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The Old Head of Kinsale, (in Irish, An Seancheann) is a headland near Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. An early lighthouse was established here in the 17th century by Robert Reading. It is notable for being the nearest land point to the site of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915.
Since the golf course opened, access to the Old Head of Kinsale has been restricted to golfers and guests only....very disappointing.
Old Head ok Kinsale, Ireland. 2011
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Ballstad is a village in Vestvågøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on a small island off the southwestern tip of the island of Vestvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago. It is one of the largest fishing villages in Lofoten.
Ballstad is a coastal village situated near the mouth of Buksnesfjorden, where it meets Vestfjorden. The mountain Skottinden lies just west of the village and the village of Gravdal lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the north and the town of Leknes lies just north of Gravdal.
The 0.78-square-kilometre (190-acre) village has a population (2018) of 826 which gives the village a population density of 1,059 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,740/sq mi).
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Hanukkah commemorates a historical event that took place in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE, when the Seleucid Greek empire was the ruling power.
Depict a beautiful window, it is already dark outside, on the windowsill stands a menorah with 9 candles, one of them is positioned higher than the others, as well as a tray with various donuts. The light of the Menorah is reflected in the window. The menorah is in a classic style, silver with gilding. Cozy atmosphere, colors acquire warm tones in the style of Alex Katz.
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Weather in Kuwait seems to be unpredictable sometimes. I was planning blue hour shoot as the weather during the day was very nice, but as soon as I got outside about an hour before sunset, you could hardly see anything. One of those (by now) familiar dust storms had hit Kuwait. I didn’t want to give up and got to the beach to wait for the sun go down with the everywhere present sand disabling visibility. I have however liked the atmosphere it created and the fact that low tide had revealed few stones on the beach. I decided to try to take few shots. This photo is a result of colorless sunset where the filter is the dust. I like the unusual (rather haunting) effect it has created. The sun had disappeared behind the layer of dust probably at this level above the sea just few minutes after I took this shot. No digital manipulation to this photo, it was taken in full color mode.
A dust storm or sandstorm is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions and arises when a gust front passes or when the wind force exceeds the threshold value where loose sand and dust are removed from the dry surface. Particles are transported by saltation and suspension, causing soil erosion from one place and deposition in another. The Sahara and drylands around the Arabian peninsula are the main source of airborne dust, with some contributions from Iran, Pakistan and India into the Arabian Sea, and China's storms deposit dust in the Pacific.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 1.6 s; ISO: 50
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Khongor Sand Dunes are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the ‘singing dunes’, they are up to 800 m high, 20 km wide and about 100 km long. Top of the dunes can be climbed and the views of the desert from the top are indescribable.
I was wondering around and enjoying the majestic views of dunes when my eyes spotted this beautiful play of shadow and light with blowing sand over the dunes and with sun shining through the flying sand. It is slightly different desert photo than we are used to but I am very happy with the artistic results it creates, even I've originally went there for very typical sunrise desert photos.
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL, f/13, 0.001 sec (1/800), ISO 200, 200 mm
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Middle East - Sultanate of Oman - Dhofar Province - Salalah Area - صلالة - Ṣalālah - Al-Mughsayl - Al-Maghseel Beach - Scenic coastal location along Indian Ocean with rugged mountains during Khareef - Rainy Season
Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety of things to see and do. The natural beauty of the surrounding area is breathtaking. You can witness the stunning views of dramatic mountains reaching right to the edge of the sea. You can experience wadis and beaches as well as the springs. Salalah is a coastal city located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in the southern part of Oman. Although close to the Arabian desert, Salalah enjoys a pleasant tropical climate and even in the summer the temperatures are not too hot as the coastal fringe of Dhofar and Salalah is touched by the winds of the southwest monsoon between June and September. The surface winds encourage an upwelling of colder waters in the Indian Ocean which cool the over-lying moisture-laden air. The fog cools temperatures considerably, such that Salalah is a popular destination for Gulf visitors in the summer as a respite from the relentless heat. The phenomenon of this rain-bearing fog is known locally as the Khareef.
