Cyber-exhibition "The Headless Woman"
Showing posts with label people. Show all posts
Showing posts with label people. Show all posts
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Monday, December 3, 2012
A right royal get together
Cardboard cutouts of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister with His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and and emir of Abu Dhabi enjoying a coffee and chat on National Day.
Earlier in the day, Shaikh Mohammed sent the following SMS to the whole country:
"Dear citizens & residents of the UAE. I am delighted to congratulate you, and my brother Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, as we all celebrate the 41st anniversary of the UAE. This is a day of joy & pride, in which we remember the inspiring journey of our founding fathers and look ahead towards a bright future of endless possibilities" - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Earlier in the day, Shaikh Mohammed sent the following SMS to the whole country:
"Dear citizens & residents of the UAE. I am delighted to congratulate you, and my brother Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, as we all celebrate the 41st anniversary of the UAE. This is a day of joy & pride, in which we remember the inspiring journey of our founding fathers and look ahead towards a bright future of endless possibilities" - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Father and Sons
You're standing in the doorway.
Your workday is all done.
They wait to see you everyday,
these boys that are your sons.
They hope you will go fishing.
They hope you'll shoot the gun.
They just want to be with you,
these boys that are your sons.
They are your spitting image.
To them you are ''The One''.
They hope to be just like you,
these boys that are your sons.
You show them what a man is.
You teach as you have fun.
You are admired as well as loved by
these boys that are your sons.
You've got friends forever.
Until the world is done.
Then, still you will be holding
these boys that are your sons.
Poem (adapted) by Mary Nagy
Photo by me taken in the Al Bateen district of the city.
Your workday is all done.
They wait to see you everyday,
these boys that are your sons.
They hope you will go fishing.
They hope you'll shoot the gun.
They just want to be with you,
these boys that are your sons.
They are your spitting image.
To them you are ''The One''.
They hope to be just like you,
these boys that are your sons.
You show them what a man is.
You teach as you have fun.
You are admired as well as loved by
these boys that are your sons.
You've got friends forever.
Until the world is done.
Then, still you will be holding
these boys that are your sons.
Poem (adapted) by Mary Nagy
Photo by me taken in the Al Bateen district of the city.
Monday, February 6, 2012
From Russia with Love
Surprisingly, this is one of a growing number of professional Russian belly dancers now plying her trade in the UAE. And popular she is to, with over 800 people watching this outdoor performance in the desert under the stars.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Friday, December 2, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Wakey! Wakey!
Yes, after a 3 month hiatus the Abu Dhabi Daily Photographer is back with his external flash in one hand and his telephoto lens in the other, bringing you an assortment box of images from one of the smallest, richest and best capital cities in the World.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
"In tropical climes
There are certain times
Of day
When all the citizens retire
To take their clothes off and perspire.
It's one of those rules
That the greatest fools
Obey,
Because the sun is far too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry
Violet ray.
The natives grieve
When the white men leave
Their huts.
Because they're obviously,
Definitely
Nuts.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
The Japanese don't care to,
The Chinese wouldn't dare to,
Hindus and Argentines
Sleep firmly from twelve to one,
But Englishmen
Detest a
Siesta.
In the Philippines
They have lovely screens
To protect you from the glare.
In the Malay states
There are hats like plates
Which the Britishers won't wear.
At twelve noon
The natives swoon,
And no further work is done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun!
Such a surprise
For the eastern eyes
To see,
That though the English are effete,
They're quite impervious to heat.
When the white man rides
Every native hides
In glee.
Because the simple creatures hope he
Will impale his solar topee
On a tree.
It seems such a shame
When the English claim
The Earth,
That they give rise
To such hilarity
And mirth.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo,
He, he, he, he, he, he, he, he,
Hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm.
Mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
The toughest Burmese bandit
Can never understand it.
In Rangoon
The heat of noon
Is just what the natives shun,
They put their Scotch
Or Rye down
And lie down.
In a jungle town
Where the sun beats down
To the rage of man and beast,
The English garb
Of the English sahib
Merely gets a bit more creased.
In Bangkok
At twleve'o'clock
They foam at the mouth and run,
But mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
Mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
The smallest Malay rabbit
Deplores this foolish habit.
