday 15 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 6

These are two of the photographs that I took today that were selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.




Wednesday 14 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 5

This is one of the photographs that I took today that was selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.

Tuesday 13 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 4

This is one of the photographs that I took today that was selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.

Monday 12 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 3

This is one of the photographs that I took today that was selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.

Sunday 11 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 2

This is one of the photographs that I took today that was selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.

Saturday 10 December 2011

City Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Photo Shoot, Day 1

This is one of the photographs that I took today that was selected by the City Seasons Hotel Management for their new web site, brochures and fliers.


(Nikon D700 : Nikkor 50mm f1.8 : f10 : 1/125" : 50mm : ISO 200: 10.12.2011 12:16:13)

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Powered Hangglider on Sharjah Beach


(Nikon D700 : Tamron 28-300mm f3.3 - 6.3 : f6.3 : 1/160" : 300mm : ISO 1600: 07.12.2011 17:14:22)



(Nikon D700 : Tamron 28-300mm f3.3 - 6.3 : f8 : 1/250" : 50mm : ISO 1600: 07.12.2011 17:14:25)

Saturday 3 December 2011

Mass Wedding

I was priviledged to be invited back for the 3rd consecutive year to be one of the team of photographers covering the Annual Mass Wedding of 49 couples at St. Marys Catholic Church in Deira, Dubai today.




After the wedding ceremony, I was invited to photograph the wedding reception and party of one of the couples, Jovy and Jhoey.


After this, I went on to the Dubai Mall, to photograph some of the cars exhibited at the 4th Annual Classic Car show. Incredible to think that this Ferrari F40 is now 22 years old and considered a classic car !!! I'm getting old !!!

(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f2.8 : 1/45" : 18mm : ISO 400: 02.12.2011 18:04:28)


After darkness fell outside, I spotted these four sisters inside the Dubai Mall, dressed and decorated in the UAE National colours !!

(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f5.6 : 1/60" : 23mm : ISO 1600: 02.12.2011 21:50:26)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f6.7 : 1/90" : 23mm : ISO 1600: 02.12.2011 21:49:32)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f6.7 : 1/90" : 26mm : ISO 1600: 02.12.2011 21:48:57)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f6.7 : 1/90" : 46mm : ISO 1600: 02.12.2011 21:46:19)

Friday 2 December 2011

40th National Day, United Arab Emirates

I got up at 5:00 am this morning to take my first pictures of the 40th National Day celebrations in Dubai ....

.... as a giant cake-shaped hot air balloon took off from Jumeirah.

(Nikon D700 : Sigma EX 12-24mm f4.5 - 5.6 : f5.6 : 1/30" : 24mm : ISO 800: 02.12.2011 06:35:01)


There were a total of six hot air balloons taking part in the 1st UAE Ballooning Championship.

(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f4 : 1/60" : 30mm : ISO 400: 02.12.2011 06:38:26)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f4 : 1/60" : 50mm : ISO 400: 02.12.2011 06:39:03)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f4 : 1/60" : 50mm : ISO 400: 02.12.2011 06:40:28)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f4 : 1/60" : 32mm : ISO 400: 02.12.2011 06:41:28)



(Nikon D5000 : Sigma EX 18-50mm f2.8 : f4 : 1/60" : 23mm : ISO 400: 02.12.2011 06:42:06)


The hot air balloons were reinflated whilst tethered to the ground in the Merdan Horseracing Stadium in the evening.

(Nikon D700 : Sigma EX 12-24mm f4.5 - 5.6 : f5 : 1/40" : 12mm : ISO 800: 02.12.2011 19:15:20)

Thursday 1 December 2011

Start of 40th National Day celebrations

This yellow Chevrolet Camaro was covered in fur in the National colours of red, green, black and white as it raced past on a roundabout at night !!!

(Nikon D700 : Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 : f2.8 : 1/60" : 95mm : ISO 3200: 01.12.2011 17:48:19)