"A picture is worth a thousand words"

 

Take Nothing But Pictures - Leave Nothing but Footprints - Kill Nothing But Time

 

انسان نادر . له أنامل نشال . وعينا قط بري. وذاكرة جاسوس . وطموح مؤرخ. ورؤيا شاعر . ومعدات فلكي . وصبر باحث في مختبر . وجرأة فدائي

 

”If your photographs aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough”

 

Robert Capa

   

Welcome

 

The world just does not fit conveniently into the format of a 35mm camera.

Khameis Al Hefaity

 

I was born on the 10th of May 1981 in a small village called Sekamkam (سكمكم) in Fujairah which is one of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). I have five brothers and five sisters, I am the youngest son. I finished school in June 2000 with 73.9% in Art Stream. I started my education in the UK in August 2000 at Chichester College in the South of England two hours away from London. I am sponsored by the government and the embassy of UAE. I spent six years at the same college where I studied English as a foreign Language in the first year, City and Guilds Diploma in IT in the second year, BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners for two years, and at the moment I am doing Higher National Diploma in Computing second year and applying for several universities to do a final year bachelors degree in IT Management.

 

My personality merges in different ways, friendly, self-contained, sympathetic, social, sensitive, understanding, kind, generous, modest, open-minded, caring, respectful, honest, moody, funny, naughty, nervous, helpful, and lovely etc. I have almost all the codes of behaviour which are changeable depending on the mood. I hate people getting angry at me, swearing at me, abusing my family. I do not like people who do not pay attention or understand me; I hate people who show off and raise their noses or are arrogant. Kids are my happiness and enjoyment.

 

My hobbies are photography, travelling, shopping, surfing the internet, football, bowling, billiards, collecting coins, railway cards, samples of perfumes, MUGS and information about different subjects e.g. e-commerce, marketing, economy, internet, technology, business and so on. I also read and listen to the Qura’an, Arabic and sometimes English music. I like to keep myself updated with this inconstant world by watching the television and listing to the radio on my mobile. I cook sometimes.

 

Since I was 15 years old I have liked to take pictures of myself, kids and nature. I am becoming more interested in photography because, it is fun, artistic, skillful, memorable, commercial, remarkable, decorative and makes one look closer at the world and life also, one can enter exhibitions and competitions. It is a passion and requires patience and skill between the photographer and the subject.

 

Life goes on and I would like to build, improve and develop myself day after day with knowledge, experience of life, help and serve my family and country now and in the future under the teachings of our religion and culture. I would like to have lived knowing I am leaving a good impression of myself to please my world and meet Allah in heaven ‘inshaallah’ (God willing). We all know that we will die; therefore we have to ask ourselves some questions, what have we done with our life that would make the world a better place. What are our outlooks on the future? How, why and what for?

 

I have chosen Thursd@y as a nick name because my name (Khameis) means Thursday in Arabic. Flickr is the gateway to my future, I have been asked to join it by a friend of mine. I joined flickr, uploaded photos, added contacts, made friends, made comments, opened groups and joined some, updated and improved my photographic equipment. Also I developed my photography skills by using Photoshop and Paintshop. I shared my experiences, got feed back and advice and I am becoming Thursd@y the semi-pro. ☺

 

Missing Sheikh Zayed

 

As we commemorate the 34th anniversary of our National Day, we do so with a deep sense of sadness and bereavement that has filled our hearts over the passing of our father, leader and founding father of our nation- the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

 

الله يرحمه ويغمد روحه الجنة

 

Sheikh Khalifa (his son)

 

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the country's great achievements, the peace and tranquillity UAE enjoys today were the fruit of the long and tedious march, hard work and perseverance led by the UAE's great leader the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

 

Sheikh Khalifa said the late Sheikh Zayed led this country with great wisdom and judiciously tapped the country's resources and his life to achieve comfortable and honorable life for UAE nationals and expatriates living in this country.

