360 VR Photography: How Shahid Adam Is Changing The Game For…


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Dubai-based freelance photographer Shahid Adam has 16 years of experience in various photography genres. He photographs interiors, architecture, hotels & resorts, and 360 virtual tours. He now offers Matterport 3D Scanning in Dubai, allowing clients to create interactive 3D models of their spaces. Dubai’s top photographer, Shahid Adam, uses cutting-edge techniques and equipment to take stunning photos.

With over 16 years of experience, shahid adam is a skilled freelance photographer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Due to his vast experience and in-depth understanding of many different photographic niches, he is one of the most in-demand professional photographers in Dubai. Shahid Adam specializes in interior photography, architectural photography, commercial photography, event photography, food photography, portrait photography, hotel and resort photography, aerial photography, and photography for 3D 360 virtual tours.

The trend of professional photography in dubai is constantly changing, and Shahid Adam is keeping up with the times by capturing stunning photographs with innovative techniques and cutting-edge equipment. His extensive experience and expertise in producing Ultra high-definition (UHD) virtual reality photography have been particularly popular among his clients in recent times. The photography of 360° virtual tours adds an interactive experience for businesses and customers alike, allowing them to virtually look and feel.

Shahid Adam specializes in UHD architectural virtual reality (virtual tours), panoramas, and 360° videos. He is a professional photographer who offers a variety of services to his clients, including interior photography, hotel and resort photography, 360 virtual tours, 360 product photography and Matterport 3D Scanning in Dubai. He creates stunning images that convey the beauty and essence of the subjects by combining technical expertise and artistic vision.

With his talent for capturing a space’s character and evoking its beauty in the viewer, Shahid Adam’s interior photography stands out. His ability to capture the distinctive features of each building and highlight its design has led to widespread praise for his architectural photography in dubai as well. His hotel & resort photography is characterized by his ability to capture the ambiance and luxury of each property.

Shahid Adam has recently increased the scope of his offerings to include Matterport 3D Scanning in Dubai. Customers can use this service to create high-quality, interactive 3D models, Schematic floor plans, Bim file, E57, google street view, guided tours, tags, dollhouse views, live measurement mode, notes, enterprise security, notes and private model embed of their spaces for use in various sectors, and other applications. Clients who want to showcase their spaces uniquely and interestingly have particularly sought out Shahid Adam’s knowledge in this field.

Since more than 14 years ago, Shahid Adam, a renowned photographer in Dubai, has led the way in the development of the field. He is a highly sought-after photographer for a variety of clients due to his vast experience and proficiency in many different photography niches. He has become one of Dubai’s top photographers thanks to his talent for using cutting-edge tools and creative techniques to take beautiful pictures. In 2023 and beyond, Shahid Adam will be well-positioned to meet the changing needs of his clients thanks to his proficiency in interior photography, architecture photography, hotel & resort photography, and 360 virtual tours .

Afzal Karim’s Wildlife Photography Exhibition Receives Huge …


(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : On World Wildlife Day, renowned photographer Afzal Karim organised his second solo wildlife photography exhibition named Life in the Wild where he exhibited 93 beautiful photos of wildlife, nature and birds from our country as well as abroad.

The three-day long exhibition took place at the capital’s Gallery Chitrak from March 3-5, 2023, visited by several photography, art and nature enthusiasts.

Nature is made of wildlife, plants and many other elements of environment. People’s incognisance towards wildlife are putting them at risk and leading them towards extinction. Hence, nature is suffering from an imbalance.

Therefore, to protect wildlife and raise awareness among people, photographer Afzal Karim organised this exhibition.

‘We now see the youth suffering from severe depression. To prevent it, they should get more involved with nature and wildlife. They will be content taking photographs of beautiful wildlife and birds that our nature blesses us with,’ said Afzal Karim.

The dignitaries who attended the exhibition also urged everyone to work together in increasing awareness to protect the environment, nature and wildlife.

