Photography Enthusiasts

hey m interested !

really

i am not interested in it

thanks

I love to take pics even though I am not a pro, yet... count me in. took some Riyadh haze Pics on King Fahd Highway last week. Will try to add thgem to my profile for the benefit of everyone here.

I thought taking pictures (even of buildings and such) is highly frowned upon?

I wonder, too, Solero.  Only time I felt that taking pics was OKAY was at the zoo but .. if you notice in my pics, I was extremely careful there was nobody in the background!

I had considered blurring out the animal's faces, but eventually decided they  wouldn't mind.

Whoaaa, is that zoon in Riyadh? hehe
I have heard that even if you're taking pictures of the desert you're running the risk of being checked for what pictures you have and an earful from someone who doesn't agree with the process?

Oh no, whats frowned upon is taking pics of saudi ladies in public places. We have stacks of pics taken over the years...

For all those who havent yet seen the Ali Baba Caves of Hofuf heres a sneak preview...

http://fazlis.googlepages.com/jubail

Hi there, I am a keen photography enthusiast, and I would count myself as somewhere between amatuer and professional. I especially like taking photos of unusual and different places, including people. Already been told off a couplee of times for taking photos of seemingly inane things (no ladies), but that is not going to stop me, just make me more careful. I seen some pretty good photos on this website already of Saudi Arabia. And I am planning a photographic safari to Africa in 2011.

Wow, Sans.. you're brave!

(I like photography, too, but can't do the subtle 'pretend-like-I'm-on-my-cell-but-I'm-really-taking-pictures-thing hehe).

YEW HAW!!  My post above, #100, moved me from an 'active member' to a contributor status!!

Life is good!

Congrats, puddy tat! Join the club. Next stop is the Nobel Prize... Good Luck

Hi guys,

Thank you for your very positive response I will get back to each one of you.

Charming photos of the Ali Baba caves, is that what they are really called?

Kind regards,

Wais

Loved the photos!  I am really interested in visiting all of the historical sites in the country.  We should be over in a week or so - can't wait!!!    YEA!!

The Ali Baba caves are called so purely by local colloquial and cultural heritage based on the 1001 Arabian Nites Tales. The actual name for the Caves is "Jabal Al Qarah caves of Hofuf". Those interested in a more scientific understanding of the geography, geology and rormation of the Caves may browse the following link which is very explanative and also has some great black and white pics:-

http://www.caves.org/pub/journal/PDF/V6 … ussain.pdf

In my view, it should be classified as a UNESCO heritage Site and be protected by the State. A must see for all expats. Eid Holidays next week would be a great time ro drive down.

A great time to DRIVE down?

Thanks for rubbing it in, musicman

Mythbusters - Saudi Arabia, busting the myth that only women are bad drivers!

lol@ Soltero!

Of course, the Saudi's will blame all the Indian, Pakistani, etc. drivers! 

BTW... have I mentioned that the Saudi's I know from my job are just incredible folks, warm, friendly and great sense of humor?  I want to be clear when I say things 'in general,' it's taken as just that.  A generality. 

THAT said, I have no idea how my Saudi colleagues drive!