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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
The Mara (continued)
Given the fact that we spent two days in the most densely packed animal reserve on the planet, 1 post (or even 2) can no way convey all the amazing things we saw. It’s one thing to see a lion sitting across from you, but a completely different experience to hear it roar, get up, stretch, and come sit down next to your safari car.
read moreThe Mara
The Masai Mara is known as the most densely populated animal reserve on the planet. A fragile ecosystem being run by extremely powerful natural forces, the Mara always leaves its visitors awestruck with how untouched it is.
read morePhotography 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. With the prevalence of modern cellphones with their miniature onboard cameras, society has finally become more accepting of photos being taken.
read moreDancing With the Masai
Kenya doesn’t have a very strong national identity. Yes, all the people are part of the same country, striving for similar goals. But the strongest ties in the country are tribal. They say Kenya has 42 independent tribes. The 42nd being the Masai.
read moreThe Wildlife of Nakuru
There’s more to Nakuru National Park than just the pretty (PINK!) birds. The conservation surrounding the lake hosts an ecosystem teeming with wildlife. From Zebras and Monkeys to Lions and Warthogs, this is the ‘other’ side of Nakuru.
read moreNakuru: Kenya’s Flamingo Lake
An hours drive north from Navisha lies one of the most breathtaking sights in Kenya. Covered with millions (I prove this mathematically) of flamingos, Lake Nakuru is a sure spot for one the most surreal experiences of this photographers life!
read moreThe Birds of Lake Navisha
Just 2 hours north of Nairobi, Lake Navisha, one of Kenya’s largest freshwater lakes, is a haven for a wide variety of birds. From plain old ducks to more exotic eagles and pelicans, Navisha offers some of the most breathtaking ornithological sights in Africa! Also, not devoid of pop culture, this is where the 1985 film “Out of Africa”, starring Robert Redford was shot and also bears close proximity to Hell’s Gate, the stage for Disney’s Lion King!
read moreA Desi’s Impressions of Kenya
What can one learn by driving through a country for a week? Well admittedly not too much. But here’s a few snapshots (literally!) of the impressions on one desi photographer 
Where the hell is he?
Sorry about the extended leave of absence! I’ve spent the better part of the week camping out in the Masai Mara (north of the Sarengetti), hanging out with lions, zebras and doing #2 in the worst toilets imaginable ;P
Should be back by Sunday night. But for now, a very hearty Ramadan Kareem from Mombasa [...]
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