So as promised found more of my fireworks photography π This one is actually my favorite because of the color π (shot on Iphone)
@Cryptonoob in April 2021
If everyone is wondering why I didnβt post much today , that is because I got called for an audit and is getting grilled hard since morning π°π₯² This is my fast lunch as there is only 30 minutes break π
Snapped this photo around five years ago using my android phone. Cannot remember which phone it was but the sunset and weather that day was really amazing ππ
Hahahah. Me during my first interview πππ
Snapped this today at work. π€ Used an Iphone and portrait mode to focus in this indoor plant π€
Just another shot using the portrait mode on the Iphone. ππ It was a perfect chance to capture an empty walkway and I took it π€
Good night noisers. Was a very busy day for me at work so didnβt spend much time on noise cash today. See you tomorrow π€
Found another photo from my archive to share with you guys. This is Babusar Top in Northern Pakistan. Snapped this photo in 2018 using Nikon D5300 ππ€
The crypto market is really bullish and perfect to close some positions. But, I have a strategic HRM class happening for the full dayπ₯², so wonβt be able to trade todayπ₯π€
Lulusar Lake, Kaghan Valley - Pakistan Shot on a Nikon D5300 using a tripod back in 2018 I actually found many pictures from my d archives that I think are worth sharing here ππ€
BCH is mooning πππ $600 levels soon π€πππ
A view of the zigzag road to Hunza from Babusar Top, Northern Pakistanππ This road connects two provinces of Pakistan between each other. Another shot from my travels to Pakistan in 2018 π€
Here is one more. So as we were driving past a small town called Manserah, the driver tells me there is a nice view point to capture if I want. I told him sure stop . So I captured this shot on River kinhar flowing through the valley using my phone π
So snapped this yesterday at work. See the impact of Covid- 19 pandemic , empty corridors with not a single person in site. It is heartbreaking to see my work place so deserted. π₯²
It is bed time for me noisers. π€ Had a strategic HRM class as part of my EMBA today and it will continue tomorrow as well. π₯² See you tomorrow with more of my photography π€π€
So what do we have here? π As you guys would know we have lots of desert in the Middle East and people often go for dune bashing and I am one of those people ππ So this photo is from a year back that I snapped after I have an hour long dunning session. π
So the lockdown in my area is upon us.π° Last year in the same time (start of April) the country went into full lockdownπ° This is a selfie during my last lockdown (barbers were all closed ππ) might look like this again π
In 2015 I went on a Tour of Europe and visited five countries. One of them was Paris, the city of Love π That was the trip in which I actually started my photography with a DSLR. This is a shot of Louvre Museum in Paris ππ
Me when I see message on my phone that the monthly salary has been credited ππππ
If you go to Paris, it is understandable that you will go an see the Eiffel tower π This photo was shot while I was on the river cruise, you might notice some glass shades π. My early photography days of course back in 2015 π€
A long and busy day for me today.π€ Good news is that I found my European trip album and will be sharing more of those pictures here with you guys π€ See you tomorrow with more photography π
In Paris, I stayed in a nice hotel which was very close to the Eiffel Tower, and daily would practice my photography with Nikon D5300πππ Out of the many shots, this was one of my favorite ππ
My first ever HDR enabled shot using the Nikon D5300ππ. Eiffel tower is truly an amazing structure ππ€ As mentioned I practiced a lot and there are some shot that I am really proud of and this is one of them π€
So while snapping Eiffel tower from different angles, I saw many photographers going under the tower and aiming their cameras upwards π€π Guess what? I did the same and the result was stunning ππ
This was the view of Eiffel Tower from my hotel π I could also see it from my room window π€ I snapped this shot the day I reached Paris and honestly didnβt know much about photography at that time ππ€
Since I am sharing with you about my European trip back in 2015, I started with a small Greek Island called Santorini ππ. I snapped this shot at a sunset view point in the Island A very beautiful island with amazing nature and lovely sunset views. I read about this Island back in 2014 in a travel magazine and added it to my bucket list. Luckily I didnβt miss it when planning for my trip π€ππ
Even tough Santorini is a small Island, the resort manager recommended me to rent a car to explore the Island and pickup ladies πππ So I ended up renting a smart car as the island has many narrow streets and smart is kinda cute ππ (Shot on Nikon D5300 back in 2015)
When In Santorini, I was staying in Aqua Luxury suites (expensive place but I had go a good deal π) The room had a wonderful view with my private jacuzzi ππ. I must say sharing these pictures here is really making me nostalgic ππ€ (shot on Nikon D5300)
BCH in green again. I think more gains are on the way with $600 levels in sight. Do you think it is an easy target in near future? I will leave you with this thought and sign off for today π€. See you tomorrow with more amazing stuff π€