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Loraine K Studios Offers Commercial Photography Services In …


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PHOENIX, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2023 /einpresswire.com / — Arizona-based photography service Loraine K Studios offers high-quality yet affordable commercial photography services to clients looking to promote their businesses through excellent photographs.

Lorraine K Studios, an Arizona-based photography service run by Elise Killian Pitterle, offers high-quality yet affordable commercial photography services to customers looking for images that can positively impact their businesses. It is an excellent service for those looking to promote their products or service, as Elise Killian Pitterle, through her photography skills, can help present their brands in the best way possible. Individuals and firms looking for a real estate photographer in payson, az , can also check out Lorraine K Studios.

High-quality and genuine photographs play a significant role in helping a business get potential customers’ attention, increase brand awareness, and present a service or product best. Lorraine K Studios offers high-quality commercial photography services that any company can benefit from. Whether a client requires images for marketing materials, social media, or their annual report, Pitterle specializes in showcasing the people who are the lifeblood of the business and the products or services they produce. She creates a tool each business can use to connect with its customers in a genuine way. Those looking to bring a positive impact to their business through high-quality images can contact pitterle at loraine k studios.

‘If you want images that help represent your business in the best way possible, I am here to help you. I capture images that seem genuine and at the same time appealing to ensure they catch people’s attention, promoting your products, service, and brand to the next level,’ Elise Killian Pitterle stated in an interview.

Besides commercial photography, Loraine K Studios also deals in portraiture or portrait photography. As a portrait and family photographer, Pitterle’s purpose is to let clients be in the moment and preserve and cherish it forever. As a parent herself, she knows how quick the moments of our life are. With every client, Pitterle ensures she learns what makes them unique to capture the essence of the person or the family. After getting to know her clients, she will use her camera to capture images that are true to them. Elise Killian Pitterle also offers corporate portrait photography services. Companies looking for a corporate portrait photographer in payson, az , can check out her service.

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Xposure International Photography Festival Gathers The World…


(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SHARJAH, UAE, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival, organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), opened its biggest edition yet this year with the participation of more than 100 leading photographers from around the world and 68 spectacular solo and group exhibitions featuring 1,794 photographs.

The seven-day event at Expo Center Sharjah provides a unique opportunity for content creators to interact with the world’s leading visual storytellers.

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Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world’s best photographers in Sharjah


Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world’s best photographers in Sharjah (PRNewsfoto/Sharjah Government Media Bureau)


Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world’s best photographers in Sharjah (PRNewsfoto/Sharjah Government Media Bureau)


Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world’s best photographers in Sharjah (PRNewsfoto/Sharjah Government Media Bureau)


Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world’s best photographers in Sharjah (PRNewsfoto/Sharjah Government Media Bureau)


Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world’s best photographers in Sharjah (PRNewsfoto/Sharjah Government Media Bureau)

The welcoming speech at the opening ceremony focused on the powerful role of photography in breaking down stereotypes that lead to false and inaccurate perceptions about people, countries and events in society.

The festival emphasizes the study of images to deepen our understanding of facts and remind us that beauty can be found even in the most difficult circumstances. Beauty is all around us and our task is to see it, live it and appreciate it. The message Xposure is keen to convey is that photographs stir positive emotions and correct perceptions while guiding our priorities as human beings.

Since Xposure’s inception, this festival has served as a reminder that beauty exists in the midst of chaos, and what makes our journey enduring is Sharjah’s unwavering vision and commitment.

Xposure’s program includes 41 seminars and panel discussions with leading photographers, as well as edutainment events on ‘Stage X’ to get visitors excited about the festival. In addition, photography enthusiasts can acquire additional skills and knowledge to shoot in different circumstances and locations in 63 workshops. Advanced technologies are used and the experience of experienced photographers, their travels and experiences with different types of photography are utilized.

One of the main events of the festival is the Conservation Summit, which focuses on climate change and the role of photography in documenting climate change on our planet. The festival also includes a photography fair for art collectors, book signings, an awards ceremony, and a fair showcasing the latest photography equipment and tools to help photography enthusiasts and adventurers realize their projects with innovative technologies for various photographic purposes.

