dhow

Camera: Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 52 mm
ISO Speed: 100

The dhow is the traditional Arab sailing vessel indigenous to the coasts of the Arabian peninsula, India and East Africa. Dhow captains are experts in using the wind and the monsoon to traverse extensive distances for thousands of years, dating back to the Mesopotamian empire. The efficient triangular sail is called a lateen and the traditional navigating device is the kamal which determines latitude from the the height of the Pole Star above the horizon.

Up to now, dhow-making is a sustainable industry in Zanzibar where a sizeable commercial fishing vessel of teak construction may cost about $10,000, at least in one workshop we visited. Be it a simple dugout with planks as hull or a modern keel shell with attached sewn ribbing, the dhow is acknowledged as the finest expression of the seafaring tradition of the Arabs.

the Zanzibar Channel, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa

featured in 48 Hours in Zanzibar at www.colloidfarl.blogspot.com

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matthewtc says:

Amazing, Very Lovely, The Boat Looks Greatg
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bingbing says:

This is great, Farl. Love it.

Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

aYomy says:

Mashalah the colorz are so wow
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Budi Sukmana [deleted] says:

Nice composition. Is it digital imaging or the real one?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

maybemaq says:

that is not called 'photo', but it must be called 'masterpiece'
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

Lovely colours, great silhouette
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

imagepeace ~~~ says:

A Glorious Ship...Sailing on a sea of golden light
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

... Arjun says:

Beautiful and very dreamy tones. Love how the dhow has left a trail as it cuts across the water.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ jenn ♥ says:

intense! very good composition, farl.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sonnenaufgang~ [deleted] says:

Fabulous Farl.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

daffodil says:

Now, this is stunning! Like sailing on a sea of liquid gold! Marvelous capture, Farl!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

exrorro says:

u.u.!
i wold like stay in that place someday ...
is liek a dream of a sunset
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

exrorro says:

whatch my last edition
:P
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

wantet says:

incredible Farl! beautiful colors
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

aarthyr says:

well i couldnt go without stopping by.

farl this is beautiful, line in those fairytales.

you sir are awesome.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

h2okatcher [deleted] says:

Sailing into sunset! Beautiful, Farl! So ... were you on another dhow when you were taking this pic?!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Boso says:

Galing mo Master Farl.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks everybody.

for the curious, I had to crop this one because of the specks that I cannot remove (no photoshop software- *sigh). I used the free picasa2 which allowed me to apply some saturation and highlights. no tinting too as I want the colors to be natural. As for vantage point, I was on a balcony facing the beach- which is the nearest you can be without getting into a boat. A tripod is my best friend as well as I employed the camera's maximum zoom I think.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Setiawan says:

I love the composition. The trail on the water did the trick, I think. That kind of sunset is the moment when you just want to sit back and enjoy it. Or.. you can also get your camera out and take as many wonderful shot like this as you can :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

primarita says:

i was just thinking the other day that lately i've been really into orange-yellow-black colors.
then today i saw a very big iPod ad that's taken the whole wall of a 2-story building with the same gorgeous colors.
now this??!
i should probably start an "orange yellow and black" flickr group....
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

amsrun says:

Wow, this is amazing! I love the silohouette and the wonderful colors of the sunset.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Monika N. says:

The colours!

And thankyou for the very interesting description.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

katamari says:

you continue to amaze...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Karla_SE says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Pinklaine says:

Amazing masterpiece! :o)Keep on posting and see you around!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

magiceye says:

Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

CraigMarston says:

Wow! So serene. The craft looks so elegant and like it cuts through the water effortlessly...
Ace
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

I am glad you all have positive responses to this photo. thanks.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

megapics (ccs) says:

Gorgeous light, and fascinating subject.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cafetran says:

that is almost like a dream.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Moonchildowicz [deleted] says:

oh such lovely atmosphere in this picture
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

(vividElangs - Elangovan) says:

lovely colors.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Spectacular colors and light!. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

exrorro says:

did u watch this farl?

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2005/12/02 /page3/

congratulations
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat. it's nice to hear get a nice reception of this photo- the views, the faves, the comments.

and Rodrigo, thanks for the info. I didn't know that! cheers.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

good_dood says:

Awesome pic! Just stunning! Very informative write-up. Thanks for uploading!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

charsuede says:

too perfect. dreaming of dhows
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

averages says:

So warm and full of feeling.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Tonnoz says:

Very nice! I love the ochre color that's pervading everything here.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

littlenutbrownhare says:

*gasp* beautiful!!! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat and cheers to you all.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

gwilmore says:

WHOW! :-)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ronrag says:

simply fantastic! na-download ko na for a future wallpaper! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

for all the comments and faves, thanks once more.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunshines Uniques says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JimmyOKelly says:

simply beautiful!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

KingTyrone says:

That is intense!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

max_thinks_sees says:

wow - you have some absolutely wonderul shots here!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Wonderful image. The colours and shapes are stunning.

