PassionatePhotographers
Honey Bees and Flowers Blossom
Wherever flowers blossom, you are sure to see honey bees. Our apartment complex is not an exception. No wonder, it has the right name and rightly the consecutive winner for one of the best garden in the city. A bee hive getting bigger, better and beautiful each day in front of the balcony of my apartment at Bangalore. Hope, no one disturbs their community and their life. So far so good. It will be a disaster if they are disturbed or hurt. It is true communal harmony is very important for peaceful living.
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On the edge of the world.
On the edge of the world.
Many times we hear this, but during this time I happened to meet and interact with two lovely human beings who are literally at that stage of their life. The story after, I do not know. So, leave with good thoughts and memories. Just like this beautiful tiny little creature, which inspired me to write about those chance meetings and my thoughts surrounding
Celebrate UAE Flag Day on Monday 3rd November 2014
UAE Flag Day will be celebrated tomorrow Monday 3rd November 2014.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced the Flag Day campaign, urging the public to express their patriotism. Patriots across the country will raise the United Arab Emirates flag high over homes, businesses and government buildings in honor of Flag Day.
The UAE flag will be raised at 12 :00 pm as a show of national unity. The Flag Day honors the anniversary of the accession of H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed as the UAE President.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan further explains that all the events organized by the Ministry as part of the Flag campaign aims to emphasize the vision of the ministry, and its mission to promote the national identity and community cohesion with the need to focus on the participation of all segments of society in the campaign, and organizing appropriate activities for all segments of the society.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan further explains that all the events organized by the Ministry as part of the Flag campaign aims to emphasize the vision of the ministry, and its mission to promote the national identity and community cohesion with the need to focus on the participation of all segments of society in the campaign, and organizing appropriate activities for all segments of the society.
The Flag campaign kicks off on the third of November and continues over seven days in all emirates through the ministry’s in all emirates through cultural centers affiliated to the ministry, schools and shopping centers, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, targeting and reaching all segments of the society..
The Ministry is keen this year on the participation of all citizens and residents of the country in the Flag campaign, through the various events, activities and programs the ministry offers.The events of the flag campaign includes workshops, lectures and cultural seminars addressing the value of the flag, its symbolism and history, in addition to events and carnivals for children including coloring, shows and competitions in various shopping centers, as well as radio contests throughout the campaign days.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development focuses to reach all citizens and residents of the state, either through media or direct communication with the public or through social networking websites, so as to achieve the greatest possible participation and interaction from different categories and age groups, symbolizing loyalty and belonging to this country and its wise leadership.
The Flag campaign under the slogan “Raise it High… Raise it Proud” is considered an opportunity for citizens and residents to express their feelings towards the UAE Flag, which is an embodiment of the meanings of greatness, pride and sense of belonging to the homeland, establishing the value of the flag and its symbolism as an essential component of the national identity. The UAE flag, moreover, symbolizes our Union, around which we all stand, as an evidence of the continuation of this generation and subsequent generations to follow the footsteps of the founding fathers of this nation who have unified all the seven Emirates..
The Flag campaign kicks off on the third of November and continues over seven days in all emirates through the ministry’s in all emirates through cultural centers affiliated to the ministry, schools and shopping centers, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, targeting and reaching all segments of the society..
The Ministry is keen this year on the participation of all citizens and residents of the country in the Flag campaign, through the various events, activities and programs the ministry offers.The events of the flag campaign includes workshops, lectures and cultural seminars addressing the value of the flag, its symbolism and history, in addition to events and carnivals for children including coloring, shows and competitions in various shopping centers, as well as radio contests throughout the campaign days.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development focuses to reach all citizens and residents of the state, either through media or direct communication with the public or through social networking websites, so as to achieve the greatest possible participation and interaction from different categories and age groups, symbolizing loyalty and belonging to this country and its wise leadership.
The Flag campaign under the slogan “Raise it High… Raise it Proud” is considered an opportunity for citizens and residents to express their feelings towards the UAE Flag, which is an embodiment of the meanings of greatness, pride and sense of belonging to the homeland, establishing the value of the flag and its symbolism as an essential component of the national identity. The UAE flag, moreover, symbolizes our Union, around which we all stand, as an evidence of the continuation of this generation and subsequent generations to follow the footsteps of the founding fathers of this nation who have unified all the seven Emirates.
