I have had family visiting this past week. Instead of it limiting my creative opportunities, I have taken it as an opportunity to practice some more with my camera. Showing them around the sites of the UAE has opened a lot of creative doors and allowed me more time behind the viewfinder. I bring my camera everywhere we go and see it as compositional opportunities, even if I have been there before! It depends on what you frame your interest by… lately for me it is strong composition, texture, and pattern. Here is a highlight of that trial and practice experience…

Khan Murjan in Wafi Mall by Carrie Brummer All Rights Reserved 2011

Manaraat Al Saadiyat by Carrie Brummer All Rights Reserved 2011

Abu Dhabi Mosque by Carrie Brummer All Rights Reserved 2011

SeaWings Plane Tour by Carrie Brummer All Rights Reserved 2011

Dubai Mall by Carrie Brummer All Rights Reserved 2011

With more activities to come, we will see what other creative wonders this week brings! Yea to keeping it real, creatively, of course! 🙂

BE COURAGEOUSLY CREATIVE: Are the holidays keeping you busy? Find a way to incorporate your creative practice into your holiday and family planning so that you don’t miss an integral part of you during this holiday season. Best wishes from Artist Strong!