Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Desert Livestock

Worker and Goat Pen, near Al Ain, UAE  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
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On a livestock farm in the desert near Al Ain, a worker opens the door to a goat pen. Desert farms such as these raise goats, camels, horses and sometimes even ostriches. This is another image taken from the back of a camel as we passed through the area.




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11 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaMay 15, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Great pictures, it's very interesting ( and different ) the way they fence the area!
    hugs
    Léia

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  2. JoeMay 15, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    What an adventure Doug. So fascinating to see such a foreign landscape. PS. Is that a BBQ I can see way over in the background.

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  3. FocalesMay 15, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I love this warm colors and I love desert. Thank to your explain about photo of woman.

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  4. GinnieMay 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    From the back of a camel! That's almost the best thing about this image, Doug. :)

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  5. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful colored picture!! The desert is always special! :)
    Greetings

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  6. London CallerMay 15, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Oh yea I saw camel racing on a BBC programme called Wild Arabia. ;o)
    Did you see that in UAE? Pretty interesting.
    Here's a short clip:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p014yvkq

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  7. john4jackMay 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    excellent capture

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  8. Andrew Graeme GouldMay 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    A very interesting catch while passing by, Doug!

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  9. yzMay 16, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    great reportage

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  10. franzMay 23, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    i'm glad to see that some of the traditional life and lifestyle has survived ... though i do see the lure the "big city" must have on the locals ...

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  11. dom lorthaJune 2, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I'm agree with Franz... NIce testimony!
    Have a nice day.

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