One of the famous things about Santorini is the bright white colored houses / hotels with some of them having blue tombs π So every where in the Island I went, the structures were similar and I was getting lost frequently ππ (Shot on Nikon D5300 back in 2015)
So as I already shared that I rented a smart car to explore the Island, this is a snap I took from a view point at an elevation π Even here it can be seen that the only color of houses is White. I remember it was a windy day and I couldnβt go for a boat party π
Since Santorini is an Island, it has beautiful coasts all around and one of them is where this black sand beach is ππ There is a straight road that connects the Island so I drove on it from the top if the hill to the other side. It was very cold and windy so could not go for a swim π
As most of the Islands, Santorini also has one of the best sunset views in the world πππ So the concierge officer at my resort recommended this spot to go and view the sunset. Many tourists were gathered there to find the perfect spotπ€ I snapped this from the top of a house using my Nikon D5300π€
This was taken by me on the same spot but with some different settings and angle π Honestly from those days I fell in love with sunset photography π€π
Being curious and testing my own limits about how good of a shot I can snap, I tried this shot π Honestly at that time didnt love it much but now going through my album , I think this is not a bad shot at all. This was a metal grill on the side of a wall through which I snapped this shot in Santorini ππ
This was the last shot I snapped that dayπ You can see in the bottom right corner that there were many other people also enjoying the view Next day I had a flight to my next destination π. Will reveal it in next post where it was and how did I get there π€
For me to continue my European trip, I had to touch down to the historical city of Athens. So I took a flight from Santorini to Athens and decided to explore it for the next two days π€ It is late here so I need to go to bed, but will be back with some photos from Athens ππ€
So I took a flight from Santorini to Athens, put my stuff and hotel room and immediately went to see the Acropolis π It is the most prominent historical site in Greece and is considered the birthplace of modern European laws π€
The next morning I woke up early, had my coffee and was just admiring the view from hotel balcony π Since Athens is such a historical city, there are remains of old greeks everywhere and honestly the vibe is just amazing π¬π·π€π€
So a friend recommended this Netflix series βF1 Drive To Surviveβ . I started watching it last week and already finished two seasons π Amazing show with insight on what really happen in a Formula 1 Grand Prix and how critical each aspect is. I got to say after watching it I really want to visit and attend one of the Grand Prix , may be Monaco π²π¨ ππ
After my coffee and a quick breakfast,I set out to explore the Greek remains further in the city of Athens π As I hiked on the hill where Acropolis and other remains are located, the views kept getting better and better π€
This view was from the other side of the hill. You could view how densely Athens is populated.ππ It also gives an idea that during the time of Greeks , the rich used to live at higher places while the poor people at the ground levelπ€
OMG guys. I think I have found my true love ππππ This spammer commented on one of my post and straight away mentioned so much including that βthey love me β πππ What should I do? Should I send a proposal πππ Is there any limit to spammers?? π
The balcony of my hotel room in Athens had one of the best views of greek remains π I donβt have a good shot of how it looked at night with lights on, but I can assure you it was really amazing too π€ This shot was also taken using my Nikon D5300
Had a very busy day today. π€ 2 work meetings early in the morning, then a safety audit followed by conference callπ After work had a four hour stress management training sessionπ Just now drove to the nearest tea stall to get my favorite cup of green tea π
Ok time is up for me for today π As you know I am taking you guys on a virtual European tour through my pictures π, I will be telling you about my next destination after Athens tomorrow π€. Until then sit tight and stay tuned π€π€
My next stop was Rome, Italy π After two days in Athens I took a short flight to Rome π€. They say βwhen in Rome, Do what the romans doβ so I snapped is photo of Colosseum the day I reached Romeππ As we all know Colosseum was an arena where gladiators would fight till death π₯²
Another prominent place to visit near Rome is the Vatican City. It is the headquarters of Roman Catholic Church π€ The structure is quite beautiful and I shot this from outside as they didnβt allow camera inside π
Once I crossed the security checkpoint at the Vatican, there was a big courtyard in the centre and this beautiful building at the left π As I was early in my photography days I didnβt know about Panoramic shots this is all you get to see ππ
Just when you exit the Vatican, there is an old Vatican museum. Honestly I am not of a much historical guy but the stair case of the museum is just a piece of art ππ
