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Harmattan over Maroua


Harmattan over Maroua
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Copyright: Alberto Piubello (albertopiubello) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 356 W: 46 N: 854] (2503)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-29
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon PowerShot A70
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-04 3:22
Viewed: 1342
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind blowing northeast and west off the Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between November and March (winter). It is considered a Natural Hazard.
On its passage over the desert it picks up fine dust particles (between 0.5 and 10 micrometres). When the Harmattan blows hard, it can push dust and sand all the way to South America. In some countries in West Africa, the heavy amount of dust in the air can severely limit visibility and block the sun for several days, comparable to a heavy fog. The effect caused by the dust and sand stirred by these winds is known as the Harmattan Haze, and costs airlines millions in cancelled and diverted flights each year. In Niger, people say that men and animals become increasingly irritable when this wind has been blowing for a while, giving it a bad reputation. However, the cool wind brings relief from the oppressive heat, which is why the Harmattan has earned the nickname "The Doctor".
Maroua is the capital of the Far North Province of Cameroon, on the Ferngo and Kaliao Rivers. The city has an estimated 299,600 inhabitants and is a centre of cotton industry. The city has also an airport, agricultural school and ethnographic museum. Near the city is located Waza National Park. (by Wikipedia)
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To atus: ...ehhh l'umidità!albertopiubello 1 01-06 03:31
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  • miuky Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 443 W: 48 N: 610] (3335)
  • [2007-01-04 4:14]
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e, mi sa che era difficilina questa...ma hai saputo tirare fuori l'importante, tre alberelli e tre case su delle colline immense!!
saluti, M.

ciao caro ALberto!
che bella questa ampia vista!un bel panorama da un punto alto!
davvero interessante vedere questa terra coś diversa!
molto bravo anche per le luci!
ciao!*Valeria

Very nice picture Alberto,

I like this orange/yellow light in the middle as if there was a ray of light from the sun ? Is it what happened ?
Very nice point of view and I like the different colours in the sky you manage to get.

Bye

Karine

Ciao Alberto, bellissimo panorama dal Camerun, la foto era in condizione di luce difficili e sei stato molto bravo nella gestione, nota interessante, ciao Silvio

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  • vonp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 369 W: 0 N: 290] (2187)
  • [2007-01-04 8:56]

Ciao Alberto,
Buon Anno!!
Come stai? Spero che la malaria sia un lontano ricordo...
Gran bella foto, complimenti.
Un panorama veramente incredibile con una luce che accarezza quello che incontra..
La tua Afirca mi fa sempre sognare...
A presto
Paolo

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2007-01-04 9:06]

Quel paysag etrange perdu dans le sabe, la poussiere avec des tons passes et ... ce rayon de soleil peut etre qui vient eclairer la ville de ces si belles couleurs dorees. Tres depaysant.

Ciao Alberto.
Panorami a noi sconosciuti. Bellissima foto.
Complimenti
Renzo

Hi Alberto,
This looks and sound like a harsh existence out here. I like the afternoon light and the village spread out below you from your point of view.
Regards
Wanda

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2287 W: 205 N: 4455] (14907)
  • [2007-01-05 11:46]
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Ciao Alberto,
bellissima vista su questo bel paesaggio che nonostante l'harmattan ci regala questi stupendi colori rosati che abbiamo giá potuto apprezzare su alcune tue foto precedenti. Ma in Camerun, la stagione secca quando arriva? Pensavo fosse adesso e tu mi parli di alti tassi di umiditá..
Complimenti e ciao!
Attila

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