This is an Egyptian Nightjar, a nocturnal bird known for its exceptional camouflage in arid desert environments.


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My name is Faisal M. Hafiz, I am a nature and wildlife photographer, turning fleeting moments into forever.

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Serenity found on the shores of Salman City.

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This is an Egyptian Nightjar, a nocturnal bird known for its exceptional camouflage in arid desert environments.

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This is an Arabian spiny tailed lizard (Uromastyx aegyptia), also known as a Dhub, photographed at Saar in Bahrain.

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A captivating masterpiece from the coast, capturing the essence of the past and the serenity of nature.

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The timeless silhouette of a wooden fishing boat, a symbol of maritime heritage.

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A peaceful scene of a rustic, wooden structure standing alone over calm, mirror like waters. Its weathered planks and simple design evoke a sense of quiet solitude and timeless charm, perfectly reflecting in the still surface below.

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Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.

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This image captures a Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) as it successfully emerges from the water after a plunge-dive for food. Known for their agility, these medium-sized seabirds frequently hunt by hovering above shallow waters before diving to snatch small fish, crustaceans, or even insects.

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Cinematic framing beneath the urban highway.

  • Tribute to Bahrain 28 Jun 2026  0    7259

Lighting up the Manama skyline: The iconic Bahrain World Trade Center.

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A long-exposure photograph captures decaying offshore structures standing in stark relief against a newly built shoreline development under an overcast sky.

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Bidding farewell to the longest day of the year in Bahrain.

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The photo captures during the golden hour, balancing the massive celestial sun disk perfectly over a Mosque minaret.

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When the sun goes down, the real magic begins

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Responsible practices ‘crucial to achieve carbon neutrality’

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Seized charity collection boxes to go up for auction

  • Animals & Envir siimplly 26 May 2026  0    14392

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Bahrain launches new hotline to report animal abuse

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Proposal to rid urban areas of animal sheds and bird cages

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