March 2025

A rocky mountain landscape at the Al Dahir trail in Fujairah, UAE. Jagged peaks rise in the background, their surfaces illuminated by soft sunlight. A shallow stream reflects the sky, winding through the rugged terrain, with patches of dry grass and shrubs scattered along the path.
Towering rocky mountains at the Al Dahir trail in Fujairah, UAE, with golden sunlight casting sharp contrasts on their rugged surfaces. Clusters of dry grass and a single green tree add life to the arid landscape. Mustafa, from Fujairah Adventures, stands smiling in front of rocky desert mountains and palm trees, under a clear blue sky. We met him at the end of our hike and talked about our shared love of classic cameras. A single tree grows from rocky ground, its branches casting a dark shadow against the sunlit mountainside. A narrow, dry wadi snakes between steep rock faces, with golden light catching the upper mountain ridges in the background. My cousin Nikhil standing on a rocky path with a shaded tree and rugged cliffside behind him. A lush green tree, full with dense foliage, stands out against the surrounding rocky desert landscape and bare mountain slopes.
Nikhil and Ansh navigate the rocky terrain of the Al Dahir trail, stepping carefully along uneven stone surfaces. The mountains rise steeply around them, with sunlight casting deep shadows across the rugged path. A small tree with a wide, wind-swept canopy grows low to the ground among desert rocks and sparse vegetation. Ansh crouches down to touch the surface of a small water pool nestled among the rocks.
Two hikers navigate the rocky terrain of the Al Dahir trail, stepping carefully along uneven stone surfaces. The mountains rise steeply around them, with sunlight casting deep shadows across the rugged path.
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February 2025

A weathered stone statue of a woman draped in flowing robes...
A woman with dark red-streaked hair sits in a garden...
A modern architectural space bathed in warm sunlight, featuring a minimalist white building with clean geometric lines. A shaded walkway in the foreground frames lush greenery and sculptures, blending nature with contemporary design.
A potter’s hands shape a spinning clay vessel on a pottery wheel, the wet clay glistening under soft lighting. Nearby, a bowl of water and a wooden tool rest on a white table, hinting at the careful process of creation. A worn-out residential building with peeling paint and exposed concrete stands above a pile of discarded construction debris, including broken planters, tangled wires, and traffic cones draped over a red tarp. In the background, a quiet street with parked cars and pedestrians contrasts with the chaotic scene below.
A bearded man in a maroon hoodie stands against a white wall covered in climbing bougainvillea, its vivid red flowers framing him. He gazes at the camera with a calm yet introspective expression. A modern white villa with wooden accents sits along a waterfront, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees. A manicured lawn slopes toward a decorative fence that separates the property from the calm sea, with distant city lights glowing on the horizon. A woman in a deep blue top stands in front of a dimly lit construction site, covering her face with both hands. She carries a white tote bag adorned with a small watermelon pin, a symbol of solidarity with Palestine. Behind her, scaffolding, wooden planks, and a parked loader frame the unfinished space.
A close-up of pink oleander flowers in full bloom, their petals soft and delicate against a lush green backdrop. Maria Sakkari, in a bright red outfit, serves during a match at the 2025 Dubai Tennis Open. The crowd watches from the stands as the player moves with precision under the stadium lights.
A small group of people, including children and adults, sit and play against the vast backdrop of a translucent, industrial-style wall. The open, empty plaza surrounding them emphasizes a sense of scale and space.
Lone tree with dense, dark green foliage stands in front of an old, weathered building with wooden doors and shuttered windows. The late afternoon sunlight casts long shadows across the textured façade and cobbled street, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Serene beach scene at dusk with people strolling along the sand and sitting by the water. In the background, palm trees and parked cars line the shore, while the Dubai skyline, dominated by the towering Burj Khalifa, rises against a soft pastel sky.

