On the road to Makkah by Helen Betts

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01-FEB-2014

On the road to Makkah

I was surprised at how mountainous the terrain became the closer we got to Makkah. I have other pictures (like the previous image) in which I wasn’t shooting almost directly into the sun, but I liked the rugged line of the mountains in this one.

A few of the other pictures from this trip to Makkah:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
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larose forest photos		26-Feb-2014 17:55
A fascinating series of photos. The mountains are enchantingly captured. V

Will Hoskins		25-Feb-2014 03:54
I like the rugged line of the mountains, too, but I also like the great feeling of depth in this image. V

woody34		21-Feb-2014 00:38
Amazing atmosphere in this moody capture..looks so desolate...V

Patricia Kay		20-Feb-2014 23:07
Like this moody image Helen...BV

Simon Chandler		20-Feb-2014 23:00
Beautiful composition. v

Mairéad		20-Feb-2014 22:47
Very nice layers of colours in the mountain ranges. I can't help finding the sings somewhat sinister. What would happen if you ended up in the wrong lane?

Karen Stuebing		20-Feb-2014 22:24
Lovely mountain landscape. I also like the camels. :) V.

Gerard Koehl		20-Feb-2014 20:42
Magnifique paysage montagneux. V

Sam Rua		20-Feb-2014 19:40
Nice to see some terrain other than sand, Helen. Kind of reminds me of the Mohave desert in the SW US

Jean Chiasson		20-Feb-2014 19:30
Beautiful landscapes and exposure Helen big vote

Kim		20-Feb-2014 19:01
Another fine desert landscape, well done Helen! V

Jim Coffman		20-Feb-2014 18:33
A very nice capture of this layered landscape!

Peter Sussex		20-Feb-2014 18:27
I love landscapes where the layers gently fade with distance, this is definitely one of them. V

John Hamers		20-Feb-2014 18:14
Wonderful layering in this capture, love the bushes in the foreground V!