Photo Speaks
Photo Speaks – Keeping clean
We all think our job is too difficult and only we have many problems in work and life. Just have a look at these workers who are keeping the mall neat and clean. And what about them? What do they say? And to whom?
Royal Bath
A temple elephant being given a royal bath, before it is taken out for procession at the festival.
Elephant’s bath
Elephant’s bath
How to make this forum lively? Good topics and good comments. Thought of adding a hot scene. Why not a bathing scene? Don’t panic.
Elephant’s bath – The temple elephant at the Ernakulam (Kerala) Shiva Temple, getting readied by giving a royal bath by its mahout, before the Araattu procession on the final day of the Ernakulam Shiva Temple festival.
Uploading it for our children to view. Look, how obedient he is with his mahout now.
When you view it, you will realise, how close I was, Just a trunk distance away from it. And imagine, his state of violence, if ever he is hurt or intimidated.
It shows that our provocative actions, are only and only responsible, for any violent reactions.
Enjoy viewing and show it to your children too.
It’s a rainy rainy day
“Happy Rain” – that was the sms doing rounds today in UAE. Weather forecast for next two days is predicting more heavy rains. Schools are clossed in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates for tomorrow – news report says.
Rain lashes the UAE
Rain lashes the UAE
Gulf News web reportLast updated: January 15, 2008, 12:40
Dubai: Rain has lashed the UAE, causing widespread flooding across the country and traffic chaos.
While Abu Dhabi has largely escaped serious rain, the major roads in Sharjah have been completely flooded.
Weather forecasters have predicted more heavy rain for Wednesday morning.
On the roads, police diverted traffic away from the Emirates Road in both directions because the rain has made it impassable.
Police also cordoned off the National Paints roundabout in Sharjah, making it more difficult to access the major roads.
Several schools in Dubai and Sharjah have cancelled lessons for the day, while Our Own English High School in Sharjah cancelled exams.
Residents in the Al Nahada area of Sharjah have reported their cars being partially submerged by the heavy rains.
Flooding has also been reported at the Emaar office building near the Burj Dubai
Satellite dish antennas were blown off the roof tops in the Al Meena Bazaar area of Dubai
Traffic has also come to a standstill in Dubai with heavy flooding causing long delays on all roads.
In Bur Dubai, readers have reported widespread flooding, with residents having to wade through knee deep water to get to their cars.
Sound of Rain
UAE welcomed US President George Bush for a two day visit to the country. I think it was a special welcome by rain god to mark the state visit of this special guest. Enjoy a few moments of this once in a year event as far as UAE is concerned. rain is very special for us. I am following lots of music these days and listening to music all around and share the sound of rain with you all. Listen/view carefully and you too can hear the sound of music in it.
Rain or sunshine, enjoy life as it comes…
A holiday has been declared tomorrow for all instituitions private and public in Dubai. Do not venture out in your car as most of the roads are blocked. So take this opportunity, get set with your children, your camera and explore the beautiful developments that’s happening around, a view which normally you don’t see during your rush to and from office. Capture them and send them to me. I will be glad to post them. Because, we will be working when you holiday.
It’s a Rainy rainy day
Hai friends,
So, the rain has come to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and all over UAE. Passing shots passing by you to comment. More rain and more photos as and when it happens.
Ramesh Menon
Reflections
Photo Speaks – Dubai Skyline and Dubai Creek
Dear friends,
This is one section which I love to come back often. Today is a special day and how can I be there without my camera. Dubai Municipality have a special interactive system called HAVE YOUR SAY for staff and customers to suggest Quality ideas for the development of existing facilities and also suggest innovative ideas to make life in Dubai smooth and comfortable for it’s citizen. As usual, I never wish to miss any Quality opportunity and for the 2nd consecutive year, I was selected to the Top 10 in the category for Customers and general public. You too can participate from now on. Participate and express your ideas. It is not winning that matters.
Log on to http://www.dm.gov.ae/wps/portal/MyHomeEn
and visit the section Have Your Say to know more.
Now, enjoy viewing the Dubai City skyline and Dubai Creek. Any time you wish to have a high resolution of these photos or any other photos in the section Photo Speaks, please email me.
As usual, I name these photos as passing shots…… Life goes on and on…..
Ramesh Menon
09012008
Burj Dubai – Getting ready to be Tall & Beautiful 
Not many times you get to see Dubai Roads empty like this. 
Evening Sky 
New buildings trying to catch up with the Metro project. Or is it the other way? You decide… 
Beautiful view of Dubai Creek from Radisson SAS Hotel Deria Dubai 
Cruise Boats parked at the Creek, Deira Dubai 
ClicksandWrites 
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