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Nearly the end of the year and perhaps this is a good moment to thank all who have visited my stream, but particularly my contact friends. Thank you for your comments, faves and invites and also for your kindnesses, also thank you for sharing your photographs - I do love visiting your photostreams . . .
looking after Elsie today (yippee!) while Abby works .. . back soon
Not too far to Ledmore Junction, this is a typical Scottish single track road. There are just a few houses once again it is a pretty remote spot. What you cannot deny is that sense of time and space.
PS 1 MOMA: Theater of Operations: The Gulf Wars 1991-2011.
Long Island City, NY.
Watching a video of the remote bombing of Iraq.
Remote Waves.
Türelmetlen tenger mély vad hal büszke egó elsüllyedő államok elsüllyedt fokozatos viharos veszélyes utazás alatt démonok tervek visszhangozva a parton,
мрачне дубине опсадне бродове мрак пловидбе мистериозна једра крхка весла кавернозне ајкуле оскудне мисли неоткривени страхови,
overburdened kúlu mikilvægt lygar stjörnuspákort vonir ævintýralegum nætur vegandi stund kæra samúð kúgun hjörtu,
varie storie indimenticabili sublime atmosfere atmosferiche sole tragiche flotte misteriose misteri aria triste allargati allarmi bruciando città giudizi infiammabili,
真夜中の骨格轟く古代の反復歴史黒い衣服重い紡績労働者天の恵みの集会祈る穏やかな支配された力溺れる速い.
Steve.D.Hammond.
The Mahajah Arch, also known as Jabal Mahjah, is a remote sandstone formation in the Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia. Wind and rain have sculpted magnificent arches rising nearly 40 meters high, while ancient carvings of camels, horses, and geometric patterns mark the lower rocks — silent traces of those who once passed through this desert. It is a dream destination for photographers.
It was early afternoon when we set out toward the Arch. Even with three SUVs, the journey across the desert proved far more challenging than we had expected. On the way, two of our three vehicles became stuck in the deep sand. We tried everything — digging, pushing, adjusting the tires — but every attempt only caused the cars to sink deeper. Endless desert surrounded us. No signal. No help in sight. As the sun began to lower, desperation quietly crept in.
Then, as if sent by fate, a group of local Saudi people appeared. They were driving back after visiting the Mahajah Arch themselves. The moment they saw our situation, they stopped and immediately began helping us. They worked tirelessly, digging and pushing alongside us. But the sand had swallowed our vehicles too deeply, and their first attempts were unsuccessful.
While working, they learned that we were photographers hoping to capture the Arch before sunset. Without a second thought, three members of their group offered to drive us to the Arch so we could catch the last golden light, while the others stayed behind to continue rescuing our cars. Their generosity left us speechless and deeply moved.
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, we finally stood before the magnificent Arch, capturing the images we had dreamed of — knowing that strangers were working in the sand for us.
After sunset, once our cars were finally freed, the group escorted us all the way to the highway intersection to ensure we were safely on our way home. It was already 10 p.m. Before parting, four members of their group began dancing and singing in the desert night, filling the air with joy and laughter. Under the vast sky, surrounded by sand and stars, their happiness was contagious.
We struggled to hold back tears, unable to find words strong enough to express our gratitude and respect. What began as a moment of fear and helplessness became a powerful reminder of human kindness.
It was more than a photography trip. It was an unforgettable experience at the Mahajah Arch — one that we will carry in our hearts forever.
Remote times books lighted with a remote flash
Strobist Info:
One single flash @1/32power. 3 O'clock same camera level.
Radio remote controller.
The remote job pulls a string of racks out of the yard towards the port on a Saturday evening. The fisherman were not impressed.
The twin bridges of I-680 flank the Cal-P in the background.
Always wanted to photograph this beautiful little cottage and I finally got the chance a couple of weeks back..
After walking along the Sligachan falls it came into view and it didn't disappoint.
How lovely would it be to spend a few nights away at this beautiful location!
In the woods near the Minnesota River a mile or so outside of Granite Falls the TC&W crosses the BNSF Marshall Sub at one of the lesser known rail crossings in the state.
Another image I took one early morning in beautiful Pearse valley Motueka on New Zealands South island. It was an incredibly atmospheric morning with cloud and deep fog scattered around the surrounding mountains. The house was full of character, though it was foreboding in this setting it was home to a lovely Kiwi/Alaskan couple I had the pleasure of staying with.
As always thanks for your comments and Faves.
Another post on how certain land formations got their name. The Navajo Indians thought that rainbows were the guardians of the universe and they held this rock formation to be sacred because of it. Prior to the creation of Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge was one of the most remote destinations to visit. Even now, there are two ways to reach it - a two-hour boat ride from Page or a 14-mile hike through Navajo land (a permit is required).
The bridge itself is made of sandstone and is thought to be the world's highest natural bridge. It was formed over thousands of years when the area was alternately a sea and desert. This produced layers of sandstone with different levels of hardness and compressed them so tightly as to withstand time.
The Beatles - A Day In The Life
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The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (Official Music Video)
The Fishing Village of Crovie, established by families cleared from inland estates in the late eighteenth century. Is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Three vintage logging trucks on display at a property in remote Whatcom County. There are at least 20 trucks and other vehicles located on the property. In the background, you can see the forests that these trucks were used to log many years ago. Image taken in 2014.
A view of Lahaul & Spiti valley from the Manali -Leh highway.The Bhaga river flows through the valley and meets the Chandra river to form the Chandrabhaga or Chenab.The little settlement is Darcha , the northernmost permanent settlement on the Manali-Leh highway.It is situated at an elevation of about 11000 feet above sea level.
Exploring the remote valleys around Abashkou in the Moroccan Atlas, I was captivated by this perfect example of how traditional communities adapt to their mountain environment. The contrast between the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas and this ancient Berber village built from local earth was simply stunning.
My intention was to capture the remarkable harmony between human settlement and landscape that defines these Atlas valleys. The traditional pisé architecture seems to grow organically from the ochre hillsides, while the lush green vegetation in the valley bottom reveals the careful water management that has sustained life here for centuries.
This image represents what fascinates me about Morocco's mountain regions - the way communities have created sustainable settlements that work with, rather than against, their challenging environment. The layered composition tells the story of this geography: fertile valleys nurtured by snowmelt, terraced slopes for agriculture, and villages positioned strategically on higher ground. Sometimes the most beautiful landscapes emerge from the most practical human adaptations to nature.
K625-18 waits for a new crew on the west side of North Baltimore while a remote job pulls forward for some head room as it switches the intermodal facility. CSX Willard Subdivision. North Baltimore, OH. February 20, 2022.