Maahoara in flight

Great Frigatebird / Fregata minor | Nikon D70s | Baa Atoll, Maldives (2009)

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Eydhafushi, Maldives (2013)

‪Dhivehi Raajjé (The Kingdom of the Islanders)

Eydhafushi, Maldives | Nikon D3100 | (2013‬)

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Baa Atoll Kudarikilu, Maldives | Nikon D70s | (2009) 

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Eydhafushi, Maldives.

Areca / betel nut roasting in the sun. The Maldivian for for it is “foah”, which is also the most common slang word for penis. For one of the most homophobic places on earth, Maldivians sure eat a lot of foah.

Nikon D3100.

(2013)

How Maldivian Liyelaa / Laquerwork is made - Timelapses of Manual and Mechanical methods

Despite the looming threat of rising sea levels, the greatest threat to Maldivian culture has always been ourselves. Here's to hoping traditions like this survive the culture wars.

Timelapse of Maldivian liyelaa / laquerwork from Baa Atoll Thulhaadhoo. (2009)

This method uses a rope and man power to spin the wooden block. The craftsmen claimed they used this method because it provides better control and a better quality finished product.

Timelapse of Maldivian liyelaa / laquerwork from Baa Atoll Thulhaadhoo. (2009)

This method uses a an electric motor to spin the wooden block. The craftsmen preferred this method for its efficiency and speed.

Women's Mosque

Baa Atoll Eydhafushi, Maldives. 
Nikon D3100 with Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D. 
(2013)

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Baa Atoll Eydhafusi, Maldives. 
Nikon D3100 with Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D. 
(2013)

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Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll, Maldives. 
Nikon D3100. 
(2013)

Midday Palms

Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll, Maldives.
Nikon D3100.
(2013)

Eydhafushi Coast

Baa Atoll Eydhafushi, Maldives. 
Nikon D3100 with Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D. 
(2013)

The Octopus Hunters

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Baa Atoll Eydhafushi. 
Nikon D3100. 
(2013)