One of my favorite shots from my visit to the Vatican church ππ I remember I was testing the overcast mode with HdR and some other settings when this shot came as thw result ππ. Not to mention the interior is really beautiful π€
This was to view on my way out of the Vatican city. π One thing I love about European cities is the amazing architecture that they have to offer π€
So lockdown has been reimposed in my area π₯² Got invited to this wonderful posh Resturant for a dinner before the lockdown takes effect from tomorrow π
Just got in from the dinner. I think at ate too much ππ Feeling sleepy and it is time for me to sign off. π΄ See you tomorrow when we continue our virtual tour of Rome through my photography π€
So our company photographer shared this picture of Qatar that he snapped two days ago during a tourism campaign that we are doing with the local government hereππ I must say they time of snap just perfect as the colors are mesmerizing
So letβs continue our Rome tour π€ The next morning I got out on the hop on hop off bus to get the vibe of Rome and see how the city lives. The thing I loved the most is the European architecture ππ
This is another building that I liked very much π It is the Italian parliament build in 17th Century and then expanded later. It is kind of in the centre of Rome very close to the Colosseum π€
Most of us know that Milan Italy is the fashion capital of the world. But, during my stay in Rome I found it to be also one of the best places to shop with a large variety of stuff to select from π I snapped this picture of Via Del Corso street in late afternoon that day when I went to shop there π€
Grabbed some burgers and fries and sat on a bench to have my dinner with this view π 12:00 am is in another 2 hours and the new lockdown restrictions kick in π₯²so I thought let me enjoy the fresh air one last time π
I had another Italian city in my plan to visit while I was on my European trip. Can you guess what city it might be? π Will start sharing about it tomorrow , signing off for now π€
I know from the picture you can tell what city I was talking about π Yes it is Venice , one of the most beautiful cities in Italy π I decided to move around rest of Europe through train stations , so I took a early morning train from Rome to Venice and this was the view from my hotel room π€π (this was shot on an Android phone π€)
So I have my strategic Human Resources course for my EMBA happening today as well. What that means? It means I might not be much active at noise cash π but I will try to post pictures so that our virtual tour of Europe can continue π€ In another news, I just realized that I crossed 800 subscribers π π thanks for the love guys and thanks noise cash π€
It is break time so here is another picture from when I was in Venice π This is the central square in the city where most Restaurants and shops are π€ An honest review that that the restaurants are really expensive and the service is not as good. Enjoy the view π€
Gondola ride is a must when you are in Venice. It is probably one of the best things to do when in Venice. π The local government has taken over the people who own Gondolas and pays them a monthly salary. I must say it is a different experience and I loved itvπ
So crypto market is consolidating with BTC being traded above $58K and BCH holding above $630 with more gains in sight. I personally think there is a correction overdue. What are your opinions? π€
There are these small bridges around in Venice which you cross while in Gondola ride π Apparently our Gondola guy had names for each of them with some historical fact related to them that I donβt remember now π It had been more than six years π€
Time for me to sign off today π€ See you tomorrow with more photography of Venice π
There is an option to have speed boat ride also when you are in Venice. π I tried to snap this photo in HDR on a moving boat that is why you might see more than one shade π€.
Who is following the crypto market? I have put a close eye on XRP and of course our beloved BCH. I think we will see $700 being touched today π€
So I had planned to take the night train from Venice to Paris, so I took my luggage along with me on the boat ride so I can be dropped off at the train station π€ Snapped this shot on the way to train station at Venice
Ok so I have already shared some pictures from my visit to Paris earlier. I took a night train from Venice to Paris as they have an option for bed, it saved me time and night stay rent π I reached Paris early morning and started exploring on the hope on hope of busπ
The famous Arc de Triomphe is almost the centre of Paris. π It was built to honor the military achievements of France during Napoleons era and it took 30 years to complete it π€ The best thing about hop on and hop off buses is that they drop you exactly at the places of attraction π€
An early night for me today as I have work early in the morning tomorrow π€ Most of you will be β but it is a sundayβ yeah Sunday in the Middle East is the first working day of the week π₯² See you tomorrow with more photos from Paris and the next destination π
I have already posted earlier photos of Eiffel tower, this is the view from the top ππ. Eiffel tower has two viewing decks, this view is from the top most observatory deck. There is usually a big like to go at the top so better get you tickets online π
