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Cookie cutter houses in a Petal of Durrat al Bahrain, a mega real estate project on artificial islands (reclaimed sea).
Taken by a camera lofted by a kite.
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For a long period of time Bahrain was under British rule, until 16th of December 1971 Bahrain got its independence. This day in the year of 1971 saw Bahrain emerge as an independent nation, wherein celebrated widely every year as the National Day in Bahrain. Initially the national day was celebrated on the 16th of December alone but now it is being celebrated on two consecutive days.
Jay and I were in Bahrain for two and a half years while I was teaching at the Bahraini Air Force. I arrived in January of 1989 and we ventured onward to Dubai in the middle of 1991. We lived in several locations during our time on the island.
Photograph by John Lawrence
Set against the backdrop of palm trees and the sea, the Grand Mosque strikes a beautiful picture. With its exquisite Bahraini architecture, crowned by the world's largest fibreglass dome and blessed with a tranquillity reserved for the holiest of holy places, the Grand Mosque truly lives up to its name.
Though non-Moslem visitors are welcome, it is important that you dress modestly, cover your head and take your shoes off before entering.
Jay and I were in Bahrain for two and a half years while I was teaching at the Bahraini Air Force. I arrived in January of 1989 and we ventured onward to Dubai in the middle of 1991. We lived in several locations during our time on the island.
Bahrain International Circuit, celebrating its 10th anniversary, and for the first time arranging the Formula 1 event under the floodlights
Loved the view from Era Tower Bahrain a 50-level building and considered the tallest. Located in Seef District
Bab Al Bahrain is a historical building located in the Customs Square in Manama's former central business district. It marks the main entrance to the Manama Souq. Bab Al Bahrain once stood close to the water's edge.
Jay and I were in Bahrain for two and a half years while I was teaching at the Bahraini Air Force. I arrived in January of 1989 and we ventured onward to Dubai in the middle of 1991. We lived in several locations during our time on the island.
"Historically, this is one of the most important sites in Bahrain. The fort, located on the north coast, was built in the 14th century, but excavations in the area reveal it to be the site of settlements dating back to the Dilmun era, or around 3000 BC. The fort itself is very much a part of Bahrain's history. In the early 1500s, the Portuguese saw Bahrain as a key point to protect their trade routes between India, Africa and Europe. They invaded the island and set up military base at the Bahrain Fort. They strengthened the perimeter and erected new stone towers. The fort is still sometimes referred to as the Portuguese Fort." - from Bahrainguide.org
WEC and GP2 at the Bahrain International Circuit to test the Fujinon XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 Lens.
More on the MacLean Photographic blog - macleancomms.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/review-new-xf100-400m...
In 2006, just before I started my first "real" job, we went on a trip to the Middle-East: Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, back to the Emirates, to Oman and back to the Emirates.
I went with a Dutch friend from school with Moroccan roots and who could speak Arabic and another Dutch friend that I met during an internship in South-Africa in 2003.
At that time, tourism wasn't that big in these countries. What I can remember is that the flight was around €500. We flew on a old ass Alitalia B767: Amsterdam - Rome - Dubai.
Air Arabia: Dubai - Bahrain was €40. Al Jazeera Airlines: Bahrain to Kuwait was €40 and €50 back to Dubai. We rented a car in Bahrain and Emirates and drove to Oman.
It was a fantastic trip. We didn't have a plan. Holidays were much more relaxed and much more an adventure in those days.