I’m not too sure why, maybe from literature or some old movies- but the classical image of a desert oasis has always been this beautiful pond surrounded by huge palm trees amongst some vast sand dunes. Sounds like a great place for photographs right?
While hiking Ein Ovdat- an actual oasis in the Negev desert, I had the opportunity to photograph one of the rare locations where water meets desert on a regular basis. This oasis though has no palm trees, and no vast sand dunes. The structure of the area is actually a deep and rocky canyon, allowing for some very interesting composition including the rock surface, water, sky and some local flora and fauna.
This location is actually very accessible and a highly recommended visit if you’re in the area. A short fifteen minute walk from the car park. All the charm of a real desert oasis, this time- without the adventure. Well, unless the car’s air conditioning is out of order…
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The reflections in the water are truly stunning. Lovely landscape photographs
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