Sunday morning,I am at work with so much to do and implement new Lockdown SOPs at my workplace π The cup says coffee shop but I can assure you it is green tea in there π Be back shortly to continue our virtual tour of Paris π
While I was waiting in line to buy my tickets to go at the Eiffel tower observatory, I decided to get productive and snap some shots π I snapped this shot using my Nikon D5300 π
Snapped this one from the night river cruise on the same day. π Eiffel tower has a special presence in France with no building in the city taller than if. That is why it can been seen from most of the places in Paris
France has one of the biggest Disneyland theme parks in the Europe. π I took a train ride from Paris to Disneyland , donβt have more pictures as I sas busy enjoying ππ
A different angle shot of the Eiffel tower. I donβt like to brag but I think it is a good shot ππ It was my last night in Paris and I went to hotel room early π€
Done for today guys. It was a productive day for more, both at work and at noise cash π€ Will be back tomorrow to tell more about how I went from Paris to Frankfurt ππ€
Today is the birthday of one of the greatest man , that man is me ππ A friend shared this picture from Sydney , Australia (they are also photography enthusiasts like myself). I always wanted to visit Australia, but the issue is long flight durations π€
There is a strong battle going on between BNB and XRP for 3rd position on CoinMarketCapπ€ With the parabolic increase in XRPβs piece and market cap I was thinking that it would cross BNB this week but BNB is also not done yet , so it will be an battle to see in the coming days π What are your take on this? Are you team XRP or team BNB? π
My next stop in Europe after Paris was Frankfurt, Germany π Frankfurt is considered as the financial hub of Europe. I had a map planned for the trip and Frankfurt was on the way, so I thought why not ππ€
The view from other side of the viewing tower in Frankfurt π What I loved in Frankfurt the most was the overcast and cloudy weather. Frankfurt has one of the best architecture in Europe as Germany is probably the richest country in Europe π
While in Germany, you have to try the German kinds and what better then trying the best German engineered BMW ππ So I rent a BMW X5 for two days to explore the neighboring hiking trails and forests π€
I parked my car and went to Taunus hiking trail.π It was one hour drive from my hotel which was in the centre of the city. It had rained the night before so the trail was all muddyπ€
So the holy month of Ramadan starts in the Middle East from tomorrow with 1st Sahoor just a few hours away. I will try to squeeze some hours of sleep before I getup for my sahoor π Muslims fast from dusk till dawn (before sunrise and break the fast at sunset) during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan kareem π to all muslims π€
I continued my hike towards the top and the track went muddier and muddier, but the views kept getting better and better ππ I could also hear many forest animals like squirrels π
I kept moving further and it went foggier and cooler, started giving me chills π The air there felt so pure and high in oxygen , I wanted to spend my whole life there π π
So the results of my Strategic planning assignment just got released as part of my MBA π Best ever feedback I got from any instructor. I feel like I have reached the level of Nirvana in strategic planning ππ
Looking at the crypto market today I guess this is gonna happen ππππ One not so good thing about high BCH price is that it becomes harder to grab those satoshis ππ
I finished my hike at the top and view there was the foggiest π€ Because of the cold the surface was frozen and very slippery. I spent sometime resting there and then started my decent to where my car was parked
So Ramadan starts in the subcontinent tomorrow. I see many of the noisers sharing posts about it. In the Middle East it was 1st of Ramadan today. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate some of the basics for my fellow Muslims here... The goal is to practice the true spirit of Ramadan π€. Have a blessed Ramadan π€
Crypto market is bullish with BCH expected to cross $750 levels soon π I have just put some sell orders on my XRPBULL and some other alters on different altcoins π€ See you guys tomorrow π
After my hike I went around on a drive in the area to find other places as the google map was not showing much. I found this beautiful green meadow on the way. Parked the car on the side and snapped this photo ππ
Looks like we have congestion on the Noise.Cash network again as I have not been receiving any transaction notifications since morning. π€ Any of you facing the same issue? If not what wallet are you using?
I went for a walk in the Meadows, and I can tell you it was the most refreshing and relaxing feeling at that time ππ I initially wanted to visit Bavarian Germany but I guess I received enough share of nature in Frankfurt as well π€
I made a post around three days ago about a fight picking up between XRP and BNB for retaining 3rd place on CoinMarketCap. It looks like that XRP will take back 3rd from BNB sometime this week π What are your thoughts on this?
