Photographer's Note
The Jebel Akdhar mountains are a mountain range just some 150km inland from the capital Muscat with peaks up to 3000m. The Saiq plateau lies at an altitude of 2000m and is often called the fruit and vegetable garden Oman. Thus the name of Jebel Addhar means green mountain. Seen here is the Wadi Bani Habib. While in the bottom of the Wadi almonds and pomegranates are blooming, the old village falls to ruins. It was destroyed during the Jebel uprisings in the late 50ties as it was home to one of the leaders of the uprising. Today the new village stands on the opposite bank of the Wadi and way higher up. Along the road are several settlements that make a living from farming and growing fruit and vegetables. One can also find the Wadi Nakhr, a canyon that can easily compare to the Grand Canyon. On top of the the canyon there is a small but very exclusive boutique Hotel, the Alila being on of the nicest hotels I have ever been to. But be aware, coming from Muscat or the provincial town of Nizwa one has to pass a military check point where every car is controlled and only 4 wheel drives are let trough as the 33km long road that winds up the mountains is extremely steep and there are quite a lot of accidents due to drivers using normal brakes instead of the motor brake.
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holmertz
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(92852) 2016-12-18 4:57
Hello Daniel,
For obvious reasons there should be similarities between Oman and Yemen, although I think the Yemeni cities were more famous for their unique style of architecture. I saw many small villages looking like this, so this reminds me of a country I will never see again. It's a fascinating view and it's difficult to see the difference between the buildings and the rocks they are standing on. I had to check up that hotel. Probably great, but the price! Oh, so high above my normal budget. I wouldn't even fit it into an extraordinary budget.
Best wishes,
Gert
ikeharel
(105901) 2016-12-18 5:32
Hello Daniel,
An old era dwelling's surrounded by an oasis, I assume - as those trees are not common in deserts area.
The sight of the rocks is very impressive, geological break-lines very prominent.
My best regards,
Ike
dta
(98542) 2016-12-18 7:39
Salut Daniel ,
Un pays fascinant à découvrir sans un aucun doute . Belle vue de ce village à l'architecture traditionnel au fond du canyon verdoyant .
Amicalement
emka
(152194) 2016-12-19 0:22
Hello Daniel, Interesting place in Oman, rarely (or never) shown here on TE. Difficult to distinguish the rocks and the ruins. Excellent composition with stunning sharpness. Impressive view.
Kind regards Malgo
jhm
(203003) 2016-12-19 4:34
Hello Daniel,
What a lovely picture of the ruins, with the old architecture, between the wonderful green area
You create a very well depth and perspective picture, and panorama too.
An excellent composition, TFS
Have a nice day,
John
lousat
(129957) 2016-12-19 9:51
Salut Daniel,un tour en Oman doit etre surement interessant et je suis en train d'y penser,ton image aide moi beaucoup,cette scene est magnifique,un village presque abandone' mais dont on peu encore apprecier le style,capture parfaite et tres brillante. Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano
ktanska
(40067) 2016-12-19 10:22
Hi Daniel,
It's so easy to forget that not all of Arabian peninsula is desert. Surely the climate is more temperate at the altitude of 2000m. Fascinating view of green trees and ruins full of history.
Kari
Royaldevon
(75378) 2016-12-19 11:20
Hello Daniel,
This sounds like a place very different from the U.K. And it certainly looks very differently!
The habitations look to be very much like those of the Pueblo Indians or, maybe, just imitating the cliffs on which they are built.
They are fascinating and I wonder if they could have been modernised had they continued to be inhabited.
As it is, what you have photographed so clearly is becoming an historical site that people will wonder about in generations to come.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Tue
(82232) 2016-12-20 1:01
Hello Daniel,
Great photo from this special place. The old ruined town in the mountains looks beautiful and is lit by a fine sidelight. The photo is well composed and nicely balanced between the rocks and the trees.
Lars
abmdsudi
(88561) 2016-12-20 2:37
Hi Daniel
Good grotty take screaming out for attention and sadly abandoned old dwelling. Really like the rustic look and feel of this more isolation and derelict appearance. Love the way you have exposed this, the darker tone intensifies the sense of depth leaving the structures well illuminated by the warm light complementing the textured stonework and lovely touch of green. This definitely makes us wonder what this place was like in it's hey-day. An appealing shot indeed so competently taken, Congrats.
PS; your description is very helpful
Best regards
mesutilgim
(0) 2017-01-22 10:00
Hello Daniel,
Nice and educative TE entry; evidence of past good old times.
Both photographycally and informative good TE job.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
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