This particular beach was extremely foggy every time I got there. It created incredibly mystical atmosphere, particularly during dusk. You might wonder about the f4.5, but as I was wondering around the beach, trying to find the best angle, I didn’t have time to always use tripod. Light changes very quickly in Middle East and doesn’t give you so many opportunities if you are not at the right place at the right time. I didn’t want to push ISO too high and the overall misty atmosphere didn’t need the overall sharpness f11 and above would give. I have tried slightly different way to capture this place with this shot. These two Omani ladies dressed in traditional abaya were enjoying their evening on the beach and I have used their presence to my advantage to get a human element into the shot.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 30.00 mm, Aperture: 4.5, Exposure time: 1/40 s, ISO: 160
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The play of light and shadow at land’s end during the golden moment when the last rays of the setting sun work their magic. Traditionally the Mi’kmaq considered this site a sacred and significant place of power where the spirit and physical worlds connected. www.facebook.com/fundyrocks
in the Saxon Switzerland National Park looks like this. Being alone and the closes other photographer about two kilometers away.
The low hanging sun created some nice layer by this different sandstone mountain ranges. The wall in the background is the "Schrammsteine", maybe the most iconic place o be here (although often seen from a different view)
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We had strong thunderstorms here in Maine today, and even a tornado touched down just West of us - not normal! But after the storm passed, we got a lovely sunset, which I was able to capture at about 150 feet *above* my house using a Phantom 3. Thanks for looking!
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The City of Petra was hidden in the mountains of Jordan for thousands of years when a young Swiss explorer Johan Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. Temples, tombs, and other buildings are all carved out of the sandstone cliffs, which also gives it the name the "rose red city"
You reach the ancient city of Petra it by going through a narrow corridor in a mountain of rock. This corridor is about a mile long and just wide enough to fit a small truck - although most people go through on horseback or on foot. When you emerge, you enter a little hidden valley, which is mountain-locked. Petra was a perfect location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in part because of its rich sense of history. It was famous around the time of Christ for being the only way through those mountains, and traders bringing back silk from China to Europe often traveled through there. Back then, the people of Petra charged a fee-and of course became quite rich. The valley is a mile long, and more than thirty temples line the canyon sides. The temple that was used was right opposite the narrow opening. Many of these temples or tombs go back to about 600 B.C., but the particular one they used was built around the time of Christ. Nobody knows for sure what it was used for. Behind the temple face are a few small, square rooms, which are completely empty. Whatever they held was stolen long ago. It's quite an incredible place - like a tenth wonder of the world." The Siq twists and turns, the high walls all but shutting out the early morning sunlight, until abruptly, through a cleft in the rock , the first glimpse of the city of Petra can be seen.
The Shiq is a great cleft in the earth, formed in the hazy depths of the geological past by the same earthquake activity that has plagued the area ever since. Its narrow, winding route through the lofty cliffs which protect the site on the east remains one of the great experiences for the visitor today, and is probably responsible for the belief that it was here that Moses struck the rock to secure water for his wandering people after the flight from Egypt - the first of the Moses-linked stories now associated with the whole Petra Basin.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 4.0; Exposure time: 1/20 s; ISO: 320
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I love this light... And the poetic effect offered by poppies <3
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Jokulsarlon is the best known and the largest of a number of glacial lakes in Iceland. Appearing first only in 1934-1935, the lake grew from 7.9 km² in 1975 to at least 18 km² today because of heavy melting of the Icelandic glaciers.
These Icebergs come from the lake directly to the open sea, and you can find them just on the shore of the beach, dragged by the waves.
The sun was coming out of the clouds, a long exposure did the rest to capture that wonderful ambient light.
Jokulsarlon, Iceland, 2010.
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El lago Jokulsarlon es, probablemente, el más famoso y grande de todos los lagos glaciares
de Islandia. Creado artificialmente en 1934-1935, el lago ha aumentado en un área de 7,9 km ² en 1975 a 18 km ² hoy día, debido al deshielo producido por el calentamiento global.
Estos icebergs proceden del lago y desembocan directamente a mar abierto, por lo que es muy fácil encontrarlos justo en la orilla, arrastrados por las olas.
El sol estaba saliendo entre las nubes, una larga exposición hizo el resto para capturar la luz ambiente, que era fantástica.
Jokulsarlon, Islandia, 2010.
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Iceland Waterfalls are perhaps the country's most recognizable series of attractions. They're everywhere! Its collection of waterfalls rivals any other country in sheer power and raw beauty. The falls range from powerful and wide river-type monsters like Dettifoss, Gullfoss, and Goðafoss to tall and narrow ones like Glymur, Háifoss, and Hengifoss. Moreover, the country sports classic waterfalls such as the rectangular Skógafoss as well as unique waterfalls such as the trapezoidal Dynjandi. And these are just the famous ones! There are countless other waterfalls tumbling by the Ring Road as well as many more that don't even have formal names!
