The Lonely Crow

I have been not too active with my Camera of late. But a unique combination of a leafless tree and a crow sitting on it (Crows are rare in Oman), silhouetted against the evening sky was too big a temptation for me to resist clicking my Camera.

Golden Clouds



Golden Clouds as the Sun Sets over the Horizon on an Early Winter Evening in Muscat



Sun- Fire Ball

The Setting Sun resembles a Fireball about to enter the Sea in Muscat

Threatening Clouds Over Muscat brought copious rain

Life Goes On-Rain or No Rain- A Flight Taking off with Rain around the Corner

The Clouds brought not only rain but hailstorm too

Muscat at night during National Day 2013

National Day 2013 - Fireworks

Muscat Airshow by Red Arrows today

Evening Sky - Picture by Me




Evening Sun hiding behind a cloud fomation that has the face of the Big Bad Wolf

 

Halloween

Halloween through my Camera Lens

The Mighty and the Meek - through my Camera Lens

As Viewed through my Camera Lens

Muscat-Muttrah at its best - A Photo Feature

Muttrah Corniche with Fort Silhoutted against a setting sun

Evening time Muttrah Corniche

The road through the hills towards old Muscat is easy on the eyes

Come Winter the City is decked with Flowers - Sultan's personal Yacht can be seen on the harbour

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The Childrens Scientific Museum in Muscat, adjacent to Qurum Natural Park, is worth seeing. It is aimed at children in the age group of 8-14 and has some nice exhibits that explains various aspects of Science. The best part is that the Museum is interactive and allows the participants to actually try out the experiments. 

This is a demo hot air balloon. Pressing a button will start a blower and the paper balloon goes up till the roof



The wall showing optical illusions



An exhibit showing how the human brain sees our body and how much importance it gives to each part





The visitors can actually try out various scientific exhibits on display



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Muscat is extremely well planned. The Capital City resembled a medieval ages town in 1970 when Sultan Quboos took over the reins of the Country. The City, as it is today, is a testimony to the Rulers foresight, careful planning and personal attention to minutest things. I have seen many cities, but for sheer order, cleanliness and beauty (both natural and man-made), Muscat stands head an shoulder above all of them. There is a feel good factor about Muscat.

The City has many parks, big and small. The grand daddy of them all is the Qurum Natural Park, dotted with manicured lawns, flowers, lake, stable and playing area for the kids - all well maintained.

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Muscat has invested heavily in Roads and Flyovers. It is a pleasure to drive in this city




A panaromic view of Muscat city from Bowsher Heights. The Sultan Quboos Mosque, 3rd biggest in the world, can be seen at a distance 



A Ferris Wheel at Qurum Natural Park silhouetted against the evening sky



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A Tower and the Sultan Quboos Sports Complex silhouetted against the evening sun

 

Lighting in an Old Souk Alley - Surreal

The play of lights on the alley of an old souk in Mattrah was surreal

Mattrah - Oman by Night - A Photo Feature

Matrah is one of the oldest port in Oman, and is in Muscat. It used to be the commercial centre prior to discovery of oil. The place has an old world charm. I took some pictures on 10.11.10 late in the evening.

  

An illuminated Double Arch Greets you when you enter Matrah Harbour



We Drive through the Arch - An eerie feeling



A fort on the left of the Arch

Matrah Harbour Street is busy at 9 pm

A Passenger Liner berthed on the Dock

Same Liner but Close up

An Ancient Fort atop a rock overlooking the Harbour

People Enjoy a Stroll or a Quiet moment by the harbour.