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glo
06-05-2012, 01:59 PM









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MustafaMc
06-06-2012, 12:31 AM


Leafy Sea Dragon at the Atlanta Aquarium.
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MustafaMc
06-06-2012, 12:32 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo

This is a really cool picture.
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Hulk
06-06-2012, 01:46 AM
Wow why are there so many animals around you glo? Is that your neighborhood? How is the weather? Sounds like my kind of place! I love animals (but i hate house lizards)
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Periwinkle18
06-06-2012, 02:06 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by KDhieb
lol ! he's a very kind and gentle cat

yes i can see tht lol
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KDhieb
06-06-2012, 02:52 AM
^^ he was yawning !
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glo
06-06-2012, 05:44 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
This is a really cool picture.
format_quote Originally Posted by Hulk
Wow why are there so many animals around you glo? Is that your neighborhood? How is the weather? Sounds like my kind of place! I love animals (but i hate house lizards)
Thank you.
The heron was easy to take a shot off. Just sitting on the other side of the canal, when I went for a walk yesterday.

The bank vole and the robin were taken from a bird hide in the winter. In fact, I think hubby took them. He has more patience than I do! :uhwhat

I guess animals are around us all the time. It's just a case of being mindful enough to notice them, and still enough for them not to notice you! :nervous:
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Qurratul Ayn
06-06-2012, 07:04 AM
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In Kensington, London, not sure of the park name...
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Qurratul Ayn
06-06-2012, 07:06 AM
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In Kensington, London
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Qurratul Ayn
06-06-2012, 07:08 AM
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Tawangar
06-06-2012, 07:37 AM
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My son:

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MustafaMc
06-06-2012, 11:02 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn
I like this picture with a nice combo of structure, color, and setting.
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MustafaMc
06-06-2012, 11:03 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
The bank vole and the robin were taken from a bird hide in the winter.
Can you tell us more about the 'bank vole'?
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glo
06-06-2012, 01:02 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Can you tell us more about the 'bank vole'?
I believe the bank vole has been - rather rudely - referred to as 'a rat' by some ... :giggling:

Here are some links. (You might have seen them already)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Myodes_glareolus
http://www.mammal.org.uk/index.php?o...318&Itemid=353
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Periwinkle18
06-06-2012, 05:15 PM
Chinese food anyone :) i made fried rice n manchurian :D




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جوري
06-06-2012, 06:29 PM
^^ here's to hoping you're eating those and not just posing it for pix..
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Periwinkle18
06-06-2012, 06:38 PM
lol i did eat some :)
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جوري
06-06-2012, 06:40 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Tawangar
<Moderator's Comment: Do not post pic of self>
My son:

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cute boy.. blessings..
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glo
06-06-2012, 07:42 PM
Qurratul Ayn's pics reminded me of our visit to Kew Gardens earlier this year.
The huge Victorian greenhouses are beautiful!













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Qurratul Ayn
06-06-2012, 07:53 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
I like this picture with a nice combo of structure, color, and setting.
Jazak'Allaah Khair.

All I did was zoom in and click!

It was in a park/garden in Kensington, London. The Kyoto Garden, it was amazing!
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MustafaMc
06-07-2012, 03:25 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
^^ here's to hoping you're eating those and not just posing it for pix..
... and to think it's not even Ramadan, yet.
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جوري
06-07-2012, 03:27 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
... and to think it's not even Ramadan, yet.
I bought three pounds of Mejdool dates from trader joe's yesterday I just couldn't wait until Ramadan.. I don't know why I love milk, dates and honeyyyyyyyyy al7mdullilah..just so look forward to breaking my fast on that so I do it now for practice lol..
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MustafaMc
06-07-2012, 03:28 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
I believe the bank vole has been - rather rudely - referred to as 'a rat' by some ...
Well, to a country hick from Mississippi they do have a resemblance. Seriously, though I liked the picture. I reminds me of a picture I made a long time ago of a chipmunk.
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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-07-2012, 05:28 AM
Hello Chiclet...



^^ this is not a fancy photo, but it's priceless ;D my poor cat. He hasn't had a moment of peace since my munchkin learned how to crawl.

He happens to looooove bubbles... so I guess it ain't all bad for him :p



- cOsMiC
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Qurratul Ayn
06-07-2012, 06:24 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Qurratul Ayn's pics reminded me of our visit to Kew Gardens earlier this year.
The huge Victorian greenhouses are beautiful!
I want to go to the Kew Gardens!!! One day.

I'm always passing it whenever I go to Bushy Park in Richmond.

The pictures are amazing, glo!!! I love the spiral plant, looks awesome :D
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Qurratul Ayn
06-08-2012, 08:49 PM
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A beach in Ajman, UAE

(Yes, we went to a lot of beaches in the UAE, Subhan'Allaah, they were so clean, fresh and breath-taking :D)
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Qurratul Ayn
06-08-2012, 08:54 PM
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The harvest, when we were in Bangladesh

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A vegetation that is edible (Unfortunately, I do not know the name :p)
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Qurratul Ayn
06-08-2012, 08:59 PM
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A type of basket - unsure of the material, if any of y'all know, please do enlighten me :)



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Betelnut

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Paan

photographs were again taken in Bangladesh

Very picturesque, wouldn't you agree? :p
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Al-Mufarridun
06-09-2012, 12:36 AM
:sl:

taking an afternoon walk

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Periwinkle18
06-09-2012, 02:42 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn
Paan
i feel like having one today :) i love the meetha paan ;p
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KDhieb
06-09-2012, 03:04 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Hello Chiclet...



^^ this is not a fancy photo, but it's priceless ;D my poor cat. He hasn't had a moment of peace since my munchkin learned how to crawl.

He happens to looooove bubbles... so I guess it ain't all bad for him :p



- cOsMiC
ahhh!!! i love cats.
very beautiful masha Allah
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Periwinkle18
06-10-2012, 02:55 PM
Biryaniiiiiiiiii





for those who don't know what biryani is :)

the most yummiest thing eva :D
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Qurratul Ayn
06-10-2012, 03:56 PM
^You sure love your food!!! & it looks tastyyy!!!

First Oriental, then Asian, whatever next?! :haha:
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Txyib
06-10-2012, 03:57 PM
salaam
periwinke that is the best pic ever i have to agree
How do I attach pics from an android phone?
:w:
TaYiB
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White Rose
06-10-2012, 07:29 PM



A picture I took.
Still getting the hang of posting pictures so they may appear too big or too small. :exhausted
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MustafaMc
06-10-2012, 07:33 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by arjmand
A picture I took.
This reminds me of what people say death is like - seeing a bright light.
Still getting the hang of posting pictures so they may appear too big or too small.
I can relate to this - seems like you've got it though.
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MustafaMc
06-10-2012, 07:35 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
for those who don't know what biryani is
Pretty plate. The food is nice, too.
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White Rose
06-10-2012, 08:00 PM
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Wish I could climb all the way up there

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What do you think about that spider? ;D
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Periwinkle18
06-10-2012, 08:18 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Pretty plate. The food is nice, too.
Lol jazakAllah :)
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Periwinkle18
06-13-2012, 05:41 AM
Thandi thandi Lassi anyone?? :)

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جوري
06-13-2012, 02:25 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
Thandi thandi Lassi anyone?? :)

