82 OCTOBER 2024 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL BY CAROLE FENTON n ABU DHABI, UAE Please submit your favorite, recent photograph to be considered for Local Lens. Images must be high resolution (at least 300 dpi at 8” x 10”, or 1 MB or larger) and must not be in print elsewhere. Include a short description of the scene/ event as well as your name, brief biodata, and the type of camera used. Send to locallens@afsa.org. LOCAL LENS T he Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a sight to behold. The masterful craftsmanship used to construct this enormous work of art is visible on every column and in every floor tile. The crowd on the day we visited was tightly packed, everyone jostling for the best photo angle. As I tried to reposition myself for my own photo, I glanced to my right and saw a breathtaking hallway, spectacularly absent of noise and tourists—save for one lone person at the far end, barely visible. Watching him cross the space in quiet solitude reminded me that sometimes you can find a moment of peace even among others. n Carole Fenton is the spouse of FSO Tom Fenton, currently posted to Canberra. Previous posts include Bangkok, Budapest, and Khartoum. This photo was taken in March 2024 with an iPhone 13 Pro.
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