It was my birthday 2 days ago so I was forced into treating some friends and family πππ This is Arabic chicken kabsa. Kabsa is a traditional Middle Eastern style rice usually cooked in chicken stew
I shot this in Frankfurt while driving on my way to get a hot chocolate from Starbucks. The coffee there was super expensive π I found Germany to be the most well developed country in Europe. π€
Time for me to sign off for today π€ See you tomorrow when I tell you where did I go next from Frankfurt π Meanwhile any guesses what my next destination could have been? π
I next day I packed my bags, Checked out of the hotel early and thought of exploring a but more before returning the car to the rental and taking the train to my next station π So I went to a different direction and started car photography as the hike time mentioned was too much and it would have gotten really late π€
So as I started my journey to Frankfurt central train station and just stopped on the way to snap another shot of the ride π My next stop was Zurich , Switzerland π¨π while I will share more about in upcoming posts π€
I shot this when getting on board the train that took me from Frankfurt to Zurich π Europe has one the best inter country train network that I ever saw. I thought I have been mentioning that I traveled through Europe in Train so I should share atleast one photo π
Got my second shot of Pfizer vaccine today π The arm feels a bit painful and heavy, it did feel the same during 1st shot alsoπ
It was late when I reached Zurich, so I just reached the hotel and went straight to π Next morning I went for a walk near Lake Zurich, since my trip was in winter, most of the photos you will see are cloudyππ
The old Zurich town is adjacent to the Zurich lake and it is one of the most beautiful old town in Europe ππ I snapped this shot also during my walk by the Zurich lake.π€
Ramadan nights in the Middle East are usually very fun. Hanging out with friends for a cup of tea is the main mode of entertainment π Btw I still am on my green tea diet so this green tea π π
The crypto bulls are charging like anything right now with BCH trading around $870 levels π I want to continue and monitor the market but it is really late and I need to sign off for day . See you guys tomorrow π€
The next morning I took a train to go to Lucerne from Zurich. It is a another beautiful city in Switzerland with views of some snowy mountain peaks ππ€
Switzerland has a different level of natural beauty in my opinionπ I have been to many other countries also but the way tourism and nature is linked in Switzerland, it is on a whole different level. I snapped this photo while in Lucerne π€
A friend sent me this today from Islamabad, Pakistan π΅π° ππ This place is near Margalla Hills, a mountainous area near my hometown. The overcast weather simply adds too much beauty to the already refreshing nature π
I had made a post yesterday about getting my second shot of Covid-19 vaccine. It has been more than 24 hours now and I have pain in my arm and full body acheπ€ . Luckily I didnβt get fever but I fell fully drained of energy as I am also fasting π Waiting to break fast so I can take some painkillers afterwards π
BTC dominance is decreasing rapidly and money is flowing into Alt-coins , most prominently, into BCH which is currently trading ar $1100 levels. I think like many of other Alt-coins, BCH will also post a new ATH before this bull run ends, so buckle up guys π
Lake Lucerne has its own beauty in Switzerland π These is a wooden walking bridge that i crossed to get all the way on the other side of the lake to snap this shot π€π
I was up all night looks at the crypto market and getting some trades done π Just finished my pre dawn meal as I will be fasting π€ Time for me to sign off and take a power nap of 10 hours ππ
Here is a photo for you guys from my kitchen π Many of you have asked me where all I have been or I travel a lot. It is a photo of my fridge with the magnets of the places that I have been to so far in the past six years ππ€ I thanks Allah for being lucky enough to see the world π There are some magnets missing because I started this hobby late and did not buy any souvenirs during my initial visits π€
Ok so over the past few weeks I have been sharing pictures from by European tour back in 2015 and we moved across Santorini to Athens to Rome to Venice to Paris to Frankfurt to Zurich to Lucerne π₯°π₯°π Now is the time I take you guys to more Asian tour π. Is Tokyo, Japan π―π΅ your thing guys? For now enjoy this shot of above the clouds that I snapped on my way back to Qatar from Switzerland π€
Went for groceries shopping while I was fasting and this made me really hungry π One thing I love about the holy month of ramadan is the vibe that follows in the environment where ever I go π€ Hope you guys are also enjoying Ramadan
This is how I wakeup for my pre dawn meal in Ramadan πππ
Time for me to hibernate guys π See you tomorrow with more photography as we start our tour of Japan ππ
In summer of 2015, I planned a trip to Japan π―π΅π So , I packed my bags and booked a flight from Doha to Tokyo. The flight duration was more than 10 hours. This is a shot of Shinjuku district which is in the centre of Tokyo. I snapped this which walking towards my hotel the day I reached Tokyo π€
There is this beautiful garden called the Gyoen National Garden in the heart of Shinjuku district in Tokyo The next morning I went there for a walk and tried to explore the city further π. This walkway covered with trees was simply out of this world ππ
In the evening I went to the observatory deck at Tokyo Sky Tree . It is the tallest structure in Tokyo and gives the beautiful view of the whole city at night. I shot this using the DSLR through the observation glass π
Another shot that I snapped from Tokyo Sky Tree observatory π I have been many cities being called cities of light but Tokyo is no less ππ
