Chapped

 I like the unevenness of the buildings, their chapped appearance and boxy shape. My childhood home was somewhat similar with its cracked walls and concrete balconies. They eventually bulldozed it and replaced it with a more robust and modern structure, which saddens me as I now long for a place that no longer exists.

Busy

 I smiled at the neon lights and creative signs of the funny little stores all crammed together. I listened to the sounds of traffic  and nearby conversations. I felt the warmth of the night and the light breeze on my skin as I walked through it all.

Inscription

Arabic inscription on stone, angled towards the sky.

Distinct

Recently i've found myself drawn towards light and shadows, and in particular designs that play with both in unusual ways. I love the distinct markings present here, its almost tiger-like.  

Visible

Darkness was nearing and among the dilapidated buildings, just one light was visible.

Mysterious beauty

 I was walking around Adliya one afternoon and found these advertisements for a beauty salon painted on a wall. I quite like the colours and expressions and lack of script, it's all rather mysterious. 

Beacon

The corrugated iron stall bearing goods served as a beacon on an otherwise dark arabian night.  

Orange Hues

A Bahraini sunset is not to be missed with its pure orange hues ranging from amber to vermillion. 

Curious

Curious means of transportation. I wonder what the owner is like..

Pearl

Today we visited the five houses of Muharraq, a journey of Bahraini culture told through architecture and design. I particularly love Bahrain's economic history with the pearl and the way it became a powerful symbol of prosperity for the country. Its influence on design is ever present, as evidenced by the light above. 

Minarets

As we approached the souk, the call to prayer bellowed from the minarets, a beautiful addition to the golden evening sunset.