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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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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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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.
I was walking around Wahiba Sand dunes sea, starting to think how many more different desert photos I can take, having recently been in 4 different deserts across Arabia. To my surprise in a minute after this thought, strong wind started to blow, creating fantastic new opportunities.
PENTAX K20D, f/9.5, 0.006 sec (1/180), ISO 100, 130 mm
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found this bottle while browsing through the liquor store aisles while my son perused the abundance of craft beers. I fell in love with the shape and colour, bought it, my son drank the gin and now I use it for water, and the water's flavour is enhanced by the gorgeous green glass :)
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Doha (Arabic: الدوحة, ' or ad-Dōḥa) is the capital city of Qatar. With a population of 400,051 according to the 2005, it is located in the Ad Dawhah municipality on the Persian Gulf. Doha is Qatar's largest city, with over 80% of the nation's population residing in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, and is also the economic center of the country. Doha is home to the Education City, an area devoted to research and education. Doha was the site of the first ministerial-level meeting of the Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. The city of Doha also held the 2006 Asian Games, which was the world's largest Asian Games held.
Middle East is a wonderful mix of new and old, traditional and modern. This photo nicely captures this contrast. You can see the newly build skyline of Doha with traditional Dhow in front of it. Dhow cruising in Qatar is one the most popular activities in the region.
A dhow (Arabic,دهو) is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. They are primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. Larger dhows have crews of approximately thirty, while smaller dhows typically have crews of around twelve.Up to the 1960s, dhows made commercial journeys between the Persian Gulf and East Africa using sails as their only means of propulsion. Their cargo was mostly dates and fish to East Africa and mangrove timber to the lands in the Persian Gulf. They sailed south with the monsoon in winter or early spring and back again to Arabia in late spring or early summer. The term "dhow" is also applied to small, traditionally-constructed vessels used for trade in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf area and the Indian Ocean from Madagascar to the Gulf of Bengal. Such vessels typically weigh 300 to 500 tons, and have a long, thin hull design. Also, it is a family of early Arab ships that used the lateen sail, on which the Portuguese likely based their designs for the caravel known to Arabs as sambuk, booms, baggalas, ghanjas, and zaruqs.
Canon 5D Mark II, f/5.6, 0.02 sec (1/50), ISO 100, 168 mm
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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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Asia - Nepal - Boudha - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Town located 7 km East/Northeast of Kathmandu - Home to one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world built during the 5th century AD - Boudhanath Stupa - Important place of pilgrimage & meditation for Tibetan Buddhists & local Nepalis
Bouddhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital, it is also called by many as Khasti Chitya. It is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Bouddhanath area. The stupa, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Buddhanath holds its place among the largest stupas in the world. It is one of the largest in the world. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around.
It is religious center for the Buddhist people. Surrounding the stupa there are many different monasteries belonging to different Buddhist sects. Most of the visitors use go to The Stupa for sightseeing and shopping and Tibetans handicrafts. During the full moon day many Buddhist people come to celebrate and take part in various religious activities. Many have schools that teach young monks.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/45 s; ISO: 100
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Between night and day....a shot taken just before dawn in Giardini-Naxos, Taormina, Sicilia
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The rising sun creates a radiant starburst through a cluster of berries – a perfect moment of light, color and form captured in nature.
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The Kuwait Towers are three towers of reinforced concrete in Kuwait City. The main tower is 187 metres high and serves as a restaurant and water tower. It also has a Viewing Sphere which rises to 123 meters above sea level and completes a full round turn every 30 minutes. The second tower is 145.8 metres high and serves as a water tower. The third tower houses equipment to control the flow of electricity and illuminates the two bigger towers.
Kuwait Towers must be one of the most photographed locations here in Kuwait. I have taken many shots myself but never directly from beneath. I'm sure it is not the first time it was captured from this angle, but it is first time in my portfolio and I'm happy with the result. Great low light performance of 5D II allowed me to do so hand held with ISO 1600 so I could capture many different variations of this during that very short "blue moment of Middle East".
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Focal length: 22.00 mm; Aperture: 4.0, Exposure time: 1/25 s, ISO: 1600
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Today the fog was high, very high. So I drove into the Taunus with the purpose to meet the sun. Just below the peak of the Kleiner Feldberg I reached the upper limit of the fog.
It was very impressive to stay here on this line, where you can see the blue sky above the fog and valleys flooded by fog.
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Der Nebel war heute hoch, sehr hoch. So, um die Sonne zu sehen musste ich in den Taunus. Kurz unter dem Gipfel von Kleiner Feldberg habe ich die Obergrenze des Nebels erreicht.
Es war sehr beeindruckend hier an dieser Grenze zu stehen, wo man oben blauen Himmel sehen konnte und unten die Täler alle dicht waren.
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The little village of Elgol is one of the most photographed parts of the Isle of Skye. Elgol is an increasingly popular destination for climbers and hill walkers of all levels due to its unparalleled access to the famous Cuillin Hills and the various smaller hills dotted around wherever you look. Elgol is a crofting and fishing village in the Strath area of the Island. The small, sparsely populated village is scattered along the final mile of the road from Broadford.
Though you may never have heard of the little fishing and crofting village of Elgol in the Scottish Highlands, there is a good chance that you have seen photos of Elgol's famous mountain and seascape scenery in postcards, Scottish books and even film scenes and television programmes. From the larger Skye village of Broadford many visitors have turned down the enchanting Elgol road completely unaware of the magnificent scenes that await them around almost every corner. The 15 mile journey over twisty single-track roads will take you past High Pastures Cave, one of the most significant archaeological finds in the area, then sweep you around the corner to the ancient, historical site of Kilchrist church
Every mile you drive on your journey from Broadford to Elgol will fool you into thinking that the scenery simply cannot be bettered. However, you will be proved wrong when you arrive in Elgol and reach the shore and the little fishing harbour. There is simply nothing on earth to compare to the site of the Cuillin Hills beyond the Elgol shore - a breathtaking view whether it is sunny or stormy.
There are various opinions as to the meaning of the name, 'Elgol' (or Ealaghol in the native Gaelic, some suggesting 'The Noble Dale' and others 'The Weeping Swan' (folklore details the story of a Viking captain who perished when his longboat named 'The Swan' came to attack the people of Elgol).
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 13.00 mm; Aperture: 19; Exposure time: 20.0 s; ISO: 100
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On the hill at Manassas Battlefield, Northern Virginia. Such great wide open spaces, still so close to DC.
Yup. I do manage to get out in “ideal” weather conditions from time-to-time as on this splendid May day this year. Looking north, I’m poised on a 400-foot east bank precipice of the south-flowing Kootenai River about halfway between Katka, North Idaho and Yakt, West Montana. Though the proximate detectors can be heard on a good scanner, it’s near impossible to know when you’ll catch a train out "here." The outback of the Panhandle. There’s very little to no cell service. It’s two bits to 9, and I’ve been busy climbing over boulders, felled trees, down dropoffs to scope out the area for the past hour – probably more: easy to lose track of time when consumed with what one enjoys doing – to determine the most pleasing composition while achieving maximum image depth when one of the numerous detectors up around as many bends transmits its monotonous data and you know there’ll be some action shortly. Sure enough, an eastbound stack slowly sneaks, snakes and threads itself like a multi-colored serpent along rising crags of coniferous dense and the rippling deep blue zag-zig of the Columbia River’s uppermost 485-mile tributary below, and our wilderness walkabout is handsomely rewarded. (28May17 ©)
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Field of dandelions at its finest.
Spring has come to this wonderful land that is Teruel, after a long and hard winter.
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Red Square (Russian: Кра́сная пло́щадь, Krásnaya plóshchad’) is the most famous city square in Moscow, and arguably one of the most famous in the world. The square separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitay-gorod. As major streets of Moscow radiate from here in all directions, being promoted to major highways outside the city, the Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow and of all Russia.
Directly opposite the Mausoleum, on the eastern side of the square, lies the building which houses Russia's most famous shopping mall - the State Department Store, GUM. Since the fall of communism, several other shopping centers and hypermarkets have sprung up to rival it in prestige, but GUM retains its status as a consumer Mecca for visitors to Moscow.
Main Department Store or GUM (ГУМ, pronounced as goom, in full Главный Универсальный Магазин, Glavnyi Universalnyi Magazin) is a common name for the main department store in many cities of the Soviet Union and some post-Soviet states. The most famous GUM is a large store in Kitai-gorod of Moscow, facing Red Square. During Christmas time the whole GUM building is lit with thousands of lights and I was lucky to capture it with such a beautifufl sunset.
PENTAX K20D, f/16, 4 sec (4), ISO 100, 14 mm
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Col du Galibier (el. 2645 m.) is a mountain pass in the southern region of the French Dauphiné Alps near Grenoble. It is often the highest point of the Tour de France.
It connects Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne and Briançon via the col du Télégraphe and the Col du Lautaret. The pass is closed during the winter. It is located between the massif d'Arvan-Villards and the massif des Cerces, taking its name from the secondary chain of mountains known as the Galibier.
Before 1976, the tunnel was the only point of passage at the top, at an altitude of 2556 m. The tunnel was closed for restoration until 2002, and a new road was constructed over the summit. The re-opened tunnel is a single lane controlled by traffic lights which, at 2400 m., must be amongst the highest in Europe.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.0-200.0 mm; Focal length: 144.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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On Cape Sounion, on Attica's southern tip, you'll find the well-preserved, 5th-century-BC Doric Temple of Poseidon. Its location on a cliff gives it fabulous sunset views (it's also a great place to be when the moon's full).