The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now at a distance of about 5 km from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again.
There is not much one can do about composition of this waterfall, however I'm still glad that I have it as part of my Icelandic portfolio. I like the addition of those tiny ghost figures in the bottom left corner which really give you the scale of this place.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens's focal length: 70.00 - 200.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 70.00 mm, Aperture: 32, Exposure time: 10.0 s, ISO: 50
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Christmas Village, Riquewihr, France
PP work in Adobe PS Elements 2024 Raw filters. Additional PP work in Luminar Neo Magic Light and Relight filters.
Prompt: Christmas Village decorated for xmas like a story book 4k in Riquewihr, France
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety of things to see and do. The natural beauty of the surrounding area is breathtaking. You can witness the stunning views of dramatic mountains reaching right to the edge of the sea. You can experience wadis and beaches as well as the springs. Salalah is a coastal city located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in the southern part of Oman. Although close to the Arabian desert, Salalah enjoys a pleasant tropical climate and even in the summer the temperatures are not too hot as the coastal fringe of Dhofar and Salalah is touched by the winds of the southwest monsoon between June and September. The surface winds encourage an upwelling of colder waters in the Indian Ocean which cool the over-lying moisture-laden air. The fog cools temperatures considerably, such that Salalah is a popular destination for Gulf visitors in the summer as a respite from the relentless heat. The phenomenon of this rain-bearing fog is known locally as the Khareef.
Lush greenness and fog is the last thing one would expect in the Middle East, especially in the middle of summer when temperatures in Kuwait are reaching nearly 60C. Salalah in Oman however offers such a retrieve during Khareef season. The hills and plains are changed to a green oasis due to drizzle downfall and water springs gush in the wadis and in the fogy hills. When the sun light touches the grass, the green is brighter than anywhere I've seen.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, Photo Focal length: 127.00 mm, Aperture: 7.1, Exposure time: 1/400 s, ISO: 100
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"Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision."
Travel as well as life itself is a journey of its own, understanding one step leads to another, and each step relies on the existence of the previous one. How far each individual chooses to travel is up to him or her, but all must take the same initial steps. At a later stage the path begins to split but again the first steps must be taken for travel to start and to continue… There might be 1ooo different paths to take and none of them is better or more important, just different. It is only up to us how exciting and eventful we make any journey we are on..
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Middle East - Iran - Isfahan Province - Abyaneh - Abianeh - One of the oldest villages in Iran with ancient houses built from peculiar reddish hue mud
Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 88.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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Over a thousand forts, castles and watchtowers protected Oman and its people across the years. They were built to shield entire communities against attacking warlords.
Rustaq was once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid al Ya'arubi. Rustaq fort, built four centuries prior to the dawn of Islam in Oman, is an imposing structure built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury, a mosque and four towers. The tallest tower stands over 18.5m high and has a diameter of 6m. Hazm Fort is an outstanding example of Omani Islamic architecture and was built in 1711AD. The fort's roof is built on columns, and contains no wooden supports. Its walls can withstand great impact, being no less than 3m thick.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; Focal length: 32.50 mm; Aperture: 4.0; Exposure time: 1/30 s; ISO: 400
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety of things to see and do. The natural beauty of the surrounding area is breathtaking. You can witness the stunning views of dramatic mountains reaching right to the edge of the sea. You can experience wadis and beaches as well as the springs. Salalah is a coastal city located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in the southern part of Oman. Although close to the Arabian desert, Salalah enjoys a pleasant tropical climate and even in the summer the temperatures are not too hot as the coastal fringe of Dhofar and Salalah is touched by the winds of the southwest monsoon between June and September. The surface winds encourage an upwelling of colder waters in the Indian Ocean which cool the over-lying moisture-laden air. The fog cools temperatures considerably, such that Salalah is a popular destination for Gulf visitors in the summer as a respite from the relentless heat. The phenomenon of this rain-bearing fog is known locally as the Khareef.
