Old wall by Helen Betts

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04-JAN-2014

Old wall

This old wall sits above the wadi where the camels are kept and the back garden where vegetables are produced for the family. It dates back at least to the Ottoman occupation of the Arabian Peninsula (1517-1918).

I had to work until close to midnight this evening, so I think commenting will have to wait until Friday morning!

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Ton T.		11-Jan-2014 10:22
Great image of this remarkable wall! V+

Julie Oldfield		11-Jan-2014 01:29
Such beautiful detail.

Chris Spracklen		10-Jan-2014 23:25
An impressive top to this rough old wall, Helen.

Jola Dziubinska		10-Jan-2014 10:44
Nicely shaped wall. V.

Milan Vogrin		10-Jan-2014 09:37
Nice place!

Gerard Koehl		10-Jan-2014 05:38
Ce vieux mur est magnifique. V

joseantonio		10-Jan-2014 05:11
Lovely contrast of colors with that blue sky..V.

larose forest photos		10-Jan-2014 02:42
Quite an exceptional scene and shot. There is an almost lacy effect to the top part of the wall. It is quite amazing that it has withstood all those centuries. V

Will Hoskins		10-Jan-2014 02:22
The colors are just beautiful, Helen. I like how the wall seems to be growing out of the land. V

Raymond Ma		10-Jan-2014 01:47
They don't built them like they use to as the saying goes...amazing that it has been around for that long! ~V~

Gill Kopy		10-Jan-2014 01:46
I noticed this in previous shots - amazing how it appears to be an extension of the environment. Wonderful to have history looking over one's shoulder V

Lillian Rodriguez		10-Jan-2014 01:24
Great capture of this elaborate wall. Never cease to amaze me! BV

Jim Coffman		10-Jan-2014 00:16
I find this to be extremely interesting! Great capture,Helen...

Gary Hudes		09-Jan-2014 23:26
Interesting and historic wall, well captured. It has held up quite well, at least this section! V

woody34		09-Jan-2014 23:01
Wonderful capture and perspective of the old wall.V

Stephanie		09-Jan-2014 22:34
Excellent capture of this ornate wall! V