Saturday, May 4, 2013

Amberous Light


Open Gates of a Villa, Al Ain, UAE  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Arabian desert air is often hazy with a layer of suspended particles of powdery sand which softens sunlight. This is especially true early or late in the day when the sun is low. Morning light is sometimes a translucent pale yellow, like the color of amber. In the above image, amberous light makes a warm background for a pair of villa gates in Al Ain.


As you might expect by now if you have been following our UAE posts, the English word amber has an Arabic derivation... anbar, meaning ambergris, the waxy substance from sperm whales once used in perfumery.


21 comments:

  1. I like the composition and the tone.

    Interesting info about the word amber. :)

    Happy weekend! :)

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  2. Brilliant picture, the color is very romantic and I love the iron artwork.
    Léia

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  3. Magical and atmospheric shot with beautiful composition.

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  4. another beauty. what an inspiring trip this was.

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  5. Une lumière venue d'un autre monde, c'est énorme comme photo. Bon week-end Doug ;)

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  6. A gorgeous shadow shot. The light's quality adds much to the shot.

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  7. joli jeu d'ombre et de lumiere

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  8. excellent graphics. outstanding shadows

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  9. The light makes this specially charming!:-) Your beautiful eye and rendering are just amazing, as always!

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  10. In portuguese, as all latin languages, we have many words that come from arabic. "âmbar" is one of these words.

    Lovely photo. Excellent graphics.

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  11. a gorgeous "double" in absolutely charming light !!!

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  12. Great use of light in this beautiful image, Doug! Interesting background info, too.

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  13. Superbly composed. I know from experience that making this type of shot interesting as an image in its own right is not easy, and yet you make it appear so easy!

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  14. Are these dates automatic?
    Or do you have to shout "Open sesame"? :9)

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  15. Magical light and sexy silhouette...

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  16. magical light indeed! great catch!

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