Count the camels, a photo from Er Rachidia, Sud

Photographer's Note

An early morning sunrise at the desert camp in Erg Chebbi. Once the sun came up it was time to go. Lots of camels resting before they took us back to our hotel with a shower & swimming pool ! No showers out here. I got about half way up the dunes before the sun rose, eliminating any chance of a nice sunrise shot. Plus the temperature shot up from about 25c to 40c in only 15 minutes, so I
headed back to the row of tents in the bg.

ikeharel, Fis2, Royaldevon, pierrefonds, jhm, macjake, papagolf21, jean113, ktanska trouve(nt) cette note utile

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Miguel82 (47110) 2020-02-23 0:51

Chris, grandiose desert landscape. The giant dunes appear majestically in the bg. Some shrubs grow in that inhospitable area. The camels enjoy the relatively low temperatures by early morning. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Fis2 (158215) 2020-02-23 0:53

Witaj Chris!
Interesting place, view is impressive.
The camels add flavor to this composition.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof

Royaldevon (78332) 2020-02-23 1:05

Hello Chris,

Your notes add conviction to the impression that this is a very hot, arid place. The need for the shade of a tent, just after sunrise, says it all!
Despite the general lack of distinctive features, you have created a good composition, the tents strongly placed, whilst the rising dunes act as a fine backcloth.
The camels ... well, it's like 'Where's Wally'. Are you familiar with the books?

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (208597) 2020-02-23 1:42

Ciao Chris, fascinating desert landscape, lovely composition with a lot of camels, fantastic sunrise light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (94686) 2020-02-23 2:55

Hello Chris,
I remember from the Sahara how the temperature could rise from very cold to burning hot in a short time. One shouldn't underestimate that kind of climate. The dunes are nicely interspersed with green bushes. It's an exciting view for most of us but the camels have seen it before, so they couldn't care less.
Regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (105561) 2020-02-23 4:37

Bonjour Chris,

L'étendue de l'endroit donne de la profondeur à la scène. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des dunes, des chameaux et des tentes. La lumière rehausse la beauté des couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (205223) 2020-02-23 4:56

Hello Chris,

I can not count good!
But I see different camels.
The desert mountains and the animals in forgrouns make your picture nice to look at.
Excellent sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS

Have a nice day,
John

everlasting (18764) 2020-02-23 6:20

exquisite details in this desert image. I guess you have to climb the dunes way before sunrise to capture that shot. Lovely colours

mesutilgim (0) 2020-02-23 6:43

Hello Chris, my neighbour today,
Another perfect capture/enty in your gallery. Very good layout and nice soft colors. Good, usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Gerrit (59968) 2020-02-23 8:41

Hello Chris,
a beautiful desert of red and grey sand and some green bushes in between. The resting camels are a definite bonus.
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

Tue (84016) 2020-02-23 13:47

Hello Chris,
Beautiful view of the desert and its warm colours and smooth shapes. I like the pattern of the small green bushes in the sand as well, just like the huts and camels, which are nicely scattered around the foreground.
Lars

lousat (131433) 2020-02-23 14:19

Hi Chris,a lot of camels there obviously, the camel promenade at sunset is a must for the tourists arriving there...hehe....beautiful capture with the peace of early morning,very very sharp as usual.Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

macjake (96579) 2020-02-23 17:29

Hi Chris
my first question is, that is that 'building' on the lower left, that isn't one of the tents you're referring to is it?
I guess it is, it looks quite rustic and not very pretty haha.
wonderful overview here though, its a cool visual. I wonder also, do the camels get freaking bored of doing the same walk over and over??? cheers
Craig

Nicou (193806) 2020-02-23 20:22

Hello

fantastique image et vue de ce désert quelles dunes et vue quel sable le petit campement avec ces abri et les chameaux couchés qui se reposent quel décor fantastique
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

CLODO (45094) 2020-02-23 21:45

Hi Chris

Early morning, they are prepared to carry tourists to look at the sunrise. They are well separated.
Cheers
CLODO

papagolf21 (152605) 2020-02-23 23:57

Bonjour, cher Chris,
Eh oui, ça chauffe très rapidement dans ces déserts, cela doit être difficile de supporter une telle chaleur.
L'image est superbe et fait rêver !
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (153414) 2020-02-24 0:15

Hello Chris, I have seen last year two sand deserts - in Oman and in Iran. I am always fascinated by the desert. Nice view with the camels.

Kind regards Malgo

jean113 (23481) 2020-02-24 7:44

Hello Chris, well I counted at least 10 camels!
A very interesting shot with lots of details to enjoy.
Taken from a good high viewpoint.
Kind regards, Jean.

ktanska (41005) 2020-02-24 11:11

Hi Chris,
Calm morning view from Sahara desert. Those dunes are really impressive. That simple tent is perfectly placed. And so are the camels.
Kari

ifege (35341) 2020-02-24 22:29

Hi Chris
Shades of my count the seals photo but these are a bit more visible. Good one of camels and ergs.
cheers
Ian