What's that? thought it was milk .. cool and icy looking.. mmm
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جوري
06-13-2012, 03:54 PM
just made these scallops



they need some green apples and baby greens for freshness .. will add that later when they're ready to be eaten..
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Periwinkle18
06-13-2012, 03:58 PM
^mmm looks yummy i wanna try some :)

thts lassi :) youghurt drink its amazing really cold its sort of slushy thts how i like it :)
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جوري
06-13-2012, 04:40 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
mmm looks yummy i wanna try some
Come on over girl and bring your lassi I hope it isn't sour but will cut the sweetness of the scallops..
I caramelized them with butter and maple syrup.. they're very rich they need something to balance the flavors.. :p
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 04:58 PM
Girls girls,this thread is meant to show your photography skills,not your cooking skills :D But i have to admit your husbands will be lucky people ;D
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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:02 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
Girls girls,this thread is meant to show your photography skills,not your cooking skills :D But i have to admit your husbands will be lucky people ;D
ha? He'll cook for me ^o) and of course he'll be lucky :p
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Periwinkle18
06-13-2012, 05:06 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
Come on over girl and bring your lassi I hope it isn't sour but will cut the sweetness of the scallops..
I caramelized them with butter and maple syrup.. they're very rich they need something to balance the flavors.. :p
Sure :) I make the sweet lassi I don't like the other one :p wht else do u want me to bring :p (sorry I know I'm gng off topic )

Endy we're not showing our cooking skills lol we're trying to improve our photography skills too by making stuff taking pics n posting it hea :p

Hmm well I do like making ppl happy :)
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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:08 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
wht else do u want me to bring
Your sense of humor and pastries for after :X
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:15 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
ha? He'll cook for me ^o) and of course he'll be lucky :p
Yup,lucky for sure :D but he'll cook for you :? Really :hmm: Are such creatures found on planet earth :unsure:
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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:17 PM
Do you like mussels & clams? Most people are put off by them.. I made some yesterday

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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:18 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion

Yup,lucky for sure :D but he'll cook for you :? Really :hmm: Are such creatures found on planet earth :unsure:
Sure .. All you have to do is show dimples and smile...
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:18 PM
Yikes,what the heck is this :scared:
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:20 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
Sure .. All you have to do is show dimples and smile...

Whaaa ...

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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:21 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion


Whaaa ...

lolol.. or that.. where do you get those emoticons from? they're adorable..
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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:25 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
Yikes,what the heck is this :scared:
They're mussels wlie.. they taste amazing.. I come from a coastal town so seafood is our thing but my mom refuses to touch them hence I am the one who cooks them.. they're alive when they arrive lol.. yesterday some of them were closed on the net and wouldn't let go I had to pry them from it.. wash em and well....
Those guys were great they did well in my pot...:X
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:25 PM
Explore Photobucket my lady :statisfie
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:27 PM
I'm with your mum excuse me

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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:30 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
I'm with your mum excuse me

I can force feed ya via nasogastric tubing if I wanted to- but I just know you'll sit down with me for a nice meal because I made it with love :skeleton:
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:38 PM
Ermm really

...okay okay put that tube down lemme wash my hands first :D

"Enter in the wash room,escaped through ventilator phew ...:phew
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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:40 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
Ermm really

...okay okay put that tube down lemme wash my hands first :D

"Enter in the wash room,escaped through ventilator phew ...:phew
I have a large human net in the back no one escapes before dinner...
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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:46 PM
Don't you wanna sit for chocolate cupcakes with coffee frosting?

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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:47 PM
**Turned back and listen to her brutal host **

Whaa...



Can't you just offer me those sweets you made before

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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:49 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
Don't you wanna sit for chocolate cupcakes with coffee frosting?


Yes yes yes

give them all to me before winkly come back

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جوري
06-13-2012, 05:50 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
**Turned back and listen to her brutal host **

Whaa...



Can't you just offer me those sweets you made before

lol.. I hate to break this to you but do you know what scallops actually are? they're not far off from Mussels sans the shell ;D ;D
but we can definitely have desert and coffee later.. no one makes a better cup than me.. the roast and the french press guaranteed to rid you of your bad mood in 2 minutes flat..
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Endymion
06-13-2012, 05:53 PM
Okay okay im here,im coming back wait for meeee

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White Rose
06-13-2012, 07:32 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
Don't you wanna sit for chocolate cupcakes with coffee frosting?

Same reaction as Endy...

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جوري
06-13-2012, 07:35 PM
I frosted them too soon you can see the one in the lower left with the frosting melting.. but they tasted as good as they looked.. although I am more a pie pastry type person those were satisfying ...

Jazakoum Allah khyran.. you made me happy.. and after running away from the vent to escape my seafood fra diavolo
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White Rose
06-13-2012, 07:51 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
I frosted them too soon you can see the one in the lower left with the frosting melting.. but they tasted as good as they looked.. although I am more a pie pastry type person those were satisfying ...

Jazakoum Allah khyran.. you made me happy.. and after running away from the vent to escape my seafood fra diavolo
You mean...they are gone?:enough!: :grumbling...Any leftovers? imsad

But I knew they would taste good as soon as I saw them ;D

And good to know you are happy sis.
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جوري
06-13-2012, 08:02 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by arjmand
You mean...they are gone?:enough!: :grumbling...Any leftovers? imsad

But I knew they would taste good as soon as I saw them ;D

And good to know you are happy sis.
Sure I have some for you and pear tart too but I can't take a photo of that because it will be one slice and not very attractive looking lol...
Allah yibarik feeki.. yes I come here to be amidst Muslims and relax and be happy in their company..
People always end up with the ones they love may Allah swt grant us all Paradise hand in hand ..
ameen
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glo
06-13-2012, 08:28 PM
Winter










And summer









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White Rose
06-13-2012, 08:46 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس

Sure I have some for you and pear tart too but I can't take a photo of that because it will be one slice and not very attractive looking lol...
Allah yibarik feeki.. yes I come here to be amidst Muslims and relax and be happy in their company..
People always end up with the ones they love may Allah swt grant us all Paradise hand in hand ..
ameen
I have never had a pear tart. :p
And
Ameen
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White Rose
06-13-2012, 08:50 PM



Subhan Allah.
Is it just me or does he look like he's deep in his thoughts. :?
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جوري
06-13-2012, 08:57 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by arjmand
I have never had a pear tart. :p
And
Ameen
here saved the last slice and a half for ya.. Enjoy



and some coffee too but don't spill it :haha:


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glo
06-13-2012, 09:01 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by arjmand



Subhan Allah.
Is it just me or does he look like he's deep in his thoughts. :?
Perhaps ...
It's a baby jackdaw. I loved his beautiful blue eyes!
He was quite tame and came to sit on my son's hand.
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MustafaMc
06-13-2012, 09:04 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Winter



Are these ice crystals from fog?
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glo
06-13-2012, 09:07 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Are these ice crystals from fog?
It was taken a couple of winters back and I can't quite remember, Mustafa. I don't think it was foggy, but it was taken by the canal side and exceptionally cold at the time.
So yes, I think it is the moisture from the air freezing wherever it lands.
The crystals were very delicate and soon melted in the sunlight.
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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-13-2012, 10:39 PM
Aaaaaaah sis bluebell, that Apple tart looks so YUMMO! and chocolate :3 I'm a chocoholic. I'd say goes hand in hand with coffee, however, unfortunately for me, I got to a point where I was downing about 3-4 grandes a day :3 and everyone knew me for having a cup of coffee in my hand any moment i was seen ;D I decided to quit about 2 months ago, and been clean since, Alhamdullilah.