 

الله يحفظه ويطول بعمره

 

* will be updated

   

My equipment:

 

SONY DSC-V3

7.2 Megapixel

 

Nikon D70s

6.1 Megapixel

 

Nikon D80

 

Nikon D300

 

Canon EOS 1D Mark II

 

All images © Thursd@y

  

Please, feel free to visit my other account Frid@y

 

أنا ونيت في الغربة أعاني بين الأغرابي

سقيم وحالتي صعبة ودوم أشتاق لأحبابي

وفكري سارح بدربه جدى ربعي واحبابي

 

خ م ي س الحفيتي

10 / 05 / 81

UAE & UK

IT Specialist & Press Photographer

من سكمكم

Fujairah

 

My favourite contacts:

 

Aisha-uae & .EVO. & Alsuwaidi_a & muted-pain & w6an 3mry & HaMeD!caL

 

| HD | & Dovaneh & Easa ALTenaiji & M!sLeaD & BidWiya & !efatima & Mtfarda

 

Fawaghi & e v i l & Dovaneh & Candy* & 3asool & UAE_PHOTOGRAPHER

 

۞ ₣iOreLậ ۞

 

Please join my groups:

 

fdaitna

UAE cars

Screenshots

H@ppy Birthd@y

UAEs

United Arab Emirates

Fujairah

Arabian Gulf

Greetings

Thailand & Malaysia

AUD

Nikon D70s Users

Flickr World

 

Add your e-mail to my culture & art news mailing list by sending e-mail to:

E-mail: ThursdayGallery@gmail.com

 

Fb. Thursday Ali

Twitter: yadsruhT

Instagram: yadsruhT

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Web: www.Thursday.ae

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Testimonials

HaTTaN © says:

mar7eba Thursd@y, b9ara7a ur so cereative and amazing photographer mashalla 3aleek.. u have somthing special in ur photos that atract ppl.. ur soal is in the photos.. really i loved ur photos mashalla 3aleek.. o walla shahadty feek majroo7a.. hope to learn more from u bro =) ur sis, HaTTaN

February 14, 2008
precious calendar (deleted)

Mshallah mshallah I saw all ur pic o ana mreat 3ala each page in ur flicker o kell shot o kell pic a7alh men al thineh 2tmnah one day aneeee akon like u bro a professional photographer Good job o athsarf aneee aktab for u aTestimonial Ur sister Orchid

January 10, 2008
Elfin Calculator (deleted)

Thursd@y...professional photographer who has a great talent in using his Nikonz.. he's a sweeeeeet and calm guy.. very mysterious.. but *lovely*.. PS: wish u best of luck deeeeeep from my heart..

December 29, 2006
Delightful Mine (deleted)

Mashallah la quwata ela b Allah i was impressed by your little profile you put there, man way to go really. I don't know you much Thursday yet i know that you are a good guy, i know you would go "How would i know!!!" well since you were a good person and treated me with respect didn't upset me or get on my nerves o… Read more

Mashallah la quwata ela b Allah i was impressed by your little profile you put there, man way to go really. I don't know you much Thursday yet i know that you are a good guy, i know you would go "How would i know!!!" well since you were a good person and treated me with respect didn't upset me or get on my nerves once upon a time so i guess you're cool Plus mashallah i believe all the members here luvs ya dude, so again mashallah and wish ya the best of all wish every one looks at ya as role model and becomes like what you have become I cannot add more everybody said enough mashallah 3aleehom P.S. I wanna learn something from ya, oh yeah also wanna see ya around i created a group "Poetry Society" so hope to see you there pass by and tell me what you think :D

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November 18, 2006
BMS mohd says:

خميس .... لا يقل عن زميله حمد .. كتلة نشاط ايضا .. ^_^ وماشاء الله عليه مبدع ومحترم وخدوووم ^_^ يعجبني تصويره ماشاء الله عليه واتمنى له كل التوفيق يارب ....... وللامام دائما اخوي ^_^ اختك BMS

October 26, 2006
Dazzling Division (deleted)

Your photos are fascinating, fabulous & professional That refers to the professional photographer That refers to you Thursd@y Keep it up

October 13, 2006
deema s says:

thursd@y u r one of the best photographers around... ur photos r amazing... u r is very talented...mash2 allah... i like ur work a lot.. u have a unique style... luv the ur angles... u r one guy who knows when to click the botton on the camera i wish u all the best ur sis dedo... :)

October 11, 2006

A magnanimous man & A professional painter.........

October 9, 2006

Imaginative, creative, hard working, friendly, sweet, kind, helpful, name it , these are the words tht define Thursday.. lucky to have him as a friend and as a brother. keep up ur hard working going bro.. God Bless R

September 3, 2006
BERO says:

Mashallah 3ala Thursd@y, I don't know him well, But he has talent! He is a great photographer. I really love his pictures, specially Frid@y version! I wish you all the best brother in your future, Bero

June 11, 2006
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""أدعوا المنان الكريم أن" يشرح صدرك و ينور قلبك و يسهل أمرك ويكفيك حسادك و يجيب دعوتك و يبيض وجهك و يكون الفردوس الأعلى منزلك و مقامك آمين

May 25, 2006

his artistic shotS comes from his artistic taste !