Lush greenness and fog is the last thing one would expect in the Middle East, especially in the middle of summer when temperatures in Kuwait are reaching nearly 60C. Salalah in Oman however offers such a retrieve during Khareef season. The hills and plains are changed to a green oasis due to drizzle downfall and water springs gush in the wadis and in the fogy hills. When the sun light touches the grass, the green is brighter than anywhere I've seen. When I was driving on this particular road with lush green grass, mist that was sometimes so thick that you could not see 2-3 meters ahead, I felt I could have been in the lush parts of Scandinavia. When I captured this shot, the wind was blowing really strong carrying the fog with it. This tree was continuously appearing and disappearing with wonderful backlit light.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, Photo Focal length: 116.00 mm, Aperture: 7.1, Exposure time: 1/320 s, ISO: 100
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As you travel further north and west of Scotland, in particular on Scotland's islands, you will sooner or later find yourself on a road too narrow to pass the vehicle coming the other way towards you. Driving these roads requires thought and concentration. There are usually plenty of passing places (but they can get fewer and further between on more minor roads), and these are usually, but not always, marked with the sign captured on this shot.
The trick on single track roads is to drive with a combination of consideration and assertiveness. In an ideal world, vehicles approaching one another should adjust their speeds so as to meet at a passing place. That way neither waits for the other, and both proceed at best speed. It doesnt always happen like this, but in general, people in highlands are very friendly and tend to behave this way. Extra bonus is to watch those confused tourists that are just getting used to driving on the other site than in their home country so they tend to pick the first passing place, park on the opposite side as they would do in continental Europe and wait, staring like a scared rabbit being caught in headlights (I used to be one of them too, but no more!!).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 24.00 mm, Aperture: 5.0, Exposure time: 1/60 s, ISO: 160
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Kuwait City (Arabic: مدينة الكويت, transliteration: Madīnat al-Kūwait), is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. It has an estimated population of 63,600 (2006 estimate) within city limits and 2.38 million in the metropolitan area. Located at the heart of the country on the shore of the Persian Gulf, and containing Kuwait's parliament (Majlis Al-Umma), most governmental offices, the headquarters of most Kuwaiti corporations and banks, it is the indisputable political, cultural and economic center of the emirate.
This is a photo of Kuwait City skyline with a beautiful (and unusual) sky on my return from Saudi Arabia. I can still picture in my mind that amazing sky I’ve seen from the plane when approaching Kuwait and recall how desperate I felt not being on land. As we landed the sky started to change colors and I tried to rush through passport control and custom check as fast as I could. When taxi brought me home, I had just enough time to drop my language there and rush to the top of my building to capture this scene, unfortunately door to the top floor was locked so I had to rush to neighboring higher building (which I have recently managed to sneak in). I still wore my lovely abaya (Arabic long black dress) as I had just arrived from Riyadh and when the guy from the reception saw me he looked really strangely at me. I didn’t have enough time to explain that I’ll be sneaking to the very top of his building so I pretended that I’m visiting someone there. I only wish welcome back to Kuwait would be as beautiful as this every time. Btw, just a small note – after trying to find best view points from high buildings during my trips in different places in the world, I realized that that there might be nice view from the very top of the building I live in. And as you can see, I was right but it took me nearly 2 years to find out. Sometimes the great things can be just behind the corner, or in this case, few floors above you.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 22.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Khongor Sand Dunes are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the ‘singing dunes’, they are up to 800 m high, 20 km wide and about 100 km long. Top of the dunes can be climbed and the views of the desert from the top are indescribable.
I was wondering around and enjoying the majestic views of dunes when my eyes spotted this beautiful play of shadow and light with blowing sand over the dunes and with sun shining through the flying sand.
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL, f/13.0, 0.001 sec (1/800), ISO 200, 200 mm
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Located in the Persian Gulf, The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands. The largest island is Bahrain, which translates as "two seas." Bahrain comprises 83 percent of the country's total land mass. The water surrounding Bahrain is shallow. Many land reclamation projects are underway. Coral reefs lie close to the island, many along the eastern and northern sides of the island. Over 300 species can be found in Bahrain's waters. Some types of tropical fish include angel fish, parrot fish, barracuda, grouper and clown fish. In the spring, sting rays can be seen sunning themselves on the sand banks.
