Camel handler and handlee by Helen Betts

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09-FEB-2016

Camel handler and handlee

There were a couple of camels in the Qassim display area that were giving rides to children, and this of one of four pictures of them I’ll post. I love camels, but one of the men in our group said he had just read a report claiming that some 83 percent of camels in Saudi Arabia can transmit the MERS virus. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but it’s enough to make me keep my distance.

This camel seemed much happier than the one in the picture below!

Unhappy camper, posted earlier.

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/160s f/8.0 at 70.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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LynnH		19-Feb-2016 02:47
Very beautiful bridle and harness on the camel. V

Range View		17-Feb-2016 03:58
A very colorful capture Helen. V Barbara

Karen Moen		17-Feb-2016 03:40
Nicely captured color and detail. I like the little passenger. Maybe Dad is babysitting? Voted.

Alexander Kazakov		14-Feb-2016 19:12
Superb! V

MarcViskens		14-Feb-2016 14:28
very nice Helen

Zoltán Balogh		14-Feb-2016 14:14
Perfect compo, great shot Helen! V

larose forest photos		13-Feb-2016 21:12
Superb shot... love these glimpses into life in that part of the world. V

William Barletta		13-Feb-2016 17:43
A very colorful photo ~V~

meekam tam		13-Feb-2016 13:34
Beautiful capture of camel and its master, Helen! V I wonder why are there so many new virus nowadays?

Tom LeRoy		13-Feb-2016 12:05
A marvelous looking and decorated camel. The handler looks just great too. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		13-Feb-2016 11:44
Fantastic image Helen , you captured it very well. V

Bill Miller		13-Feb-2016 08:51
A very interesting picture and comment too.

David Lewins		13-Feb-2016 08:51
Nicely captured scene.

Nirvan Hope		13-Feb-2016 05:53
Fine photo of the camel and handler. Sad about the MERS.

Charlene Ambrose		13-Feb-2016 02:49
Great capture, Helen, but I too would keep my distance. Hope that the children don't get Mers. Hmmm. V

Jeff Real		13-Feb-2016 00:14
What a moment! Seeing this world through your photography is an amazing treat ~V~

Carl H. Johnson		12-Feb-2016 23:25
Such a great image, but with those stats........ I would have used one of my telephoto lens ;) ~V~

Patrick Goossens		12-Feb-2016 22:01
You captured this hansome man in a great way.

Colin Storey		12-Feb-2016 20:46
Great image of them all.

carabias		12-Feb-2016 19:58
A classic Arabia !!! Well captured, Helen. V

Long Bach Nguyen		12-Feb-2016 19:05
lovely

David Lewins		12-Feb-2016 18:56
Excellent

Martin Lamoon		12-Feb-2016 18:42
Great closeup v

Gerard Koehl		12-Feb-2016 18:34
Superbe. V

Jim Coffman		12-Feb-2016 18:28
A very fine capture, Helen!!

janescottcumming		12-Feb-2016 18:22
I like this photo with the attractive design on the building behind the camel. I didn't know that about camels either! V

John Hamers		12-Feb-2016 18:22
Great capture of this camel and his driver. The kid obviously want to make a ride !!V

chris morton		12-Feb-2016 18:19
lovely to see a camel even if there are sad tales