Ahmed Ali Alwosaibie

Ahmed Ali Alwosaibie

Ahmed Ali Alwosaibie was born in 1980 in the wonderful country of Saudi Arabia in an area known as Alahsa.
Early in his life he had not realized that a picture could captivate and visually please him until he bought his first camera and started to go around the area he lives (Alahsa) which is known to be rich in greenery, water and clear blue skies.

On viewing his neighbourhood through the lens he then realized that the world around him could be presented in a single image.

He had always hoped that he could gather the fascinating scenes into a single photograph and indeed he found the required beauty everywhere which he then recorded with his camera.

Back in 2009 he had often found encouragement from family and friends and he was always hearing the same question “Is this photo from here, Alahsa?”

“Yes!” he’d answer, “All of this beauty is from here, but you didn’t look at it in the same creative way”.

Then he started to read and surf on the internet looking at photographs taken by professionals worldwide. This research progressively taught him how to look at a scene with a different eye.  He had often wondered whether he could reach similar standards in photography if not better than the inspirational photographers that he had learnt from or even if he would be able to apply the basic photographic rules.

He muses if it is possible for him to compete with such photographers?

He answered his musing questions through his pictures from his area that he deeply belongs to.  He was able translate the beauty of Alahsa: its soil; water; palms; and sky and he was able to transfer all of that to the heart of every person who came across those scenes but couldn’t get to see the sites themselves.

Ahmed has been rewarded for his efforts of transcribing the beauty he sees with various publicized images and awards.
He participated in an exhibition of Kuwait Electronic Photo Magazine.
He contributed one of his photos of Salalah in an international book entitled “The Natural World”.
He won third position in the competition “From Photos We Learn” which was held by the department of Education in Alahsa.
He participated in the exhibition “The pulse of the lens” in the society of culture and art of Alahsa.
Some other photographs have been published in Alwatan Magazine – Saudi Arabia.

Where did you learn your skill as a photographer?
I learned photography from the books I read as well as photography websites.

الــرز والتموجات

What does this photograph mean to you and can you tell us about it?
I love the wide horizon varied between water and vegetation, as well as the blue sky together representing my emotions.

جداول أحسائية

A lot of your photography is based on landscapes, what other subjects do you enjoy and why?
I have always loved the spacious wide horizon, hence landscapes being my favorite subject. One day I hope to attain long lenses so I can go and shoot the wildlife too.

شاطئ العقير

Living in Saudi Arabia, must be a wonderful experience as you have the easiest of opportunities to make Haj, have you performed Haj? If yes – How was the experience for you?
Certainly I have performed Hajj. Unfortunately however, [it is commonly understood] photography is prohibited inside the holy mosques. Also one would need a long lens so that spontaneity could be captured in all its beauty.

راحلون

Your photographs have a good dynamic range of both detail and light, what is the process you go through to make them look that way?
Most of the images have been processed through Adobe Photoshop with some adjustments.

هي الأجمل

What do you look for in your photography? Or rather what is it you are telling us with your images?
I look for a picture that best represents the region I live and its environments which I love a lot.

مزارع الـــرز الأحســـاائــي

Which places do you want to visit for the purpose of photographing them and why?
India.  It is a place that blends the natural beauty of water and greenery. That has beautiful mountains and a wonderful sky, as well as a wonderful rural environment.  And of course the people and the street life too.

Kite

Concerning your photography, what is next for you?
Hopefully I can get to a professional level then there should be a special exhibition.

Science

This photograph has so much story in its simplicity, can you tell us your story of this particular photograph?
The meaning is to express leaving, or the act of separation.

I am a traveller

Is there tips you would like to share with us?
Do not despair at the beginning step of a thousand miles.

منبع المـاء العـذب

Thank you Ahmed Ali Alwosaibie for your time and for sharing with us your great works.
You can visit his Flikr site to see more interesting shots from around Alahsa and other places too.

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