Sahara desert

[Frankenstein]

I've just returned from a trip to Morocco - a great experience. A highlight of the trip was a camel ride into the Sahara dunes, followed by a night in the desert in a Berber camp.

I haven't put many of my images onto my photo site yet, but here are some of my favourites...









Frank

[darklightphotography]

These are outstanding. I especially like the last, although some may complain about the tilted horizon.

Another place to add to my wish list.

[colin_12]

#4 does it for me.
Top shot.

[gstark]

Kevin,

some may complain about the tilted horizon.

That's so that they can capture the rainwater when it comes.

Frank,

While the first one doesn't grab me much (I find the plants a major distraction) the other three are wonderful: well composed and exposed, with rich colours.

[biggerry]

wow! thats alot of sand, #2 & #3 for me, the rich colour of the sand and the composition of the two just scream out sahara desert, really nice stuff.

I like the concept of the first one and the green plants (how on earth are they that green? its bloody desert all around ) could actually work but I think the main thing is there are two competing subject matters, the camel shadows by themselves would definitely work and the green plants in the desert would also work, but the two together.....but hey, I am rambling here...

nice shots and great to see something different

[Alpha_7]

Love #2 and #3, you've really capture the sand nicely, its very vibrant and you can almost feel the texture.

in #3 I'd be tempted to clone out the people / stuff on the ridge and leave it the lone walker and the massive dune.

Edit : Looking forward to seeing plenty more shots from your trip, I find these sorts of places fascinating as they are so different from the climate/environment/culture we at home (and yes, we do have some deserts, but not like this)

[surenj]

Love the 3#. I am sucker for postcard shots.

[Frankenstein]

Looking forward to seeing plenty more shots from your trip

Your wish is my command - more coming soon!

I find these sorts of places fascinating as they are so different from the climate/environment/culture we at home (and yes, we do have some deserts, but not like this)

That's the beauty of travel and one of the reasons I decided to go to Morocco - it just seemed such an exotic country and culture, and different to so many other places...even the words "Casablanca", "Marrakech" and "Fes" evoke images of mystery from a bygone era.

Thanks for everyone's comments - made me look again at the images in a different light.

Frank

[photoaffinity]

i just love #2 and #3

[whitey]

Theres a POTW in here for sure. Wow number three just grabs me.

[devilla101]

Excellent exposures there. Well done

[stubbsy]

WHat a great bunch of images. For me #2 is a nudge better than the other 3 - I like the way there's just enough shadow on the edges of the dunes to suggest their shape and the isolation of the single person gives good scale and colour contrast. All in all nicely composed.