Qatar - Lost in Sandstorm and Time
Qatar is a small (11,000 sqkm) but indubitably important Persian Gulf nation; aside from oil, more natural gas reserves are found here than anywhere except Iran and Russia. It is nearly totally surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. The country is flat with some rocky outcrops up to 130 feet (40 m) high, with the desert landscape ranging from rocky shrub-land to beautiful sand dunes, and some bleak salt flats in the centre of the country.
On my way from Nepal I've decided to have half a day stop over there too. Rented a car and went directly to desert to be rewarded with some stunning desert shots which I didn’t hope for. This one was taken just before sunset. The wind was blowing strong and dust was flying in the wind with wonderful evening light. I particularly love this shot for its timeless feel.
PENTAX K20D, f/6.7, 0.003 sec (1/350), ISO 100, 250 mm
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nice photo
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shaman_healing (44 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful desert reception.
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Grete Howard (44 months ago | reply)
Super light and colours.
Phil Escales (44 months ago | reply)
great warms tones !
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harikakora (44 months ago | reply)
Perfect shot.
B a ! G (44 months ago | reply)
so so so amazing .. NG style
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beautiful!
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Alaina Dall (44 months ago | reply)
Wonderful cultural and as you said timeless shot. What a treat, considering you didn't have high expectations when you set out. What a payoff!
Ian Lambert (44 months ago | reply)
Superb shot, very nice
JKmedia (44 months ago | reply)
Lucie - this is a great shot
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alonsodr (44 months ago | reply)
Fantastic, my friend
Love your work!
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Q.T.R_B.o.y ▒ M.A.D.R.I.D.I ▒ (44 months ago | reply)
just love ur work .. u took an amazing capture of my country..well taken my friend:)
James Tung (44 months ago | reply)
great photos. just like a post card!
[ Abdulaziz Al-Saadi ] Missing ur Love (44 months ago | reply)
hii there .. Iam From Qatar !!
This is the first time I see like this in Qatar !!! @@
I don't think this is in our country !!
But this is a great photo !!
I love it so much !
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GrazianoA (44 months ago | reply)
another great photo. Brava!
H o g n e (44 months ago | reply)
I always envied you the opportunity to make those desert shots. For me coming from a land full of snow I see many of the same shapes and shadows in the desert as I know from a snow landscape - although these are of course radical different environments. I hope to get an opportunity to shoot in this environment one day myself. Your capture has indeed a timeless feel to it. Great colors and composition.
mcazadi (44 months ago | reply)
Great lighting!
Jamal Alayoubi (44 months ago | reply)
that's a great frame
so inspiring
so unique
keep the good work
congrats my friend
alfvet (44 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot, my friend !! there is a magic atmosphere !!! Congrats !!
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Keith & Mandy (44 months ago | reply)
Very Lawrence of Arabia.Great capture.
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all your shot will take my breath away
RH Miller (44 months ago | reply)
Another amazing desert shot!
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Lovely shot...
.fulvio (44 months ago | reply)
great light
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Stunning capture !!
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Congratulations. This picture is really beautiful !
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