Fishing is a big sport in Bahrain as can be witnessed by the number of fishermen hanging out lines from the Sitra causeway. However, the best fishing is found out at sea, so most fishermen get out in their boats as often as they can. The shallow waters around the island teem with Spanish Mackerel but hamour is to be found out in the deeper holes in the reef areas. Most of the inner reefs have been fished out now so most fishermen go out 5-10kms and go trawling with rapellas or fish with live bait and sinkers for sharri, barracuda, kingfish and needlefish.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, Photo Focal length: 200.00 mm, Aperture: 4.0, Exposure time: 1/200 s, ISO: 100
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The Roman Forum (Latin: Forum Romanum), sometimes known by its original Latin name, is located between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill of the city of Rome. It is the central area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed. Citizens referred to the location as the "Forum Magnum" or just the "Forum". The oldest and most important structures of the ancient city are located in the forum, including its ancient former royal residency the Regia and the surrounding complex of the Vestal virgins.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 25.00 mm; Aperture: 5.0; Exposure time: 1/50 s; ISO: 125
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I was out photographing yesterday and I thought I came home with nothing. The light was bad, there were no interesting subjects, I looked but I saw nothing.
At home I downloaded my photos to my computer and I have never thrown away so much shots from one batch.
From what was left I got some inspiration to create this composition of stones and lines.
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Taal Lake is a freshwater lake in the province of Batangas, on the island of Luzon, Philippines. The lake is situated within a caldera formed by very large eruptions between 500,000 and 100,000 years ago. It is the country's third largest lake (the largest being Laguna de Bay). The active Taal Volcano, which is the one responsible for the lake's sulfuric content, lies on an island in the center of the lake, called Vulcano Island. The island is called pulo or islet by the locals. In addition, there is a crater lake on Volcano Island, which is in Lake Taal, which in turn is on Luzon (an island). That crater lake is the world's largest lake on an island in a lake on an island, and it in turn contains its own small island, Vulcan Point.
Taal Lake was once just an arm of Balayan Bay. However, after a series of major eruptions in the 18th century, the lake was closed off from the sea by newly-formed land bridges. Taal Lake's sole connection to the sea narrowed down into its sole draining river, the Pansipit River. Several centuries of precipitation have diluted the lake's once-saline waters into pure freshwater. Because the lake was until recently, connected to the sea, it is home to many endemic species that have evolved and adapted to the desalination of the lake's waters.
Succeeding eruptions buried numerous lakeside towns. Presently, only three towns are on the lake's shore. Old lakeside towns with buildings and walls are reported to be seen under the lake's waters.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 75.00 mm; Aperture: 7.1; Exposure time: 1/200 s; ISO: 200
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Salmiya (Arabic السالمية; transliterated al-Sālmiah) located 12 kilometers southeast of Kuwait City, is one of the largest areas in Kuwait consisting of both commercial and residential areas with a population of 223,640 as of January 2007. It is arguably Kuwait's flagship district being a major cultural and commercial hub. It is well connected to the rest of the country having a multitude of significant highways and roads passing through it en-route to the capital, Kuwait City.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 18.00 mm; Aperture: 19; Exposure time: 10.0 s; ISO: 100
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The majestic Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque is probably the most imposing religious and national landmark in Abu Dhabi to date. It is also arguably one of the most important architectural treasures of the contemporary UAE society - and one of the most beautiful in the world - initiated no less by the late president HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is fondly thought of as the father of UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, popularly called Grand Mosque by local residents, is seen as a “globally unifying” landmark from its conception to completion, bringing together designers, features, materials and suppliers from nearly every corner of the globe: Italy, Germany, Morocco, India, Turkey, Iran, China, Greece and the UAE.
The Mosque’s initial architectural design was Moroccan, but it evolved to include many global features, including exterior walls that are of traditional Turkish design. Natural materials were chosen for its design and construction, which include marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics.
You might think that this mosque is hidden somewhere in the middle of the desert but the opposite is the truth. It is located between two main roads leading to Abu Dhabi. I have however taken use of the construction that is still going on there and found a spot with hopefully unusal POV and foreground. We've been also rather lucky for the light as we have got there early morning with light "storm" which created my favorite darker background and beautiful front light.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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Early, foggy, autumn morning.
Love the sight of the horses in the morning, the one closest to the camera is 29 years old.
Fujifilm X-T10 with 27mm pancake lens.
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UK - Scotland - Inner Hebrides - Isle of Skye - Fairy tale Cascading Waterfall at Ben Dearg captured at summer time with rich green surrounding
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 77.50 mm; Aperture: 32; Exposure time: 4.0 s; ISO: 100
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Jokulsarlon is the best known and the largest of a number of glacial lakes in Iceland. Appearing first only in 1934-1935, the lake grew from 7.9 km² in 1975 to at least 18 km² today because of heavy melting of the Icelandic glaciers.
