The sun has often slowly slid from the sky and the inky blackness of night is already shrouding the fishing port when the last fishermen and their boats arrive home. Long days spent at sea working with small nets or long-lines hoping to catch enough fish to feed families and maybe even sell to local [...]
Tag Archives: Seeb
The Joy of Souks
Browsing souqs (souks) whether in Morocco, Egypt or in Oman is always a fascinating experience. They are entirely different from western markets, hives of activity where haggling is usually not only encouraged but expected. Often bustling, especially in popular tourist destinations where visiting a souq is one of the one of the highlights of the [...]
Fishing Boats – Vessels of Adventure and Romance
I love boats and fishing boats in particular, they portray a certain romance even though the profession they represent is far from romantic. It is an extremely arduous job as those that participate or even watch documentaries about fisherman plying their trade in tretches of ocean like the Bering Sea can testify. Small craft that [...]
Postcard from Muscat, Oman, poolside at The Chedi
I’m spoiling you today with a touch of luxury from The Chedi in Muscat, Oman. Those unaware of this hotel, it is in the high end of the five star hotel market. The long pool displayed below is a 103 metre stretch of liquid relaxation, perfect for getting a little exercise or just chilling. Oman [...]
Postcard from a humble Omani fisherman
Capturing portraits of the people of a destination is one of my favourite pastimes and looking back through them later always provides a few smiles. This image of an Omani fisherman in Seeb that appears deep in contemplation is one of my favourite portraits of all. Sat on the beach repairing his nets, he agreed to [...]
Postcard from a Seeb shoe shop, Oman
This is a traditional shoe maker and repairer in the small fishing village of Seeb near Muscat, Oman. He does not appear to actually have a stall just a small corner of the souk, where he sets up his very basic equipment. This seems to consist of a small hammer, glues, tacks and a crude [...]
Postcard from the Potter’s Wheel, Oman
There is something fascinating about watching a skilled artisan at work. The ability to take a piece of clay and produce a beautiful piece of potteryis rare. In the hands of a craftsman strips of leather become a handcrafted bag or a lump of old wood transformed into a stunning sculpture whether in Muscat, Oman [...]
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