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Sacramento Professional Headshots | Actor Portrait Photograp…


(MENAFN- MarketersMEDIA) A local California photographer has recently updated his professional headshot services for actors, models, and executives in Sacramento and surrounding areas.

Sacramento, United States – February 14, 2023 /PressCable/ –

Sacramento-based photographer, Gideon Dominguez, of Gideon D. Photography, has announced an update to his headshot services ahead of the busy casting season. With an aim to provide the best headshot experience to actors in the Sacramento area, Dominguez has invested in the latest equipment and technology to deliver high-quality headshots.

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The photographer’s headshot services are suitable for actors looking to refresh their portfolios or those who are just starting out in the industry. With years of experience in photography and an eye for detail, Dominguez is confident his expertise can help actors make a positive first impression on casting directors.

Investing in a high-quality headshot is necessary for actors, as it is a key component of their personal brand and can help them achieve success in the entertainment industry. Dominguez is practiced at accurately capturing an actor’s unique features, personality, and essence, and his expert technique ensures that the images look professional and polished.

In addition to his actor headshot services, Gideon D. Photography also offers corporate headshots and fashion photoshoot photography. In the past, he has worked with various local businesses, from real estate to law firms to financial institutions and salons in and around Sacramento.

‘Dominguez has a reputation for delivering high-quality images that capture the true essence of his clients, and his expertise makes him a top choice for people looking for professional photography services in the Sacramento area,’ a studio representative said.

Gideon D. Photography is situated in a historic Midtown studio setting, where clients can have their headshots taken against a choice of backdrops.

About the Company

The eponymous studio is run by Gideon Dominguez who has worked as a professional photographer for over 2 decades. He has established a strong reputation for his high-quality portraits and his ability to help clients feel comfortable in front of the camera, as indicated by his numerous positive testimonials.

A satisfied client said,“Gideon was very helpful. I’m new to modelling and he knew how to help me look comfortable, confident, and natural for some great portfolio shots.”

Interested parties can visit for further details.

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Peaceful Protest On Lachin-Khankendi Road Continues (PHOTO/V…


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 12. A peaceful
protest on the Lachin-Khankendi road against the illegal
exploitation of mineral deposits in the Karabakh economic region of
Azerbaijan continues, trend reports from the scene.

Despite the cold and frosty weather, the protesters do not
intend to leave the territory.

Currently, eco-activists and young volunteers on the section of
the Lachin-Khankendi road passing through the territory of the city
of Shusha are chanting the slogans ‘Stop ecoterror!’, ‘Protect
nature!’, ‘No ecocide!’.

The action participants stated that there were no obstacles for
traffic on the Lachin-Khankendi road. The road is completely open
for humanitarian purposes.

A protest against the illegal exploitation of mineral deposits
in Karabakh is taking place on the Lachin-Khankendi road.

The campaign started on December 12 last year and has been going
on for two months.

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UAE: World’s Largest Photography Festival Opens In Sharjah


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Published: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 11:06 PM

The 7th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival was inaugurated on Thursday, (February 9, 2023) at the Expo Centre Sharjah.The opening ceremony was witnessed by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC).

Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the festival is hosting its biggest-ever edition this year with over 100 leading photographers participating from around the world, alongside 68 spectacular solo and group exhibitions comprising 1,794 photos.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General, SGMB, spoke about the powerful role of photography in breaking stereotypes that lead to wrong and inaccurate perceptions in society about people, countries and events.

He illustrated his statement with an awe-inspiring image of an equestrian on his horse at a beautiful beach, which no one in the audience could have imagined was in Palestine, due to the harsh and dreary global image that persists about the country.

“Studying images deepens our understanding of facts and reminds us that beauty can be found even in the most challenging circumstances. Beauty is everywhere around us and our mission is to see it, live it and appreciate it. The message we aim to convey at Xposure is that photographs stir emotions and rectify perceptions while guiding our priorities as human beings”, noted Allay.