The next morning I took a tour to mount fuji which is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. The weather was too foggy so I was not lucky enough to see the volcano but there were beautiful country side views on the way ππ
Time for me to sleep π΄ See you tomorrow with when we continue out virtual tour of Tokyo ππ€
Woke-up for my pre dawn meal for fasting and realized that I have hit the magic number of 1000 subscribers πππ€π€©π₯° Thanks noisers for the support and love π€ At least some of you are real π
On the way to the base of mount Fuji, there was a beautiful lake π This lake is kind of off limits because of the high level of Sulfur fumes that emit from the ground due to volcanic activity π€
Before visiting Tokyo, I always thought that it is just an urban city with so much development and buildings with no nature. But, as you can see that the surrounding of the city has so much greenery and nature to cherish ππ
Nothing to see here, just a hot guy enjoying the views while backpacking across Japan π―π΅ ππ This one guy on the boat helped me snap this shot π
There was lake to be crossed as part of my tour to Mt. Fuji. The ships was themed as old pirate ships π We sailed into the foggy lake and saw some beautiful scenes which I will share in coming posts π€
These traditional Japanese doorways are called Torii and are usually places at the entrance of a Shrine On my boat trip this came in the middle of the lake and it is said that there used to be a Shrine of some Samurai on the hill π€
A different angled shot of the same Torri (Japanese Gate) π The hills around the lake were so green and dense and gave a pleasant feel in the atmosphere with fresh air ππ
A busy and productive day comes to an end π€ I started a new project at work today about upgrading the wifi network π This is Ghous signing off for day and will see you tomorrow when we continue our tour of Tokyo π
Here it is, The Majestic Mt. Fuji ππ As I have mentioned during my trip the weather was too moist and foggy and I didnβt have a clear view of the mountain. So a friend of mine who also does photography was also on A mission to explore Japan shared this with me ππ
Japan has two of the most legendary things in the world , Mount Fuji and their one of a kind Bullet Train π So I acted a bit smart and booked my return from the Mount Fuji trip on a bullet train to enjoy one of the fastest train rides in the world π€π
It was just before the sunset when I reached Tokyo after a full day trip to Mount Fuji π» I went to this view point of the city to enjoy the views π Tokyo is so crowded and densely populated and yet very organized π€
How about this. Shot this the same day from a different spot while I went out to take my dinner π The vibrant vibe of Tokyo is totally on a different level π
A lonely cruise in the lake near Mount Fuji.π I got to admit guys, going through all this pictures from 2015 with you guys is really making me nostalgic π
Spent last three hours trying to find a spare part for my brotherβs car π I am a car guy so technically everyone in the family assign car related tasks to me π All that waiting has made me tired so it is time for me to sleep π΄ See you tomorrow with more Japanese photography π
On the third way in Tokyo, I took another tour to try out the Japanese lifestyle and their traditional green tea π I snapped this shot on one of of the stops during the tour. It amazed me how beautifully they design and arrange their gardensπ€π
There was this symmetrical staircase that went all the way to the lower level on the same garden π Since I was still new to the photography, I took many shots and this was the best of them I guess π I believe I am a much better photography then I was back then π€
In the previous two market dips in the past week, BCH has shown strong resilience and maintained a healthy support around $900 levels π I think what we are looking at is that it is trying to build its own dominance and we might see it pursing its previous ATHs once the bulls take over againπ What are your thoughts?
Tokyo tower π It was one of the tallest structures in Tokyo until Tokyo Sky Tree was a built and then it became the 2nd tallest. It holds the record of being the tallest transmission station on the world π€ I shot this on a mobile phoneπ
Another green walkway in the garden that I visited in Tokyoπ The media only talks about how Japan is Tech giant of the world but it never tells you how Japanese people cherish the nature π€
At the end of the walkway I realized that it is actually a Shrine of one of the Samurai , and hence you can see the Torri (Japanese traditional door) π Apparently most of the Shrines in Japan are filled with greenery around then to give a calm resting place for their saints and Samurais π€
Its bedtime for me guys π΄ I have more pictures to share with you guys from my Japan trip so we will continue that tomorrow π€
A view of Tokyo Skyline from Tokyo Tower π Like Japanese houses, their buildings are also build so close to each other. Also as there are so many earth quakes happening in Japan, so the buildings are built which anti earth quake mechanisms in their base π
When the sunsets, the fun starts in Japan ππ The allies become alive with residents and tourist rushing to get whatever they want and one thing is guaranteed that nobody judges there For me honestly I only loved how luminous these streets and allies become during night π
Look at this hot guy enjoying backpacking in Tokyo ππ I visited this Shrine in Tokyo where one of the most prominent saints rest. One of the things you have to take into consideration while visiting any Shrine is that donβt be load and donβt take photos of what you see inside the shrine
So around 2 months back I wrote a cyber security certification exam. Just got my official certification and membership ID delivery at work π Super happy and alhamdulliah for that π€ππ
Just got treated to this delicious Iftar..alhamdulliah π Nom nom nom π€€ This is Arabic kabsa with mandi chicken ππ€€
Tokyo at night is a different world π I shot this from the bridge above the city subway after I got off to get to my hotel.
