Here on this thread you will find and you may post magnificent images and great travel experiences of Pinoy Photographers (other nationalities are mostly welcome as well) while working or travelling in the Arabian Peninsula.

In this way, we can show very unique images and highlight on our not-so ordinary travel experiences that will hopefully help our fellow kababayans to understand the place, the people, and the culture of such oil-rich region that plays major contribution to the economic upliftment of our beloved motherland.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), for one, is not only about desert and sand dunes, camels, oil, gold, and terrorists. It's definitely more than that. KSA is not only a workplace for us, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)... it has provided prosperous life and bright future for our families and loved-ones in the Philippines... it has provided great opportunities for us in terms of skills-knowledge-technology development... and it has become our second home.

First and foremost, let me introduce KSA as a very warm and modest place that is definitely worth seeing and capturing through photography...

"Camel at Dusk"
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69333673.frudtQ16.JDLinMS_162.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/on_the_road)

"Photography in KSA"
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69794594.k9Tcdmbg.TRarab_0171.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/central_ksa)

Jose,

Excellent imagery, and I applaud you for starting a thread here to introduce others on this forum to that part of the world where you are based.

You folks (and your remittances) are literally keeping this economy afloat. More than just in pursuit of better pay, your sacrifice is understood, even if it is not always acknowledged. Thanks.

I'm looking forward to seeing more pics from you and the rest living away from home.

Nice shots Jose, brilliant colors. :)

@BobbyWong... many thanks for the appreciation, hopefully I could really convince my colleagues here in KSA to show images of Arabia as they see and interpret it during their most creative moments.

@FidelMercado... lots of thanks for the comment, makes me more humble and confident. Hopefully, you'll see other colors of Saudi Arabia as seen and interpreted by a lot of our Pinoy photographers. Medyo shy pa lang sila kaya di pa nagpo-post...

As Jose said, this is one hell of sceneries and beautiful places in Saudi Arabia. Taken outside Medain Saleh where we have our Grand EB for DPP-KSA. After those gruelling hours on the road it's worth every calories that we've lost. As i describe it and still mesmerizing, it was simply amazing and it worth sharing to all.
http://static.flickr.com/119/286192690_971dd0deb5.jpg
Our hotel in Al-Ulah where we base for Medain Saleh Shoot-out.
http://static.flickr.com/107/286192487_7f67baed03.jpg

Here's my share for the sunrise shootout on the outskirts of Medain Saleh...
http://mk23.image.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/69297747.pMOTR5Np.sunrise1.jpg

http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/69297748.RJ9UMo4n.sunrise2.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/69297745.GB37Y5Ph.1022072859.tifTonemapped.jpg

More to come!!! :)

I think some the DPP-KSA'ers mga pagod pa. C'mon guys wake up.

2nd Day of our EB

http://static.flickr.com/112/286192933_8dd15ba8ac_o.jpg

Here's my share for the sunrise shootout on the outskirts of Medain Saleh...
http://mk23.image.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/69297747.pMOTR5Np.sunrise1.jpg

http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/69297748.RJ9UMo4n.sunrise2.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/69297745.GB37Y5Ph.1022072859.tifTonemapped.jpg

More to come!!! :)

Wonderful shots by all of you! Orlando, excellent set!!! I liked the way you included the branches and twigs in all 3 shots, it provided that additional depth to the image. Bravo!

amazing photos...this definitely a thread to watch for. thanks and keep on sharing guys. ;)

I agree with Tony. No need to be shy if the photos you guys have are this good. :)

nice posting jo! now really is the time to promote photography in saudi arabia.

Built in 1904 by Ottoman Turks from Jordan to Madina, operational until 1911. It so happen that Medain Saleh is in the middle-crossing of this rail road and a repair center for steam engines.
http://static.flickr.com/101/290394323_e31abcde36_o.jpg


http://static.flickr.com/114/290394289_5ecbd9f5ae_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/119/290366363_6ed74bf478_o.jpg

Hayop bumanat ang mga Desert-Boys! :)

Translation:

Hey you animals from the desert! You take excellent photographs! :D hahahahahahahahaha LOL.

Serious translation:

Excellent work here guys! :)

Ayan na, ehto na sila .. :D

Earl... hehehe Desert Fox ang mga ito. Anyway it was a good trip and we did some research, literature and useful informations from the locals here on all the places we've been to. So, its a wonderful experience shooting and learning at the same time.

Cris, kamusta na? How are you?

Migs, Saan yung sayo? Where is yours?

oo nga Migs... show me yours and I'll show you mine... :D

Humahataw si Bok!
Bok is on the roll!

