Congratulations to Paula Leweke for winning my 20x30 Canvas framed art piece donated to the Canadian Horse Defense Coalition booth at this year's Mane Event. I hope you like it Paula and enjoy it hung from your wall wherever you see a great fit for it.
2019 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL HORSE FAIR
It was such a beneficial learning experience at the Dubai International Horse Fair. You all got to see what the booths are like over there and also some activity from the warm up ring, now here are some pictures.
It's unfortunate that I was unable to attend the second day due to being sick, I would have spent that day covering more products in the booths. Otherwise it was a great time with so many things to do and see.
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Overcoming adversity is one of the biggest principles in life as it can make or break you. Without a doubt I had my share of challenges leading up to and on the day of the Dubai World Cup.
You don't grow unless you face adversity and the Dubai World Cup will go down as one of the biggest pinnacles of my career, not just in terms of the accomplishment but what it took to get me there and the complications that I had to overcome to get it done.
Meydan Racecourse doesn't allow for infield access to any photographers and videographers and the only way to get footage from there is by setting your camera along the rail and controlling it via remote, which I did not have either a remote or a third camera on me to set along the rail there. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no way for me to bring a third camera with me unless I had someone flying with me. This is just one of the many sacrifices that I had to make.
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I believe that kindness goes a long way.
PHOTOGRAPHING A VERY SPECIAL PERSON IN DUBAI
Paralyzed from the waist down, this very nice kind man was so happy when I approached him to ask if I could take a picture of him. As soon as I saw him in the huge crowd, I knew that I had to take the time to give him some kindness. He should be given all the attention in the world but instead he was given none. I showed him his picture afterwards and he was delighted and said it just made his day knowing that he was greatly respected. Just hearing those words from someone that I just met made my day as well.
2019 DUBAI WORLD CUP - POST CELEBRATION
Here was the very end of the Dubai World Cup where the current ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made his appearance on stage. This was during his exit, since I was too busy taking pictures when he was up on stage. It was extremely crammed as everyone was fighting to get a view of him and there were some arguments because some started pushing and shoving. Not every photographer there part of the media was able to get pictures of him, thankfully with well thought out planning I was able to - just wait until you see the portrait I got of him.
He also made appearances to the entrance ring between every few races.
DUBAI HERITAGE
DUBAI HERITAGE
Dubai culture promoting UAE Heritage at this past week's Horse fair.
INSIDE A BARN IN DUBAI
Many of you wanted to see inside the barns in Dubai, well here you go. There was something truly special about being inside this barn, maybe it was the dry heat out in the desert, or maybe it was because it had a very distinct feel to it. I will just let you take in all the sights and sounds but it's an experience that I will never forget.
UPDATE: There are 3 of these barns, exact replicas next to each other.