03-DEC-2010
To see the world in a grain of sand
It has been years since I last explored the deserts of Dubai, and a revisit was a humbling experience of what infinity means.
Part of my gallery on Dubai deserts.
09-FEB-2006
Reflections of a convoy
While waiting for my first dune bash to start. It was organised by one of the tour operators in Dubai, with a convoy of about 14 4x4s.
09-FEB-2006
Penumbra
A nice part of the sunset is the afterglow once the event is over. Richard and Markus on the sand dunes, after a full day of dune bashing in Dubai.
12-MAY-2006
Panorama
Taken near the deserts of Hatta, near Dubai, the red sand was absolutely stunning.
This was taken from the middle of the desert, during a dune bashing session in Dubai.
12-MAY-2006
Winding road
Charlie's jeep headed towards Fossil Rock
20-APR-2006
Sunrise over the Desert
Whether it's the deserts of Dubai, Syria, Jordan or Egypt, sunrise in the desert is a surreal experience. The stillness, the silence, the sun breaking through the sand all make up to something unforgettable.
10-FEB-2006
Infinity in the palm of your hand ...
The amazingly fine sand of the desert, which is impossible to hold in your hand. This was taken in one of the deserts close to Dubai, as the sun was rising.
20-APR-2006
Balloon over jebels
Taken at dawn over Dubai, from another hot air balloon.
09-FEB-2006
Dust cloud!
One of the 4x4 drivers doing a stunning display.
09-FEB-2006
Desert power
No gallery of the desert would be complete without capturing the undulating sand. Behold the beauty of the desert.
20-APR-2006
Spine
Morning sun across the mountains, viewed from a hot air balloon in Dubai
20-APR-2006
Distant balloon
Taken from another hot air balloon, early morning, Dubai
05-MAY-2006
Heading home
One of the 4WDs going home after a hard day of bashing.
12-MAY-2006
Hanging out
Charlie taking a break on the ultra fine sands of the red dunes close to Hatta.
09-FEB-2006
Camel profile
Taken at one of the camel farms in the desert.
20-APR-2006
Balloon over dunes
Shortly after dawn in the deserts of Dubai
10-FEB-2006
Streaks and waves
Taken in the early morning light
09-FEB-2006
Ridges of the desert
Taken at the top of the dunes.
20-APR-2006
Morning sun
Morning sun as we were drifting across the Dubai desert in the hot air balloon. The speck on the right is another balloon.
10-FEB-2006
Stumped!
Taken in Oman, a short drive away from Dubai. This was taken close to a dry riverbed.
10-FEB-2006
Starry sunrise
Taken on my first overnight experience in the Dubai deserts. It was an amazing sight, and I would definitely go there again and again!
12-MAY-2006
Lost
Charlie's jeep in the vastness of the desert located near what is affectionately known as the Big Red near Hatta. The size of the desert is humbling.
10-FEB-2006
Sunrise across the dunes
Watching the sunrise creep across the silent dunes is an extremely humbling experience.
05-MAY-2006
Action!
4WD whipping up a storm in the deserts of Al Awir, close to Dubai
12-MAY-2006
Sunset on Charlie's jeep
We were at the top of Fossil Rocks, waiting for sunset and preparing for a desert cookout.
20-APR-2006
The other side
Morning sun as seen when floating across the hills of Al Awir desert in a hot air balloon. A more intensive dpp given for this one.