It is boys night out for me . So just went to this mall that is all decorated for Ramadan π Tried some Iphone photography π
Was up all night as it was a boys night out. Just finished my pre dawn meal (sahoor) and it is time for me to get to bed now So this is I , Ghous signing off for today π See you in some hours π€
On the last day in Tokyo, I went to explore the city of foot. The imperial Gardens in Tokyo are located just across the road to Imperial Palace and cover a rather large area π Again, the trees and their arrangement stunned me and I had no words but just praises for Japanese People π€
Around the imperial Palace is the water pond that was initially used as a protection in the time of war . Now in the time of peace it just adds to the beauty of the nature and city π
I shot this while standing on the Imperial palace side to capture the mini skyline in Tokyo π See you symmetrical the buildings are. It looks like if they were build using Lego pieces π
The sunset today was just so amazing to miss π I was driving to an Iftar party and snapped this shot quickly while driving π π€
Just between Imperial Garden and the Palace is this monument of the Last Samurai. The legend has it that he defended the Emperors family till he died and after his death his spirits defend the Emperor and hence he is facing the Palace π
Since it was my last day in Tokyo, I went for a boat ride also π Snapped this shot while on board the boat and will share the photo of the boat in the next post π€
As I am off tomorrow, so I was up all night and just finished my pre dawn meal (sahoor) Time for me to sign off π€ Will be back in some hours with finishing photos from my Tokyo trip π€
This was the beautiful boat that I rode for the boat ride π I loved how it was designed as a traditional ship and how Japanese people still kept the spirit if Samurai alive in their daily lives π€
After I got off the boat, I saw these beautiful and rather unusual building on the other side.π The pole kinda tower is the Tokyo Sky Tree which I mentioned and posted about earlier. The golden building resembles a beer πΊ glass with golden beer and froth on the top π
So this happened π€― Went for grocery shopping and this happened π Opened my trunk to put the stuff and guess what? The trunk is stuck now π€―π€― I guess need to wait until the end of the month to get my salary so I can fix it π€
So just before heading to the Airport for my flight, I visited this beautiful Shrine on the way π It was such a calm and spiritual place π€
So we ended our Virtual tour of Japan today and we start another of my travel adventures from tomorrow π€ Do tell me what do you want to see? Malaysia? Prague? Or Istanbul? π€ Let me know in comments , the one with most will be the next destination π
Ok since Istanbul won based on my last post, let us go to a new travel adventure of Turkey πΉπ· In December 2018, I took a flight from Doha to Istanbul. I reached early in the morning, put my stuff in the hotel and set out on foot to explore the nearby neighborhood. My hotel was in the centre of the city so most of the tourists attractions were nearby. This is a shot of Hagia Sofia that I snapped that day π
Hagia sofia and Sultan Ahmed mosque are very close to each other. In fact they kind os share the area in between. So standing on the same yard from where I took the previous shot, I turned 180 degrees to take a photo of Sultan Ahmet Mosque π
Next , I walked into a Hagia sofia. It is one of the best places in the world to see Islam and Christianity existing in harmony ππ€ Hagia sofia was one of the biggest churches in the world during the time of Byzantine Empire. Later, when the Ottomans conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) , they converted it to a mosque. In early 20th century, after the fall of Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a museum. Now some months back the current government of Turkey has converted itβ¦
Like a curious photographer who likes to try different angles, I shot this picture through the window of Hagia Sofia π You can see the Sultan Ahmet Mosque through the window of Hagia sofia and in between are the tombs of some great sultans π€
After spending the afternoon in Hagia sofia and Sultan Ahmed mosque, I headed yo see the famous Basilica Cistern π It was used in the time of Byzantine Empire to store water and was one of the largest water reserves in the Empire. After the conquest of Constantinople, the Ottomans didnβt use it for storing water but preserved it as an historical site π€
Got the damage fixed π Cost me around 20 dollars to fix it. π Hopefully it will stay intact
Time for me to sign off for today π€ See you tomorrow when we continue our tour of Turkey π
The next morning was a rainy day so I left the hotel room around afternoon to go eat something π On my way I tried different angles to capture the beautiful Sultan Ahmet Mosque ππ€
A piece of advise for all travelers , whenever your are trying to travel to any country, try to use their public transport. It is usually the cheaper option plus it gives you the vibe of how locals travel π I also tried the tram in Istanbul. It was not at as good as Europe but still not bad π€