“Since its inception, this festival has been serving as a reminder that beauty exists amid chaos, and what makes our journey sustainable is Sharjah’s unwavering vision and commitment. And also the fact that all of you join us every year to be enthusiastic global messengers of art, entertainment and creativity. Our collective resolve to utilise this medium as a promoter of noble values is what brings us closer to our objectives. We support responsible creativity that benefits humanity, preserves our ability to inspire, and instil a sense of security and hope in our hearts,” he added.

HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening ceremony, which heard from acclaimed photographers such as Dan Winters from Southern California, self-taught American photographer Karen Zusman, James Balog who has turned the spotlight on pressing global issues throughout his 40-year career as a photojournalist.

Dan Winters: ‘Photography has taken me places’

“I began photographing when I was a boy and started with newspapers and magazines because I grew up with picture magazines. During my Apollo 11 capsule project, I was shooting the space landings but we went over budget. My editor at the National Geographic Magazine said something that resonates with me to this day: ‘How do we expect our readers to take the journey if we don’t take it ourselves?’

Winters added:“Photography will be 200 years old in the next three years. Roughly 50 billion images are made every year now, as phones have become image-making machines. I’m interested to see where all this goes and whether it impacts photography’s key role of documenting.”

The portrait photographer who showed Xposure 2023 audiences his masterful captures of the likes of sports legend Michael B. Jordan, actors Leonardo di Caprio, Angelina Jolie and other Hollywood A-listers alongside US Presidents, pointed out:“While I enjoyed these projects, my real passion has always been in space photography. Photography has taken me places as I would have never imagined to be part of the Apollo mission starting age 7.”

Karen Zusman: ‘To become an effective storyteller I needed to be a photographer’

“I came to photography later in life”, photographer Karen Zusman said, noting that writing poetry and her meditation practice took her to Myanmar where she witnessed the horrendous incidents of little children being trafficked illegally into child labour.

While looking for ways to turn global attention to this, the self-taught photographer realised she needed to visually document the same.“To become an effective storyteller I needed to be a photographer.’

Zusman’s powerful photography in highlighting the plight of these children working in Myanmar brought education to them. Her next project was in Cuba, in the midst of which she was stuck in the US due to the Coronavirus pandemic. While in the US, she joined the #blacklivesmatter movement in New York’s Bronx area following the death of Geroge Floyd, and found herself photographing children in predominantly black neighbourhoods.

From there came about the birth of her globally acclaimed ‘Superpower of Me’ Project in which she photographs striking portraits of children at various beaches and offers poetry writing lessons to her young subjects who then write poems about the superpowers they have. The photographer is going to lead this project in Zanzibar, Tanzania, next with a smaller group of children.

James Balog: ‘Climate Change is not an abstraction’

James Balog stressed that today’s world has a surplus of information and a deficit of attention, emphasising,“as photographers, we can utilise our perceptual process to help people pay attention through captivating visual storytelling”.

He also spoke about the unique and delicate connection between humans and nature as he sifted through his striking archive of nature-inspired photographs. The Earth Sciences major turned the audience’s attention to a phenomena called ‘Human Techtonics’, saying“humans are capable of altering the structure of the earth’s crust, not just earthquakes and volcanoes, as we are going through what NASA calls ‘Earth Fever’. In the past 20 years, the average temperature of the earth has increased 1 degree Celsius each year, and more in some areas. So, Climate Change is not an abstraction.”

The photographer presented stark visual evidence through timelapse videos shot between 2007 – 2022 of glaciers in Iceland and Canada that have melted considerably, sending more waters into oceans, elevating sea levels and making hurricanes and floods more devastating than ever.

After the conclusion of the opening ceremony, His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah went on a guided tour of the festival, saw the exhibitions and met with the photographers behind them who offered a detailed explanation of their creative process. He was also familiarised with the technical aspects of the images.

His Highness continued the tour, visiting pavilions of the trade show exhibitors and sponsoring agencies, who have been supporting young photographers through various events and initiatives.