So, How about some nice masala chai made from scratch instead? to go along with those yummy sweets :3


I just loooooove spices. That's the best part when making this tea...and all teh benefits they have. Alhamdullilah.




Ain't it pretty? :D

-cOsMiC
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جوري
06-13-2012, 10:58 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Aaaaaaah sis bluebell, that Apple tart looks so YUMMO! and chocolate :3 I'm a chocoholic. I'd say goes hand in hand with coffee, however, unfortunately for me, I got to a point where I was downing about 3-4 grandes a day :3 and everyone knew me for having a cup of coffee in my hand any moment i was seen ;D I decided to quit about 2 months ago, and been clean since, Alhamdullilah.

So, How about some nice masala chai made from scratch instead? to go along with those yummy sweets :3


I just loooooove spices. That's the best part when making this tea...and all teh benefits they have. Alhamdullilah.




Ain't it pretty? :D

-cOsMiC
that was my noon cup sissy.. I have the trente or breakfast and I don't even want anyone talking to me before I have had it.
did you take those pics? Ma shaa Allah you're so talented :statisfie
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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-13-2012, 11:06 PM
you sound like me ;D 2 grandes for breakfast was the norm, then the afternoon, then the evening . Yep. That's how coffee drinkers roll. looooooooooool. Glad I was able to kick the habit, alhamdullilah, cuz nobody could approach me without my coffee! looooool. yes I took the photos. My camera sat there for about a year, this thread inspired me to pick it back up, alhamdullilah didn't get too rusty. Been taking mainly food pics, I have more to come :p Thanks for the compliment Ukhti! :)

- cOsMiC
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جوري
06-13-2012, 11:17 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
you sound like me ;D 2 grandes for breakfast was the norm, then the afternoon, then the evening . Yep. That's how coffee drinkers roll. looooooooooool. Glad I was able to kick the habit, alhamdullilah, cuz nobody could approach me without my coffee! looooool. yes I took the photos. My camera sat there for about a year, this thread inspired me to pick it back up, alhamdullilah didn't get too rusty. Been taking mainly food pics, I have more to come :p Thanks for the compliment Ukhti! :)

- cOsMiC
Wow ma shaa Allah.. so professional.. I honestly wasn't complimenting you.. they're that good..
I don't want to give up coffee.. generally everyone here tapers before Ramadan but I think I'd go absolutely crazy without it...
coffee is an art..
this is how I make mine:

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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-13-2012, 11:48 PM
Ur as sweet as them chocolate cupcakes ukhti! lol :statisfie

Oh yeshhhhhhhh! That's how I made mine too. Always fresh organic beans, would grind for every cup, and I used to press until I broke my press, went through a few of those. I was going to grow my own beans and roast them, but then I quit. I don't think you'd go crazy if you quit honestly, if I could do it, so can u. U just gotta want to looooooool. I did it reluctantly, but I had issues with stimulants, in between coffee I had energy drinks so yeah, i was always wired. It may not be ur case but for me, I could have done severe damage had i kept going!! I will eventually have me a nice cup again, but not so soon after quitting or I'll go right back. For now, I take my coffee makings kills to my tea, I hand grind everything, and very peculiar about how I make it.

- cOsMiC:statisfie
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جوري
06-13-2012, 11:59 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Ur as sweet as them chocolate cupcakes ukhti! lol :statisfie

Oh yeshhhhhhhh! That's how I made mine too. Always fresh organic beans, would grind for every cup, and I used to press until I broke my press, went through a few of those. I was going to grow my own beans and roast them, but then I quit. I don't think you'd go crazy if you quit honestly, if I could do it, so can u. U just gotta want to looooooool. I did it reluctantly, but I had issues with stimulants, in between coffee I had energy drinks so yeah, i was always wired. It may not be ur case but for me, I could have done severe damage had i kept going!! I will eventually have me a nice cup again, but not so soon after quitting or I'll go right back. For now, I take my coffee makings kills to my tea, I hand grind everything, and very peculiar about how I make it.

- cOsMiC:statisfie
believe it or not the darker the roast (which is how I prefer it) the less caffeinated- it loses its properties in the roasting. Yes I have had the severe SVT's but so what lol.. It's one of those few pleasures that one can call their own.. but ma shaa Allah you grew your own that's amazing.. I grind them fresh everyday too.. I like it to release the oils freshly.. I am very particular about it that I rarely ever drink or eat outside.. not just a matter of taste but hygiene.. I feel like people are filthy, don't wash things properly.. don't what they've handled or how not sure how long their oils have been lingering or whether or not they washed their hands after they peed.. so wow growing your own would be really ideal... I'd like to grow things but don't have a green thumb unfortunately and more of a sea than green person although combining the two would be paradise..
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Periwinkle18
06-14-2012, 03:29 AM
girls i think we're sort of gng off topic?? correct me if m wrong
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Periwinkle18
06-14-2012, 03:32 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
Don't you wanna sit for chocolate cupcakes with coffee frosting?

mmmmmmm this looks amazing
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glo
06-14-2012, 05:05 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by لميس
no one makes a better cup than me.. the roast and the french press guaranteed to rid you of your bad mood in 2 minutes flat..
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn

Oh yeshhhhhhhh! That's how I made mine too. Always fresh organic beans, would grind for every cup, and I used to press until I broke my press, went through a few of those. cOsMiC:statisfie
LOL
Do we have some caffeine addicts in the house??

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Periwinkle18
06-14-2012, 06:18 AM
i wub coffee with doughnuts :) gosh i so wanna go to dunkin now :p

Mango shake anyone??


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glo
06-14-2012, 06:23 AM
Spring





Autumn/Fall


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Periwinkle18
06-14-2012, 07:16 AM
^beautiful i wanna go there
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glo
06-14-2012, 08:47 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
^beautiful i wanna go there
You have to visit my then, Periwinkle.
The first picture was taken within walking distance of where I live.
The second is about an hours drive away. I took it on a special birthday walk with my family.
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Silent Peace
06-14-2012, 09:26 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Aaaaaaah sis bluebell, that Apple tart looks so YUMMO! and chocolate :3 I'm a chocoholic. I'd say goes hand in hand with coffee, however, unfortunately for me, I got to a point where I was downing about 3-4 grandes a day :3 and everyone knew me for having a cup of coffee in my hand any moment i was seen ;D I decided to quit about 2 months ago, and been clean since, Alhamdullilah.

So, How about some nice masala chai made from scratch instead? to go along with those yummy sweets :3


I just loooooove spices. That's the best part when making this tea...and all teh benefits they have. Alhamdullilah.

Ain't it pretty? :D

-cOsMiC
Masha'Allah nice picture sis, you have very good photography skills. I'm happy that you left coffee.;D
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Periwinkle18
06-14-2012, 11:27 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
You have to visit my then, Periwinkle.
The first picture was taken within walking distance of where I live.
The second is about an hours drive away. I took it on a special birthday walk with my family.
The second one is beautiful I'm coming :p
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glo
06-14-2012, 11:29 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
The second one is beautiful I'm coming :p
Okay, I'm putting the kettle on! :)
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yasirslm
06-14-2012, 12:34 PM
My City
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جوري
06-15-2012, 11:26 PM





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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-16-2012, 12:47 AM
More foods.......