BRAVO

www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

max, thanks a lot.

alex, wow- I was not expecting this. I am awed by the pics in the bravo pool. I feel honored. salamat.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

flyin' hawaiian says:

Wonderful photograph.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Kayak49 says:

What can one say! Wow, stunning, beautiful and other superlatives just don't seem to measure up to this photo's impact.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

SERENDIPITY™ says:

LOVE it ^__^
FAV
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks for the comments everyone. and the faves too.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

blue_fam says:

amazing.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Robyn's Nest says:

beautiful and dreamlike
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

k neva knows says:

great composition, colors and light..bravo
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

mandy dawn says:

great shot
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

manuelviloria says:

Farl, taga-National Geographic ka ba? :-)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

.Oss. says:

Crackin shot..!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Gorgeous colors and composition. Thanks for adding this to the Interestingness pool.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Fianna says:

This is a stunning photo, and obviously I'm not the only one who thinks so.

The Greek pool photo was really fine until I added all those garish colors! / Joe
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

_schadenfreude says:

incredible farl! amazing backlight!
: )
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

I am flattered by your comments and faves my friends. thanks!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

back to Carol Kathleen says:

Wow! This is wonderful!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

bIueme says:

Superb, as always.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mihay says:

nice vibrant colors :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Trapac says:

Another stunner, and I see this one made it into the Outstanding Sunrise & Sunset Pool long before I became admin there...it was your latest submission that led me here! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

.stuffed. says:

I now understand why people have photo mural wallpaper in their homes. Love the oranges and the sharp lines of the dhow.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

i used to be [deleted] says:

wow wow wow
absolutely beautiful farl.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat for the continued appreciation of this photo.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

amazing shot farl.. and the newer version is a killer too.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mika. says:

So amazingly warm and calm...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Nav, Jan- thanks again for the words and faves.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nells Photography says:

Absolutely beautiful...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

LandscapesTraveller says:

I've selected this photo as a Landscape Picture of the day at Landscape Wallpapers Blog and the photo is automatically set as wallpaper for the people today. (The post is here.)
Congatulations for the good shot!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Egui_ says:

Great photo Farl. Found it at the "sunsets and sunrises around the world" pool. I just added a couple under Tanzania and Vietnam- threads which you started.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Riama says:

oh my.. your sunset pics are so gorgeous!!

please consider posting this pic here www.flickr.com/groups/contraluz
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Cait360 says:

Well, not that you need to hear it from me because the amount of comments on this photo speaks for itself, but this image is amazing! I love the colours, the composition, the water reflection, the list goes on. VERY IMPRESSIVE
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Usman M. says:

Beautiful....
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

I am heartened by your continuous words and support.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

* K A Z Z I E * says:

you capture magic whereever you go !
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Sean Shimmel... As a Man Thinketh says:

Reminds me of the super-saturated, technicolor world of the 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Magical.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

nascity says:

A gorgeous shot for sure...

(The most interesting *** picture) ...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

justincarpenter says:

Amazing landscape photo, well done.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Please add your golden picture to:

Please click the logo to get in there and read rules.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

anna_munkee says:

hope i can capture something even a quarter as stunning as that when i am in zanzibar! wow.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

windowshoppers1979 says:

That's beauty!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

hoejin says:

Beautiful voyage. Life is a Oceoan Voyage. Fantastic colors amazing! Love it. Thanks.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

isolatediguana says:

Safi cabiza ndugu Farl! You can buy them on Chole Island (Mafia Island group) for about $4000 too.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat!

don- thanks for the information. I'm not sure if I've been to Chole. I remember Sanga-Sanga.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lovelypetal says:

amazingly beautiful! love the warm colors! fantastic shot!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

kiran_kreativeideas says:

Fantastic
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

isolatediguana says:

Chole is about twenty minutes by dhow if you leave Mafia Island from Utende. Here is a photo of where the guy builds them: www.flickr.com/photos/isolatediguana/24903656 4/in/set-721...

The next time I am on the island I will snap a portrait of the fundi who makes them.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Was just right for my poem...loved it
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Many thanks
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat once more!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

Farl,excellent silhouette & composition..
This is truly beautiful image!!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Brilliant!

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dellafels says:

Excellent, magical shot!

I have faved and tagged your picture with MagicDonkey, and this serves as an invitation to MagicDonkey. Please read the rules. (You must be invited to four other invite only groups, and one must be either Quality or The Best: Bravo before posting here.)

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Taken in Ngambo, Zanzibar Urban/West (map)
Taken with a Canon EOS 350D Digital.
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