What to expect at Xposure 2023

A source of inspiration for both amateur and professional photographers, the Xposure agenda includes 41 seminars and panel discussions with leading photographers, as well as edutainment events hosted at“Stage X” to boost visitors’ engagement with the festival. Moreover, 63 workshops will enable photography enthusiasts to acquire additional skill-sets and expertise in clicking photographs under different circumstances and at various places, utilising advanced technologies and drawing from the expertise of seasoned photographers, their travels and experiences in diverse types of photography.

One of the festival’s key events is the Conservation Summit, which focuses on Climate Change and the role of photography in documenting it on our planet. The festival also includes a Photo Fair for art collectors, book signings, awards ceremony, and a trade show that highlights the latest photography equipment and tools that help photography enthusiasts and adventurers to create their projects with innovative technologies that meet various photography purposes.

Alongside His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the opening ceremony was attended by the top officials including Sheikh Saud bin Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Digital Office; Sheikh Salem bin Muhammad bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority; and other heads of government departments, as well as international photographers, enthusiasts, and media professionals.

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Minister Of Culture Opens ‘Saber’ Exhibition At Qatar Photog…


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Doha: Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated this evening a photo exhibition of Qatari photographer Mohammed Al Baker, at the headquarters of Qatar Photography Center in the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara).

With 50 wildlife photos on display, the ‘Saber’ exhibition showcases the beauty of a picturesque Qatari environment that attracts 300 species of resident and migratory birds, as well as rare birds of dazzling colors.

In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Baker said that he was keen to choose the best pictures of the resident and migratory birds in the Qatari environment.

The wildlife photographer, who kickstarted his photography career in 2018, said he opted for bird photography in 2019, producing more than 150 pictures of migratory and resident birds in the Qatari environment with all its details and movements.

‘Wildlife photography is risky given the photographer’s exposure to life-threatening reptiles, but it is also entertaining because the photographer feels proud when taking aesthetic photos of birds in the Qatari environment,’ Al Baker said.

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Watch: Rare Comet Spotted Whizzing Across Dubai Sky


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Published: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 1:25 PM

Last updated: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 2:28 PM

A comet that is passing by the Earth for the first time in 50,000 years has been photographed by the Dubai Astronomy group. The once in a lifetime Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was captured at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center on January 20.

Captured between 4am and 6am, the dust tail and ionic tail are clearly seen in the images captured by the astronomy group.

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The group also captured a video of the comet’s movement across the sky:

UAE residents will get an opportunity to see the comet in the next few weeks. It is expected to pass closest to Earth on February 1, 2023, at a distance of around 26 million miles. It will be equally visible till the 5th of Feb.

According to the CEO of Dubai Astronomy Group Hasan Al Hariri, although comet brightness can be difficult to predict, the celestial body can be easily spotted using binoculars and small telescopes around January and early February.

Viewing

Dubai Astronomy Group will host a special ticketed event on February 4, 2023, at the Al Qudra desert in Dubai from 6.30pm to 9.30pm that will spot deep sky objects like the comet, moon, Mars and Jupiter among others. The trip will also include astrophotography sessions, sky mapping and more.

Dubai residents can also spot the comet from their homes or open grounds using special equipment.“The best tools to observe the comet are binoculars,” said Hasan Al Hariri.“It has a wide-angle field of view of the sky so hunting down the comet becomes much easier than using a telescope because that has a narrow-angle field of view which makes it harder to locate the comet.”

The comet

Comets are icy bodies of frozen gases, rocks, and dust left over from the formation of the solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. But when they approach the sun and heat up, they become powerful cosmic objects, spewing gases and dust in a way that forms their iconic shape: a glowing core and flame-like tail that can stretch on for millions of miles.

Comets are named according to how and when they were originally observed. This particular comet’s name encodes such information:

● The letter C means the comet is not periodic (it will only pass through the Solar System once or may take more than 200 years to orbit the Sun);

● 2022 E3 indicates that the comet was spotted in early March 2022 and was the 3rd such object discovered in the same period;

● ZTF means the discovery was made using telescopes of the Zwicky Transient Facility.

