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Mount Hermon \ Jabal al-Shaykh - Lebanon
Night Mountain Herping in the UAE: Searching the Rocks After Dark
Night mountain herping in the UAE is slower, harder, and more technical than searching the desert. It is about reading rocks, scanning cliffs, watching your footing, and understanding how reptiles use mountain habitats after sunset.
Night Desert Herping in the UAE: Snakes, Geckos & Scorpions After Dark
Discover night herping in the UAE desert, from geckos and snakes to scorpions and nocturnal wildlife. Learn the best timing, what to look for, photography tips, and how guided herping trips work.
Herping With Respect: The Ethics of Wildlife Encounters After Dark
A recent herping trip reminded us why ethics matter in wildlife photography. The goal is not only to see reptiles, but to observe them responsibly, reduce fear through education, and respect every animal encountered.
Things You Should Know Before Starting a Business in the UAE — Part 3
Building a business in the UAE is a mental and financial challenge as much as a professional one. In Part 3, I share more lessons about discipline, perfectionism, spending, business culture, and learning to protect your value.
Things You Should Know Before Starting a Business in the UAE — Part 2
Building a business in the UAE takes more than a good idea. In Part 2, I share more lessons about networking, persistence, marketing, location, and diversification from my own business journey.
Things You Should Know Before Starting a Business in the UAE — Part 1
Starting a business in the UAE is not only about freedom and success. It also comes with pressure, long hours, financial risk, and constant learning. In this first part, I share 5 important lessons I learned while building my own business journey in the UAE.
Lichtenstein’s Sandgrouse – A Rare Glimpse into UAE Desert Life
Lichtenstein’s Sandgrouse are elusive desert birds rarely seen in action — but during an evening in the UAE, I observed their coordinated drinking ritual, timed perfectly between sunset and the arrival of predators. Even more impressive: how females transport water in their feathers to their waiting chicks. This intimate look into their behavior reveals the silent complexity of life in the desert.
The Ethics of Nest Photography: When the Image Must Come Second
Nest photography can create powerful wildlife stories, but it also carries serious responsibility. Through a Little Owl family encounter photographed from a respectful distance, this article explores the ethics, legal considerations, and field decisions that should come before every nest-related image.
Bird Aerial Skills Explained: Flight Techniques and Survival in the Air
Birds use the air in different ways — from soaring on thermals to precise dives and silent flight. This guide explores aerial skills, flight techniques, and how birds adapt to survive in the wild.
Why do birds have different beak shapes?
Bird beaks are powerful tools shaped by evolution. This guide explains how shape determines feeding behavior, survival, and adaptation in the wild.
When the Field Falls Silent
When conflict rises, the impact extends far beyond cities and people. Wildlife habitats are disturbed, migration routes grow uncertain, and even experienced wildlife photographers are forced to pause fieldwork. During this quiet period, the focus shifts to research, conservation documentation, and the long-term work of telling nature’s story.
Canon, Nikon, or Sony for Wildlife Photography? The Right Question Is Something Else
Choosing between Canon, Nikon, or Sony for wildlife photography? Most advice is based on brand loyalty — not real-world needs. In this blog, I share how to choose your gear with the right mindset, not hype, and what matters most when building your setup.
Inside the Mind of a Bird Photographer: What It Really Takes
Bird photography is far more than snapping pictures — it’s a balance of art, science, and patience. This blog dives deep into the qualities that shape a true bird photographer, from field challenges to the joy of capturing that perfect shot.
The Glass That Did the Heavy Lifting
After hundreds of field trips across the UAE in 2025, the majority of this work was created using an 800mm lens. Distance, patience, and repeated visits shaped every image in this collection, documenting birds, mammals, and reptiles without intrusion.
How to Achieve the Impossible
Between October and November 2025 — in just 24 days — I photographed four of the UAE’s most elusive birds of prey: the Pharaoh Eagle-Owl, Osprey, Little Owl, and Pallid Scops Owl. Each encounter lasted two hours, the result of research, coordination, and a team working quietly behind the scenes. Most photographers spend entire seasons to capture what took weeks of discipline, planning, and patience — proving that with respect and stillness, even the impossible can be achieved.
Facts About Pharaoh Eagle-Owl Part 02
The Pharaoh Eagle-Owl isn’t always where you expect it. Some days it’s perched in plain sight; other days, it vanishes into the desert’s silence. Discover the reasons behind its unpredictable presence — from shifting temperatures and prey movements to its instinct for survival in the wild landscapes of the UAE.
Facts About Pharaoh Eagle-Owl Part 01
Before the breeding season begins, Pharaoh Eagle-Owls in the UAE engage in fascinating pre-nesting behavior. From echoing calls at dusk to food sharing and close roosting, these early signs reveal how devoted and territorial this desert species truly is.
The Thrill of Target Photography: Chasing the Perfect Shot
Target photography is more than just taking pictures — it's a thrilling hunt for the perfect shot. From researching species and verifying locations to studying behavior and mastering camouflage, every successful photo tells a story of persistence and passion.
UAE Wildlife Photography Trips: Shorebirds, Vipers, and Desert Discoveries
In early September, Ras Al Khaimah revealed its hidden treasures — from elusive shorebirds like the Eurasian Oystercatcher and Crab Plover to desert vipers and the rare False Cobra. By focusing on lesser-visited habitats close to home, I aim to document all of the UAE’s wildlife — birds, mammals, and herpetofauna — while offering guided trips that bring others into the heart of these wild encounters.
Where I Least Expected It: Wildlife Photography in the UAE
When I moved from Lebanon — a land of forests, rivers, and mountains — to the seemingly harsh deserts of the UAE, I expected my wildlife photography journey to slow down. Instead, I uncovered an entirely new world teeming with birds, mammals, and breathtaking landscapes. From coastal shorelines to rugged mountain peaks, the Emirates proved to be one of the most surprising and rewarding environments I’ve ever photographed.