Post more! :)

nanlalamig na lang ako sa kakatingin. hehehe. dahil di pa rin ako makapagattach ng photos hanggang ngayon. calling sysad. thanks.

before i translate above broken statements. :-) lemme say thanks to ORLYBOI of reminding me this.

i ain't feel so sad. hehehe. just because i cannot post my images still. nanawagan po ako sa sysad. salamat.

grabe, hindi na tao ang SUMUSHOOT ng mga ganito. hehehehe. mga ISDA lang ang pedeng gumawa ng ganyang mga FRAMINGs & COMPOSITIONs!

nakzzz ....

translation:

darn, the persons shot these images are not human beings anymore. only the FISH could do these WINDOWs & PLACEMENTs.

woooowww ....

Yuri Boi,

Just to remind you... We need to be spokening dollars here at DPP. Taglish is also accepted as long as it still can be understood by some foreign members. Or, if you want to speak in Tagalog, make sure that there is a translation beside it. We need to abide the forum rules. Okidoki? :)

Yuri Boi,

Just to remind you... We need to be spokening dollars here at DPP. Taglish is also accepted as long as it still can be understood by some foreign members. Or, if you want to speak in Tagalog, make sure that there is a translation beside it. We need to abide the forum rules. Okidoki? :)

hehehe, oo nga ano. kaya pala nagi-englisch si mr. de luna. thanks for reminding your old man ORLYBOI.

my contribution to the tread. It is not takem from Saudi but in U.A.E . Its an old fishing village in Ras ALkaima called Al Jazira .

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/mg225596/DSC_0946.jpg

This an old watch tower .

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/mg225596/P1010514.jpg

Residence of one of the sheik.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/mg225596/P1010488.jpg

Here is another one,
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/mg225596/P1010487.jpg

Here is another one,


Manuel, very nicely composed.

Earl... hehehe Desert Fox ang mga ito. Anyway it was a good trip and we did some research, literature and useful informations from the locals here on all the places we've been to. So, its a wonderful experience shooting and learning at the same time.

Cris, kamusta na? How are you?

Migs, Saan yung sayo? Where is yours?

Jerome! Noted Bro.! Desert Fox! :)

BTW, I like the new Avatar! :)

Love the photos guys! Looks like there's so many wonderful places to shoot there at the desert! :)

Manuel, very nicely composed.


Thanks Bob....:)

@Manuel_Garcia... you've got great images there... let's try to compare images (architecture, textures, colors, etc...) since most of us are within the Arabian Peninsula, or Middle Eastern countries. Chances are, we'll be able to see variations of a similar style (translated into Tagalog as... Pagkakaisa sa Pagkakaiba).

I liked the composition techniques you applied, ensuring that you are showing details of the structures without blowing-out on the highlights of the sky portions. Mabruk!

great pics! mabrook!

@Manuel_Garcia... you've got great images there... let's try to compare images (architecture, textures, colors, etc...) since most of us are within the Arabian Peninsula, or Middle Eastern countries. Chances are, we'll be able to see variations of a similar style (translated into Tagalog as... Pagkakaisa sa Pagkakaiba).

I liked the composition techniques you applied, ensuring that you are showing details of the structures without blowing-out on the highlights of the sky portions. Mabruk!

Thanks Jose, You know what ,that is a good idea .I will post for more. :)

I agree with Jose, the way you captured both the details of the buildings and the colors of the sky is great! :) Good shooting Manuel. :)

The characteristics of the sky and cloud formation varies a lot in various parts of Saudi Arabia... sometimes it's too dull, sometimes it's all blue, in most cases it's hazy... but there are times that you'll be amazed by such beautiful sky as this one...

Captured while filling up gas in a gas station 60km outside of Riyadh (sunrise)...
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69333695.zM4Fi8y6.JDLinMS_008.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/on_the_road)

I agree with Jose, the way you captured both the details of the buildings and the colors of the sky is great! :) Good shooting Manuel. :)

Thanks fidel..:)

The characteristics of the sky and cloud formation varies a lot in various parts of Saudi Arabia... sometimes it's too dull, sometimes it's all blue, in most cases it's hazy... but there are times that you'll be amazed by such beautiful sky as this one...

Captured while filling up gas in a gas station 60km outside of Riyadh (sunrise)...
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69333695.zM4Fi8y6.JDLinMS_008.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/on_the_road)

Wow very nice capture , the color is great. I know what you mean about the sky in the Middle East sometimes it is very dull, hazy , and no clouds at all. By chance i come across this wonderfull cloud formation here Sharjah and wasted no time to stop the car and pulled my D-70 . This is a lucky chance to have this kind of weather here in U.A.E.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/mg225596/DSC_1005.jpg

I totally agree with Manuel, that's it's very rare to get nice skies here in Mid-east. We have to wait for winter months here to see some real cloud formations. After a long wait for the end of summer, I finally got a chance to shoot with some clouds in the skies two weeks ago at Madinat Jumeirah here in Dubai...

http://static.flickr.com/119/290814176_e35746274a_o.jpg

WOW. The last few shots are awesome guys. :Shock: :)

Keep it coming guys! :)

Nice shots for both of you Sandro and Manuel! :)

