I'll take you through my another of my pre-occupations - photography. Though it may be amateur at best, it has given me a lot of satisfaction. I am learning and yearning to improve.
I have attached a few snaps which are among my favourite ones and which have pleased several people I have shown it to. So dont be too critical - I will improve (with your help, if possible).
For those who are especially interested in knowing the hardware used, it is a Nikon F50 with Nikkor 35-80mm, and Sigma 100-300mm lens.
All filters are by Cokin
Taken in Oman - this man-made "chaotic order" sight fascinated me
One truly good spot I happened to be in - also shot in Oman
Taken with a star and grey filter, this silver-white silhouette was a dream shot
Multiple filters on a Western India evening give it a dramatic effect
The placid 'painting-like' stillness of a backwater is truly apparent
The bright afternoon sun shimmering on the sea makes a surreal picture
The sun 'canopies' a graduated orange filter and silhouettes the Sharjah Corniche skyline. A spectacular water-spout is in the foreground
Woke up one morning and looked out the window - this was what I saw. A graduation of colors thrown up by the sun.
A first shot at sports photography - not too bad, eh?! The Victory Team at the Fujairah Grand Prix