How about some Baja California style Fish tacos? Topped with some fresh pico de gallo and With a side of black beans and Indian-Mexican fusion rice.



;D They are amazing.

- cOsMiC
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Periwinkle18
06-16-2012, 04:23 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
More foods.......

How about some Baja California style Fish tacos? Topped with some fresh pico de gallo and With a side of black beans and Indian-Mexican fusion rice.



;D They are amazing.

- cOsMiC
Yummyyyy :)
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glo
06-16-2012, 06:04 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال



Where is this Skye?
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MysticSoumeya
06-16-2012, 08:03 AM
Attachment 4927

I can never take my eyes away from Allah's miracles. I have the chance to live by the sea. Hamdullaah.
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MysticSoumeya
06-16-2012, 08:04 AM
Grrrrrrrrrrr how can I make this pic a bit bigger?
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Endymion
06-16-2012, 12:47 PM
Here you are,my lady :statisfie

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Haya emaan
06-16-2012, 08:46 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
hmm doesnt look like lahore does it?
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
And i have no idea if thats Lahore or not Never visited there
endy was right. its lahore:ermm:
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جوري
06-16-2012, 10:59 PM
my niece looking for ducks in the pond



she claims to speak 6 languages including 'duck' ...
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MustafaMc
06-17-2012, 01:10 AM
Spanish Moss at local park.



Cypress 'knees' used to absorb oxygen from air because roots are constantly submerged.



Leroy Percy State Park

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MustafaMc
06-17-2012, 02:19 AM
Elvis Presley was perhaps the most famous person from Mississippi. His mansion, Graceland, in Memphis is open for public tours. This is a reminder that no matter how rich and famous we are, that all of us will one day die as he did at the age of 42.

The Jungle Room



The living room.

G]
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MustafaMc
06-17-2012, 02:23 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
she claims to speak 6 languages including 'duck' ...
Sounds like a Miss Dr. Doolittle. Does she translate for you? I would be interested in knowing what ducks have to say.
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جوري
06-17-2012, 02:28 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Sounds like a Miss Dr. Doolittle. Does she translate for you? I would be interested in knowing what ducks have to say.
the ducks were unamused to say the least.. wise birds.. ;D
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Endymion
06-17-2012, 11:55 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
she claims to speak 6 languages including 'duck' ...
I can speak and understand almost all the languages but their speakers can't understand what i'm saying :hmm: Weirdos :raging:

My brother claims to speak Persian.He speaks in Persian with us and if anyone disagree to accept its Persian,he show us his really big and hard punch :heated:
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جوري
06-20-2012, 12:06 AM



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glo
06-20-2012, 06:02 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال

I love the contrast between nature/ the simple flowers and the man-made city on the other side.

Nice composition!
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جوري
06-20-2012, 08:38 PM


just made this first attempt at samosas



'sports day' at my niece's school.. yesterday.. caused me severe first degree burns standing in the sun but I ain't about to post a pic of that :skeleton:
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'Abd Al-Maajid
06-20-2012, 09:56 PM




;D
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Qurratul Ayn
06-20-2012, 10:20 PM
^ +o(

Ewwwww!!!!!

Brother 'Abd Al-Maajid, how could you post that pic?! Was that all you?! Oh dear me...




:haha:
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BadOlPuttyTat
06-20-2012, 10:56 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by 'Abd Al-Maajid


;D
*prays your last rights*.
Where would you like to be buried brother? Judging by those cigs I would say you have a couple of weeks until death comes knocking so I suggest you purchase a wonderful funeral plan ;D
Would you like to be buried in a fine polished wood or a metallic copper?
Got plenty of options brother
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BadOlPuttyTat
06-20-2012, 11:02 PM


awful art museum

and next to it is the La'Brea Tar Pits Museum




a very rare moth that was on my porch. Also this moth was measure at 4 inches long so it wasnt tiny. It is bigger then the palm of your hand
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جوري
06-20-2012, 11:04 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn
^ +o(

Ewwwww!!!!!

Brother 'Abd Al-Maajid, how could you post that pic?! Was that all you?! Oh dear me...




:haha:
:lol: I was about to say hope he wasn't standing there smoking all that to make cigarette butt art..
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MustafaMc
06-21-2012, 03:36 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
caused me severe first degree burns standing in the sun
Have you ever heard of sunscreen? Hope you don't peel like an onion.
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جوري
06-21-2012, 03:57 AM
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format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Have you ever heard of sunscreen? Hope you don't peel like an onion.
Well I was running late and there was no way around walking there.. right now it is disgustingly red and scalded I predict it will get worst then peel in a few days... Came close to a sun stroke yesterday and today it will be around 100 Fahrenheit .
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CosmicPathos
06-21-2012, 04:07 AM
that seems to be an interesting watch :D
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CosmicPathos
06-21-2012, 04:08 AM
abdulmajid, those cigg butts, that is so saudi!
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جوري
06-21-2012, 04:11 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by CosmicPathos
that seems to be an interesting watch :D
t is a men's watch.. reminds me of motorcycles and tells the time without battery (kinetic) had it for nearly a decade..
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CosmicPathos
06-21-2012, 04:14 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
t is a men's watch.. reminds me of motorcycles and tells the time without battery (kinetic) had it for nearly a decade..
is it a seiko kinetic? And a decade, one heck of a long time. You didnt get "bored" of it?

I love collecting watches.
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جوري
06-21-2012, 04:20 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by CosmicPathos
is it a seiko kinetic? And a decade, one heck of a long time. You didnt get "bored" of it?

I love collecting watches.
I love collecting perfumes not watches.. If I find something I like, I usually spend the money on it and don't betray the bond I develop with it
I have another one which my parents bought me for my high school graduation.. Never wear it.. was very expensive (alot more feminine) they change the battery yearly and I think they shouldn't bother.

p.s Yes seiko kinetic arcatura
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CosmicPathos
06-21-2012, 04:55 AM
nice stuff.

yea by bored I meant buying new watches , of course the old ones go into the collection box and beautify the wrist from time to time.
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جوري
06-21-2012, 05:15 AM
I haven't desired another simply because this one is efficient and I put the whole battery thing out of my mind -I think it's neat that it runs on me. Maybe you'll opt for one next they've cool ones with black titanium or ion steel .. I do everything with them on and it hasn't caused me allergies which is rare .. But I digress...
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MustafaMc
06-21-2012, 11:14 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
I have another one which my parents bought me for my high school graduation..
I didn't see the picture of a watch. My parents also bought me a watch for graduation - a Bulova kinetic. I am sure it was way too expensive for them to buy and hate that I don't still have it. I don't even remember where it went, but that was more than a few years ago.
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MustafaMc
06-21-2012, 11:15 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
right now it is disgustingly red and scalded I predict it will get worst then peel in a few days... Came close to a sun stroke yesterday and today it will be around 100 Fahrenheit
Wow, I am sure you feel miserable. Have you rubbed aloe vera gel on it?
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جوري
06-21-2012, 02:26 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Wow, I am sure you feel miserable. Have you rubbed aloe vera gel on it?

I took oral analgesics and have been putting topical diphenhydramine on it because it has a bit of anesthetic. First day was the worst al7mdullilah I am much better now..
Thank you for your concern :)

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Periwinkle18
06-21-2012, 03:20 PM
I made this :) its a hair pin :)



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جوري
06-21-2012, 03:21 PM
So pretty do you sell those?
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جوري
06-21-2012, 03:27 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
I didn't see the picture of a watch. My parents also bought me a watch for graduation - a Bulova kinetic. I am sure it was way too expensive for them to buy and hate that I don't still have it. I don't even remember where it went, but that was more than a few years ago.
I had posted a pic of the sunburn at the junction of the watch where there's a stark demarcation but felt it was grotesque so removed it as to not offend sensibilities



Kinetic watches are expensive because the generator to supply the power charge is difficult and expensive to make so it will reflect in the overall price plus will cost you the same to repair so they make them well to avoid a repair.. Your parents were awesome.. I'd cherish that gift.. :w:



:w:
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Periwinkle18
06-21-2012, 03:40 PM
hmm i cn make them for you :)
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جوري
06-21-2012, 03:42 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
hmm i cn make them for you :)
I don't want to take those lovely things from you. I want to be able to make them for my nieces though.. one of them already wears a veil so I'd want it for the youngest one.. ma shaa Allah.. you're so talented.. you've much to be proud of..
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IslamicRevival
06-22-2012, 01:46 AM
I obviously didn't capture this

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Periwinkle18
06-22-2012, 12:13 PM
SubhanAllah,beautiful
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Haya emaan
06-22-2012, 07:05 PM

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glo
06-22-2012, 07:37 PM
^
That's beautiful, Haya emaan
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Scimitar
06-22-2012, 08:39 PM
I really do love trees, they are the lungs of the earth... Subhaan Allah.

Scimi
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glo
06-22-2012, 08:51 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Scimitar
I really do love trees, they are the lungs of the earth... Subhaan Allah.

Scimi
I agree.
You might like this Cedar of Lebanon, Scimitar.


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Qurratul Ayn
06-22-2012, 09:03 PM
^ Great picture.

Where was it taken, Sister glo?

format_quote Originally Posted by Scimitar
I really do love trees, they are the lungs of the earth... Subhaan Allah.
Yep, yep, yep. I am always blown away by the different sizes of trees, they are truly magnificent, Alhamdulillah
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glo
06-22-2012, 09:07 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn
^ Great picture.

Where was it taken, Sister glo?
Not far from where I live. About half an hour's walk.
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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-22-2012, 09:11 PM
Arachnid anyone? :D



- cOsMiC
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glo
06-22-2012, 09:11 PM
Wow! Did you take those? They are amazing!
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Scimitar
06-22-2012, 09:12 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn
Yep, yep, yep. I am always blown away by the different sizes of trees, they are truly magnificent, Alhamdulillah
There was this massive tree on my road, when i was a kid, I used to think it reminded me of my Grandad... it was big, strong and looked wise,

2 years ago, when I was walking home one early evening, I took a very nice pic of it, from my mobile phone. The mobile had a decent cam on it so I saved the pic as my wallpaper and even had it on my facebook (when I still had facebook). It was a lovely shot of the silhouetted tree against some electric wires and a startling azure blue sky, and you could see a star in the distance, amazing I tell you. The three was still magnificent...

...Last year, one day I left my house in the morning, and the tree was gone. And the whole road looked embarrassed and naked... that's how it felt. That tree was the ornament of the whole street. There are other trees, on my road, but not like that one... sad sad sad. Now they planted a new tree in it's place and it's kinda nice seeing the cycle of life being renewed... and I wonder if children from future generations will look at that tree when it grows nice and big and think "... grandad"...

Scimi
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glo
06-22-2012, 09:14 PM
Do you still have the picture, Scimitar?
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Scimitar
06-22-2012, 09:15 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Arachnid anyone? :D



- cOsMiC
This is the spider then... nice capture there, must say :) [hi5]

Wait til I get my hands on that camera. I love messing with DSLR's...

Scimi

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format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Do you still have the picture, Scimitar?
No... just the memory :(
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glo
06-22-2012, 09:17 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Scimitar

No... just the memory :(
Then thanks for sharing your memory with us. :)
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White Rose
06-22-2012, 09:33 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال


Subhan Allah. Something about this picture, very pleasant to the eye. If only there was no city on the other side.
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Qurratul Ayn
06-22-2012, 09:33 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Scimitar
There was this massive tree on my road, when i was a kid, I used to think it reminded me of my Grandad... it was big, strong and looked wise,
Great comparison. Trees always look wise, old, knowledgable, like they've seen too much of the Earth. Allaah has put in abundance of beauty in all creations, it's truly astounding.

format_quote Originally Posted by Scimitar
2 years ago, when I was walking home one early evening, I took a very nice pic of it, from my mobile phone. The mobile had a decent cam on it so I saved the pic as my wallpaper and even had it on my facebook (when I still had facebook). It was a lovely shot of the silhouetted tree against some electric wires and a startling azure blue sky, and you could see a star in the distance, amazing I tell you. The three was still magnificent...
:awesome:

format_quote Originally Posted by Scimitar
...Last year, one day I left my house in the morning, and the tree was gone. And the whole road looked embarrassed and naked... that's how it felt. That tree was the ornament of the whole street. There are other trees, on my road, but not like that one... sad sad sad. Now they planted a new tree in it's place and it's kinda nice seeing the cycle of life being renewed... and I wonder if children from future generations will look at that tree when it grows nice and big and think "... grandad"...
imsad But at least there is new hope and new life. Subhan'Allaah. And you never know about the future generation.

I'm going to post photographs of trees soon, Insha'Allaah. I'm inspired. I've got a DSLR, I should start using it and learning more about it :exhausted
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cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
06-22-2012, 09:53 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Wow! Did you take those? They are amazing!
Yes I did :) That tree you posted is beautiful masha Allah! Wish we had trees like that around here. Besides some oak trees in parks, this is the best we get lol



- cOsMiC
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Qurratul Ayn
06-22-2012, 09:55 PM
^ I really like the editing you do to the photographs, they're :awesome: Masha'Allaah
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Banu_Hashim
06-22-2012, 09:59 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Arachnid anyone? :D



- cOsMiC
I don't mind spiders at all really. It's just when they disappear under the sofa, is when I start to get worried. ^o)
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Silent Peace
06-23-2012, 09:52 AM
Nice work on capturing and editing those pictures again sis cosmic. Spider looks ace. Subhan'Allah.
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Periwinkle18
06-23-2012, 02:24 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by cOsMiCiNtUiTiOn
Arachnid anyone? :D



- cOsMiC
Wow thts amazing :)
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MustafaMc
06-25-2012, 01:16 AM
Our last Purple Martins of the year taken last weekend. Alhamdulillah, we had a successful year as PM landlords with no known predation or death. I am still puzzled as to why they mobbed me like avian dive-bombers today though. The temperature was in the high 90's F and nearly all babies had fledged.

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06-28-2012, 01:16 PM

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White Rose
06-30-2012, 07:31 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Our last Purple Martins of the year taken last weekend. Alhamdulillah, we had a successful year as PM landlords with no known predation or death. I am still puzzled as to why they mobbed me like avian dive-bombers today though. The temperature was in the high 90's F and nearly all babies had fledged.

These are so cute Masha Allah.
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Qurratul Ayn
07-01-2012, 08:13 PM
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St. James's Park in London (A minuscle part of it)


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View of Central London, on the bridge that is directly in front (well, sort of) of Embankment Station
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Qurratul Ayn
07-01-2012, 08:18 PM
British Museum, London - The Islamic World

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Qurratul Ayn
07-01-2012, 08:20 PM
British Museum - The Islamic World

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glo
07-01-2012, 08:26 PM
Did you visit the exhibition in the British Museum yourself, Qurratul Ayn?
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CosmicPathos
07-01-2012, 08:29 PM

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07-01-2012, 08:30 PM

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Qurratul Ayn
07-01-2012, 09:02 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Did you visit the exhibition in the British Museum yourself, Qurratul Ayn?
Of course, glo!!! :haha:

It was truly fantastic! I loved it, so much history, it's very overwhelming
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MustafaMc
07-02-2012, 01:34 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn
It was truly fantastic! I loved it, so much history, it's very over-whelming
I assume that you saw the Hajj exhibit.
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Periwinkle18
07-02-2012, 02:17 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by CosmicPathos

Simply beautiful :)
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Periwinkle18
07-07-2012, 04:44 PM




Ice cream in a mango!!! yummyyyy was amazing the vanilla ice cream turned into mango :p
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Qurratul Ayn
07-07-2012, 09:03 PM
^ ;D

Now that made me laugh out loudly!!! Ice cream in a mango??? Very natural :haha:

:wub:
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glo
07-07-2012, 11:13 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
I assume that you saw the Hajj exhibit.
Your contribution is part of it, isn't it? I saw it on the website. :)
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MustafaMc
07-08-2012, 02:05 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Your contribution is part of it, isn't it? I saw it on the website. :)
Yes, I shared a few thoughts and experiences from my 2010 hajj. There was a rare thunderstorm on the last day of hajj when I was in Masjid Al-Haram during asr salah. I remember thinking how symbolic that like the rain washes away dirt from the street, the hajj washed away the sins of people.
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Haya emaan
07-08-2012, 10:57 AM

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Qurratul Ayn
07-08-2012, 11:27 AM
In Dubai, near the Burj Al Khalifah

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Qurratul Ayn
07-08-2012, 11:30 AM
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Near the Dubai Mall and Burj Al Khalifah. The second and third photographs are of a bridge :)
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Qurratul Ayn
07-08-2012, 11:35 AM
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Inside the Dubai Mall, a small section of it. It really was beautiful
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Endymion
07-08-2012, 11:35 AM
Whaoo Quratul,you travel too much :hmm: How many countries you have visited so far :hmm:
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Qurratul Ayn
07-08-2012, 12:44 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
Whaoo Quratul,you travel too much How many countries you have visited so far
I don't travel enough!!!

I've been to four countries; I've visited 5 states out of 7 of the UAE.
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Endymion
07-08-2012, 12:54 PM
Woha i have never been out of city :hmm:
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Pure Purple
07-08-2012, 01:03 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
Woha i have never been out of city
You can visit to bhopal........;D
you will receive warm welcome:P
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Endymion
07-08-2012, 01:05 PM
Ugh... no way.I am afraid of being surrounded with Aunties :scared:
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جوري
07-09-2012, 11:29 PM
Does this work? I killed another laptop and using iPad so wanna see if this works
Hmm doesn't seem to work.. How do you guys post pix from iPad or iphonr?
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MustafaMc
07-10-2012, 01:00 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
I killed another laptop
Did you give it a proper burial?
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جوري
07-10-2012, 01:08 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Did you give it a proper burial?
Not yet and at any rate I doubt I can give it my traditional goldfish ceremony :X:X
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جوري
07-10-2012, 02:32 AM











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MustafaMc
07-10-2012, 11:14 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال

What was the glow-worm/streak of light? I am guessing an optical illusion or reflection of camer flash.
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 02:19 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال



I like this one the most :statisfie Dunno why sharks always look funny to me.Seems like they are always in a bad mood :statisfie
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جوري
07-10-2012, 03:47 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
What was the glow-worm/streak of light? I am guessing an optical illusion or reflection of camer flash.
No flash, they were naturally like that that.. I even learned that piranhas eat fruits not other fish :p so saw and learned that which I didn't know al7mdullilah..

format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion

I like this one the most :statisfie Dunno why sharks always look funny to me.Seems like they are always in a bad mood :statisfie
I know my niece kept asking for the sharks from the minute we got there lol..
I did see a seal show it was awesome.. if I knew how to upload a video I'd post it here.. he was dancing and getting a massage.. :D
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 03:52 PM
I have seen seal dance on Tv,its cool :) And i like that frying pan like thing in the 2nd pic.Watch a documentary on National Geographic about it but forget its name :p
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جوري
07-10-2012, 03:55 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
I have seen seal dance on Tv,its cool :) And i like that frying pan like thing in the 2nd pic.Watch a documentary on National Geographic about it but forget its name :p
well this was better and better.. How do I upload a video do you know?
Behind me were niqabbis ma shaa Allah.. of course no one wanted to sit next to them lest they God forbid catch the niqaab lol.. no one bothered the orthodox Jews (they're pious and only practicing their religion) but the Niqabbi and her husband and four beautiful children were sitting with a row behind them and in front of them empty so we sat there =) and it made the heat tolerable to see them al7mdullilah.. really made my day to see them..
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 04:01 PM
Upload it on Youtube and post a link here :hiding: Woopsss...
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جوري
07-10-2012, 04:04 PM
lol u think i know how to do that?
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 04:15 PM
Really?You dunno how to upload it on Youtube ^o)

OMG i finally have a chance to teach someone



You have to make an account over there and if you have a gmail account,its real simple then.Log in with your google account,look for the option "upload video" and upload it from your computer.Now save the page link,paste in the "Insert video" option and enter.Here you are TADAaaa :D
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جوري
07-10-2012, 04:25 PM
I have tried that before and it didn't work.. is there something like video shack like image shack I can use instead?
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 04:34 PM
Have you tried tinypic.com ?You don't even need to sign up.
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جوري
07-10-2012, 04:34 PM
for pix or vids?
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 04:35 PM
Both :statisfie
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جوري
07-10-2012, 04:36 PM
Will give it a try after I go for my daily run in shaa Allah..
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 04:39 PM
Yup,give it a try its really simple.
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جوري
07-10-2012, 06:02 PM
here goes nothing :p
View My Video
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Endymion
07-10-2012, 06:06 PM
I'm a hero yaaayyy... :bravo:

The seal is too far can't see it properly :hmm:
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جوري
07-10-2012, 06:13 PM
i have more but not sans my commentary thus i'll keep em to self lol
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Hulk
07-10-2012, 07:25 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
here goes nothing
View My Video
At first I thought you were having a party at your pool and then I noticed the seal ;D
Very nice.. A part of me wants to work at the zoo so that I can play with the animals but I doubt that would be the case in reality. Probably more to "disciplining" them and shovel their droppings.
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جوري
07-10-2012, 07:32 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Hulk
At first I thought you were having a party at your pool and then I noticed the seal ;D
Very nice.. A part of me wants to work at the zoo so that I can play with the animals but I doubt that would be the case in reality. Probably more to "disciplining" them and shovel their droppings.
i know some animal behaviorist marine biologists and that really is fun diving is fun but i wouldn't want to play with a seal at the zoo in hundred degree weather for a living :skeleton:
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جوري
07-11-2012, 01:17 AM

