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J is for Jigsaw puzzle

PS134 Concrete interlocking blocks known as "core loc" weighing approximately 
9 tons were used in the construction of the breakwater in Sohar corniche.

Core-locs used in constructing the breakwater in Sohar corniche interlocks like a "jigsaw puzzle" resulting in a higher stability of the structure even under the presence of a constant massive force from the ocean waves.

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Gently

Skywatch Friday: S5E36

PS130 A view of the sky with some clouds over at the Sohar Corniche. 

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Stay

E is for EARLY morning!

PS100 A little bit gloomy Sunrise at Sohar Corniche.

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Listen

PS090 This was taken early morning in Sohar corniche.

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Paddle

PS089 Sohar rowing team for the traditional boat race in the Muscat
Festival.  The race will be held on 9-10 February 2012.

Mighty

PS086 A Brahman bull guided by local kids on a morning walk.

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Interlude

PS069 Sunset at the park, Sohar Corniche.

Enlightenment

PS057 Sunset taken near the Sohar corniche park.

Infinite

PS037  Southern side of Sohar Corniche road.

Sohar corniche is a long stretch walkway that spans approximately 2km from end to end and parallel to a road on one side and the beach on the other side.  It is laid with several double seater benches and lighted with 121 lamp posts making it a very nice place to visit especially in the evening. People come here to do exercise activities such as strolling, brisk walking and jogging. Others come to simply enjoy the view of the beach or to enjoy the company of their friends while waiting for time to pass by.  There is a coffee shop and an ice cream store at the southern side and a park laid with benches, gazebos, and a kid's playground at the northern side.  Right across this park is the Dhow Marina restaurant and the sohar fish market.

Modern

PS030  The New Sohar Fish Market.

A modern facility that started operations in 2008.  It has a high open-ceiling allowing air to circulate inside providing comfort to the buying public. There are approximately 80 stalls but only half of it are usually occupied. A fish cleaning/cutting section is located at the longer side facing the sea. Parallel to this section is a waiting area that is provided with several plasma tvs for entertainment while waiting. The upper part of the wall inside is decorated with giant pictures of different kinds of fishes and fishing activities in Oman.  Busiest days are on thursdays and fridays.

Precision



PS027 A bird known as Sooty Gull going for the kill, photographed
at Sohar Corniche.



Winter season has come to Oman as marked by the appearance of migrating birds such as the sooty gull.  I happen to take a photo of this one when we were on the floating dock just outside the Sohar Fish Market watching local kids catching fish using tiny nylon rope and hooks.  The area is swarmed with small fish giving opportunity for the sooty gull to swiftly and smoothly, and with precision to catch its meal for breakfast. 

Longing

PS021  A fisherman's boat at low tide (Sohar Corniche).

Captivating

PS019 An old fishing vessel of Oman called Dhow.