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Aug 31, 2010

Crocs, lots of crocs ...

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A shop selling baby crocs. Its comfortable footwear days I guess. I'm seeing a lot of adults wearing crocs as well. Fashion trend?
I don't know, but for me, crocs are not that comfortable, they feel a heavy on my feet. Lazy feet?

Malé, Maldives.

Aug 29, 2010

Lets Ride ...

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Parked police bikes.
I shot this early in the morning while they were on motorcade training.
Guess some VIP is heading towards our island soon. These guys look cool with their uniforms, weapons and big bikes!

Malé, Maldives.

Aug 22, 2010

Liquid stuff ...

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Liquid Silver!
A local clothing store in Malé. I kind of like the name and what they have done with it.
Bright colors, large signboards, and really eye catching interior decoration is the trend in all want to be hip clothing stores on the island.

Malé, Maldives.

Aug 21, 2010

The White Tiger ... Balram goes to Delhi ...

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Hello …
I just read The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Its a good book … It had to be I guess …
It won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2008 …
Lets talk about the book now … shall we …
The book is basically a series of letters …
Written by Balram Halwai to the Premier of China …
In these letters he narrates his story …
He's the nameless son of a Rickshaw puller father …
Born in to the "Darkness" - a poor rural village …
His school teacher gives him his name on admission …
Based on his caste of lowly "Sweet Makers" …
Growing up … he dreams of great things …
He always thinks of himself as an entrepreneur …
But is asked to leave school to work at a teashop …
And when his father passes away … he becomes a driver …
Driver/cleaner/cook/masseur to a wealthy family …
He quickly learns how to be servant number one …
And is taken along in to the "Light" - City of Delhi …
While waiting for his masters outside shopping malls …
He is taught the way of world by other waiting drivers …
Then comes the part of corruption in the democracy …
The struggle of the poor and lack of health care …
His aspirations makes him a murderer and a fugitive …
But he is disciplined observant and cunning ...
And becomes boss@whitetiger-technologydrivers.com …
A very good book … highly recommended …
Laterx …

Aug 15, 2010

Sunset at Villingili ...

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Sunset at Villingili.
Went to Villingili to take some pics.
I was somewhat pleasantly surprised that there were so many guy with cameras slung over their shoulders, and many clicking away rapidly.
Guess Villingili is a place with good photo opportunities, at least better than the capital city Malé.
One look at the above picture, and I am sure you would have guessed I'm starting to find my way a bit in Lightroom.

Villingili, Maldives.

Aug 9, 2010

Moving Furniture ...

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You may think that this crane is here for construction of a building or something, if you thought that, you would be mistaken. Its here to get a few sofas/couches up the building through the windows.
Moving furniture to the top floors up narrow stair cases or small elevators is almost impossible. This is faster and only practical option available for small highrise buildings.

Malé, Maldives.

Aug 8, 2010

And before you enter the mosque ...

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A gentle reminder to turn off your cell phone before entering the compound of Grand Friday Mosque.
As this Mosque is in a tourist area, I wish the sign was in more than just the local language, Dhivehi.
But I guess, the sign with a drawing of the a cell phone would suffice. Barely, I guess.

Malé, Maldives.

Aug 2, 2010

Street Time Clock ...

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When I was younger, I saw several of these installed in different location around town. Especially around schools, office buildings and parks. These were mostly funded by advertising, each clock post had a at least one billboard of a sponsoring company or an ad of a product they sold. I don't know if it was bad planning, poor maintenance or a combination of other factors, only a few of these clock posts survive today. Even fewer tell accurate time.

Malé, Maldives.

Aug 1, 2010

Is that Art ?1?

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This is not a museum. That is not a theater. Not a gallery. Nor do they host any art related exhibitions.
Its an administrative office building, so whats with the window design? I am sure it can not be for function.
Do I just not get art or design?

Malé, Maldives.

Juliana Restaurant Building ...

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People on the roof of Juliana Restaurant building watches down as kids play in the artificial beach area on a Friday afternoon.
This is popular spot for kids and family on Public Holidays.
Juice stands, popcorn stalls and many restaurants operate in the area.
Watch the crowd!

Malé, Maldives.