UAE - Traditional life in Al Jahili fort in Al Ain
Al Ain is a fertile oasis city located approximately 160 kilometres east of the Abu Dhabi capital. Its name ("the spring" in Arabic) derives from its originally plentiful supply of fresh water, which makes its way underground across most of the plain lying before the Omani mountains. Its attractions include the Al Ain National Museum, the Al Ain Palace Museum, several restored forts and the Hili archaeological site, dating back to the Bronze Age. Jebel Hafeet, a 1340 metre high mountain dominates the surrounding area. A visit to the mineral springs at the base and a drive to the top of this mountain for sunset is popular. Other attractions include the Al Ain Oasis in the city centre and other oases dotted around the area, cool retreats in the middle of the summer heat, a zoo, amusement park named "Fun City", many well maintained parks, most popular with families in the summer evenings, and a heritage village. Another tourist attraction is Central Garden, it a major tourist attraction.
Al Jahili is one of the largest forts in the UAE and was built in the 1890's on orders from Shaikh Zayed Bin Khalifa (ruler of Abu Dhabi 1855-1909).
PENTAX K20D, f/9.5, 0.002 sec (1/500), ISO 100, 250 mm
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World through the Lens (40 months ago | reply)
looks like the one guy has a riding stick in his hand, very well caught moment- you exposure is right on the money, very nice colors
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great shot... amazing treatment, the background look!!!
Luca Cesari (luca_eos) (40 months ago | reply)
Fantastic composition! I love how the stick point towards their long shadow. Well done!
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Great composition and colours. Love how the guys seem to look at their own shadow.
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Beautiful shot
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Nice shot.. like their shadows on the ground
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Great shot
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A beautiful slice of natural life- the earthy desert hues across this image are spectacular...
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one word: cinematic
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nice picture lucie! looks perfect with this backgournd.
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Simply put perfect.. WOW for the compo and colors and an instant fave to me :-) Have a great weekend
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Mink (40 months ago | reply)
nice shot
{ :: alive :: } يا رحيم (40 months ago | reply)
Wow..
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Stunning capture!
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