Friday, August 31, 2007

Bloggers battered by viral storm



Google's Blogger site is being used by malicious hackers who are posting fake entries to some blogs.

The fake entries contain weblinks that lead to booby-trapped downloads that could infect a Windows PC.

Infected computers are being hijacked by the gang behind the attacks and either mined for saleable data or used for other attacks.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6970368.stm


Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet



http://www.pbs.org/muhammad/film.shtml


Fish processing... or is it preservation?


Photo critic corner

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Lego blocks in the vertical city of Maale.



Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Save Face on Facebook: Facebook Etiquette

One should not friend another whom they have no association or connection with whatsoever.

Poke with moderation and caution

When speaking with someone whom you have been casually ‘facebook stalking’, try to pretend you do not know everything about them. Avoid comments like: “So, I saw you and Mike broke up on facebook…

Read more from here.
http://howto.wired.com/wiredhowtos/index.cgi?page_name=save_face_on_
facebook_facebook_etiquette;action=display;category=Play

Rain report: Around where I live ... forecasted rain for next 10 days!







Tuesday, August 28, 2007

From a familiarization program with young US musicians...






This was back in November 2000... (some of you were not born yet, :p )
LIYO, Long Island Youth Orchestra from US was in Maldives for a special performance.

Event organized by Thomas Imboden from Salaam School.

Seen... while loitering around Feydhoo Island, a few minutes ago.




Seen... scenes from a road trip to hithadhoo this morning



Facemaker's experience with the flip LCD


Monday, August 27, 2007

Photo Critic corner ~ New feature



1. What's with the tilt? Fancy pj style dho hehe

2. Conflict of emotions with...main subjects in front (smiling and relaxed) with standing row (angry and tense)? or... how many subjects are there, btw? Red lady in the front or guy making hand gestures?
3. Overall very harsh lighting... aggravated by over exposure and blown out highlights
4. Too many faces in a jumble. All in awkward positions... Kd seems to be smooching the little guy in front
5. Distracting crown again... see guy in blue shirt
6. Could have cropped out the bald guy on the bottom left. Too distracting and seems bite into the red ladys armpit
7. Another bald guy in blue shirt walking away from center of interest. Crop.
8. Three distinct planes of action...(fore, middle and backgrounds) all creating tension. Could have limited the dof to correct this prob!
9. Guy on extreme right seems to have a 360 degree turned head
10. Guy from front row has cut off hands

11. Hey. Everything can't be bad dho. Look at Lubus (lady from third row) cool angelic expression.
Photo source: http://www.haveeru.com.mv/

Coffee, anyone?



http://www.lokeshdhakar.com/2007/08/20/an-illustrated-coffee-guide/

Seeing a lotta red and blue around me.




Photo story: Catching bait fish



Page-ranking my favorite Maldives sites... 5, 5, 5 and 5!



Download Google tool bar to view page rank details. Freeeee!

Cruel photo mistakes men make. Can we ever do justice in Maldives?



Source:
http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=56999

Mistakes:
Guy cut in half
Small misfitting crown on head
Photographer self reflection (duh!)
Lone odd object on table
Odd leaf popping behind subject
Mammoth shadow
Shadows of faces are funny
Flash reflections are harsh and distracting
Background colour mismatch skin tones
Glass showcase in awkward position
Guy partially hiding behind main subject
Odd dof ~ due to aperture setting
Odd perspective ~ due to lens used
Odd cropping (with missing ear!)
Overall freakish flat ambient lighting
Frighteningly over crowded setting
Photo lacks character and/or story

(Probably shot from a high-end Nikon D2H/SB800 setup, blegh!)

Have you been to the flickrmuseum.com yet?



Working overtime photo at number 42 at...
http://www.flickrmuseum.com/

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Watching the butterfly take effect




A few minutes ago, close to my home.

And some random shit... that I keep stepping on, day after day!

Some random sightings... around my place



Order and chaos, at the fish market

Spice boys. :p Spotted at my neighbour's home.


Watching Reysh in action



Postcards of Places... from Dhaalu KudaHuvadhoo


Saturday, August 25, 2007

Now for some News. Thanks Umay

Work also progresses... at the Time Tower







At Deja vu Point, Feydhoo Island.
From an inspection visit with Flickrs Studio Eight, a few minutes ago. See more of this scene at http://www.flickr.com/photos/studioeight

Work starts at Arcadia.