To know more, please visit my source for this post: http://www.uaeflag.ae/en/FlagStory.aspx
Young ADIPEC – Photography Competition for students in UAE
One more day to click and One more day to submit.
Do not miss out on this opportunity for your child to participate. Attractive prizes and recognition awaits during the special ceremony at Young ADIPEC pavilion during ADIPEC 2014.
For more information, please visit Young ADIPEC
Time to click – Gulf Today, Short Take Dated 18 October 2014
Time to click
Modern technology gives plenty of options for children to develop several hobbies. At times, I really wonder how children learn things on their own within no time.
The other day, I was attending a function and noticed a young girl sitting next to her mother. She was restless as the programme was meant for adults and she had tagged along her mother.
However, I knew from her actions that she was listening to the speech carefully. As it progressed, I watched her taking her mother’s Android phone. She opened in it an application to take photos. The next thing I saw was her taking a photo of the stage and the speaker. In no time, she edited the photo in different ways, added graphics and text and made a collage out of it. Sitting and watching her closely from behind, I was wonderstruck. How children expresses their mind in many different ways!
Photography is an ideal opportunity for children and adults to express their creativity. It is a way of looking things with a positive frame of mind. I also believe that photography is a way of putting your stamp on history. Every photo you click is an item added to the history of our life or even the world. We can never recreate the same again. The light, the expression and even the air pattern may change in the next second and you can never reproduce the same effect again.
In order to promote photography interest and also to create interest in the architectural history of Abu Dhabi, a photography competition is organised by the ADIPEC.
The theme “Abu Dhabi Architecture” encourages young photographers to uncover the splendor of modern Abu Dhabi as seen through their lenses by capturing rural or urban city scenes, landscapes, landmarks – both modern and classical, e.g. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace, Yas Marina, Capital Gate and also view of Corniche, Yas Island.
The theme focuses on uncovering the beauty that modern Abu Dhabi has to offer – be it a secret hideaway, a colorful graffiti wall, a bustling city scene, a unique attraction or spectacular views. Children in the age group 11-18 can participate. More details can be obtained at http://clicksandwrites.blogspot.ae/search/label/Young%20ADIPEC.
The deadline to submit the photos is Oct.31, 2014.
Ramesh Menon
To read it in original, please visit Gulf Today online.
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Click trick – Gulf Today – Short Take -Dt 04 October 2014
Click trick
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| New look arrival lounge Bangalore Airport |
A few days ago, I met some friends at the airport. Meeting me after a long time, one of them teased me. “Where is your camera? We get to see you posting on social media immediately wherever you go!”
I was in a hurry at that time and also this is a question I hear often.
During my childhood days, it was a routine for us children to go for sight seeing trips to distant towns in the southern states of India. Most of these trips were directed at pilgrimage centres and historic places of importance.
A family of my father’s friend and my family were part of the tour party most of the time. Nine passengers in a good old Ambassador car, which my father still maintains in a good condition!
It used to give us exposure to different places, culture, food and tradition. It went on till we children grew up and parted ways due to our own business or work.
Now my parents are old and cannot travel easily. Adding to their problems is poor eyesight. I realised the solution was to install a computer at home, provide them a Facebook ID and teach them the basics. Since then, it has become a routine for my parents to see the world through me.
Thus, there are some silent well-wishers out there who regularly read my posts.
It is the same way, I get to see and travel around many parts of the world through some good friends who share the world and news through their clicks and posts.
To read it in original, please visit Gulf Today online.
Old mopeds at Coimbatore – RUV of common man
A common scene from Coimbatore. You will get to see all the old version of mopeds, still alive and in good running condition, carrying more than what a three wheeler can!. See the load already ready and imagine, two or three passengers on them any time and the picture will be complete. They are the real utility vehicle (RUV) of the common man.
An old Peugeot Station Wagon
An old Peugeot Station Wagon car seen at Coimbatore. Once these type of cars ruled the road between Abu Dhabi and Dubai as taxis. You don’t see them anymore.
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