
This week’s theme: Narrow

The dwellers of old Dubai build their houses so closely together creating narrow pathways. They have to stay as close as possible to utilize more shade especially during the hot summer months.
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by Grace

This week’s theme: Narrow

The dwellers of old Dubai build their houses so closely together creating narrow pathways. They have to stay as close as possible to utilize more shade especially during the hot summer months.
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Yes, I always thought that houses built so closely were terrible, but they do serve a purpose.
I just put mine up! Love to be the first to your site!
Very nice photo! I like what you said about the shade! COULD BE true!
How creative! That is truly an ideal solution for the heat. Fantastic photo!
Andrée’s last blog post..Photo Hunters: Narrow-er Mailbox
Thanks for pointing out that the narrowness in those lanes serve a purpose of providing shade
Have a good weekend!!!
napaboaniya’s last blog post..Photo Hunt : Narrow
hot winter?
Enrico Pangan’s last blog post..Press Release
Mama Meji’s last blog post..Photohunt #2: Narrow
Beautiful narrow shot! Happy Weekend:)
Thanks for pointing out the typo — it’s hot SUMMER months, not winter. Thanks Rico!
Nice shot. A very good reason to build them so close together. Happy weekend
jams o donnell’s last blog post..Photo Hunt – Narrow
Great choice and lovely photo.
(I`m looking golf from Dubai just now on TV!)
Have a nice weekend!
Rajson’s last blog post..PhotoHunt – Narrow
Lovely shot. Happy Photo Hunting.
WillThink4Wine’s last blog post..PhotoHunt: Narrow
I love the idea of the shade but is it intrusive?
marcia v’s last blog post..Photo Hunt Narrow
I have got a similar one …
A narrow street in Agadir, Morocco!
I love yours!
Jientje’s last blog post..Photohunt … Narrow
Well, at least that narrow passage serves a purpose in the heat of the summer. Very nice pic for the theme. Have a nice weekend. Happy Photo Hunting~
Michelle Johnson’s last blog post..Photo Hunt- narrow
I’m seeing a lot of narrow division between homes this week.
[I like your blog design!!]
My “narrow” is shared, I hope you can drop by and leave a comment. I love visitors. Have a happy weekend!
Great photo for our narrow theme. Have a great weekend!
My narrow entry:
http://thelifeandtimesofgran.blogspot.com/2008/02/photo-hunters-narrow.html
Nice example of narrow. Lots of narrow pathways around here too. Have a good weekend.
tanabata’s last blog post..PhotoHunt: Narrow
from what I read the new Dubai is a lot different.
sarge charlie’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Scavangers Hunt, narrow
Great shot!
heather’s last blog post..Saturday Photohunt: Narrow
Usually he entries today are more on pathway and roads, and so as mine, great shot! Happy weekend! NARROW FEED THE ROAD
I’m always intrigued by these narrow passageways…
ellen b’s last blog post..Photo Hunters ~ Narrow
It makes me claustrophobic just looking at it!!
jennifer in OR’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt: Narrow
p.s. Have you seen Tiger Woods over there?? I hear he’s been eating sand at the Dubai Classic.
jennifer in OR’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt: Narrow
Narrow passages for shade – do they funnel breezes, too? Very practical. And it all looks so light and airy.
Dragonstar’s last blog post..Saturday PhotoHunt – Narrow
yes very practical and thoughtful
i already have used this for my next project
penny stocks’s last blog post..Revenge Designs Inc (RVGD)