Unfortunately, no new contributions from me until I work out my schedule to process my 5-6GB backlog images from recent phototrips. :(

Here's one from the South-Western side of Saudi Arabia, Wadi Al-Dowaser going to Abha...
http://ct.pbase.com/o4/29/643429/1/65889710.0pS5nQrG.AC_0053b.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/arab_culture)

Here's my fair share for that lovely Arabian sky.... An old photo I already posted on another thread... HDR image with some burning and dodging to make the foreground buildings and clouds POP! :)

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/g4/73/516773/2/65025927.Kcxp84cz.jpg

this is the view from our apartment near sheikh zayed road. it was a cloudy afternoon and i used the wide focal length. since barrel distortion usually appears on a wide angle, i edited the full frame in photoshop cs2 using lens correction filter (filter>distort>lens correction).

http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/blogpics/2006/102706_pmdistortion.jpg

@Jeff... such great inspirations for your overflowing creativity! I hope I can extract some of those creative juices of yours. Pwede ba masahod ng konti ang mga creative juices na 'yan? :D

ipakita nyo na lahat!

ipakita nyo na lahat!

"LAHAT ay pwedeng ipakita... pero ang pinaka-importante o pinaka-mahalaga sa lahat ay hindi pwedeng MAKITA." :)

@jose
salamat! ipuputok ko para sa inyo :D
thanks! i'll pour it for you... (wrong translation? hehe).

Nice shots Jeff very creative and Orly what a clouds, bihira lang yan...the intensity is coming up.

Image taken during our stop-over going to DPP-KSA EB. http://static.flickr.com/119/290366735_ff6f5d3864_o.jpg

A view of Bahrain downtown...
http://ct.pbase.com/o4/29/643429/1/66271006.0hYKyXD8.TRbahrain_038.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/bahrain_cityshots)

Construction boom seems to be a common sight in Bahrain these days. Lots of job opportunities too!

The Arad Fort in Bahrain... a mini-version of Fort Santiago
http://ct.pbase.com/o4/29/643429/1/66270996.e98YFxXB.TRbahrain_029.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/bahrain_aradfort&page=3)

From the South Western Region of Saudi Arabia... on top of Mt. Sooda in Abha

http://ct.pbase.com/o4/29/643429/1/66149490.NwwD1kR5.TRarab0008.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/western_ksa&page=2)

Another color of Saudi Arabia...

http://ct.pbase.com/o4/29/643429/1/65990616.JCEeSQWW.FAU_071.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/hamadryas&page=3)

A very common sight in Saudi Arabia during the evening time...

http://ct.pbase.com/o4/29/643429/1/67128204.9z8KyBnN.EVS_017.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/eastern_ksa)

At the KSA-Bahrain Causeway Bridge...

http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69848290.64jGKYXO.TRarab_0177.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/eastern_ksa)

http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69848291.88ASOlOz.TRarab_0178.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/eastern_ksa)

These are absolutely stunning photos you have here guys! Keep 'em coming...

i like this bridge shot very much!! :)


At the KSA-Bahrain Causeway Bridge...

http://ct.pbase.com/o5/29/643429/1/69848290.64jGKYXO.TRarab_0177.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/eastern_ksa)

i like this bridge shot very much!! :)

Hi Vernes... this bridge connects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Al-Khobar) to the Kingdom of Bahrain. It's only a 15-minute drive from Al-Khobar to Bahrain. I'm reminded of San Juanico Bridge everytime I cross the KSA-Bahrain Causeway Bridge. Pinoys and other expats usually cross the bridge on weekends to be able to unwind from the gruels of work during the workdays. Of course, while in Bahrain we are able to drink (alcohol), eat pork, listen to live band music (sometimes with live dancers on your table), watch movies at theaters, and act normally and freely. Bahrain happens to be an open country, very similar to UAE and Kuwait.

That reminds me... I may be crossing the bridge tomorrow evening to fetch guest from Philippine Embassy who'll be visiting KSA via Bahrain... yippppeeeeee, makaka-inom na naman ako :)!

hi Jose,

thank you for the info!! good thing you have an outlet during weekends!! haha

Earl... hehehe Desert Fox ang mga ito. Anyway it was a good trip and we did some research, literature and useful informations from the locals here on all the places we've been to. So, its a wonderful experience shooting and learning at the same time.

Cris, kamusta na? How are you?

Migs, Saan yung sayo? Where is yours?


I saw the photos...Well executed.!!! Ingit nanaman ako. I am thinking how can i post some of the photo i took. Di bali hope i can spend kahit for 5 images lang. ehehehehe..Film RULESS!!!!!:P

I saw the photos...Well executed.!!! Ingit nanaman ako. I am thinking how can i post some of the photo i took. Di bali hope i can spend kahit for 5 images lang. ehehehehe..Film RULESS!!!!!:P
LOL :D

Show us the photos taken with your classic Hassy!!! I'm sure they're a lot better than ours! :)

Ok so here's mine, pasensya na diko talaga maasikaso for now, I have a lot of work in my hands right now. Atleast I got a little time to do these.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/q5_mike/expressive_motion_elevatedDisruptio.jpg
Expressive Motion: Elevated Disruption

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/q5_mike/expressive_motion_roadSign.jpg
Expressive Motion: Road Rules

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/q5_mike/minimalism_abandoned.jpg
Minimalism: Abandoned

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/q5_mike/minimalism_fireHoseCabinette.jpg
*All those were taken during our road trip to Al-Ula ~ Kampay

Wow! Those are nice abstract concepts migs! Bring it on!!! :)

More pls! :D

migs, great pics! i like the reds and movement. :)

Some post-processed images... from our Edge of the World EB

Camel Monochrome... in Black&White
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/69792374.mVh5joJi.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/creative_plays_in_photoshop)

Camel Monochrome... in Brown
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/69792376.pwBc4V1o.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/creative_plays_in_photoshop)

Camel Pseudo-IR... in Duo-tone
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/69792375.AeHTTmZ2.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/creative_plays_in_photoshop)

Now, I don't think I'd be able to eat camel pata kare-kare... :(

Wow! Those are nice abstract concepts migs! Bring it on!!! http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-Happy%28DBG%29.gif
@Orly, thanks i'll post some more when i have time. ;)

migs, great pics! i like the reds and movement. http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-Happy%28DBG%29.gif
@Jeff, thank you, the red is the 4 images universality although I still think the first two should be a separate concept but any how... glad you guys appreciate it.

btw, these are strait shots, no post applied to them. I used Kelvin set to the warm hues in my camera. I'd like to see them on a different monitor, mines not calibrated yet :(

btw, these are strait shots, no post applied to them. I used Kelvin set to the warm hues in my camera. I'd like to see them on a different monitor, mines not calibrated yet :(

Migs... my monitor is calibrated... no worries, the reds look fine... madugo! :D

^ nya haha, good morning sir! madugo? haha zombie.

DPP-KSA shooters... get ready for the upcoming Dhahran Horse Association's horse jumping competition... November 30, 2006 (8am-4pm).

Paki-ready na ang mga longganisa (este long) lenses ninyo, hopefully repaired na ang 80-400mm VR lens ni Badong, hopefully dumating na rin ang order ni Ferdz na 70-200mm VR lens. I already customized my ultimate weapon... 85mm f/1.4 or 100mm/f2 + 1.7X teleconverter... patayan na sa bokeh ito. :Angry:

http://ct.pbase.com/g2/29/643429/3/65968282.dXQUj5rC.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/equestrian)

Good morning po... Dang mauunahan ako magka 70-200mm VR lens ni fherds... hahahaha ok lang tsaga tsaga muna. Hiram nalang akong mga long-lens nyo. :grin::Grin:

Morning peeps! Have a nice day! :)

Some group hugs from the recent Grand KSA EB @ Yanbu

Al Bhar ruins group hug
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70020986.UvPrpScY.jpg
From Left to Right: Jojo, Cristo, Ferdie, Orly, Jerome

Photo by Ferdie Tiongson.

Al Nakhl dam group hug
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70021756.TsqmYJzc.jpg
From Left to Right: Ferdie, Jerome, Orly, Art, Cristo

Photo by Ferdie Tiongson.

KaOrlie, such a magnificent and wide capture... bow ako sa 12-24mm mo...

Reminds me of Kuwait-days right after the Iraqi aggression... kulang na lang ay mga bullet-holes, empty shells, and damaged tanks...

nice group hug there ka orly!

Thanks for the appreciation cris! :)

Here's another group hug from the recent weekend visit to Riyadh..

Red Sands group hug
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70022657.F1I7ffQH.jpg
From Left to Right: Ferdie, Jerome, Badong, Rollie, Migs, Orly, Jojo, Oning, Jun

Photo by Ferdie Tiongson.

^ bakit wala?

Wow, Astig!!

Another group hugs from Edge Of The World (Riyadh)... nang maglaro ang mga isip-bata...

http://static.flickr.com/117/295041243_488be1856d.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/106/295041245_ec0232938e.jpg

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Featuring: The OA's

[URL="http://static.flickr.com/106/295041245_ec0232938e.jpg?v=0"] (http://static.flickr.com/108/295041244_f95c49dede.jpg?v=0)

Hindi pala pwede copy&paste na lang directly ang photo para kita agad 'pag flickr gamit mo...

http://static.flickr.com/117/295041243_488be1856d.jpg?v=0

Morning peeps! :)

Just started processing some of my Old Diriyah shots last night and here is a teaser.... :Grin:

Blue Door
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/70032481.esUd5FJT.1103160100.jpg

More to come! Stay tuned! :)

ganda ng mga modelo!

Part of our travel on DPP-KSA grand EB in Yanbu.

