Qatar National Day In commemoration of the historic day in 1878 when Shaikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani - the founder of the State of Qatar - succeeded his father, Shaikh Mohammed bin Thani, as the ruler and led the country toward unity, Qatar celebrates its National Day on December 18 every year. Qatar National Day emphasizes the identity and history of the esteemed country, embodies the ideals and visionary aspirations that this country was founded on and pays tribute to the great men and women who participated in building their nation.
December 18 is the day Qatar remembers how their national unity was achieved and how they became a distinct and respected nation out of a society torn apart by conflicting tribal loyalties, devoid of security and order, and overrun by invaders. On that day, the deepest expressions of affection and gratitude are conveyed to the people of Qatar who cooperated in solidarity and vowed sincere allegiance and obedience to Shaikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, trusting him as a father, brother, leader, and Imam. In him they found a man who had already distinguished himself in his youth as a pious, brave, self-sacrificing, as well as a wise leader. He successfully unified the Qatari Peninsula and safeguarded the interests of its people in the darkest of times ever witnessed by this part of the world.
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| Image Source: Wikipedia - Fireworks on Qatar National Day 2010 - a good location |
In this coming 18th of December as well Qatar will celebrate once again their National Day / Independence Day. I will be part of it as well.. not really taking part of the parade or something.. but taking part of celebrating it as well.. treasure the peacefulness that we have here not like other neighboring country.. syukur alhamdulillah..
18th morning there will be a parade at Corniche area.. I will go there to do some street shot with a 50mm lens & DSLR borrowed from Konan, thanks bro hehehe.. whereas at night, there will be a fireworks at Corniche as well per the above picture.. hopefully I can get some shot like that as well.. hopefully i am lucky.. hehehehee..
You might be asking me why, with only 50mm lens.. it is just because that is the only lens available from Konan for now.. hahahahaa.. and it will be a challenge for me to get a good pictures with a limitation of equipment.. actually 50mm lens is a good lens for you to do a street shooting.. coz it is small & lightweight.. you can also get a bokehlicous pictures as well coz of the big aperture.. I also come across a video on youtube which my friend posted a link on facebook earlier on "5 Reason Why You Need a 50mm Lens". Have a view on the video below & let me know what you think about it..
I will try to make a video as well on my findings this coming 18th December 2011 for the Qatar National Day Celebration..
Take care now folks.. will see you guys on next posting..
Best regards,
Asinqs
Doha, Qatar
