Monday, April 29, 2013

Rebecca of Arabia

Becky on a Camel Ride, near Al Ain, UAE  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Becky rides a camel during our desert safari on a calm and beautiful evening. The constant rhythm of the camel's up and down motion made it a challenge to take photographs, so I set the camera on continuous shooting and fired away.

The word safari is a wonderful description of our adventure. Coming from the Arabic safar, it means "journey." In fact our entire visit to the UAE was a journey never to be forgotten! Thanks again D & D!



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17 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaApril 29, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    wow What an adventure, she looks so confident, it's a beautiful picture!
    Léia

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  2. JoeApril 29, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    What a fabulous experience for your both. My wife and I had a similar experience at Ayers Rock about 8 years ago. Thanks for bringing back the memory. Each camel carried two people. My wife was in the front and I was in the back. I remember grabbing hold of my wife when the camel stood up to prevent her from toppling off. It was a wonderful adventure. Thanks for bringing back the memory.

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  3. cocominoApril 29, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    How unique this place. The dessert is unfamilar for us. So it's interesting to know such place.

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  4. FocalesApril 29, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Love warms colors of this desert. Rebecca is an excellent "Lawrence of Arabia"

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  5. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    lovely

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  6. brattcatApril 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    loved yesterday's diver and today's rider. go becky.

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  7. GinnieApril 29, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I rode a camel once, Doug, (at the safari zoo/park in Escondido, CA), and laughed hysterically the entire time. I'll never forget it! So I totally know how hard it must have been to get this image of Becky. I love it.

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  8. Lili SulastriApril 29, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Such a lovely experience and this is a very nice shot, too.

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  9. ChristopherApril 29, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Ha! Now that's great!! I'm so jealous of this trip you and Becky have taken Doug

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  10. ArndApril 29, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Wow, Becky is having a blast and you really caught the action! What a great shot for your family album :-)

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  11. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/April 29, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    A good experience on a camel.
    Good trip!!!

    Best.

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  12. Crash RyanApril 29, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    cool view point!

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  13. London CallerApril 30, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Now you really make me wanna take a camel home!
    They don't have bactrian camels in UAE, do they?
    Otherwise, you can mount camera on the front hump... He he
    That'd make continuous shooting easier.

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  14. georgeApril 30, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Good to see you following the traditional few paces behind the boss!

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  15. franzMay 2, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    you had wonderful light on this "must do" experience !!!
    i remember the peculiar gait of the camel well ... it didn't do good things to my behind :-(

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  16. E.L.T. PhotographyMay 2, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    She looks so peaceful :) Great shot!!

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  17. rianMay 22, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    must be really dizzying riding a camel that's as tall as that one.. :)

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