Oman
Oman is a country located in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and ancient history. The country is a photographer's paradise, offering a diverse range of photography locations that are sure to captivate any lens. From the rugged mountains of Jebel Shams to the pristine beaches of Salalah, Oman has something for every type of photographer. The country's unique architecture, traditional markets, and vibrant festivals also provide ample opportunities for capturing the essence of Omani culture.
Yesterday I drove to the Northen Emirates and crossed the border to Oman to drive up to the town of Khasab. Beautiful coastline, superb beaches, emerald sea, white sand, rocks, cliffs and even fjords with dolphins swimming around! It was an awesome refreshing trip, far from the skyscrapers of Dubai. At last I found some really nice landscapes in this region, even though it was quite challenging to photograph the fjords from a boat.
And as a big bonus, this beautiful boat wreck was just lying on the side of the road! The sun was setting hence the lighting on the mountains.
In the next days, I'll be posting some shots from Istanbul again, and more shots from Oman.
This is a 7 exposures tone-mapped HDR with Dynamic Photo HDR (it gave me much better results than Photomatix). The sky is from one original exposure (tweaked in ACR because it was a bit hazy). The tone-mapped sky was a bit over cooked for my taste.
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Wahiba Sands or Ramlat al-Wahiba (also called Sharqiya Sands)...
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety...
The opera house of Muscat in the sunset.
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Wahiba Sands lies in the eastern region of Oman. The...
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous...
The opera house of Muscat in the sunset.
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety...
Fortification tower above the coast town Sur, Oman.
The Bahla Fort in Oman is a huge fortification from the 17th century. It's well renovated and open for visitors.
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Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ) is the capital and largest city...
Sometimes I like to go back to some of my favourite photos and memories from the pre-digital days. This photo was taken in 1998, when I was living in Oman, and it is of the wonderful Wadi Shab. First time I walked and waded through this area, I could hardly believe my eyes, so beautiful! I was lucky to experience this also at a time when Oman was not yet a tourist destination, and anyone who visited had to have an invitation, or else book a very expensive luxury vacation. Things are different now. The beauty of the country is there for everyone to witness, but some of its charm will have been lost in the process. I know for one thing, that a four lane highway now runs somewhere above this wadi.
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Wahiba Sands lies in the eastern region of Oman. The sands...
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Among other music, I was also listening to Prince of...
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Not a landscape photo today, but a detail from old souq of...
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Wahiba Sands lies in the eastern region of Oman. The sands...
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety...
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Sur is a fishermen's town on the east coast of Oman. In the...
Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman (3.009 m). The gorge (or "Grand Canyon" as the locals call it) is best visible from the somewhat lower...
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This photo was taken in beautiful town of Nizwa. It was late...
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A natural sinkhole with amazingly clear water.
Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman (3.009 m).
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Muscat - مسقط - Masqaṭ is the capital and largest city of...
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Wahiba Sands or Ramlat al-Wahiba (also called Sharqiya Sands)...
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety...
Nikon D850 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24MM F/2.8G ED Lee Soft GND 1.2 Lee Square Circular Polarizer
In a lousy but rare good weather day stuck in the...
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Middle East - Sultanate of Oman - Ad Dakhiliyah Region...
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Salalah and Dhofar region offers visitors an enormous variety...
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DJI Mavic II Pro
This is a very interesting location. Even after carrying the full set of camera gear, I found that the only best location for...
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Oman!
Most notably Adelheid Smitt and Daniel Cheong.