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MustafaMc
07-11-2012, 02:06 AM

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Pure Purple
07-11-2012, 03:06 AM
don't know how to use camera..
This is what I captured.
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sis muslimah
07-12-2012, 04:47 PM
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White Rose
07-13-2012, 04:55 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال

Reminds me of the time when we had to go to an aquarium for our class, and many of us couldn't concentrate on answering the questions because we started feeling dizzy.
And on that day apparently, an octopus who used to be shy was showing herself too much. :exhausted
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White Rose
07-13-2012, 04:59 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Endymion
I like this one the most Dunno why sharks always look funny to me.Seems like they are always in a bad mood
What are you talking about! Sharks are soo scary. When I think of their teeths at night, I just can't sleep. :heated:
When I first watched a shark film. This was when I was a kid. I couldn't go to the bathroom because I thought a shark would appear from anywhere where there was water.:skeleton:
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Endymion
07-13-2012, 06:35 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by arjmand
What are you talking about! Sharks are soo scary. When I think of their teeths at night, I just can't sleep.
Trust me,they always make me laugh.They sound to me like a person who is angry all the time :hmm:


format_quote Originally Posted by arjmand
When I first watched a shark film. This was when I was a kid. I couldn't go to the bathroom because I thought a shark would appear from anywhere where there was water.
Ahh,what have you said :exhausted reminds me of all those past experiences i had to check around even i had soap on my eyes and face but still,i keep trying to open my eyes and look if there is anything horrible :heated: but never a shark scared me,its always scary creatures on horror movies that scare me imsad
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Qurratul Ayn
07-17-2012, 09:21 PM
Inspired from Sister منوة الخيال ​photos, here are mine :D In the Dubai Mall Aquarium

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sister herb
07-17-2012, 09:54 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn


Interesting fish. I saw that once in Red Sea in wild (as if it is same - lion fish). As it is very poisoning, I wasn´t in water at that time. In nature it looked as rainbow coloring prehistoric monster.
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tw009
07-19-2012, 03:00 AM
This is downtown Toronto !



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MustafaMc
07-19-2012, 04:44 AM
Those were nice pictures of Toronto. Were they taken from a small airplane or helicopter?
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tw009
07-20-2012, 07:45 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Those were nice pictures of Toronto. Were they taken from a small airplane or helicopter?
Oh no, the pictures were taken from top of the CN tower. I wish they were taken from an airplane or helicopter, that would be kinda cool!
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جوري
07-21-2012, 09:41 PM



This morning as it breaks--All glory to Allah!
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~Zaria~
07-21-2012, 09:50 PM
^ SubhanAllah!

I'd love to wake up to that sight every morning! : )

Alhamdulillah ukthi, you are blessed.
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جوري
07-21-2012, 11:55 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by ~Zaria~
^ SubhanAllah!

I'd love to wake up to that sight every morning! : )

Alhamdulillah ukthi, you are blessed.
jazaki Allah khyran ukhty if you can believe that today is the first day since February that I've looked out that window.. Was going through such a deep depression that I'd deny myself even saying sobhan Allah ma shaa Allah.. It's a shame but I have car shades the ones that completely block the sun up so I wouldn't feel life going on without me.
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CosmicPathos
07-22-2012, 12:51 AM
hamdulillah you felt better after seeing that dawn.
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جوري
07-22-2012, 03:40 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by CosmicPathos
hamdulillah you felt better after seeing that dawn.
back when I used to listen to music I used to love 'Morning has broken' by cat Steven/yusuf islam..
there is something amazing about the birth of a new day... dark gravid clouds pierced by light but not quite espoused ... such beauty- behold our sight and banish all grief and even that appreciation is an act of worship ...
if I can live secluded surrounded only by nature and not have to deal with all the other crap or all the losses I'd be so content but then I guess it would be paradise not earth ...
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CosmicPathos
07-22-2012, 03:44 AM
“Seek refuge in the land of your conscience
For it is marked by no imminent drought,
It capsizes the humming boats of pretense
And builds on what is honestly sought;
The dead linger in their grave pots
They breathe from where the blindness starts,
An eye for some glitter, an ear for some noise
When the hearts are sold against a vague choice;
I ask, O Allah, to guard me
Against the darkness when eyes can't see...”

- When eyes cannot see, by Ashfaq Saraf

I love watching Sunrises and Sunsets, as my avatar can testify. It is beauty at its peak, and thanks to Allah for letting us see it.
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جوري
07-22-2012, 03:51 AM
that's so beautiful akhi - jazaka Allah khyran- that's a keeper I am going to save it in shaa Allah ..
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جوري
07-22-2012, 03:59 AM
guess he was always inclined to believe even before his conversion to Islam:


Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the springing fresh from the word Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven Like the first dewfall, on the first grass Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden Sprung in completeness where his feet pass Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning Born of the one light, Eden saw play Praise with elation, praise every morning God's recreation of the new day
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glo
07-23-2012, 03:44 PM
Quite fitting with Skye's quote, I went for a walk this morning to greet the rising sun. Sunrise was at 5.12.
After waiting in the mellow dawn light for a while, it was a surprisingly joyful moment when the sun actually rose over the horizon.
The most ordinary thing in the world became the most amazing moment!
























I probably didn't use the best setting for the dawn light. If I do a dawn walk again, I will make sure I have worked out the camera settings beforehand!
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Qurratul Ayn
07-23-2012, 04:27 PM
^ You did absolutely fine, my dear glo :)

The pictures are amazing, praise be to God :D
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glo
07-27-2012, 09:04 PM
Having watched the sunrise a few days ago, I went to see the sunset today.









While I was sitting there quietly, a little mouse was scuttling through the high grass, just by my feet. I never got to see it fully - only brief glimpses and the movement of the grass ... and little squeaking noises. :)

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Al-bint
07-28-2012, 04:39 AM
:sl:

This Is A picnic spot in Kashmir called Kokernag. I clicked it last year...




Does It not look like the yellow pansy is trying to peep into the camera from behind the purple one?



Forgive me for the bad quality of photos as I have clicked them from my phone.

Fee amanillah!
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glo
07-28-2012, 04:49 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Al-bint
:sl:

This Is A picnic spot in Kashmir called Kokernag. I clicked it last year...




Fee amanillah!
After all the sunrise/sunset pictures, I love to see all this lush green! :statisfie
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Qurratul Ayn
07-28-2012, 11:12 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Al-bint
Does It not look like the yellow pansy is trying to peep into the camera from behind the purple one?

It most certainly does! :haha:

Nice one
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glo
07-28-2012, 11:53 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Qurratul Ayn

It most certainly does! :haha:

Nice one
And it even seems to look a bit cross about it! ;D
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Al-bint
07-28-2012, 05:43 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
And it even seems to look a bit cross about it!
Actually!
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glo
07-29-2012, 02:11 PM
A friend of mine took this beautiful picture of the moon.

