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The city of Petra is one of the most famous cities in Jordan. The city of Petra, founded centuries ago, is known for its incredible buildings and tombs carved directly from stone.

Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city was known as a lost city in the western world, until it was rediscovered in 1812. Petra is located near the town of Wadi Musa in the desert where the sand creates a contrast with traces of red rocks. The city is known for its natural geological structures, and the distinctive red color of the stone.

The historic archaeological VI century BC, and is considered the symbol of Jordan. The town is considered World Heritage by UNESCO. In the West, no one knew anything about this city until a Swiss explorer; Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered the great city of mysterious red stone.

Al-Siq is the main gateway to the ancient city, a corridor formed naturally due to water erosion. The entrance is very narrow and the hallway, about 1.6 kilometers long, reaches Al Khazneh and cash flow. Near the entrance is a reservoir, which looks much like another dam built centuries ago by the Nabataeans. Even today some old ruins are preserved in a huge arc that was in this place. Formerly, caravans used this post to enter Petra, and have found two huge sculptures of two merchants carrying a camel each.

Al Khazneh is the treasury, one of the most elaborate buildings of the ancient city. The structure is carved directly from the rock of the mountain. A curious aspect of the building is its architectural style, reminiscent of the buildings of ancient Greece. This building, over 2000 years old, also has its own legend that many centuries ago; pirates hid their treasure on the second floor of Al Khazneh. There are still more elaborate sculptures of human beings in the local mythology figures representing life after death. Inside the building there are several tombs.

Qasr al Bint is a temple dating from the time of the Nabataeans, dedicated to his God Dushara. The temple has three parts, and the roof is accessible by a staircase in the back of the building. The building is the best preserved in the city of Petra.

There is also a former theater carved directly into the mountain, which was rebuilt by the Roman and could hold more than 7,000 people. Al Deir, the monastery is located in the western part of the city. To reach the building you have to climb 800 steps, but the effort is worthwhile. From the top we can see magnificent views across the ancient city, including the Lions Triclinium and Wadi Araba.

In the Deir Qattan the remains of water pipes. The walls are full of Nabataean inscriptions. Still kept what appeared to be remains of an old bathroom. The Triclinium of the Lions is another smaller temple with an elaborate facade decorated with two enormous statues of two lions. Inside the temple there are two graves.

In Petra there are several museums dedicated to history and archeology. Highlights include the Museum Al Habees and Petra Archaeological Museum. There are also a large number of tombs, though some are only ruins. Some of the tombs include the Obelisk Tomb, near the Siq and the Tomb of the Palace.

The city, located in the desert and near several settlements of the Bedouin, was the intersection of several trade routes in the time of the Nabataeans. The place, full of history, has several buildings of historical interest that were carved from the mountains directly. Near the city there are several settlements of the Bedouin. From the other side of Petra magnificent open views towards the mountains.

In this area are often organized excursions by camel. About Petra there are other places like Jerash, an ancient Roman city that was built in 300 AD. Amra Cheese is a castle built in the desert, dating from the eighteenth century and still retains its beautiful murals and an old hammam.

There is nothing better after a trip to open a thick photo album and sharing their memories of times spent with friends or family. The feelings, people and places we knew which recreate stories will never forget. Find out how to make the most of your camera to make your trip unforgettable.

Surely you will agree with me that there is nothing better than returning from a trip and go running to the store revealed later to be able to relive the experience through these images.

Sometimes we see in any travel magazine, a television or the Web, an image that seems incredible, and think that only a professional photographer could have captured that wonderful.

But the reality is that it is so difficult to get some amazing photos, and if you’re traveling, you may count on a natural or urban very interesting to portray.

On the other hand, is not just about taking photos “artistic.” Do not forget the documentary, cities and towns, their inhabitants, their customs and their stories. Everything is important, and if you travel together, you can immortalize these moments with your loved ones.

The necessary equipment

When thinking about photography can fall into the trap of thinking uncomfortable contraptions, tripods, cameras weighing 5 kilograms, etc. Today, with a mid-range digital camera, or a good cell phone that take pictures, you will be more than enough.

Anyway you must be careful in some points:

* At least you should have a couple of spare batteries.
* Be sure to bring a small charger for the tour (not take up much space.)
* Recharge your batteries before every ride.
* Does your camera have enough memory? If not you should invest in one. It is very annoying to have to be downhill all the time the photos on a computer (and there will be areas where not even have access to one).
I recommend a 512Mb onwards. Make sure it is compatible with your camera model.
* Do not forget to buy also a good case to carry it comfortably, attached to a belt or belt loops. In this way, protected from dust, eventually dropped, or rubbing step and not have to take it all the time in hand.

