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Royal Jordanian Airlines Airbus A340-200 JY-AIA caught on approach to London Heathrow's Runway 27R back in the early 2000's
Scanned print
I thought that I would post one or two pictures from Jordan since this small Arab country is now playing center stage in the news of the day. The pictures are from a trip I made about 5 years ago.
This is the first view one has of Petra after following the long path from the hotels to the ancient UNESCO World heritage Site. The opening is the siq and the building is the Treasury. To see this mysterious view is a memory that will always be etched in my mind.
The gorgeous pink/coral/red sandstone caravan city dates back to the 6th century BC. Goods such as Arabian frankincense, Chinese silk and Indian spices were traded in this remarkable city that sits between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea. Its magic continues to mesmerize people today as the sandstone rock changes colors through out the day.
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Early Morning on Jordan Pond.
The sun is just beginning to rise over a placid Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park on a beautiful cool morning. The fall colors are giving one last gasp of color before changing over for the season. At the far end of the pond the Bubbles can be seen overlooking the oligotrophic tarn. Oligotrophic tarn is the classification given to Jordan Pond due to its lack of nutrients for aquatic life, as well as its deep, crystal clear, waters. Jordan Pond is one of the iconic Acadia National Park views. The Bubbles have been photographed over and over again from this locale. It's not hard to see why this spot is so beloved in the park. The mountain peaks of Pemetic to the right, and Penobscot to the left, provide a natural frame to the North and South Bubbles at the head of the pond. Jordan Pond is a distinct feature in Acadia, and well worth photographing. The prior evening we hiked the Bubbles for sunset, and I can't wait to share those photos soon.
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new mainstore release out now . includes a fit for guys who are into long hair and also I put out a gift version of it of handful of fun colors I was playing with in the store :)
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Forq – Jazz & the City - 18.10.2024 – Jazzit Musik Club Salzburg
Besetzung:
Henry Hey: Keyboard;
Jordan Peters: Gitarre;
Eli Menezes: Bass;
Jason ‘JT’ Thomas: Schlagzeug;
Forq - Jazz & the City - 17.10.2024 - Szene Salzburg
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Besetzung:
Henry Hey: Keyboard;
Jordan Peters: Gitarre;
Eli Menezes: Bass;
Jason ‘JT’ Thomas: Schlagzeug;
Jordan River, Vancouver Island, West Coast, it's 8pm and the sun sets on a late September evening. Chosen for cover image in the Pentax Group Jan 4, 2026 Thank You! www.flickr.com/groups/pentax/
After shooting another location for sunset, I hustled to Jordan Pond to see if there was any color left. It was at least twenty minutes after sunset when I arrived, so it was a mad scramble to walk to the lake and find a suitable composition. Thankfully, the wind had died down enough for decent reflection.
We bought three tickets that were in the Georgia section.... but Cory and Michael preferred that we sit with there friend King. This turned out to be a good thing for them. Sitting in a triumphant vistor's section might have ruined out relationship.
Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known as Raqmu (Nabataean Arabic: الرقيم), is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Established possibly as early as the 4th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra's proximity to the trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub.
The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue, and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The earliest recorded historical reference to the city was when an envious Greek dynasty attempted to ransack the city in 312 BC. The Nabataeans were, unlike their enemies, accustomed to living in the barren deserts, and were able to repel attacks by utilizing the area's mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. The Kingdom's capital continued to flourish until the 1st century AD when its famous Al-Khazneh facade was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.
Encroaching troops of the Roman Empire in 106 AD forced the Nabataeans to surrender. The Romans annexed and renamed the Kingdom to Arabia Petraea. Petra's importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after a 363 earthquake destroyed many structures. The Byzantine Era witnessed the construction of several Christian churches. By 700, the city became an abandoned place where only a handful of nomads grazed goats. It remained an unknown place until it was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812, sparking renewed interest in the city.
The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. It is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage
Colourful Jordanian flags on top of the hill beyond the Monastery in the ancient City of Petra, Jordan.
Although Jordan lacks the significant attractions to support mass tourism, I still highly recommend it to experience authentic working-class life in Hong Kong. The roads are still coloured with delightful neon, and the streets feel alive. Jordan is relatively affordable for locals, has a diverse cultural flavour, and the night markets are mouthwatering.
As is tradition when the first major winter storm of the season lines up for the midwest, here's a groin-grabbingly cold shot from the archives.
A GP40 and Jordan Spreader work west as a ground blizzard (where snow already on the ground blows around and causes trouble) in north-central Iowa begins to subside; strong northerly winds shut down the roads and railroads alike - the interstates opened just in time that morning for me to make the trek down from the Twin Cities.
Colourful Jordanian flag bunting hanging in the ancient City of Petra, Jordan. Loving the Bokeh of the trees in the background.
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Camels are gorgeous; discuss.
I’m going to say no, but I know some people thing otherwise.
If you’re one of the people who think ‘yes’, then head off to Petra, as there are plenty of them there, all with varying degrees of beauty.
In other news, how is it Christmas already? You can expect the usual daily posts from me over this festive period, but when they go out depends largely on what time I get up and force myself out of bed. If it’s before the Queen’s speech I’ll be proud of myself.
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