Shots all Around

I had this great idea that I could take pictures of all or most of all the tower cranes that are in Abu Dhabi but like all cool little projects I dream up it turns out to be bigger than I thought. Along with the idea of taking pictures every day whilst out and about. Which in itself takes some skill when you’re on your own and driving. Do not try this at home. Actually quite normal traffic in Ad.

By the way there are cranes in the distance. Anyway I took a few random shots to share. Let me say this about the construction and cranes here, there is a lot of building going on. (stating the obvious) Even more than you can imagine. And when you think you have seen many the air clears of the haze and off in the desert there is more. I think the best way to get a feel of how enormous the building is to to helicopter and tour. I am going to look into that.

Here is a hornets of cranes at one site:

The picture above is not a great shot (check out the Pacs sleeping under the tree) but zoom into the sign and check out what they are building. It’s crazy but true. Come on USA let’s get to producing and building!

Another site, not a great shot but zoom into the sign. Another glory building:

This little digital is doing great and easy to conceal but I would like my 35 and some time to hone in on all of the photo ops. Yeah, yeah, yeah you don’t give a rat’s arse about this BS. Your tired of construction shots. Heres a few randoms.

Boat. This may seem odd but it’s not. Like cranes there are wooden boats all over the place. I like this one. . It smells like old people and soap. Dude there are friggin boats in the streets collecting dust. I have asked but no one has given me a sat answer. Whatever. After I tire of cranes its boats. And in case you don’t know the geog there is a bunch of sea near by. The boats are sort of biblical but… maybe historical.

“This way to the mall” Another drive by so the signals are in the way. Turn right for Marina Mall.

Shot of the Emirates Palace. Where the G7, or 8 depending, hang when there in for business. Went there they have a couple of great exhibits including a traveling Picasso show which for this neck of the woods (sand) is as risque as it gets. I will try and provide a link. Remember you can zoom.

here you go http://www.emiratespalace.com/en/home/index.htm

unreal… I have plenty of room but if you want to visit and stay at the best try here and let me know!

Okay thats the pics today and now something you’ll really like. What is it Rocky? The F1C project made a Fluor email news flash which unfortunately is un-forewordable or copyable. There was a cool link that will take you to Abu Dhabi F1 GP to give you a tour of the track being built and what my project is linked to. Try http://www.abudhabigp.com/english/the_circuit.aspx Now check out the whole site including touring Abu Dhabi and you may just see a picture there that shows up in earlier posts. Think ball on building. (And BTW I was mentioned in the article, good stuff)

Whew! Do you know how much work that it is for an oldster? Got a package from home this week with some goodies! More clothes but it’s like Christmas getting prizes. Oh and BTW Ramadan cranks up in September so I will keep you posted on that seen. I am going to amaze you with future building shots. This was nothing.

Cheers and keep commenting. Makes this a lot saner. (Thanks Ann)