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Dear EPZ'ers,
hope you all having a great day so far...
At this time of the year I noticed many EPZers upload spring snaps, mountains, valleys and butterflies.
I thought to show how our spring looks, here in UAE. Though it might not look great, however, do believe me that the view is breathtaking, specially if you visit this place in Jan. and Feb. when valleys are filled with flowing rain waters. It used to be our regular picnic site that as family we were visiting. And we were always lead by our late father during these 150 Km. drive trip.
I headed to that area since I was visiting some clients to market our new product from TEREX. Fortunately or unfortunately the 900-1500 m mountains are being exploded with dynamites part by part and turned to semi-powders and being shipped to Qatar and other places for a 0.4 cents per TON! Though, somehow I found some opportunities for my new product, morally I was hurt inside that they are flattening this beautiful mountainous, full of valleys environment.
I will add some links here to help you better visualize what is happening in this area:
You can Google "Quarry in Fujaira" as well
Scenic view
Fujaira Quarries
Constructionweekonline
Residents complains reaches a local newspaper
A resident of a village is complaining about cracks became visible in their wall after explosives that were being used for quarrying in near by (2km) (This old man might not look handsome and cool, but he has a soul and feeling just like everyone else)
Quarry crackdown
I don't know, to me it just didn't feel alright to use explosives and throwing muds in the air, polluting the atmosphere and vanishing the mountains. Unfortunately nobody monitors and complains. I remember the news regarding that tree in Germany that the government had planned to remove, how the environmentalists reacted comparing to what is being done here without any watchdogs and monitoring...
Don't even bother to know that this image is a panorama of 4 and a bit of more touchings here and there, it doesn't matter...
Sigh
Astyag
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 1000D |
| Lens: | 18-55mm |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 22 May 2011 - 1:27 PM |
| Focal Length: | 18mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/3.5 |
| Aperture: | f/3.5 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1250sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Partial |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | Ode to my father |
| Username: | 
astyag |
| Uploaded: | 24 May 2011 - 8:28 AM |
| Tags: | Fujaira, Landscape / travel, Quarry |
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I am really shocked and depressed by your wonderful write up.
What is man all about ?
I feel so saddened for our earth !
Hi Astyag.
good shot of this lovely place, i'm saddened at what is happening to this and other places on this earth, it seems to me that mans quest for money and power clearly outweighs his love for the planet?
0.1 cents a ton!! absolutely shocking 
Superb write write and thanks for sharing it with us.
Take care mate
Ricky.
Wow, what a dramatic view Astyag! i am touched by your comment, it is so pity to change the geographical environment! and for such a low price...
have a nice weekend,
Gabriel
Hello Astyag - I can understand how you find this area so beautiful - it is rugged and powerful. It is so terrible that so much of our planet is being destroyed in the name of industrial progress - so many people and lifestyles being damaged beyond repair - the whole world over. And yet we still use our phones, our computers, our cars, our electric lights, our clothes, our furniture.....
And the worst thing of all is that so many of the people who live in or near to such areas are so poorly, it at all, compensated for their loss. The world is so corrupt when it comes to making a profit - I fear it is not going to change and humanity will realise only when it is too late. A big sigh from me too xx
Sues
Is nothing safe from man these days? excellent pan image,
Adrian
Your image was great and worth the view.. your write up was touching and bought the image to life
A lovely capture and description, Astyag!
Childhood memories are great to have! What a pity it doesn't all stay the same!
What a shame that this beautiful area is being destroyed! I clicked on the links and read the reports! What a shame!
I look forward to driving through this countryside on one of my trips. I've just returned from Dubai.....what an amazing place!
Cheers
Phil
Amazing image, and one I doubt you will be able to repeat in the not distant future, if the destruction is allowed to continue!!!Everyone goes on about 'human rights', but what about the destruction man inflicts on the planet!!!!
Hugh
Moving and very disturbing stories. But happening the world over, although this does not make it right. Often in the countries where freedom of speech and the right of the public to demonstrate against such wanton destruction are often prohibited or at the very least restricted. Not that the governments take much notice anyway. A typical example of the rich getting richer and the general public getting poorer, not only in their health but in the loss of their natural environment. An absolute disgrace. I feel for you and the people involved.
Moira
An excellent panorama and interesting write up.................Martin
They are talking about blasting some mountain here in Norway too - evidently there is money in selling rock to countries who don't have enough of their own
It is especially disheartening when it is to happen to a place you have good memories of, such as here in your captured. Viewed large it is very special - the green palms add a wonderful bit of contrast to the otherwise rocky scene.
Thank you for placing it on a map - I zoomed in as far as I could to take it in totally.
I guess after so many weeks my comment is superfluous, and so is my vote, but I do agree with what everyone else has said, and I want to stand up and be counted. We only have one planet, we ought to look after it better.
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