Desert Road Monochrome, Arava Desert, Israel

Desert Road Monochrome, Arava Desert, Israel

This is the monochrome companion picture to the colored shot of Desert Road. As mentioned in the color photo, the circumstances of the picture were a “vacation” from rocket fire in the last Israeli–Iranian war. The road in the picture serves as a centering element running through a stark landscape. Which of the two photos […]

Mangrove Wetland, Odisha, India

Mangrove Wetland, Odisha, India

Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland forest in Odisha, India, covering an area of 650 km (400 mi) in the Brahmani and Baitarani river deltas, draining into the Bay of Bengal. The flow of waterways is controlled by tidal action. Reptiles present in the mangroves include the saltwater crocodile, king cobra, Indian python, and water […]

Forest Rays, BR Hills Wild Life Sanctuary, Mysore, India

Forest Rays, BR Hills Wild Life Sanctuary, Mysore, India

Forest rays are a result of the interaction between sunlight, airborne moisture particles, and the obstructing foliage of trees. They create a sense of wonder and tranquility, transforming the woodland environment into a mystical realm. Located in the southern part of India, BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary features diverse forests that are home to a variety […]

Desert Road, Arava Desert, Israel

Desert Road, Arava Desert, Israel

The biggest story behind this photo is that it was taken in the Arava Desert, where my wife and I went to escape for three days from the missiles during the last Iranian-Israeli war. It seems the Arava has nothing worthwhile to shoot. What was worthwhile to the camera’s eye, however, was the snaking Arava […]