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A minute with ClicksandWrites – Al Ain Air Championship 2015
The Al Ain Air Championship (formerly known as Al Ain Aerobatic Show) is one of the longest running events held in the United Arab Emirates was held from 17-10 December 2015. The event is one of the world’s largest and prestigious aerobatic performance festivals, attracting a glittering array of the world’s foremost military and civilian aerobatics teams and flying champions. Held in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s heritage heartland, the event was designed to deliver a weekend of unforgettable family fun– in the air, on the ground and across the destination.
Al Ain’s unique cultural heritage, natural assets and many attractions make it the perfect place to host such a dynamic championship event.
The show was organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and is supported by the UAE Air Force, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Al Ain Municipality and partners.
A minute with ClicksandWrites is a series designed to highlight various events that I attend or location that I visit through short videos. The video also has a key safety message that is to remind each and every one that safety is a priority for all, especially road safety.
#StartEarlyDriveCarefullyReachSafely is the prime message that is the need for the hour. Beware of other drivers mistakes and drive carefully and cautiously see through to have a blessed day.
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Life in a village – Thursday market at Kadugodi
It’s one of my routine to visit the Thursday market at Kadugodi, if I am free and available there. The site of farmers coming from villages nearby and bringing fresh vegetables and other associated produces and selling them on bargain rate is to be experienced. As usual and by now, I have many familiar faces and they also know me as they know, I do not come to buy anything but to capture them through my lenses. Sharing it to you to experience the feeling. You may share it if you like it.
Photo Speaks – The Solitary Reaper
A time to unwind and touch base with nature. That’s what visit to my native village in Kerala is. Always and ever. It is an unbelievable experience. I do travel light, but at the same time do not! Confused?. I travel light on clothes and other items, but pack my bag with as many different cameras and lenses as possible. By now, the customs people are familiar with my bag and its contents. In fact, this time the officer who was screening my bag even asked me, do you have anything new that we have not seen so far?!
It is really interesting to walk around and see the nature as it is and at its best. With good amount of plantation, vegetation and water sources around, there is no dearth for birds, insects and other creatures.
On one such walk, I found this bird sitting and whistling in a beautiful voice. It reminded me of the poem “The Solitary Reaper” by William Wordsworth studied during my school days.
Do not miss out on any such opportunity, if ever you get. Unwind, explore and experience.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
27 January 2016
Photo Speaks – Flash back
I am on a short holiday in India. Visiting my parents in Kerala and then travelling to Bangalore. On one hand, this is an unwinding process for me. But, on the other hand, it is a visit that is looked forward by my parents. They are old and although, these days, one can get any service done, there are some special things that, as parents, they prefer to have their children do it for them. With limited connectivity and with very weak internet connection, what more you can ask for, during your holiday. This is the time, I make it a point to revisit my village, where I grew up. Luckily, there are some spots which are as original as they were and the location captured is one such. During monsoon season, this paddy field will be flooded and small country boats will be ready for children to play around. 
Children these days have different types of enjoyment options, but if ever you have an option to make them experience what you enjoyed during your childhood days, do not hesitate. Let them get a feel of it, at least.
I love photography and I believe
Every photo clicked is a history. One will never be able to re-create that precious moment.
Photo Speaks – Focus
“If you’ve lost focus, just sit down and be still. Take the idea and rock it to and fro. Keep some of it and throw some away, and it will renew itself. You need do no more”. – Clarissa Pinkola Estes
I love photography and I believe
Every photo clicked is a history. One will never be able to re-create that precious moment.
It is not abnormal for people to start working on a goal and then get distracted or disturbed and then move away from their focus. This is where the advantage of breaking our goals into short term and long term goals. When you feel you are drifting away from your primary focus (long term goal) try wandering around with your secondary ones (short term goals) and then relax and settle down and slowly move back to the destination you planned ahead. For me, these writings, photography, playing musical instruments etc are all in one way or another a method to regroup. Try it out and I am sure you will not fail if you adopt this method.
Let these photos and quotes make your day inspiring.
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Work hard, play hard and have a passionate weekend.
Photo Speaks – Look forward to a Creative Morning
“I’m always thinking about creativity. My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with mylife”.
This is a photo taken this morning from Abu Dhabi. Normally, we do not get to see such cloud formations!. It brought a nice feeling and optimism about probable rain!. Unfortunately, the sun came up fast as usual and we have a bright and sunny day with cool breeze around. When I look at it, our life is always interesting if we correlate it with the nature around us. We find something or other interesting every day to look forward with optimism and work around the unpredictable! Be optimistic and have a great day ahead. You never get the same morning, same day again in your life.
I love photography and I believe:
Every photo clicked is a history. One will never be able to re-create that precious moment.
Let these photos and quotes make your day inspiring.
You are welcome to like it and share it.
ClicksandWrites 
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