19-APR-2009
Another classic view
No matter how many times it is viewed, the sight of the Khazneh from the Siq is magnificent.
Due to the stark lighting conditions, controlling the exposure was outrageously difficult, but I think this one came out decently.
17-APR-2009
The Temple of Artemis
Jerash, Jordan. Superbly preserved.
19-APR-2009
Taken for a ride
Wadi Rum in Jordan is my favourite desert, because of the magnificent colours and rock formations. It is possible to view it on camel back or on a 4x4. Both experiences are a lot of fun.
18-APR-2009
Gold
Racing to watch the sunset in Wadi Rum, Jordan
17-APR-2009
The show must go on
The stunning amphitheatre in Jerash, Jordan. One of the best preserved Roman ruins I've seen, with fantastic acoustics.
18-APR-2009
Race!
The incredibly fine sand at the Red Dunes, Wadi Rum
19-APR-2009
Morning sun
There is a certain kind of stillness and quiet in the desert, before one hears the hum of voices and human activity. This was taken after a night in Wadi Rum, Jordan
17-APR-2009
Blood of Adonis
So the legend goes. Poppies among the Roman ruins in Jerash, Jordan.
18-APR-2009
Insignificant
That's the feeling that overwhelms me when I'm in the desert. Taken in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
18-APR-2009
Windows
The interior of Karak Castle, a beautifully preserved crusader castle perched on a hill about 100km from Amman, Jordan. The person in the photo is a security guard who volunteered to give us his own personal tour of the place.
19-APR-2009
Peek a boo
This baby camel was spotted behind the wall in the Bedouin encampment in Wadi Rum, Jordan
20-APR-2009
The Khazneh
The facade of the Treasury in Petra is a sight to behold. Carved into the face of the rocks, it is the first thing of the famed rose red city that travellers see after walking in the winding and narrow siq for over a kilometre. It is one of the new seven wonders of the world, and it is easy to see why.
17-APR-2009
Stepping out
The amphitheatre in Jerash, Jordan has regular bagpipe performances. Here, a couple of girls decided to make the most out of it!
17-APR-2009
V
The ancient Roman city of Jerash in Jordan is still in the midst of being reconstructed, and while one can see pillars like these dotting the landscape, the amazing part is that only 20% of the city has been excavated, with the rest still waiting to be discovered.
17-APR-2009
Oval Precinct
The impressive columns at the Oval Precinct in Jerash, which is often referred to as the "Forum". Jerash was part of the Decapolis League of Rome and while excavation works still continue, this is easily one of the best preserved Roman ruins in existence.
20-APR-2009
Colours
The rocks in Petra are naturally streaked with an array of colours, such as these.
18-APR-2009
Bluetooth Bedouin
Not much can be done to stop the march of progress. A modern day Bedouin serving us tea in Wadi Rum, Jordan
17-APR-2009
Jerash
The ancient city of Jerash is still being excavated and restored. Pillars like these, which are typical of any Roman city, are scattered along the landscape.
April is a beautiful time to visit Jordan, as there are plenty of clear blue skies and white clouds, like what I saw on this day.
17-APR-2009
Hadrian's Gate, Jerash
The triumphal arch (or Arch of Hadrian), which was built to celebrate the visit of Emperor Trajan. It is still in the midst of being restored to its original glory.
18-APR-2009
A rocky time
Unlike the Saharan and sub Saharan deserts, the landscape of Wadi Rum in Jordan is dotted with magnificent rock outcrops, such as this one.
16-APR-2009
The Promised Land
... and more! The view from the top of Mount Nebo in Jordan, showing a great vantage point of areas both religiously and politically significant.
18-APR-2009
The Arch
A natural rock formation in the desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan