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Periwinkle18
07-30-2012, 09:17 AM
WOW beautiful :)
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جوري
08-23-2012, 06:50 PM
Sitting down to break fast with extended family at a restaurant



This is the day that followed what I believed to have been laylat Al Qadr so I photographed the sun the next day.. what do you think? this was the 29th



Al Husain right after maghrib





khan el khalili bazaar



Mango Ice cream at 'Al Malki open restaurant at Husain.. shop owners fought over us because one shop thought the other was stealing his customers, this was in the last ten of Ramadan .. It was disappointing along with other things I'll refrain from commenting on.





Nubian farm life I guess.. in really freaky statues :p







Al Azhar university the oldest in the world to the left of that car



Men praying taraweeh on the plane



in flight tracker on my seat



The plane we boarded, I especially liked the bug on the window :D



upon arrival to Egypt







The Citadel and surrounding fortress



I had that swiss roll on the bottom



at city stars





waiting for maghrib in my room there



my niece enjoying some massive choco milk shake



my mom's tastless green tea



my mint lemonade
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~Zaria~
08-23-2012, 07:10 PM
^ SubhanAllah!

I want to visit Egypt TOO (and Turkey.....and Malaysia.....and Palestine......and the North Pole......and parts of Brazil......and......many other places) insha Allah!
: D

(Btw. our 25 and 29th nights were extremely calm.....and 27th was extremely windy.
Allah knows best in these matters.
May He accept all our ibaadat made in Ramadaan and at all other times. Ameen.)

Thanks for sharing. : )
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جوري
08-23-2012, 07:31 PM
so which day did you think it was? It was hard for me to tell.. I wasn't out all those days in fact I got sick in one of the last ten the day we arrived and asked to be taken to the hospital and had to break my fast I feel very badly about that :(
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MustafaMc
08-24-2012, 01:36 AM
The bug on the window looked like a stonefly - good bait for trout ;-)
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جوري
08-24-2012, 02:14 AM
I'll remember that for the next time :p
some more pix... I took so many and vids but can't post them all.. think the best part were the cherry bombs and firecrackers for Eid we don't get to do that here at all.. well without the threat of being arrested ;D














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MustafaMc
08-24-2012, 03:49 AM
Assalamu alaikum, Ukhti. Kinda corny that I would mention a bug - but I couldn't help myself after reading your comment. Seriously though, these are some fabulous pictures, mash'Allah. I hope you had a great eid and that you have recovered from your illness.

My wife and I went to Lubbock, TX for the last Jumu'ah of Ramadan, an iftar and for the Eid. We then went to the Taos, NM for a couple of days. Insh'Allah, I will post pictures later as well.
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~Zaria~
08-24-2012, 06:39 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
so which day did you think it was? It was hard for me to tell.. I wasn't out all those days in fact I got sick in one of the last ten the day we arrived and asked to be taken to the hospital and had to break my fast I feel very badly about that :(
Allah knows best my ukthi.

Hope you are feeling well and have recovered from your illness, insha Allah.
No need to feel bad.....Allah (subhanawataála) has exempted the one who is sick from the fast (which can be made up later), and He is closest to the one who is ailing.
^ Insha Allah, it is here, when He is so close to you, that He may have even answered all your duaas!
So, look at the postive! : )

:wa:
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Alpha Dude
08-24-2012, 09:25 AM

What's that massive snake like thing? :skeleton:
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Periwinkle18
08-24-2012, 01:39 PM
looks like a pipe :P
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جوري
08-24-2012, 01:42 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by MustafaMc
Assalamu alaikum, Umhti. Kinda corny that I would mention a bug - but I couldn't help myself after reading your comment. Seriously though, these are some fabulous pictures, mash'Allah. I hope you had a great eid and that you have recovered from your illness.

My wife and I went to Lubbock, TX for the last Jumu'ah of Ramadan, an iftar and for the Eid. We then went to the Taos, NM for a couple of days. Insh'Allah, I will post pictures later as well.
in shaa Allah you both enjoyed yourself.. I had a heat stroke and hazard to explain further how I recovered lol.. I am sure you know how they treat those ..
format_quote Originally Posted by ~Zaria~
Allah knows best my ukthi.

Hope you are feeling well and have recovered from your illness, insha Allah.
No need to feel bad.....Allah (subhanawataála) has exempted the one who is sick from the fast (which can be made up later), and He is closest to the one who is ailing.
^ Insha Allah, it is here, when He is so close to you, that He may have even answered all your duaas!
So, look at the postive! : )

:wa:
al7mdullilah.. it wasn't my decision anyway to the last point where I was conscious and asked to be taken to the hospital until I completely passed out I was fasting.. whatever they did afterwards I didn't agree to, although I was very upset about.. al7mdullilah 3la kul 7al.. have quite a few days to fast this month, six of shawaal plus what I naturally owe plus that one day...
We used to break our fast there around 6:30 over here it is almost around 8
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جوري
08-24-2012, 01:47 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Alpha Dude
What's that massive snake like thing? :skeleton:
You know I should have a clever remark for that but I am still foggy and jet lagged.

format_quote Originally Posted by Periwinkle18
looks like a pipe :P
That works lol
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Endymion
08-24-2012, 04:57 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
This is the day that followed what I believed to have been laylat Al Qadr so I photographed the sun the next day.. what do you think? this was the 29th

format_quote Originally Posted by ~Zaria~
(Btw. our 25 and 29th nights were extremely calm.....and 27th was extremely windy.
Allah knows best in these matters.
I ask Allah SWT 29th wouldn't be Laylatul Qadr :cry: I was sick and was unable to do Ibadah the way i did in other 4 nights.My brothers colleague thought its 21st and i thought its 25th coz in the morning,i dreamt i'm going for Umrah with my father :hmm: But i was never lucky enough to find and observe that night so im not sure :hmm: Allah knows best.Sigh ...
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جوري
08-24-2012, 05:08 PM
Sob7an Allah ukhty.. in shaa Allah, Allah swt will yataqabal your du3a and raise you up in ranks.. I think that's why we should all make du3a for each other inevitably one of us is bound to be sick or not make maximal effort on a day that could have potentially fallen on Laylat Al Qadr..
at any rate Allah Sob7ano wa'ta3ala is ra'of ra7eem.. so in shaa Allah he'll accept our du3a and repentance..
ameen ya rabb..
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جوري
08-24-2012, 11:19 PM









yeah he was upset with us :(





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YusufNoor
08-25-2012, 05:26 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by منوة الخيال
so which day did you think it was? It was hard for me to tell.. I wasn't out all those days in fact I got sick in one of the last ten the day we arrived and asked to be taken to the hospital and had to break my fast I feel very badly about that :(
:sl:

Allah is the Most Wise, Most Merciful and Best of Planners. In Sha'a Allah, you had the intent to fast so you still get the Ajr. and then you get even more when you make up they day. it's kind of like getting a bonus! being patient with your inconveniences gave you even more Ajr to boot, In Sha'a Allah.

pain, suffering and bad health may seem like a bad thing to non-believers, but Alhamdulillah, we are Muslims. these things may appear "awful" to others, but for us they are a Blessing because we know the truth. these things help erase our sins and are of more benefit to us on the Day of Qiyama than winning a million lotteries, In Sha'a Allah!

May Allah reward you, and us, abundantly!

:wa:
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