For many visitors, Cape Sounion in Attica comes as a shock and a relief. Often the first sightseeing destination for the tour group participant who arrives in Athens at midday, (not recommended, by the way - aim for a late afternoon arrival with a dinner and good night's sleep before beginning the cultural crawl) the contrast between the hustle and bustle of modern Athens with this serene, imposing edifice is sharp. Arriving at the Temple, the tour buses emit their passengers and everyone scrambles past the always-busy gift shop and a decent-looking restaurant and up a small hill to where Poseidon still reigns, overlooking the sea. The ruins of another temple to Athena, a mere goddess of wisdom after whom Athens itself is named, are usually neglected or pointed out in an instant as a group treks up to see the main attraction.
Though Poseidon famous statue is long gone, safely imprisoned at the National Archeological Museum in Athens, great Poseidon needs no bronze props to make his presence felt. The Greeks have always watched the sea, for the return of loved ones, for the safe delivery of goods, for news of war. Maybe that's why the Temple of Poseidon, with its magnificent view of the Aegean, seems to still fulfill the role of seawatcher from the high promontory. (Or maybe it's just the combined eyepower of several hundred visitors, many local Greeks included, intent on watching the blazingly beautiful sunset).
NIKON D70, f/10, 0.003 sec (1/400), ISO 250, 25 mm
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The little village of Elgol is one of the most photographed parts of the Isle of Skye. Elgol is an increasingly popular destination for climbers and hill walkers of all levels due to its unparalleled access to the famous Cuillin Hills and the various smaller hills dotted around wherever you look. Elgol is a crofting and fishing village in the Strath area of the Island. The small, sparsely populated village is scattered along the final mile of the road from Broadford.
Though you may never have heard of the little fishing and crofting village of Elgol in the Scottish Highlands, there is a good chance that you have seen photos of Elgol's famous mountain and seascape scenery in postcards, Scottish books and even film scenes and television programmes. From the larger Skye village of Broadford many visitors have turned down the enchanting Elgol road completely unaware of the magnificent scenes that await them around almost every corner. The 15 mile journey over twisty single-track roads will take you past High Pastures Cave, one of the most significant archaeological finds in the area, then sweep you around the corner to the ancient, historical site of Kilchrist church
Every mile you drive on your journey from Broadford to Elgol will fool you into thinking that the scenery simply cannot be bettered. However, you will be proved wrong when you arrive in Elgol and reach the shore and the little fishing harbour. There is simply nothing on earth to compare to the site of the Cuillin Hills beyond the Elgol shore - a breathtaking view whether it is sunny or stormy.
There are various opinions as to the meaning of the name, 'Elgol' (or Ealaghol in the native Gaelic, some suggesting 'The Noble Dale' and others 'The Weeping Swan' (folklore details the story of a Viking captain who perished when his longboat named 'The Swan' came to attack the people of Elgol).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 25.00 mm; Aperture: 18; Exposure time: 66.0 s; ISO: 100
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Asia - Laos - Vientiane Province - Vang Vieng - Small traditional town surrounded by Limestone Hills - Nam Song River with long tail boats
Vang Vieng is a small town surrounded by mountains & rivers. The main attractions are caves, Hmong villages, and the natural mountain scenery. A favorite with travelers - many stay longer than planned. However this town became too famous for them and became a party village. Music and noise last until late night. The market is located five kilometers north of the town selling Lao textiles, household items and several stalls selling dubious foodstuffs. It is possible for stalls to sell bats, squirrels, monkeys, rats, mice and other animals as food. In the town there is a wat that is notable in looking rundown and keeping its valuables chained behind a door.
The real attractions of the area are the scenery, the limestone hills and the numerous caves and caverns. Vang Vieng is set along the banks of the Nam Song River. In the near distance towering behind Vang Vieng are the most incredible rock formations. They are jagged limestone karsts that tower above the jungle - steep walls which have somehow eluded the jungle's grasp. In the morning hours a fine mists hovers just above the jungle at the base of these formations. In the evenings they form an incredible back drop for picture taking during the "golden hour."
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 18; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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If you always thought that Dead Sea is a kind of middle eastern peaceful pond where you will just float while reading your book (I did when I first came there few years back), think again. Early months of the year in Middle East can be rather stormy and we had experienced some snow in Jordan too. Weather across GCC was very changeable for last few weeks, which means the hot wave is just behind the door… and there we come again… 30C+,…. 40C+,…. 50C+….
