village of the sun, a photo from Al Jumayliyah, North

Photographer's Note

from one long hot summer...

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Bir Zikrit, sometimes also spelt 'Zhikrit' or 'Zekreet', is located on the eastern edge of Qatar.

Otherwise known as “Ras Abrouq,” it is a popular spot for weekend campers and those seeking desert solitude. Four-wheel drive is required to get there.

It's a kind of nature reserve with a quiet, shallow beach area, secluded from view by virtue of Zikrit’s dunes and rocky banks.

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This picture was shows the only 'village' on this tiny peninsula. Actually, it was built as a movie set and is completely deserted, apart from a lonely caretaker who lives there. A bit spooky.

It was also very, very hot.

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song title reference: Frank Zappa

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holmertz (101930) 2011-12-06 10:43

Hello Benny,
Qatar in July, that sounds nice. Rehearsing for the World Cup of 2022?
I don't know if this is old, or new and made to look old. Doesn't really matter, it's a nice view anyway, looking very traditional with the little minaret and the palms. The harsh mid-day light is very well handled and the colours are pleasantly soft.
Regards,
Gert

cornejo (61504) 2011-12-06 11:03

Hi Benny, we show here this is a good composition and an interesting picture of this beautiful place. A good picture sharpness to appreciate the details. Congratulations on this great job well done. Good night and happy week. Tfs.

Best regards.

Angel.

siudzi (34141) 2011-12-06 11:05

Hi Benny,

Very interesting shot captured during a hot & sunny day. Like the way you presented that place with so great shadows and excellent textured. Very well done.

Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Malgorzata

InasiaJones (31566) 2011-12-06 12:33

Salut Benny-Oui-Oui,

Sorry for the familiarity... :-p))

Hey Ben! This is a great shot, almost back lit but full of details in the front, probably due to sand reflecting light.

I like the geometric aspect, looking like a Lego house, except with the cone in the middle. The palm trees are nicely placed in your composition and break the sandy colour domination. It doesn't look spooky in image, but I guess that this feeling and atmosphere comes from the isolation when you are on the premises.

Simply beautiful.

Cheers!

André

maria-v1981 (10966) 2011-12-06 12:45

Hello Benny,
A simple and wonderful architecture. This is a beautiful choise to the occasion the atmosphere of the photo is picturesque. Superb composition.
Tfs-Congrats
Maria

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-12-07 6:34

Hello Benny,

Beautiful shot with the palm tree casting a shadow . Like the warm tones of the village and the cone with the halfmoon generates an interest. The image is well composed with sharpness and colors.

Lakshmi

rychem (72187) 2011-12-07 8:11

Beautiful photo, I like this architecture, nice light and colors
regards
Ryszard

emilbo (22616) 2011-12-08 13:01

Allô Benny!
Je préférais être là qu'ici dans la neige. Je croyais voir un paysage de la Tunisie, il y a ressemblance. La scène est magnifique, bien composée et bien mise en valeur par le bel éclairage. Les deux palmiers ou cocotiers, de même que la tour avec un croissant de lune, participent grandement à la beauté de la photo. avec un excellent rendu des couleurs.
Tous mes compliments et merci de ta visite,
Emilius

ChrisJ (171146) 2011-12-09 4:39

Hello Benny

Love the little crescent on the deserted movie set resembling a mud walled town with a mosque. Good sharpness & pastel colors with superb warm vs cold color contrasts. Tfs!

mesutilgim (0) 2011-12-09 13:23

Hello Benny,
Very nice capture from Qatar. Perfect pov and very good layout.
Nice shadows on sand.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

agjika (3177) 2011-12-10 4:57

Hi Ben,
Excellent photo of this part of the world of which we think we know but I don't. I have experienced a number of solitudes but never the desert one. I am sure it is different.

Thanks for sharing

Aleks

stevesaba (8167) 2011-12-11 10:53

Hi Benny!
A very striking photo! Some great textures to this building with some interesting play of indirect light. I see in your notes that it was actually built as a movie set! And I bet it was hot! A very striking photo! Warm regards,
Steve

patdeph (35750) 2011-12-12 9:39

hello Benny
I love this exotic architecture,I love its place in the desert,and I love the palm trees inside.The light is splendid,giving golden colors to the sand,and also long shadows,emphasizing the beauty of the picture.
Regards
Pascale

Angshu (56760) 2011-12-14 4:09

Hi dear Benny
This LOOKS like a set piece even without you saying :-)
I winder if houses here were indeed built like this! July would be hot, not very hot...you should go in May to understand wha VERY Hot is in the Gulf :-))
I like this shot...different from what we see from Benny, but a nice one!
Best regards
Angshu

jmdias (114196) 2012-01-05 1:10

benny

very beautiful the curious minaret and the walls around. I liked the way you framed the date trees too. beautiful mood. nice job.

hugs

jorge