May 24, 2006

He is one of the greatest people in flickr, not only in his photographic talents, but also in his good manners and well relations with his fellow flickr friends. He always try to show us whats right, and leads us to it. Wish ya all the best my brother.

May 16, 2006
Delightful Wrench (deleted)

أخوووي خميييس والله مدري شقول ولا شخلي ماشالله عليك فنااان بكل معنى الكلمه مبدع ومحترم وتعجبني صور يوم الجمعه الله يوفقك ويقووويك يالطيب

March 24, 2006
ay2all says:

Hi, Mashallah u have amazing pictures and a very interesting profile.. It's always great to see someone with passion, ambition, determination, principles and values. I like how u always remind us about Fridays and the pictures u associate the day with. Keep it up and best of Luck.

January 20, 2006
Hend says:

helloW :D it's moi again i wanna say that i love ur shots and i always wait for them mafeeyeh 9abr :Pp i wish u the best in ur life ((Thursd@y)) ya:Mysterious,friendly,helpful,social,understanding, V.V.V.naughty,kind, generous,caring,honest,moO0Oody, funny,Creative,Full of life,Joyful ''YOU''

December 24, 2005

I like the fact that you do not accept bad picz or notez from the guyz on flickr...u always speak up the truth ..btw NICE PICZ

November 27, 2005

مشاء الله عليك خويه ... صورك واااااااااااااااااايد حلوه وما عليها كلام.. صح اني ما اعرفك بس من ردك على الاعضاء احسن انك انسان واايد محترم وتحترم غيرك.. وتنصحهم اذا سوا الغلط.. يعطيك العااافيه والله.. وبالتوفيق... خووك العامري

November 19, 2005

Mashalla Ur Photos R So Amazing Wish U All The Best ; )

November 6, 2005
Dependent Fork (deleted)

mashallah i love thursdays pix and on top of that he is very respected in flickr very loyal allah ya7fa'6k

October 31, 2005
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October 30, 2005

After all what they have said .. I don’t think my words would make any difference , But all what I want to say is that “Thursd@y” ur a Great Photographer that is talented and Creative! “ KeeP It Up Bro. "

October 22, 2005
Steady Observation (deleted)

Thursd@y is a wonderful photographer and a great flickr contributor. Keep up the great work!

October 17, 2005
Beautiful Ground (deleted)

" Mashalla Talented with all means,, may god bless you "

October 17, 2005

Thursd@y Your photostream is stunning Simple yet wonderful! Mashalah 3laik..Keep up the good work! ur bro.. Moko

October 17, 2005
Eatable Thread (deleted)

Thursd@ay's photos are just amazing!! he gets co0ol shot, and well played!! rabi ye7afithk ... w inshala inchoof more from ur co0ol pic's ^_^

October 13, 2005

One word GIFTED by all means mashallah, keep it up bro :)

September 27, 2005
Agreeable Train (deleted)

Thursd@y mashallah 3alaik..I really like your photos,they are full of wonderful words..Keep it up bro *_*..

September 15, 2005

mmm Do i have a chance to jot any down when everyone has used the commotions and notions...@@ mmmmm it shows from the WORK ur pics are great and how talented u are mashallah...what more can i say IN DEPTH...???!! its for me 2 know and u 2 find out...dont wanna eat the piece of cake all in one GO..lolo.. Let curi… Read more

mmm Do i have a chance to jot any down when everyone has used the commotions and notions...@@ mmmmm it shows from the WORK ur pics are great and how talented u are mashallah...what more can i say IN DEPTH...???!! its for me 2 know and u 2 find out...dont wanna eat the piece of cake all in one GO..lolo.. Let curiosity get the best of "YOU" :) keep up the gud work pumpkin ^_^

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September 13, 2005
Cheap Driving (deleted)

"Thursd@y gives us a look at life that most of us will never see. He pairs with classic poetry, and links to information on the historical places he posts. You will not visit his photostream without learning something! A lovely man -- inside and out! Literary Reference in Pictures group would never work without yo… Read more

"Thursd@y gives us a look at life that most of us will never see. He pairs with classic poetry, and links to information on the historical places he posts. You will not visit his photostream without learning something! A lovely man -- inside and out! Literary Reference in Pictures group would never work without you (my sincerest thanks!). I am so glad to have "met" you, Thursd@y!"

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September 10, 2005

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