When it is cloudy and the water is calmed, the image of the icebergs are mirrored on the lake's surface. The possibilities for photography thanks to symmetries are infinite with this conditions. There are small different water currents, which draw lines on that surface, visible like scratches on the mirror. 15 seconds of exposition did the rest.
Jokulsarlon, Iceland, 2010.
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El lago Jokulsarlon es, probablemente, el más famoso y grande de todos los lagos glaciares
de Islandia. Creado artificialmente en 1934-1935, el lago ha aumentado en un área de 7,9 km ² en 1975 a 18 km ² hoy día, debido al deshielo producido por el calentamiento global.
Cuando está nublado y las aguas tranquilas, la imagen de los icebergs se refleja en la superficie del lago. Es entonces cuando las posibilidades para hacer buenas fotografías se disparan gracias a las simetrías.
Además, hay pequeñas corrientes de agua a distintas velocidades, que dibujan líneas en la superficie, visibles como arañazos en "el espejo". 15 segundos de exposicion hicieron el resto.
Jokulsarlon, Islandia, 2010.
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Wahiba Sands lies in the eastern region of Oman. The sands stretch from north to south 180 kilometres, east to west 80 kilometres, with high dunes, extensive woodlands and an unspoiled coastline. Some of the sand dunes are 100 meters in height. Total land area is approximately 12,000 square kilometres with about 3,000 Bedu of varying tribal origins including Janabah, Mawalik, Hikman, Amr and Wahiba.
Evening conditions in Wahiba sands seem to be tricky for a photographer as it gets rather windy and the sand is blowing everywhere, however at the same time it creates fantastic new opportunities.
PENTAX K20D, f/6.7, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 100, 180 mm
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Lake Ljótipollur (Ugly-pond) is a crater lake really close to Landmannalaugar, in the Central Iceland area. The lake is in the bottom of a huge explosion crater, that erupted around the year 1480.
The place is gorgeous, impressive even with "bad" weather, the colours are saturated, radioactive. A gift for the eyes.
I shot underexposed on purpose, to saturate the colours, keep the gray tone in the cloud above and enhance the mood and cold present there.
Ljótipollur, Central Iceland. 2010
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El lago Ljótipollur (que significa el "lago feo") es un lago muy cerca de Landmannalaugar, en la zona central de Islandia. El lago se encuentra en la parte inferior de un cráter, creado por una enorme explosión alrededor del año 1480.
El lugar es precioso, impresionante incluso con "mal" tiempo, los colores se saturan, parecen radioactivos. Un regalo para los ojos.
Disparé con una exposición subexpuesta a propósito, para saturar todavía más los colores, para mantener el gris de la nube superior y parar aumentar el ambiente y hacer presente el frío del lugar.
Ljótipollur, Islandia Central. 2010
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Europe - Italy - Italia - Rome - Roma - Pantheon - Former Roman temple - Temple to all gods of Ancient Rome & One of most preserved & influential building of ancient Rome
The Pantheon (from Greek: Πάνθειον, meaning "Every god") is a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt circa 126 AD during Hadrian's reign. The intended degree of inclusiveness of this dedication is debated. The generic term pantheon is now applied to a monument in which illustrious dead are buried. It is one of the best preserved of all Roman buildings. It has been in continuous use throughout its history. The design of the extant building is sometimes credited to Trajan's architect Apollodorus of Damascus, but it is equally likely that the building and the design should be credited to Emperor Hadrian's architects, though not to Hadrian himself as many art scholars once thought. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Roman Catholic church. The Pantheon is the oldest large-scale dome in Rome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres (142 ft).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 20.00 mm; Aperture: 20; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Great thing about desert around Dubai is that the sand is orange with very thin layer of red sand on the top which adds additional richness to the overall color. Desert safari in Dubai is very touristic thing to do, but it is big fun too. They generally stop at some lovely place just before sunset and give you a chance to take some photos with a wonderful light too.
A trip to the desert offers a real adventure into the magnificent landscape of the unique sands of Arabia. This safari tour takes you right into the heart of the desert where you experience the excitement of a roller-coaster tour down the astonishing high dunes. A stop for a breathtaking view of the endless desert gives an opportunity to watch the sun-set over this tranquil scenery.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.0-200.0 mm; Focal length: 106.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/320 s; ISO: 200
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