UAE - Dubai - Desert Safari

    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/8, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 200, 106 mm

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    2. dougchinnery.com (53 months ago | reply)

      instant favorite - I just can't understand why your superb photos are not getting more views and comments - they deserve them

    3. Rod Monkey (53 months ago | reply)

      Hypnotic.

    4. dani.Co (53 months ago | reply)

      Technical:7
      Like the way you have played with the diagonals and the shadows. You created a very effective geometric pattern. It is not an original technique, but you used it wisely and the result is fantastic.

      Composition:8
      I love the rule of the 2/3, and this is a clear example of how well it works.

      Impact: 8The intense colours and the simplicity contribute to the great impact of this picture.

      Commercial Viability: 7
      Could imagine it easily as a cover of a journal about travelling: "the desert"

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    5. dani.Co (53 months ago | reply)

      I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

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    6. Jockaye (53 months ago | reply)

      Technical: 8
      I love the way the shallow depth of field slightly blurs the lines in the sand that are further away

      Composition: 8.5
      The diagonal lines are great, especially the way they cross with the shadows of the grass. Rule of thirds done really well. I've removed half a mark as I am not fond of the border you have used. I think a thinner black line would work better, it detracts from the image in my opinion.

      Impact: 8
      The simplicity of this image draws the viewer in and the bright colours and excellent composition increase the impact that it has.

      Commercial Viability: 8
      Could possible be in some sort of travel magazine, holiday brochure, etc.

      Grade 8/10 as seen in
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    7. Gregor Halbwedl (53 months ago | reply)

      Technical: 8
      every detail is sharp, exposure to light is perfect this gives a warm color impact of sand and a strong contrast to the shady areas.

      Composition: 7
      I like it, how the sand lines runs through the picture and that the main subject with it's shadow gives a contrary line. I think for the grass as main subject the crop must be a little closer, so the grass becames more significant.

      Impact: 7
      hot ambience dessert like, with this amazing natural sand pattern. I am not sure with the black frame, I think without this frame the impact would be more friendly

      Commercial Viability: 7
      maybe for a geo magazine

      Grade 7.25 /10 as seen in
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    8. KPieper (53 months ago | reply)

      I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

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    9. Rafał S (53 months ago | reply)

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    10. Jockaye (53 months ago | reply)

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    14. NWPhotoGuy (53 months ago | reply)

      I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

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    15. Carlos Ebert (53 months ago | reply)

      Minimalism in great style.

    16. Semmi (53 months ago | reply)

      krásná čupřinka
      tuhle si jeste favnu, jinak se uz zdrzím :D
      jo a taky je jeste resení udelat si svou webovou stránku...

    17. fridgeirsson (52 months ago | reply)

      Excellent.
      100+Natural Landscapes

    18. the-father (52 months ago | reply)

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    24. F-2 (52 months ago | reply)

      Superb image!!

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    25. How1e (52 months ago | reply)

      Brilliant photography

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    26. mark willocks (52 months ago | reply)

      Lucie, what a completely fantastic photo. I love the simplicity of the subject and the use of light and compo is wonderful. Well done!

    27. seitlich (52 months ago | reply)

      i agree with mark. I love the virginity in it... also a great isolation off the grass.

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    29. dadou~ (52 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful lines...

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    30. koinis (52 months ago | reply)

      beautiful shot!

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      Your out-of-this-world photo has become a legend in Global Village 2,
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    33. publik_oberberg (52 months ago | reply)

      Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe PRIVATE EXHIBIT, und wir freuen uns, Ihr Foto unserer Gruppe hinzuzufügen.

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    34. _desertsky (52 months ago | reply)

      great texture !!

    35. billtam (52 months ago | reply)

      Extraordinary image
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    36. Michael.DK (52 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic colour and very pleasing composition.
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    38. Steve-h (52 months ago | reply)

      Great !

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    39. madriguera (52 months ago | reply)

      perfect lines

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      Excellent capture !

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      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called First Quality.(invite only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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    44. ~jjjohn~ (52 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful shot!
      Very nice work!

      All MY STARS for you!

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    46. F-2 (52 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful capture!!

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      nice composition...

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    49. culture_wise (52 months ago | reply)

      beautiful pattern & colour!

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      seen in FIRST QUALITY.

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      Wonderful!
      Great colour, patterns and framing

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