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Boracay Island in Philippines with its famous white beach and crystal clear water is ideal for honeymoon in paradise. Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. In 1990, it was voted by the BMW Tropical Beach Handbook as one of the best beaches in the world and again in 1996 by British publication TV Quick as the world's number one tropical beach. In 2007, Boracay island topped the list of the World’s Most Popular Beach according to Yahoo! Travel
Years ago, Boracay Island was a well-guarded secret, almost possessively so that only a few knew of its existence. It was only in the 70s when, it is said, a foreign movie crew accidentally "discovered" this island paradise. Others maintain that it was the German traveler, 'Jens Peters' book, which included rave reviews of Boracay that changed the island’s pace from that of being a quiet secret to eventually being voted as having the best beach in the world. Whichever story is true, it was around this time that Boracay Island slowly ceased to be a private travelers hangout and eventually became one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines
A bizarre shaped volcanic formation - Willy’s Rock is arguably the most instantly recognizable attraction in Boracay. Situated approximately 100 metres offshore from Station One, the rock is topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary and is becomes an island itself during high tide.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 15.0 s; ISO: 50
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This is a shot of Mt. Tupopdan (6106m) taken at the sunset with new and old suspension Husaini Bridge in foreground.
Probably one of the more instantly recognisable pictures you'll see in books and promotional pictures of Pakistan is of the numerous suspension bridges that cross the rivers in and around Northern Pakistan. And in saying that, one of the more famous day treks around the region is known as the Two Bridges trek which as the name suggests sees you crossing two bridges on a five hour trek in the area surrounding Passu and the neighboring villages before ending at Borit Lake.The trek itself is probably more of a pleasant stroll than a strenuous effort but the setting and the scenery is some of the best I've seen so far. Apart from crossing the two bridges you meander through farming villages, traverse steep ravines, cross potato and pumpkin fields as the farmers wave hello and end the day by enjoying a nice cold drink by an alpine lake.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/22, 0.8 sec (4/5), ISO 100, 21 mm
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Persepolis - its ancient name was Parsa to ancient Persians, its modern name is Takht-e Jamshid, (Persian: Throne of Jamshid), to Iranians it was the capital of the Achaemenid kings of Iran (Persia). Persepolis is located about 50 kms northeast of Shiraz in the province of Fars in southwestern Iran. It was set on fire by Alexander upon his defeat of Darius III. The Achaeminid Empire was large and important : it covered Iran, Irak, Turkey, Armenia, Macedonia (FYROM), a part of Syria,Israël and Egypt. In the North : Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan... 24 different nationalities.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.0-200.0 mm; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 6.3; Exposure time: 1/100 s; ISO: 200
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Middle East - GCC - Bahrain - Modern Manama City Skyline from traditional Muharraq area
Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق) (meaning Place of Ashes), is Bahrain's second largest city, and served as its capital until 1923. The Muharraq Town was established by the Al Bin Ali Utub tribe as early as the late 17th Century.It has long been a centre of religiosity. The city is located on Muharraq Island. The city's origins are ancient, going back to the time of Dilmun some five thousand years ago, but it came to prominence in the historical records during the era of Tylos when Bahrain came under domination of the Selucid Greeks, and Muharraq was the centre of a pagan cult dedicated to the shark god, Awal. The city's inhabitants, who depended upon seafaring and trade for their livelihood, worshipped Awal in the form of a large statue of a shark located in the city.
Manama (Arabic: المنامة, transliteration: al-Manāma) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain with an approximate population of 155,000 people. Manama has emerged as the capital of independent Bahrain after periods of domination by Portugal and Persians earlier in its history. Today, it is a modern capital with an economy based around the sales promotion industry as crude oil takes a less pronounced role in the economy.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 40.00 mm; Aperture: 18; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Last morning of camping just happened to wake up with the first light & noticed all the glorious light fog in the air. Ran for the Tripod & must have shot a couple Gig's worth!
Will more than likely process quite a few of these, and create a separate set for em called, "The Fog!"
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Near Panorama Point on the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon. It was so incredible to be there, and then to get a double rainbow...wow!
This was taken on my Rim to Rim hike in September 2017.