Outside Madina going to Al-Ulah and Medain Saleh. What a beautiful sunset and we had some fun.
http://static.flickr.com/102/290377882_90050d61a6_o.jpg


Going home from Yanbu to Riyadh; During our stop over, what a coincidence that we encounter lightning storm far ahead... Everybody got a shot i guess.

Every Camera is point on the sky and each time lightning strikes.... everyone applauded... Woooo! and I heard "Kuha sya..kuha sya" (I got it! I got it!)... Malupet... Hanep! (i cant translate) :Grin:
http://static.flickr.com/100/295063151_d182d2eada_o.jpg

And another.... :)

Door and Windows 1
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/70043306.L3viwdCq.1103160244_1.jpg

Nice shots Orly. Galing ng composition mo.

@Toto Jerome - Galing ng Lightning shots.

@Alex,
Tsamba lang po! (Just a lucky shot!) Thanks for looking! :)

Ka Orly Galing....

Thanks Jerome! :)

Here's another for the Door and Windows series...

Door and Windows 2
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/70044731.MEGsgXtA.1103160731.jpg

@Alex... hindi kasi you sumama....

@Alex... hindi kasi you sumama....

Kailangan muna ng Refill ng bala para sa bakasyon sa sunod na lang ulit :Grin:

...and another one! :)

Door and Windows 3
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70046310.pjfju0Gj.jpg

makiki share po.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/aiyven/truck.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/aiyven/rock.jpg

...and another one! :)

Door and Windows 3
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70046310.pjfju0Gj.jpg

Nice collection of "exotic doors and windows" :)

Awesome shots Glenn! Welcome to DPP and thanks for sharing your photos in this thread! :)

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makiki share po.
Those were really nice images glenn Welcome to DPP, whats your gear and where did you shot them?

makiki share po.


Hi Glen... those images are magnificent and simply astonishing captures! :) Very earthly and dating... sky and land effectively captured.

Welcome to this thread... i hope you can join and jam with us someday... our humble yet happy family of shooters are mostly based here in Saudi Arabia. Where are you located?

Glad to have you on board! :)

Welcome Aboard Glen! Like what Ka Jose aka Mentor Jojo said earlier, you're welcome to join and jam with the rest of us. Back to Migs' guestion earlier, "what's your gear?" hoping you won't mind.

Palace Rubbles
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/70047551.FXVLUPX1.1103161040.jpg

Salamat po sa inyong lahat sa malugod na pagtanggap at pag puri.
Im from Riyadh and Ive known few members here. Its feels good to be here, feeling kapamilya. :)

Im using a Nikon D70s with 10-20mm sigma lens on those shots.
It was taken in a place they called "ghost town" , it was an abandoned camp somewhere in Riyadh.

Cheers!

:)

more shots...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/aiyven/machine.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/aiyven/dice.jpg

hey glenn, youre here na rin. welcome to DPP.

thanks cris.
:)

first image post here...

A photographer can take a risk to get he's best shot.

i am not sure about the image due to my uncalibrated screen.


buddy

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c378/scorpionfish/edgeoftheworld-1.jpg

Looks fine on my monitor buddy! Glad that you found time to work on your images, keep shooting and start posting!

Buddy, Ok naman...

Glenn Welcome to DPP and this thread. Thanks for sharing.

Badong is on da haus! :)

Bring it on dude! Post more! :)

Just to keep the thread on top, here's another photo from Old Diriyah.... :)

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70047552.dNvNwKRO.jpg

Ka Orly your bloody shots!.. pulang pula. Hehehehe:)

LOLz! bloody nice naman.

first image post here...

A photographer can take a risk to get he's best shot.

i am not sure about the image due to my uncalibrated screen.


Buddy... how's the best Buddy? Colors look fine although I'm color blind :D . Maitim yung subject (subject is a bit dark)... si Ferdie ba 'yun?:D

Thanks for the bloody comment Jerome and Migs! :Grin:

Buddy... how's the best Buddy? Colors look fine although I'm color blind :D . Maitim yung subject (subject is a bit dark)... si Ferdie ba 'yun?:D

LOL! It's badong himself! :)

Buddy... how's the best Buddy? Colors look fine although I'm color blind :D . Maitim yung subject (subject is a bit dark)... si Ferdie ba 'yun?:D


no its me my self hanging on the edge... ferds shoot it from my gear... i intentionaly darken in able not to recognize it... :)

ka orly nice bloddy shot:) nice composition too.

when i tried to print kasi last day.... i dont get the result what i can see to my sceen. but thanks guys for sharing. i'll post more soon


buddy

Here's another bloody shot....

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70047554.w1SvmSlD.jpg

Pesteng polarizer, meron iba't ibang color cast yung mga photos kaya parang magkakaiba ang kulay ng himpapawid at mga bato. Need to be more careful next time I use it. :Grin:

:Grin: Naku... bloody as it seems but the image speak for himself. Great shots ka Orly.

Last for the day... Need to process more shots for tomorrow's postings... Hehehehe! :Grin:

Old Palace
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/73/516773/1/70042468.tlHol6ll.1103163226.jpg

sharing a shot from REDSAND during RIYADH EB... travel from to edge of the world and last to diriyah along with friends. really enjoy roaming around in riyadh and spend all weekends to get this kind of image.

i wonder to where is our next travel... do you guys have any idea??????


buddy

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c378/scorpionfish/RedSand-1.jpg

Just to keep the thread alive and kickin, here's another photo again from the Old Diriyah in Riyadh...

Old Palace
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70145233.25bKdKo5.jpg

....and another photo from another perspective :)

Old Palace
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70145234.dM0pWCph.jpg

Hayy! i miss shooting at Old Diriyah in Riyadh..... same pa rin pala itsura:)

Ang aking unang naalala sa Saudi.....

PRAYER TIMES....
cause they pray 5 times a day....heres my interpretation of that....

Makikipost lng po sana kung pwede ..
mga kagalang galang na mga maniniyut ng Gitnang Silangan...


FAJER-(SALA-gubang)...
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/FAJER-(SALA-gubang).jpg

DOHER-(SALA-ginto)
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/DOHER-(SALA-ginto).jpg

ASER-(SALA-gitsit)
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/AZER-(SALA-gitsit).jpg

share ko din...

http://static.flickr.com/100/296192933_0394be9554.jpg

Share again of RED SAND VIEW... tsk tsk tsk can't think what more to do to this image... any opinion guys????:(


buddy

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c378/scorpionfish/redsanddunes.jpg

Ang aking unang naalala sa Saudi.....

PRAYER TIMES....
cause they pray 5 times a day....heres my interpretation of that....

Makikipost lng po sana kung pwede ..
mga kagalang galang na mga maniniyut ng Gitnang Silangan...


FAJER-(SALA-gubang)...


DOHER-(SALA-ginto)


ASER-(SALA-gitsit)


Astig ka talaga dondon! and as always very creative. Dimona kelangan magpaalam dahil your part of us. :)

grabe mga images nyo ha...
Di bale bawi na lang ako pag naayos ko na e-site ko.

wawa naman ako di ko mapakita image ko

see yah all soon

Here's another....

Bench 1
http://ct.pbase.com/o6/73/516773/1/70142789.Y0KnGJaS.1103161826.jpg

and here is the afternoon part


MAGREHB-(SALA-sa-init)
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/MAGREHB-(SALA-sa-init).jpg (http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/MAGREHB-(SALA-sa-init).jpg)


at ang huli....

ISHA (SALA-sa-lamig)
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/ISHA-(SALA-sa-lamig).jpg

LOL :D

Love your macro shots Dondon! Kakaiba! Pati salagubang tumutuwad! Hahahahaha! :Grin:

Thanks for sharing dude! :)

Nice macro Dondon!
Bumili ako ng 200mm na micro di ko pa napakinabangan.
Hirap pala mag macro lalo na ng mga insecto, nakaka inip mag abang.

:Grin:

@Glenn... there's an upcoming horse show (show jumping) here in Aramco-Dhahran this coming November 30. Swak na swak 'yang 200mm tele-micro mo for this event. Just inform JunTordz and the rest of the gang (este familia pala) if you're interested to join and shoot with us.

BTW, I mostly use lure baits whenever I shoot insects... white rice for the langaws and sprays of sugared water for the tutubis and bubuyogs... check my insects gallery here... http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/tiny_creatures&page=all

@Glenn... there's an upcoming horse show (show jumping) here in Aramco-Dhahran this coming November 30. Swak na swak 'yang 200mm tele-micro mo for this event. Just inform JunTordz and the rest of the gang (este familia pala) if you're interested to join and shoot with us.

BTW, I mostly use lure baits whenever I shoot insects... white rice for the langaws and sprays of sugared water for the tutubis and bubuyogs... check my insects gallery here... http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/tiny_creatures&page=all


OK yun ah. Ill inform Jhun and the rest.
Ey' u got a nice collection of small creatures. sana maka syut din ako ng ganun. :)

The first time I tried using my 200mm was not so good. di ako maka kuha at maka tyempo ng insecto, kelangan pala may pang suhol hehehehe. Thanks for the tips nga pala. Ill give it a try. Ayun I ended up shooting small flowers nalang.


:)

Nov 30 will be a busy weekend for us. Cristo will open their back-2-back exhibit at the Phil embassy together with fellow artist Carl. will miss this show jump photo op for now.

While im at it, might as well invite the gang to the event. mark your calendar, Nov 30 at the Chancery hall, Phil embassy.

Jun T

Bumping up the thread.... :)

Bench 2
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70145232.IH2PN1uH.jpg

Bumping up the thread.... :)

Bench 2
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70145232.IH2PN1uH.jpg

cant forget this famous bench of DIRIYAH! its like a pitstop for photographers visiting the site. nice UWA ka orly.

