Even More Fun Pictures with Nikon

[otumay]

Rayyan, very impressive. Let me guess; Iraq, Iran or Turkey?
Osman

 

[otumay]

Sorry, missed your earlier answer. Should have guessed...

 

[m_driscoll]

Introducing Lucy, who's lived in the Khutzeymateen since she was a cub. She had two cubs of her own when we photographed her. No classical dance training. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Matt

1. D3; 200mm f/2; 1/200s @ f/2.8; ISO 1600

2. D3; 200mm f/2; 1/200s @ f/2.8; ISO 1600

3. D300; 24-70mm f/2.8; 70mm; 1/320s @ f/2.8; ISO 800

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[rayyan]

Wow. The first three are nothing short of spectacular. :thumbs:
..
Which pill did you take?
...

Corian, thank you. Rx meds.

And What A World You Have Shown Us! Your Home Is Picturesque & Majestic! Your Style Is Unique & Inspiring! Thank You.

Steve, your words are truly appreciated, my friend.

I love your world! My wife is convinced that she's middle eastern in a past life. It's by far her favorite part of the world. A couple of her favorite trips have been to Yemen and Jordan as well as Ethiopia. Plus, she has a soft spot for camels.

Where are those last three taken?

Jason, smart wife one thing we learnt living with camels..with humility
comes strength..to face adversity, to face life.

my regards to yourself and your undoubtedly smart wife.

rayan: thank you. tomorrow, i'll get the processed film back and see if I remembered how to shoot with film. Nothing like digital for instant feedback.


rayyan: These are truly extraordinary. From the currency you mentioned earlier, I'm guessing that you're from the UAE and this is the Rub Al Khali. It's a polar contrast to the photo that you posted "from your home" of a snow capped mountain range and lush looking forest. You are certainly a unique man of many parts! My old toyota Landcruiser only got wet and muddy.

Cheers, Matt

Matt, this is my home. the ice caps were from my window..looking
across the himalyan ranges and into tibet.

thanks for looking.

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Sorry, missed your earlier answer. Should have guessed...

Osman, thanks for the kind words.

regards.

My home is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. These photos were taken, as Matt, clearly
identified in the Ruub-al-khali; the empty quarter; bordering on various sides the Gulf contries and Yemen in the south. These pics are about
500 kms from my home.

Best.

 

[rayyan]

Another glimpse into my world...

the desert is hot, very very hot, harsh, unforgiving..i lost 2 cams during this trip. one melted the other and its lens became the victim of the sand.

And beautiful, glorious and never ending at the same time...

it gets very very cold once the sun sets...

The sun sets covering us in darkness; i have to pitch my tent, light the
camp fire; key in the my gps co-ords; charge my sat phone and get my
vehicle well placed..

the desert might be different things at different times but always it is
Majestic.

Good night.

 

[Jorgen Udvang]

Very beautiful desert photos, Rayyan.

 

[shtarka1]

Rayyan, it's like opening a new present viewing your posts! Just takes your breath away!!!

 

[shtarka1]

Introducing Lucy, who's lived in the Khutzeymateen since she was a cub. She had two cubs of her own when we photographed her. No classical dance training. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Matt

1. D3; 200mm f/2; 1/200s @ f/2.8; ISO 1600

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

Matt....Love Da Bear's!!! Outstanding!!!!

 

[Jason Muelver]

Rayyan, it's like opening a new present viewing your posts! Just takes your breath away!!!

my thoughts exactly!

Now Rayran, I know we are gleefully awaiting an invitation for a guided tour of your favorite part of the kingdom

 

[Jason Muelver]

Yes... more bears!!! Wonderful work!

 

[otumay]

Matt, it was a pleasure to be introduced to Lucy, thank you.
Rayyan, fascinating shots...

 

[rayyan]

Introducing Lucy, who's lived in the Khutzeymateen since she was a cub. She had two cubs of her own when we photographed her. No classical dance training. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Matt

1. D3; 200mm f/2; 1/200s @ f/2.8; ISO 1600

2. D3; 200mm f/2; 1/200s @ f/2.8; ISO 1600

3. D300; 24-70mm f/2.8; 70mm; 1/320s @ f/2.8; ISO 800

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

Matt, you have some heavy armor there; and Lucy seems so sweet.
Glad they are in a nature reserve and not in a zoo!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[rayyan]

Very beautiful desert photos, Rayyan.

Thank you Jorgen.

Rayyan, it's like opening a new present viewing your posts! Just takes your breath away!!!

Steve, I am so glad that the desert appeals to you.

my thoughts exactly!

Now Rayran, I know we are gleefully awaiting an invitation for a guided tour of your favorite part of the kingdom

Jason, my favorite part is the desert. let me collect a few more from the
archives.
Thanks for looking.

Rayyan, fascinating shots...

Osman, appreciate you stopping by.

Take care.

 

[rayyan]

We, who live in the desert had heard of a land far far away. A beautiful
land. A land of brave and honorable people. Where nature proclaimed its majesty..and the brave were one with it.

Where the clouds were the guardians of the brave; travelling, watching and
keeping an eye over their people..

Where the sea, mountain and sky would meet to prepare their challenges
for the people that lived there. To test them; test their courage.

Where the days and nights would never end and where music was played
when other mortals slept..

Where the bravest of the brave stood at the gates of Valhalla and the waves
rose to welcome the Vikings.

Thanks for watching.

 

[shtarka1]

Rayyan, Good Gracious Brotha! Scrumpdillyicious! Now there's a word i haven't used here before! So MMMMMM GOOOOD!

 

[shtarka1]

Just a few more with the new 24, 1.4... (it's tough posting images after Rayyan)....

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D3, 24, 1.4

 

[m_driscoll]

Another glimpse into my world...
the desert is hot, very very hot, harsh, unforgiving..i lost 2 cams during this trip. one melted the other and its lens became the victim of the sand.
And beautiful, glorious and never ending at the same time...

it gets very very cold once the sun sets...
The sun sets covering us in darkness; i have to pitch my tent, light the
camp fire; key in the my gps co-ords; charge my sat phone and get my
vehicle well placed..
the desert might be different things at different times but always it is
Majestic.
Good night.

Rayyan: These are incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Matt

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[m_driscoll]

Matt....Love Da Bear's!!! Outstanding!!!!

Steve: Isn't that "love da bulls"! "da bulls". Thanks. Cheers, Matt

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[m_driscoll]

Yes... more bears!!! Wonderful work!

Matt, it was a pleasure to be introduced to Lucy, thank you.
Rayyan, fascinating shots...

Jason/Osman: Thank you. I feel bad that I haven't used my Nikon recently. Cheers, Matt

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[m_driscoll]

Matt, you have some heavy armor there; and Lucy seems so sweet.
Glad they are in a nature reserve and not in a zoo!

Thanks for sharing.

rayyan: Thank you. There are only two guides licensed to take people into the Khutzeymateen. Probably about eight to ten people a week during the spring. You fly in by sea plane and stay on sailboats in the inlet. When the grass is higher towards the summer, nobody goes in. The threats to the bears are from the woods (other bears, usually adult males). They're used to seeing the guides and the two zodiacs with photographers. As long as you don't make any fast, unusual, threatening moves, they tolerate you.

There are no roads into the preserve and it's surrounded by mountains. The boundary is on the ridges. They're not hunted unless they climb out of the inlet. In some areas of BC, the bears are ruthlessly hunted! I'm not "anti-hunting" per se, but, I can't see shooting an animal like a grizzly bear, unless it's with a camera.

Cheers, Matt

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