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Explore the UAE's unseen beauty in stunning macro close-ups

Nature's awe-inspiring grandeur: Revealing the beauty that often hides in plain sight

Last updated: January 31, 2024 | 16:13

Pictures: Anish Karingattil and Compiled by Vijith Pulikkal, Assistant Product Manager

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Anish Karingattil, an expatriate from the South Indian state of Kerala, has specialised in macro photography for over 17 years while working as an interior designer in the UAE.

Anish Karingattil

Instagram@ak_macro_world

Anish Karingattil is a macro specialist photographer based in the UAE.

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