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Astrophotography: Shooting The Night Sky


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The Peninsula

Out there is another world, the black vastness of space bursting with colourful blobs of light, portraits of the planets, the moon, stars, nebulas, and galaxies – a different world, million miles away from where you are.

Astronomy is a broad field, a study of space and everything above us, and since the invention of photography, we seized the darkness of the night sky to capture astonishing, mind-blowing photos, we call it astrophotography.

The Peninsula sat down with one of the only four astrophotographers in the country – Ajith Everester, an Indian expat, at his rooftop observatory in Al Wukair, some 20km away from Doha. He’s been shooting the night sky since 2017.

“Since 2011, I used to photograph birds and animals, and one fine morning my daughter asked me for a telescope to see the planets, so when I saw the planets from the telescope, I asked why can’t we photograph it instead? And from there I started astrophotography.”

Everester started photographing Milky Way.“When you see something, you can also photograph it, this is the concept, so I thought of imaging the planets. I was using my Nikon D4 (SLR camera), then after that, the interest grew, and I wanted to master how to take an astronomical image.”

Ajith Everester at his observatory. Pic: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula

Viewing his first few photos of the planets, he gleamed and said:“I was astonished, then I thought, yes, let’s do this.”

Five years back, he initially bought a telescope and started upgrading as the years progressed – the biggest he acquired is the sky-watcher telescope which is the largest of its kind at 12 inches, with f4 aperture.

It may look easy for some but doing astrophotography is not a piece of cake.

“You have to invest not only in the camera but filters also, so it can avoid light pollution. A filter costs QR7,000 – you need three of that. So around QR50,000 for the camera and filter altogether.”

Elephant Trunk Nebula

Viewing the images Everester took were dazzling, a unique spectacle, every photo glitters – you wouldn’t even imagine we’re living under these bright astronomical objects.

But this ‘passion’ of his is not a walk in the park, it requires time, patience, and money.

“The recent image took 40 hours to capture, which means three weeks to collect the images alone, but still I haven’t finalised it, I’m not fully satisfied with the colours, so I’m thinking of collecting more data or modifying it – it’s a Nebula,” Everester explained.

The Peninsula asked him among the thousands of images he took, which is the ‘special one’, he responded smiling as he said:“From the first image that I have taken, till this last image that I have photographed, everything is special.”

“If you ask me my favourite, then I’ll tell the latest one – that has the best quality. You don’t really distinguish which is your favourite, but lately, I’ve fallen in love with my recent images with the core of the Heart Nebula, I can tell that is my best image, that’s my best for now,” he said.

Sky imaging through a telescope is more than shooting the stars.“You should know engineering, physics, electronics, you should know everything,” Everester said laughing.

The astrophographer has also been doing seminars, workshops and online sessions, not only in Qatar but also in Oman, United Arab Emirates, to name some. He also has a few Qatari students who are gaining interest in the field and have been coming to his observatory and stargazing.

He also revealed the best places to capture the night in Qatar are Traina and Al Aamriya.“Last Wednesday we went to Traina and watched the meteor shower, there were 15-16 of it, the moon came at 10pm so we couldn’t continue. My wife, who has been supportive of my passion, loves it and my two daughters are enjoying it, it’s our mini-getaway from the bustle of the city.”

When asked for his advice for people who want to start off in this field he said that“astrophotography is a fantastic field, especially for people who are interested in nightlife, not in the sense of clubbing or spending time in the hotels, those who like the night sky.”

And one thing really struck me is his line on having a solitary moment:“If you want to be peaceful, go sit and look at the stars, you will get a lot of energy from that. The feeling of stargazing is something you cannot explain – you have to be there – at the moment.”

“When nobody is around you, only darkness and stars – that is the real peace, you will get plenty of energy to be charged, if you go one weekend out and sit under the stars, the next whole week, you are all charged – that much peace of mind you will get, and that you have to experience. We cannot explain it, I cannot, you have to feel it.”