Manhattan of the desert

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• everlasting (9457)
• [2008-01-28 0:53]

Stunning reflections Lucie!! and such crisp clear colours.

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• Tibo (1671)
• [2008-01-28 0:53]

wow.... that's quite a reflection! a mirror, nothing less nothing more. Beautiful! Even the compositon is greatly improved by the kind of green cactus on the right.Tibo

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• Mateja (351)
• [2008-01-28 1:11]

Hi Lucie,
great photo with amazing sharpness and colours. The reflex in the water makes a professional composition :)
Well done,
Mateja

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• claire526 (1150)
• [2008-01-28 1:14]

Hi Lucie,
Very cool title, made me laugh. Superb image, great sharpness and colors. Love the reflection. Very nice. So where is this midtown or downtown?
Cheers,
Claire

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• ahaberal (6636)
• [2008-01-28 1:34]

hi lucie
Great shot, great colors.

asim

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• SteveH (1491)
• [2008-01-28 2:10]

Hi Lucie,

I've seen a lot of photos of Shibam (and even taken a few), but never in a reflection! When I was there I experienced a sudden downpour which filled the river so that busses could not pass, but it was moving too fast for there to be a reflection. Great shot. cheers, Steve

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• namesams (157)
• [2008-01-28 2:28]

Wonderful Shot

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• Jeppo (4515)
• [2008-01-28 3:14]

nice composition with excellent reflection and contrast between the mud bricks buiilt palaces and the blue water"!

ciao
Silvio

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• cbrman (12742)
• [2008-01-28 3:30]

Hello Lucie,

Une dualité parfaite entre ces façades ocres et leurs reflets ! Il est étonnant de voir à quel point les relfets sont nets ! La composition colle bien avec l'idée et les couleurs sont fantastiques ! J'aime bien ces façades qui donnent l'impression d'avoir été construites entièrement en terre !
Etonnant !
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

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• alainh (30767)
• [2008-01-28 3:42]

hello Lucie
water reflection in the desert, it's not usual !
very good shot, and splendid light
have a good day Lucie
alain

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• asajernigan (7070)
• [2008-01-28 3:49]

Lucie,
Nice composition using the reflection to give nice balance and symmetry. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa

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• robiuk (9509)
• [2008-01-28 4:19]

Now Lucie,
I've seen a couple of photos of this place before,
and instantly fell in love with the place.
Your post have invigorated these feelings in me, and
now I will start searching for travel possibilities
to get there myself.
But, like a true Westerner, the first question that comes to my mind is how safe is to go down there?
(asking this as I have no clue about situation in Yemen).
For your photo - it's a lovely presentation with always
good combination of deep blue sky and ochre architecture. The perfect reflection makes the image even more interesting.
Looking forward to see more.
Robi

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• Bruno40 (4818)
• [2008-01-28 6:41]

Wonderful photo. Kind of unique POV for this place. Like you, I found this place in TE, and it became one of the places I wish to visit in the near future, I even created a theme where this place is mentioned.
Your inclusion of a pond, plus the late afternoon light, created a great reflection and wonderful colours. Excellent job Lucie!
TFS
Jorge

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• Cormac (24523)
• [2008-01-28 7:51]

Great shot Lucie! The colour of this photo really jumps out of the frame and takes over our senses. The perfect refelction off the water is beautiful too, and I think unsual to see in a desert. Nice work and good information in the note!

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• InasiaJones (14710)
• [2008-01-28 8:00]

Hi Lucinka,

Highly interesting note, both for your technique - very low point of view - and security of the country.

I've never see this location before and your title is funny and relevant. We can clearly make the parallel with Manhattan, with buildings vaguely looking like architecture from the 20's and 30's... Not only did you wait for gorgeous light, you also found yourself a perfect pond to achieve an impressive crystal clear reflection.

The sky is silky smooth and the buildings are sharp as a scalpel.

Stay safe!!!

André

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• sebinho342 (17017)
• [2008-01-28 8:39]

Hi Lucie, such a majestic place you registered into your mermory card, lucky Lucie !
First time i saw that place it was Tan's one, i was hypnotized for long minutes ... same think for your shot that brings a little originality cause i hadn't seen it in full reflexion. So congratulations for this one, the unique POV and the temerity to travel there.
hhmmm i would eat that bluuue :)
Excellent

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• scalerman (19726)
• [2008-01-28 10:40]

Lucie: an absolutely amazing image - full deserving of the praise heaped upon it below. Great note as well. regards, c

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• grigand (8606)
• [2008-01-28 13:36]

Hi Lucie,
A great shot, the reflect is perfect ! Colors and details are very very nice.
Ciao
andrea

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• mirarer (2047)
• [2008-01-28 14:25]

Hola Lucie,
Una foto impresionante, excelentes reflejos, buen POV, óptimos colores, y gran calidad técnica. Todo ello unido a la belleza de este lugar tan especial hacen de ella una foto muy especial.
Saludos,
Mirari

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• brandstaetter (7107)
• [2008-01-29 8:15]

Hi Lucie,
thanks for fulfilling my wish :) the architecture is marvellous and I never saw this desert town in a reflection.
TFS christian

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• jvsb (885)
• [2008-01-29 10:42]

Hi Lucie,
Wow! It’s really impressive the work you have done to transform what could very well be a dull and cluttered scene, full of distracting elements, into a work of art, by finding a pool, amidst all that drought, in order to mirror the buildings and the sky. Superb colors, contrast, composition and courage. The light and the crystal clear reflection are so impressive...
Regards,
Victor

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• rbcy1974 (20182)
• [2008-01-30 8:18]
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Hello Lucie:
I hate you! How is it that you got this one and I didn't, it goes to show that I don't have the magic Lucie landscape touch.
Really great everything, composition, colour, reflection.
cheers
Daniel
PS regarding the security situation I would also say that its safer traveling the way we were in one car, in spite of psycho driver, rather than travelling on a large convoy, because by yourself you keep a lower profile.

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• Mistral (11524)
• [2008-02-10 9:57]

Ciao Lucie,
stunning image of the beautiful Shibam!
You captured reflections with a magic eye!
A smile
Luca

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• capthaddock (27873)
• [2008-02-27 3:04]

Hi Lucie - bravo in finding this body of water, it definitely gives a unique twist to the subject, one that may not be available the next day, next time I will bring several litres of water with me and create my own pond :-)

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• Rosa (3832)
• [2008-04-07 12:17]

Hi Lucie,
Waawwww ,
Excellent POV,
Excellentes couleurs,
Excellents reflets sur cette eau dormante,
Excellent effet miroir ,
merci pour le partage,
Amitiés,
Rosa.