At night I booked for a traditional river cruise of Bosphorus π It is what separates the Aisa and Europe and it was from where Ottomans attacked and conquered Constantinople π€ The cruise was amazing with delicious Turkish food served on table and some belly dance ππ
After the cruise I went back to the hotel. The hotel had a terrace with a beautiful view of the sultan Ahmet mosque at night π Istanbul is famous for its Ariel views because you can see some many traditional mosques from the Ottoman era together π
Crypto market is in green again. π I think we will see BCH above 900$ by tomorrow I am going to call it an early night as I have just taken anti-Allergy tablets and they are making me drowsy π€ See you tomorrow with more pictures from Turkey πΉπ·
After two days in Istanbul, I booked Turkish airlines to get to another city of Turkey πΉπ· Can you guess where I might be heading? I had shared some pictures of that city before π€ I shot this from the window seat during my flight to the destination π
Can you tell from the photo which city of Turkey I went to after Istanbul?π It is one of the most historical cities with some caves and rock formations dating back millions of years π€ I should this from my hotel room balcony which was basically a cave π
If you guys have not guessed it yet, my second destination in Turkey was Cappadocia ππΉπ· It is one of the most historical cities in Turkey and is mostly built inside caves π It is also famous for its hot air balloon rides ππ So This was the first thing I booked for once I reached Cappadocia ππ
In Qatar the 14th of Ramadan is a a rather special evening for Kids. They celebrate GARANGAOπ Garangao is somewhat likn Halloween where they go and collect candies from neighboring houses π This year due to pandemic every one celebrated Garangao at home. This is the decorations we did at our house yesterday If you are wondering most of the candies are in my tummy right now π
So I predicted BCH to be at $900 level which it briefly touched today π€ Worry not the market is still bullish and I think more gains will be achieved in the coming week Time for me to sign out for today and will see you tomorrow with more pictures from Cappadocia, Turkey πΉπ·
Hot air ride is usually scheduled for early morning, based on the weather forecast. So the day I reached Cappadocia, I booked my ride. The view becomes really magical when hundyof hot air balloon take flight together ππ I shot this when on board one of them π€
The balloon ride is around 30 mins long from the takeoff to landing and I can assure you it is one of the most amazing feeling π The valley above which the balloon flies is called loved valley and it has rock formations that date back million of years π€
I have a new to do list ππ π I need to meet and learn from this genius πππ
When on ground, the balloons are opened up and helium is pumped into them to blow them up. The site is really amazingπ It was so cold and the heat from blowing the balloons was just making the atmosphere wonderful π€
Went for some snacking to the local night market. Had this Wonderful butterfly shake and musakhan rolls (Palestinian spicy chicken) ππ€€
Time for me to go to bed π΄π΄ I am really glad by seeing the resilience BCH is showing in the current market dips π€ See you tomorrow with more pictures of Cappadocia trip π€
Nothing to see here, just me enjoying the view of the hot air balloon while on board one of them π€ The feeling when it take off is just amazing as you kind of levitate in the air slowly as you go higher and higher π
When in Cappadocia, another place to visit is the Uchi Hisar castle π€ In the picture the highest structure in the background is in fact a castle which was used to alert the city in the time of danger. Since it was very high, they could see any income threat to the city and alert the citizens π€
My next stop after Uchi Hisar castle was the famous monk valley in Cappadocia I snapped this photo using my mobile and gave it a black and white effect to make it a bit more dramatic π€ This is basically the path that takes us straight to monk valley
This is the famous Monk Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey πΉπ· It is believed that the monks in the old time used to come to this valley to find peace and cut themselves off of the world. Apparently it has some sort of spirituality around π€
A view of the open air museum in Cappadocia π The ancient people and monks used to like inside the mountains and use caves as their houses π€
Well my phone broke so I was off for the past four hours. The phone fell while I was at work and broke the back panel. It coasted me around 100 dollars to fix it but I am not satisfied by the quality of fix and there is nothing I can do about it
As my regular routine in Ramadan weekend nights, I was up all night and out with friends π Just finished my pre dawn meal ( sahoor) and now heading to bed. Will be back in few hours with more photos from Cappadocia Turkey πΉπ·
One of my favorite places in Cappadocia is the Love Valley ππ It is a deep valley which gives incredible view of the horizon and had rock formations that are millions of years old. Those rocks have a unique structure, has they are mix of rock and solidified lava π€
Another shot of the open air museum in Cappadocia πΉπ· That I shared about yesterday π€ The lifestyle that those ancient people had was truly amazing and they were so well organized π€