In Hong Kong
They strike a gong
And fire off a noonday gun
To reprimand
Each inmate
Who's in late.
In the Mangrove swamps
Where the python romps
There is peace from twelve to two,
Even caribous
Lie around and snooze,
For there's nothing else to do.
In Bengal,
To move at all
Is seldom if ever done.
But mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday sun!"
-Noel Coward 1932
Photo: Rare self-portrait, Al Ain 2011
There are certain times
Of day
When all the citizens retire
To take their clothes off and perspire.
It's one of those rules
That the greatest fools
Obey,
Because the sun is far too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry
Violet ray.
The natives grieve
When the white men leave
Their huts.
Because they're obviously,
Definitely
Nuts.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
The Japanese don't care to,
The Chinese wouldn't dare to,
Hindus and Argentines
Sleep firmly from twelve to one,
But Englishmen
Detest a
Siesta.
In the Philippines
They have lovely screens
To protect you from the glare.
In the Malay states
There are hats like plates
Which the Britishers won't wear.
At twelve noon
The natives swoon,
And no further work is done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun!
Such a surprise
For the eastern eyes
To see,
That though the English are effete,
They're quite impervious to heat.
When the white man rides
Every native hides
In glee.
Because the simple creatures hope he
Will impale his solar topee
On a tree.
It seems such a shame
When the English claim
The Earth,
That they give rise
To such hilarity
And mirth.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo,
He, he, he, he, he, he, he, he,
Hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm.
Mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
The toughest Burmese bandit
Can never understand it.
In Rangoon
The heat of noon
Is just what the natives shun,
They put their Scotch
Or Rye down
And lie down.
In a jungle town
Where the sun beats down
To the rage of man and beast,
The English garb
Of the English sahib
Merely gets a bit more creased.
In Bangkok
At twleve'o'clock
They foam at the mouth and run,
But mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
Mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun.
The smallest Malay rabbit
Deplores this foolish habit.
In Hong Kong
They strike a gong
And fire off a noonday gun
To reprimand
Each inmate
Who's in late.
In the Mangrove swamps
Where the python romps
There is peace from twelve to two,
Even caribous
Lie around and snooze,
For there's nothing else to do.
In Bengal,
To move at all
Is seldom if ever done.
But mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday sun!"
-Noel Coward 1932
Photo: Rare self-portrait, Al Ain 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Knowledge Ninja IV
Nice portrait of Emirati student-cum-actor Ali Rashed Ahmed Al Romaithi on the set of “Knowledge Ninja IV”, the manga-styled comic starring himself as junior apprentice Ahmed San.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Back in the UAE yeah!
Been away so long I hardly knew the place
Gee, it's good to be back home
Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case
Honey disconnect the phone
I'm back in the UAE
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the UA
Back in the UA
Back in the UAE
Lyrics adapted from Lennon/McCartney 1968
Photo of my welcoming committee, Marina Mall Car Park.
Gee, it's good to be back home
Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case
Honey disconnect the phone
I'm back in the UAE
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the UA
Back in the UA
Back in the UAE
Lyrics adapted from Lennon/McCartney 1968
Photo of my welcoming committee, Marina Mall Car Park.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What Lies Beneath
With its own coral reef and 900 species of fish, the peninsula attracts an array divers and snorkelers like the rare brown-tipped greater-white homo sapien pictured here.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Live and Let Dive
Telegraph island now serves as a snorkeling and diving stop off for the many dhow crusies.
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Lazy Fisherman
That's me! After a night curled up in the 4x4 it was time to search out a hearty breakfast. The smell of fish led me to the port town of Khasab. Here I found enough fish to feed the 5000. All I needed now was some eggs, bacon a Bar-B-Q and someone to cook it for me - Any volunteers?
Friday, December 24, 2010
'Tis the season (to be silly) Watch the Abu Dhabi Camels latest video!
Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
National Day Celebrations 2010
Emariti's getting into the spirit of UAE National Day. Abu Dhabi is currently awash with colourful lights and flags used to decorate roads, bridges, roundabouts, and underpasses as the country celebrates its 39th birthday in style.
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