The Dead Sea (Hebrew: יָם הַמֶּלַח, Yām Ha-Melaḥ, "Sea of Salt"; Arabic: البَحْر المَيّت, al-Baḥr l-Mayyit, "Dead Sea") is a salt lake between Israel and the West Bank to the west, and Jordan to the east. It is 422 metres (1,385 ft) below sea level, and its shores are the lowest point on the surface of the Earth on dry land. The Dead Sea is 378 m (1,240 ft) deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. It is also one of the world's saltiest bodies of water, with 33.7 percent salinity. Only Lake Assal (Djibouti), Garabogazköl and some hypersaline lakes of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica (such as Don Juan Pond and perhaps Lake Vanda) have a higher salinity. It is 8.6 times as salty as the ocean. This salinity makes for a harsh environment where animals cannot flourish, hence its name. The Dead Sea is 67 kilometres (42 mi) long and 18 kilometres (11 mi) wide at its widest point. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/125 s; ISO: 100
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A portrait of green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) in Taurus beside Aldebaran and the Hyades on February 14, 2023. The star cluster NGC 1647 is at upper left.
This is a stack of 8 x 2-minute exposures with the Canon RF 70-200mm lens at f/5 on the Canon R5 at ISO 1600. Star glows with MagicLight extension in Luminar Neo.
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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.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/10, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 200, 18 mm
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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: 33.00 mm; Aperture: 11; Exposure time: 1/200 s; ISO: 200
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The Dead Sea (Hebrew: יָם הַמֶּלַח, Yām Ha-Melaḥ, "Sea of Salt"; Arabic: البَحْر المَيّت, al-Baḥr l-Mayyit, "Dead Sea") is a salt lake between Israel and the West Bank to the west, and Jordan to the east. It is 422 metres (1,385 ft) below sea level, and its shores are the lowest point on the surface of the Earth on dry land. The Dead Sea is 378 m (1,240 ft) deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. It is also one of the world's saltiest bodies of water, with 33.7 percent salinity. Only Lake Assal (Djibouti), Garabogazköl and some hypersaline lakes of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica (such as Don Juan Pond and perhaps Lake Vanda) have a higher salinity. It is 8.6 times as salty as the ocean. This salinity makes for a harsh environment where animals cannot flourish, hence its name. The Dead Sea is 67 kilometres (42 mi) long and 18 kilometres (11 mi) wide at its widest point. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River.
The Dead Sea has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. Biblically, it was a place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world's first health resorts (for Herod the Great), and it has been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from balms for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. People also use the salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetics and herbal sachets.
My trip to Jordan was extremely rewarding with an amazing light and scenes. The weather was bit different than many people imagine Middle East is like. It was extremely windy and stormy, not the blue sky we all have in mind for place like Jordan.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 28.00 mm; Aperture: 6.3; Exposure time: 1/80 s; ISO: 100
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A friends temporary home becomes the guest bedroom. Late afternoon light sweeps across the hillside making it a great location for 'watching the light'. A photographing everything in its path.
One of several projects, that explore photography as evidence amongst other ideas.
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Lotus Pond, named after the aquatic plants growing in it, is located in eastern Zuoying District. The pond is surrounded by willow trees, area of 75 hectares, also an area of temples like Confucius Temple, Spring Autumn Pavilion and Dragon and Tiger Tower. The foggy view in the morning and late evening makes the pond with the mystery feeling, especially in summer time, with the willow trees on the pond side. One of the more famous temples is the Confucius Temple to the west of the lake, the biggest of its kind on Taiwan.Architecturally similar to examples from the Song Dynasty, the temple features an arched bridge and an embossed bronze wall profiling Confucius. Other prominent landmarks around Lotus Lake are the Dragon Tiger Towers with their relief carvings illustrating twenty-four stories of filial piety, twelve men of virtue, and the thirty-six generals of the Emperor of Heaven.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 22.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 25.0 s; ISO: 50
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Haraz mountains is about 85 kms (a good 2-hour drive) from Sana'a. It reaches to 2300 meters above sea. As far as you can see there's mountains, smaller ones, bigger ones, and about 90 percent of these mountains are covered with terraces for agriculture. Not all of them are used anymore, because lots of locals have moved to the capital and there's just not enough people left to work all the fields. On every hilltop or big rock a town was built, for protection against enemies in the past, incredible constructions, it is mind-boggling how they managed to build them all ... and then : the fields and hillsides are so green, it seems unreal, as if it was painted on.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/8, 0.003 sec (1/320), ISO 200, 162 mm
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Asia - Laos - Luang Prabang Province - Tat Kuang Si Waterfall situated approximately 30 km south of Luang Prabang - Picturesque waterfalls in the region with multi-tiered cascades in area of a limestone cliff backdrop
Beautiful Tat Kuang Si waterfall is approximately 30 km south of the centre of Luang Prabang. Situated among Hmong and Khamu villages amongst green forests, the 30 metre tall Tad Kuang Xi is one of the more picturesque waterfalls in the region with multi-tiered cascades. It is situated against a limestone cliff backdrop.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 32.00 mm; Aperture: 16; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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