Explore: Mar 5, 2011 #81
SOOC (Straight out of the camera)
NO PS(PHOTOSHOPPED) NO POST PROCESSING
My first attempt at light painting..
Light Tools:
1- 200 Mw Green Laser
2- Mini Blue Lightsaber
3- RGB Led Bar (modified)
4- Mini Green Lightsaber.
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Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh - Saigon - Sài Gòn - Worship in Traditional Chinese Buddhist Temple - Sacred House of Worship & Prayer - Burning of Incense - Joss sticks
Joss sticks are a type of incense used in many East Asian countries, traditionally burned before a Chinese religious image, idol or shrine. They can also be burned in front of a door, or open window as an offering to heaven, or devas. In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers. The word "joss" is derived from the Latin deus (god) via Portuguese. Joss stick burning is an everyday practice in traditional Chinese religion. There are many different types of joss sticks used for different purposes or on different festive days.
Capturing smoke from joss sticks was a great fun, this shot is one of the best I've captured. Before coming to Asia I've pictured that I will be taking 1.000.000 photos like this, only when I got there I realized that you need right conditions and the right light from the right angle. Unfortunately I didnt have as many many opportunities as I was hoping for, however I didnt leave Asia empty handed as you can see.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 142.50 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/180 s; ISO: 400
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Middle East - Sultanate of Oman - Dhofar Province - Salalah Area - صلالة - Ṣalālah - Rakhyut - Rakhyot - Beach village on scenic coastal location along Indian Ocean surrounded by rugged mountains during Khareef - Rainy Season bringing misty & foggy weather
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 photo is taken at Dhalkut beach during Khareef season. Dhalkut is located on the far west of Dhofar and has enjoyed its own merchant sea trade with the ports of the Gulf and Yemen, exporting leather, honey, figs and frankincense. This wilayat has many springs which burst forth from the wadis of the Jebel al Qamar (Mountains of the Moon). The caves and grottos in the area have provided shepherds and flocks with safe refuge from adverse weather conditions for centuries. Dalkut is 160 Kilometres west of Salalah. To reach it, you drive to al Mughsail, then up the steep winding Aqeeshan road to the Niyabat of Shahb As'eeb in the Wilayat of Rakhyut and from there to Wadi Seeq and Dalkut. The seas off Dalkut's rocky shore are full of fish and crustaceans.
There are two groups of people when it comes to adding human figures into landscape photography. I used to belong to the one that tried to avoid any humans in the landscapes. However everything is subject to change and I realized that adding figure to the beautiful landscape gives it additional element. Viewer can more easily put himself/herself into the picture, imagining how it would be to be on such a place yourself. So now instead of waiting for everybody to disappear from the frame, I wait for them to get into picture !
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 32.00 mm, Aperture: 11, Exposure time: 1/250 s, ISO: 100
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A sunset view from the Sierra Ancha foothills
- Tonto National Forest, Gila County, Arizona
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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.
This photo was actually meant to be desert shot, however when I’ve seen the overcast sky, I thought the desert photos would not come up as nice due to lack of shadows and I’ve decided to stay in the city instead. Jet Skiing is probably no. 1 leisure activity in the Middle East after shopping and dining out. There are many guys on jet skis during sunset time everyday to show off their skills to the crowd that gathers there. I am not sure how often there is a storm in Qatar but it is probably only once a year in Kuwait, therefore I was really glad to capture this stormy sky with heavy clouds reflecting colors of setting sun on the left side. U shaped corniche allows photographing Doha cityscape without necessity of being on the boat. I've captured many photos like this but I thought that the red JetSki stands out nicely from the shot.
Canon 5D Mark II, f/5.0, 0.017 sec (1/60), ISO 200, 28 mm
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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 are 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 ...
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.00 - 200.00 mm; Photo Focal length: 200.00 mm; Aperture: 7.1; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 200
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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 in Middle East can be rather stormy. (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: 19.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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The region of Tunisia has some deserts, including part of the Sahara Desert in the south. In the north and mid the land is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. The Sahara (Arabic: الصحراء الكبرى, aṣ-ṣaḥrā´ al-kubra, "The Greatest Desert") is the world's largest non-arctic desert, and technically the world's third largest desert. At over 9,000,000 square kilometres (3,500,000 sq mi), it covers most of Northern Africa, making it almost as large as the United States or the continent of Europe. The desert stretches from the Red Sea, including parts of the Mediterranean coasts, to the outskirts of the Atlantic Ocean.
Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; Lens’s focal length: 18.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 40.00 mm; Aperture: 11, Exposure time: 1/250 s, ISO: 100
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Sana, San'a, Sanaa, or Sana'a - capital of Yemen and one of the most facinating in the Arab world with it's unique architecture, bustling souqs, friendly inhabitants and lack of tourists.
Sana’a is one of the ancient Yemen cities dating date back to the Sabean dynasty. The oldest reference to its existence is found in inscriptions dates back to the late the 1st Century AD. The inscriptions also refer to the historical Palace of Ghamdan associated with Salheen Palace in Marib . This suggested that Sana’a was the capital of the Himyrate dynasty at the onset of the 6th century AD when king Yousef Athar Dhu Nawas the last of the Himyarite kings was in power . It was also the capital of the Abyssinian rules and after them the Persians who also made Sana’a their capital.
PENTAX K20D, f/27, 8 sec (8), ISO 100, 20 mm
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A view of the old houses in Nyhavn in Copenhagen. Nyhavn 17 is probably the most famous house in Nyhavn, but Cap Horn is also easily spotted in particular at night because of the the neon signs.
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Another of the series of photographs I took on our last night in Sedona. I had done some inquiries in town as to the best location for sunset reflection shots of Cathedral Rock, and was told that this was the place. This is probably the most popular and photographed scene from Sedona, and I felt that it was a kind of pilgrimage to go there, and stand with the other tripod carrying photographers. At this time of year there wasn't that much water in Oak Creek, and it was somewhat difficult to find enough for a decent reflection. I've posted two HDR images from this location, but this is from one single image.
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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: 18.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 200
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A portrait of green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) in Taurus beside Aldebaran and the Hyades on February 14, 2023, with Mars at upper left, and the Pleiades at upper right. This frames some of the other NGC star clusters in Taurus.
This is a stack of 12 x 2-minute exposures with the Rokinon RF85mm lens at f/2.8 on the Canon R5 at ISO 800. Star glows added with MagicLight extension in Luminar Neo.
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Magic light spotted from Dhankhar Fort, in the district of Lahaul and Spiti. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres in the Spiti Valley above Dhankar Village, between the towns of Kaza and Tabo
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Photo was taken in Beyal Camp which is a wonderful place surrounded with beautiful thick Pine forest, spellbinding views of Raikot Glacier and Nanga Parbat.
It was taken after the rain. I particularly like those wonderful evening colors and simple composition created by the rocky hills and one of the last rainy clouds.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/7.1, 0.008 sec (1/125), ISO 200, 59 mm
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Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة) is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The emirate covers 2,600 km² (1,003 mi²) and has a population of over 800,000 (2008). The emirate of Sharjah comprises the city of Sharjah (the seat of the emirate), and other minor towns and enclaves such as Kalba, Dibba Al-Hisn and Khor Fakkan. Sharjah also claims two islands, Sir Abu Nu’ayr and Abu Musa, with the latter claim being disputed and the island being controlled by Iran.
Historically, Sharjah was one of the wealthiest towns in this region with a settlement in existence for over 5000 years. In the early 18th century Al Qasimi clan (Huwala tribe) established itself in Sharjah, c. 1727 declaring Sharjah independent. On 8 January 1820, Sheikh Sultan I signed the General Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks out. Like four of its neighbours, Ajman, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qaiwain, its position on the route to India made it important enough to be recognized as a salute state.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 28-300mm; Focal length: 28.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 8.0 s; ISO: 100
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Ecola State Park... North of Cannon beach here in Oregon. Sunset was not that great but you have to remember that 30 min. after sunset, the sky will sometimes "kick it" and give you something extra. That was the case here where I had started to head back (I was climbing all over those rocks during sunset) when the sky started to glow again. I was glad I had the camera on the tripod so I could capture this.
Cropped into widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio.