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lūna (the Moon) - Photo: ©Maeed M. Zahir Here is a picture of the Moon taken on 23rd June 2013. Camera:  NIKON D3200 Focal length: 300 mm ISO speed: ISO-200 Exposure time: 1/160 sec. F-stop: f/5-6 :)

The National Museum of Maldives (Photo: Maeed) 26th July 2013 - While some 'High National Awards' were been given out in Jumhooree Maidhaan (Republic Square) at a special ceremony to mark the Independence day in Male', there were couple of us 'Museum Lovers' (as I have been called) protesting in front of the National Museum against President Waheed's decision to host a reception for some 400 guests inside the permanent collection area of the museum. The permanent collection at the museum consists of artifacts over 1000 years old, that of the early Maldivian Civilization; sadly not well preserved, has already been moved or reshuffled in the 'Party decoration/preparation' process.  Responsibilities and duties - Article 67 of the Maldivian Constitution, says: "The exercise and enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of responsibilities and duties, and  it is the responsibility of every citizen: (g) t

My sincere greetings and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen on the very happy occasion of Independence Day.  Famous among us Maldivians "Julyin Sahbees" (26th of July) is here again. The much celebrated "Minivan Dhuvas" (Independence day) use to come in flying colors, with much excitement and continued celebration and  grand festivity in the archipelago. School kids impatiently wait for their dance item while the ever so creative festive floats make crowds cheer on the streets of Male', it was a happy occasion indeed. Something that has died along with many other traditions, with the "emergence" of recent "political outburst" (rather disturbance).  Well can't say Geoffrey Chaucer was wrong; 'All good things must come to an end'.  For a larger image of the original photo: Maeed's Flickr