Looks like early morning light made this shot so beautiful and bright!

said marionw104102 2008.07.20 at 23:34:14 PDT

Oooh, very nice!!! The fort really stands out!

said RSPBROWN 2008.07.20 at 14:31:04 PDT

impressive shot

said ericy202 2008.07.20 at 13:49:49 PDT

It is extraordinary! I wonder how they find water to sustain themselves!?

said ourjrny 2008.07.20 at 03:06:10 PDT

Quite a small aperture but with the focus on the rebuilt fortress and foreground versus the softer focus on the mountainous backdrop,it really keeps the viewer's eye on the subject,best of luck with all your entries Dave, Regards, Rod.

said chrisrod100 2008.07.19 at 08:36:14 PDT

Great capture of this well rebuild fort, but I think the wild daisy will more likely win the challenge. :-) Also thanks for your comment on one of my oleander pictures some time ago. I knew the Oleander is highly toxic, with more Alkaloids than any other plant, but I didn't know that there are communities using it as a suicide method. Have a great day! Galit

said 854847 2008.07.19 at 01:14:44 PDT

Ohh this is my favourite of the three, love it. Best of luck to you.

said lynnie440 2008.07.17 at 14:19:06 PDT

Everything in this picture deserves the attention of a sharp focus - wonderful shot!

said worldtripper3 2008.07.17 at 14:02:27 PDT

Gorgeous, gorgeous example of dof ... again ... what a magnificent part of our world you live in!!!! And in this particular image, may I say what a stroke of genius and timing (and after all, it's ALL about timing) is the sunlight on the ... oh shoot ... don't know what the teethie things along the walls and towers are called ... crenelations??? Yeah, that's it ... the light along the crenelations really pops!!! Fabulous image!!!! I love all three of your entries, David!!! Best of luck!!!!

said gloridays 2008.07.17 at 08:06:06 PDT

This is beautiful,

said annedm1 2008.07.17 at 03:45:15 PDT

stunning!

said paolagna 2008.07.01 at 13:43:23 PDT

This is a wonderful gateway photograph for the album. It is like stepping back in time hundreds of years. I really wish I had been able to visit this location as my ship was moored at Ras Al Khaymah, just a short trip away. Clark

said clarkth 2008.03.14 at 11:48:56 PDT

I agree!!! Very interesting-beautiful (scene) and subject!

said stoneycreeks 2008.03.04 at 10:31:54 PST

magnificent!!!

said gloridays 2008.03.04 at 05:12:58 PST