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Weddings in Saudi Arabia
Lets face it. The outside world knows little about the traditions and customs of Saudi Arabia. Even I, as an expat raised in Saudi, knew little about Saudi marriage customs until very recently. And my knowledge of what actually happened at weddings was...read more -
Sunset at the Lava Fields
Volcanic activity is not something new to Saudi Arabia. Because of western Saudi Arabia’s location along two tectonic spreading centers, eruptions and lava flows have been reported in the region throughout history. The last known one, in fact, was...read more -
How Many Megapixels is That?
It’s the biggest scam of the camera world. One that has been propagated through extensive marketing and consumer ignorance. And one that irks me to no end. I recently bought a Canon 5D Mark II, and the first thing anyone who sees it asks: “How...read more -
Photography in Saudi Arabia
So you just got your shiny new camera and want to go about taking some nice pictures. Then you look around and realize you’re in Saudi Arabia. Well the good news is, there’s never been a better time to pick up the hobby. SLRs are getting cheaper...read more -
Hakuna Matata!
A healthy dose of insanity always helps make a life more interesting. That’s pretty much my only explanation for the reason I’ve been absent from the blogosphere for the past week or so. Sometime two weeks ago, my good friend Turki Shoaib...read more
Recent Posts
A Photo With a Story: Fly!
It was the summer of 2007, and a major turning point in my life. In a bewildering start to the year, I had been accepted at the University of Michigan to pursue a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering. Having said goodbye to family and friends, I was en route to a new life. And I had no idea what to expect. Certainly not the events that were about to unfold.
read moreA Photo with a Story: KFUPM Campus
Getting arrested for taking pictures is a harsh reality for modern photographers. My story of getting detained in Saudi Arabia for taking pictures at a university.
read morePorn: The True Reason for Saudi Arabia’s Iqama System
As you all know expats in Saudi are required to carry around an iqama (residency permit) around with them at all times. I recently found out why. This story involves cops. Me getting arrested + sent to jail. And porn. So I’m sure you’ll all be entertained.
read moreDo you really need a DSLR?
So you’re looking to buy a new camera. And you’re unsure of whether you want to make the jump into the world of SLRs. Well you’ve come to the right place. This article will outline some of the things you need to consider while making your decision. It’s also a list of realistic expectations from [...]
read moreHow Many Megapixels is That?
It’s the biggest scam of the camera world. One that has been propagated through extensive marketing and consumer ignorance. It is the megapixel myth!
read moreSo Where Were We?
As some of you might have been aware (or not!) I’ve pretty much dropped off the face of the Internet for the past couple of weeks. I disappeared off Twitter, haven’t updated my Facebook or Flickr. And I haven’t commented on your blogs.
read moreRehman & Friends in Dhahran
Many of you know that this October, Rehman Akhtar, our local celebrity comedian will be hosting another Comedy Show in Aramco. The show, taking place in the Dhahran Theater, features some of the top comedy talent in Saudi Arabia. You don’t want to miss it!
read moreIn Pictures: The AlKhobar Riots
As King Abdullah inaugurated his brainchild, the KAUST university in Jeddah, AlKhobar burned.
read moreStandoff at the Masai Mara
Interactions happen among all the animals of the Savannah, regardless of whether they are linked in the food chain. This is a photo-story of what happens when elephants and hippos come to odds with each other.
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