Ahahahaha! Definitely a pit stop! :)

Astig ka talaga dondon! and as always very creative. Dimona kelangan magpaalam dahil your part of us. :)


ganun ba e di pwede pa ulit mag post.....
hahahah...:Dum:

@Dondon... you definitely have lots to share on this thread for you're among the masters of photography in KSA.

@ Orly Tnx man, those were taken in the redsand few years back with cristo i think
@ glenn, gamitin mo na pare yang micro at baka iba pa gumamit nyan heheh

@Dondon... you definitely have lots to share on this thread for you're among the masters of photography in KSA.


youre kidding Master jojo,:D aspirant p lng ako youre a winner n here in riyadh embassy
together with master ferdz....:Grin:

cheers..

youre kidding Master jojo,:D aspirant p lng ako youre a winner n here in riyadh embassy
together with master ferdz....:Grin:

cheers..


indeed...:D everybody knows here whos the winner from riyadh

indeed...:D everybody knows here whos the winner from riyadh

Ahhh... errrr... uuuhhhh... taga-Khobar po ako. Si ForeFather Ferdz yata ang tinutukoy ninyo... s'ya ang tunay na idol ko... he he he :D

Ahhh... errrr... uuuhhhh... taga-Khobar po ako. Si ForeFather Ferdz yata ang tinutukoy ninyo... s'ya ang tunay na idol ko... he he he :D

yeah i know youre from khobar,,,
and im not mistaken youre among the winners then.... sunsets ata yung shotsn yun ...heheh tapos kay master ferdz ay walang kamatayang barb wire ....:Evil: :D

so here is my own version of UFC...

Di Halata
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/Di Halata.jpg


And The Winner is....
http://www.antipolocityphilippines.com/uploadfiles/verdict.jpg

heres a version of the bench in diriyah from 2 years back. sony P&S+0.7wide converter.

http://crispulo2003.blogs.friendster.com/photos/photography/architecture18.jpg

hey dondon me salah ginto, salah gubang eh ang sitsiritsit nasaan?
hehhehehh
vacation na naman ako december galaan na naman.

pero there's a shadow of past here parang history inuulit.
anu kay yun?

don kita na lang tayo sa pinas kung nandyan ka pa?

FherD

Medain Saleh rock formation pano
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70426991.GV7Ctx01.jpg
Full Size:
http://www.pbase.com/riddler214/image/70426991/original

hey dondon me salah ginto, salah gubang eh ang sitsiritsit nasaan?
hehhehehh
vacation na naman ako december galaan na naman.

pero there's a shadow of past here parang history inuulit.
anu kay yun?

don kita na lang tayo sa pinas kung nandyan ka pa?

FherD
Siguro yung sitsiritsit nasa pinas i sushoot nyo palang.

anu yang shadow in the past na yan? hmmm... hahaha!!!

Medain Saleh rock formation pano
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70426991.GV7Ctx01.jpg
Full Size:
http://www.pbase.com/riddler214/image/70426991/original
Nice Pano Orly, how are things?

share mo naman how you stiched that thing, and how'd you balanced your exposure ;)

Things are fine migs... Getting excited for the upcoming vacation! Hehehe! :Grin:

Anyway, about the pano shot, all shots were taken in manual exposure mode with the same exposure settings, white balance and also focus distance. Converted the RAW files to JPEG using Nikon Capture NX and used AutoStitch (http://www.autostitch.net) for the stitching. A little bit of cropping to further improve the composition, then the usual retouching routines (contrast, saturation, sharpening, etc) to suit my own personal taste... :)

^ Nice info Orly, didn't you had a hard time with image barreling? If there was, howd you resolve it?

AutoStitch does the dirty things automatically Migs. It equalizes some minor exposure differences, corrects lens distortions and of course the tiresome stitching. All you have to do is feed the images to AutoStitch, wait, sit back and relax until it finishes the job! :)

^ you have such promising photos Orly, what sage like words can you share to your avid viewers and fans out there?

Migs naman... I'm still a newbie and doesn't deserve yet to be treated as a sage! I don't have a fanbase too... Hehehehe! Still too much to learn... :Grin:

Thanks anyway for appreciating my works.... It really means a lot especially coming from an artist like you... :)

Saan nga pala kita ililibre? :D

^ ah haha, just making this morning a good one man. Well, you've heard it, only here in DPP the place2B! This is your mild mannered reporter Migs saying, red kryptonite is a trip when you snort it. :)

LOL :D

Looks like the Riyadh boys are having a Smallville craze! Enjoy watching dude! :)

Damn dude astig pare, me cristo and fherdi's hooked-up every weekend. Season 3 last episode nako pero diko kagad pinanuod, wala kaming season 4 and 5 :( tapos I looked at season 6 in youtube pare zod owened the farm boy! lol :D

Well well well.... Pano ba yan? I do have seasons 4 & 5! Hehehe! :)

Let's bring this conversation to the other thread dude... OT na tayo eh... Hahahaha! :D

Para di OT... Here's another shot from Old Diriyah...

