Recent content by me15

This isn't so much of a welcome thread, more of a welcome back. I joined the forum early 2010 as photography had become something of a passion for me, first shooting with a entry level Canon (can't remember the model) and later progressing to a 40D with a collection of lenses. I loved that 40D...

And just for good measure the old Abra Dock in Bur Dubai with the Rolex building in the background Abra Dock by Alex, on Flickr

I've not been able to post for a little while due to work, the worst internet ever and having to travel around a bit. Anyway something contrast in the one photo this time - old tech and new tech. I caught one of the Abra (water taxi) operators playing with his mobile. The Abras are old, rickety...

For me it's not just that a new camera has encouraged me to start taking photographs again, it's also got my enthusiasm up for reading and watching tutorials, so it has inspired new learning. :)

I agree and I'm hoping it will keep me a little more focus. And there's not much else to do round these parts

The rather sandy, hot and dusty Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The most bizarre place I think I've ever been. A real country of contrasts and contradictions. Some of the most friendly, welcoming and kind people you could ever meet who at the same time manage to be the most irritating, annoying and...

Thank you :) I just hope I can live up to the potential and your expectations. I have quite a few ideas but they could be quite challenging to get the shots. I think that's going to be part of the fun, trying to get the images I want.

So long and thanks for all the fish.

Thanks Alan for some good constructive feedback. Looking at them again I agree I could have tweaked the verticals a bit. The two doorway shots were taken with my camera hanging at my side. It's not the easiest of places to take photographs and sometimes you have to be a little devious or have...

Looks like I'm going to have to go to Dubai for a weekend at the end of the month. I've been browsing the web but I haven't a clue where to stay or where to visit. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced hotel (3 or 4 star, preferably with a bar) that's close-ish to the airport and places...

I will have to give it some more thought on how I display them. For the landscape orientated shots (the 1st two) I like them one above the other with a gap between. I think the portrait orientated shots would look good side by side, but with a reasonable gap in between. I'd never really thought...

It's funny you should say that. After I'd posted them I wondered the same thing. Something like this maybe?

Upgrading windows on your PC shouldn't have any affect on your router. It sounds like the problem is with your router. Have you tried unplugging it for a couple of minutes and plugging it back in again? They're temperamental beasts and a 'hard reset' as the IT types refer to it often seems to do...

To be honest I don't think the pictures on here do your project justice. I've had a look at your website and there's some cracking shots on there. It's nice to see a project that's a historical record that will be of benefit to others in the future. I like the brief histories as it gives some...

Took it for a walk and a McDonald's breakfast. Strange really as I never used to like McDonalds.