Caution: Work related.
This is one of half a dozen interior decor-architecture projects I am handling at the moment. I have been reluctant to feature work in my blog... but this one is different. Because unlike other interior projects, I have been assigned with developing the structure as well.

Some random goodness, seen around my place



Backdated: 18 May 2002, ~ Alisha, Zafa and Kokee

Backdated: 21 Feb 2003, ~ Zihan, Zafa and Zuha

Friday, August 24, 2007

Afey, Ammadey and Waheed... from famous photographers series.

Free birds

Story of float fishing in Maldives





Thursday, August 23, 2007

As You Go



"The extraordinary photographs included on many of the pages of this book would not be here without the generous permission of my “Flickr Friends”, friends I’ve made on the photo-sharing website flickr.com. It is an amazing place where my eyes have been opened and my soul expanded by abundantly talented people from around the world, especially:

* Ahmed Zahid (Maldives)
* Angela Wright (US)
* Carlos Quandt (Brazil)
* Christopher Drost (Canada)
* Frank Hatcher (US)
* Muha (Maldives)
* Patrick Shanks (Canada)
* Simon Narramore (Hong Kong)
* Zak Lynn (US)
* Zanna van Oss (UK)

For detailed photo credits, you will soon be able to visit www.asyougo.net/credits where you can easily click through to the photographers’ own photo pages. Many life-enhancing experiences will await you there. (And if you’d like to catch a glimpse of heaven while still on earth, book a visit to the Maldives islands with Ahmed Zahid as your photographic tour guide.)"

Ahmed Zahid says: "wow!!"

http://www.asyougo.net/

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Talk is cheap!

Godzilla ~ Featuring Ahmed Zahid

SSH, Muha and Ibrahim Firaaq meet

Monday, August 20, 2007

Fishing fun

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Behind scene series: Wave photographer

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Barlamaany Ride

Friday, August 17, 2007

The big barlamaany ride








He he. My biggest post ever. Cool.

Games people play in the islands




A visit to tsunami shelter camp... this one is from Dhaalu Kuda Huvadhoo. Theme: Outdoor cooking


Reasoning with the dictator

Flight path


Portraits of friendship






Bush factor



Thursday, August 16, 2007

Backyard disco magic




Pose with a found crab shell


March of the Barulamaanees... from Feydhoo Island.







Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Vivid madness!





Blue Drama


Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Photo story: At the local boat yard.




Snapper fishers. Back from a bonus day.





Modern boat building in Maldives.

I wanna be the REDCAP guy. Even it is for a day, he he.





Sunday, August 12, 2007



Naivaadhoo trip continues

Signmaker


Saturday, August 11, 2007

Island life series ~ Early morning




Friendly faces... also from Naivaadhoo Island







Someone is experimenting with my camera here.

From a trip to Naivaadhoo, Far North



This one is for a friend.

Friday, August 10, 2007

Icy cold day


House of stilts


At the Fight Club

Colors of freshness


High-lighting a bit of self exposure

Ahmed Zahid is Page of the Month at Consumer Eroski...


Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Zuha. Self portrait series...oh yes, there's more from where this came!




From a visit to the stylist


Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Super crazy blue outside... everywhere!






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Monday, August 06, 2007

Defense Ministry Logos from Around the World ~ Fearsome.



http://www.who-sucks.com/politics/17-fearsome-defense-ministry-logos-from-around-the-world

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Color madness and control ~ Experimenting with fill flash.






Taking my camera to swimming class



From a visit to the bird keeper


Saturday, August 04, 2007

Speed ~ starring Ahmed Zahid

Friday, August 03, 2007

Looking for someone?





Fun in the sun... day out with local fishers.





Thursday, August 02, 2007

Caught... red handed.



Naturalising... around my backyard.




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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Hoppers photo appear on Live Journal


Inside the studio of... OX Studio. :p




A few minutes ago. Visit OX at ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/oxstudio

Exploring See Through Island: Part 1/4




Catch of the day


Scene hunting... Seen a few minutes ago.





House of stilts



Rising here at my favorite sunset point. Dejavu.

Monster for the Month of August: eejitus mildoo letchus...
Please visit hime at:
http://mojizu.com/artist/GMackay/eejitus%20mildoo%20letchus.aspx

Smile please, you are on camera!