Mudhouse Rubbles
http://ct.pbase.com/o6/73/516773/1/70145235.5THSHoo7.1103163525.jpg

Musta na mga peeps? It's a busy week for me and i hope next week i can be with you here. Having my coffee break, grabe bogbog sa trabaho. (Beaten on the job) Tama ba yun?

@ Ka Orly Smallville promoter.

@ Migs musta? addict na rin sa smallville hehehee

Nice Picture ka Orly....it's another bloody images. Amazing!

been busy for the past few days due to the events were having... anyway, here's the interior shot of burj al arab using my wide angle lens (i got other shots but i this one i like the most). the world's tallest hotel from the inside.

http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/dpp/111706_insideburj01.jpg

Absolutely fantastic capture Jeff! The symmetry is amazing! Thanks for sharing! :)

Here's another pano shot from the outskirts of Medain Saleh...
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/73/516773/2/70494020.Y5DkjMPC.jpg
FULL SIZE:
http://www.pbase.com/riddler214/image/70494020

View it in full size to further appreciate the texture of the rock formations! :)

hay, kelan ko kaya mapasok yung BURJ na yan.

thanks orly, cris. mura lang entrance dun! :Grin:

this time, from the topmost floor of burj towards the jumeirah beach hotel and jumeirah area. you can also see the dubai skyscrapers from the left of the image where most businesses are situated.

the vignette effect caused by the window tints... hard to shoot between the glass and i don't have cpl to reduce it.

http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/dpp/111706_jumeirahskyline.jpg

@jeff...bro, great shot of the interiors of burj al arab...great geometry!!! thanks for sharing...now we know how it looks like from the inside. :)

FANTASTIC TRAVEL SHOTS HERE! very well done. familiar people here hehehe. congrats!!!

still, the interiors of burj al arab.

from the lobby. the pillars and other ornaments are actually gold plated.
http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/dpp/111706_insideburj02.jpg

taking the escalator will take you to the shops and cafes on the mezzanine floor. here is the dancing water fountain where tourists and guest stare for long periods and fascinated by it.

http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/dpp/111706_insideburj03.jpg

more to come...

WOW! Amazing wide shots Jeff! Galing! :Grin:

maganda talaga sa loob ng BURJ, i envy you jeff.

continuation of the tour... now we go straight to 27th floor where there's a restaurant (great view btw to the jumeirah palm and the world projects) and areas for conferences. unfortunately, the resto is open and i wasn't allowed to take photos. anyway here's the elevator corridor:

http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/dpp/111706_insideburj05.jpg

now, to the other side, there are different conference rooms. the center one is called al falak ballroom where it occupies two floors. this floor is the highest a guest can go. the helipad area where federer and agassi played and so with tiger teed off were off limits.

the al falak ballroom:
http://www.nikkish.net/jeff/dpp/111706_insideburj04.jpg

really a gorgeous shot. thanks for the tour jeff.

Jeff
what a great shot
a nice perspective.
An ambiance that gives the scene so romantic.
You expose it properly.

Congrats

FherD

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/356841230_1c7db7cadd_o.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/356841235_e64553f8b6_o.jpg
Tomb of Madain Saleh in Nabataean and Qasr al-Bint

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/356841233_6af508a34e_o.jpg
A Nabataean meeting place or dining room

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/356799021_b4dba3f0a8_o.jpgMADAIN SALEH - Panoramic

Madain Saleh is one of the best known archeological sites in Saudi Arabia, located in the province of Ula (previously known as Dedan), some 400 kilometers north of Medina. Madain Saleh was once inhabited by the Nabataeans some 2000 years ago, Petra (located in Jordan) being the capital of the Nabataean kingdom. The Nabataeans are of Arab origin who became rich by their monopoly on the trade of incense and spice in particular between the east and the Roman, Greek and Egyptian empires.

The front of their dwellings are carved out from the mountains. Just above almost all the gates there are decorations of eagles and serpents. The inside of their dwellings are not identical as if they were built for different purposes. Some are small with low ceiling while others are more spacious.

If you intend to visit Madain Saleh and take some great shots, I would recommend you to bring your wide angle lenses especially when you would be shooting the inside of the tombs, you would not have enough space to move backwards to increase your angle of view. You will also make use of fast films (high ISO) or a tripod as the only aperture is the door which does not allow enough light to penetrate the tomb.

hey guys,

was there in jeddah last february for a business trip. unfortunately, wasn't able to get out of the city and check out the sites at the desert. here are some pics of jeddah.

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/5088/img0236bx1.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8541/img0318cn3.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8431/img0321ux0.jpg

http://www.cesarparroco.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/madinat_jumeirah2.jpg