photo portfolio 2013

Abdula Productions 2013 allanyasser.abdula@gmail.com

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What makes a photo special? “There are surely several aesthetic-related reasons that makes a

captured moment unforgettable. But to me, a photo is special

simply because it preserves that fleeting moment that we can

never own.

All we have are memories, and because we have captured

these memories through our lenses we can travel back in time

and remember the good days.” – Allan Abdula

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Abdula Productions started in 2011 as an online photo blog which features amazing photos taken in different parts of the world.

Two years later, the blogsite has become an avenue for creative visual arts and will continue to delight netizens with picture perfect moments.

-Allan Abdula

Photographer

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In 2013, we featured Oman and its hundred s of amazing spots and beautiful people on the blog.

OMAN

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And as we draw

closer to the end of

2013, we look back

at the most

memorable events

captured by my

lenses.

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The largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper.

Nizwa

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NIZWA. Capital until 1783 and one of the oldest cities in Oman.

Until today, it is the silver capital and religious center of the

country.

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Golden Tulip Hotel. Sahab Hotel

Nizwa Hotels

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Golden Tulip Hotel. This photo was featured in Oman’s local newspaper

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Sahab Hotel

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Previous photos: Canyon views from Sahab

Hotel

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East Coast of Oman

Sur

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Sur Hotels: Sur Plaza Hotel, Ras Al Hadd Hotel, Wadi Shab Resort 16

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Previous: Wadi Shab Resort, Beach Hotel, Turtle Beach Resort

Current: Hajjar Mountains

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Photos Above: Hajjar Mountains

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Oman’s desert region

Sharqiyah

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Sama Al Wasil

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Desert Nights Camp

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1000 Nights Camp

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Before the discovery of oil, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman. It is still a center of commerce as one of largest sea ports of the region is located there.

Muttrah

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Al Alam Palace

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Al Alam Palace, also known as the Old King’s Palace Serves as receiving area for dignitaries

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Around Muscat

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Busy Muttrah Streets Featured in Expat Blog for the whole month of October 2013

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Al Khuwair at night

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This reserve is at a distance of 30-40 minutes by boat from Bandar Al Rawdha Marina, located

in the heart of Muscat.

Bandar Khayran

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Bandar Khayran

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Dubai & Abu Dhabi in Focus

United Arab Emirates

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Saadiyat Public Beach

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Close Up Photography

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Fiza

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Eljane

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Saqr

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Omani Man with Gray Eyes

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Mansoor

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Allan

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Lisa

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Sufiya

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Karolina

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Francois

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Kristina

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Claire

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Dazzle

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Layla

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Sherien

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Ayana Photo selected as one of the semi finalists in Salim Photography Blogsite

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Special Thanks to the following beautiful people

Nurfiza Ibrahim

Eljane Libantino Saqr

Omani Man with Gray Eyes Mansoor

Allan Lisa Nakshebendi Sufiya Abdullah

Karolina Montalbetti

Francois Sogne Kristina Toncheva

Ate Claire Dazzle Flancia Layla Vargas

Sherien Sherief Ayana Abdula

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Abdula Productions 2013 Discovering the world one country at a time

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