January 2025

A man sitting in front of lush green plants, holding a small yellow flower, wearing a white shirt with ‘Pleasures’ written on it.
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A villa surrounded by lush palm trees, a wooden picket fence, and neatly trimmed bushes under a sunny sky. Blue shopping carts stacked together on a sidewalk in front of a white wall, with palm trees and bushes nearby. A tall wooden gate framed by lush green trees and beige walls, with a sandy ground in the foreground. A beige wall with a small white door, a palm tree, and lush greenery surrounded by a sandy ground under a clear blue sky.
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Four slender trees with sparse leaves standing in front of a white wall and a beige building, with a rocky, uneven ground in the foreground. An old stainless steel water dispenser with two taps and a hose, set against a white wall with yellow trim, next to a small bush in a corner. A beige wall with a dark brown door, surrounded by potted plants and small trees, with shadows of branches cast on the wall under bright sunlight. A white wall surrounded by lush green foliage, including a dense tree and a tall palm tree, with a house featuring a red-tiled roof partially visible behind. A sandy lot with scattered trees in front of a white wall, buildings, and an elevated metro line, with a construction crane visible in the background under a blue sky.
A desert landscape with scattered green shrubs and trees, sandy paths, and a cloudy sky overhead.
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A large tree trunk with sprawling branches, surrounded by dry grass and scattered greenery in a desert-like setting.
A man wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire, sitting inside a black Toyota Century with his hand on the steering wheel, reflecting the surroundings. A white and brown cat sitting near an open glass door, with outdoor seating and greenery visible in the background. A man with glasses and a sleeveless shirt leaning on a staircase railing, with a large painting of soldiers on horseback behind him, illuminated by warm lights.
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A man in a red and black checkered shirt gesturing while seated in front of a tiered stone fountain, surrounded by greenery on a sunny day. A woman in a striped shirt with cartoon characters standing next to a dark gray SUV in a sandy, sunlit parking lot, with buildings in the background. A man smoking a cigarette, wearing a blue jacket with the Pakistan national cricket team emblem, standing against a white wall at night, with faint red and yellow light reflections in the foreground.

December 2024

A black and white photograph of a woman sitting inside a tram, looking at her phone, with her headphones untangled on her lap. A black and white photograph of an industrial cityscape, featuring a tall smokestack with stripes emitting smoke, surrounded by office buildings and warehouses, viewed through the window of a moving tram.
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1/2: A black and white portrait of my grandmother, dressed in a patterned blouse with a pearl necklace, gazing thoughtfully to the side, with a serene expression. 2/2: A black and white portrait of my grandmother, smiling gently while wearing a patterned blouse and a pearl necklace, with a calm and content expression.
A thoughtful woman leaning on a staircase railing inside a museum, surrounded by classical art and sculptures.
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A vibrant floral shop window displaying natural flowers, plants, and festive holiday decorations with Santa figurines. A surrealist painting of a floating cityscape with celestial imagery, displayed at the Reina Sofía Museum, observed by visitors including someone in a wheelchair. A couple sitting closely together on a stone bench surrounded by bare winter trees in a park. A baroque-style gilded pulpit with intricate golden reliefs and ornate marble columns. An ornate framed painting depicting a biblical scene with a thunderstorm, displayed among vintage furniture at an outdoor market. A gilded altar featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, with intricate religious artwork in the background and visitors observing. A young child climbing a stone ledge in front of a historic building adorned with classical sculptures and a large ornate door. A glass-walled corner with sunlight streaming in, revealing wicker chairs and scattered autumn leaves outside. An orange excavator parked atop a pile of rubble at a construction site in front of a historic brick building with arched windows. People sitting and chatting on a stone bench beneath tall columns in a park, framed by golden autumn trees. A vintage market stall with a collection of old suitcases, a painted portrait, stuffed toys, and various trinkets. A small domed pavilion supported by slender iron columns, set in a courtyard with brick and plaster walls. A stone fountain surrounded by lush green palm fronds, leading to a tranquil garden pathway. A large red wire-frame Christmas tree adorned with star decorations in a festive plaza, with historic buildings and poinsettias in the foreground.

November 2024

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