The camera

The camera is a tool that, used correctly, but will not give you satisfaction. When photographing people, you should keep in mind that sometimes the background can be important or not. If you’re traveling to Egypt, so that you can take all the photos back out of the desert landscape, a temple or pyramid. Does it seem obvious? However, in the foreground many forget this detail.

A distant background object can enter fully into the same wall that the person depicted. An extreme approach serves to highlight a detail.

Try to avoid the sun hits you straight to take a photo, so people do not go dark or black, and clear or white background. In cases that you cannot avoid is a simple trick: even if there is a sun that splitting the land, using the flash. This will give a backlight that will clear out the picture.

The best time to take photos is during the morning because the light falls sideways and everything is better illuminated. At noon there will be lots of shadows (and many other people too).

Try before you take a picture, if is as good horizontal, or vertical. Depending on what you want to portray objects or landscapes you can choose one or the other way.

Do not jump all photos “to eye level.”  Taking a photo up you can highlight any monument or building, giving an air of “stunning.”

Images taken from high places are very good. Do not miss the opportunity if the window of your hotel has a good view!

Each region has a particular magic because of its people, so do not be afraid to ask for permission to photograph someone doing a daily task.

Tips for the return

When you have completed your trip, download the photos on your computer and retouch images with some program for this purpose. There are thousands of online tutorials on how to do it.

Choose the best photo paper for printing, just as if you had revealed.

If your camera is not digital, remember to reveal the roll as soon as possible because the colors are deteriorating with the passage of days.

Not necessarily must spend much money on developing. The development of the roll (without printing the photos) is very, very cheap. Once you have all the negatives you can choose only the best shots to enlarge.

With these techniques sure you get the best photos of your trip!

The Sahara desert hides secrets and mysteries that travelers cannot resolve. These are the secrets of her beauty and mystical nature. Among the arenas and temples stands the city of Pushkar, a Hindu city on the edge of the Sahara. The city is home to the famous annual camel fair, where hundreds of traders gather to exchange livestock. In addition to the fair, you can participate in a Camel Safari and walk the sands of the Sahara. What are you waiting for?

Pushkar, India. Pushkar is an important religious site for Hindus, located 11 km. Ajmer in Rajasthan, northern India. This small town is known for being the home of the Temple of Lord Brahma, the picturesque lake of Pushkar and Pushkar Fair, where traders flocked camels.

In the village have 400 temples and 52 Ghats, including the famous Brahma Temple, the only dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country. Pushkar is also a great destination for pilgrimage visited by devotees from around the country.

According to legend, the Pushkar Lake was formed where Lord Brahma – the lord of creation, dropped a lotus flower on a moonlit night. Every November, the famous Pushkar Fair is held for seven days starting on Noami, the ninth day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar, and ending on the Kartik Poornima full moon day. The bottom line is fair trade of hundreds of camels, as well as horses and cattle. The show is incredible in the eyes of those who are not accustomed. The first is the overwhelming number of camels, all put in place so that potential buyers fall in love with these specimens. The second is the same people, wearing white robes and turbans, acclimated in the sweltering heat of the Sahara. Are the only ones out of context in this painting of a thousand and one nights are tourists.

But all is not business, will also see great attractions including games, races, dances, folk dances, songs and entertainment where visitors can share with local Hindu sentiment, overwhelmed by the magic a place outside the series.

Pushkar, in addition to the internationally renowned exhibition of cattle, has the wonderful sacred lake where hundreds of devotees of all faiths come to take a bath. Dancing, music, traditional costumes and various cultural events add to the fun at this time. The phenomenal camel races are the most interesting part of the exhibition schedule. You can bet yours and see if you win, and enjoy the colorful shops are arranged around where you can buy local handicrafts all reasonable values.

Activities in the desert, camel safari
Apart from the attractions of Pushkar Lake and Brahma temple, the village includes a particular activity that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Safari is the new Camel in the desert sand dunes.

All those who travel the sacred town of Pushkar should not miss the chance to participate in this great activity. It’s the best way to explore the vast expanses of the desert landscape that attracts travelers from all over the world.

Camel Safari Pushkar is a unique experience, where you can go through the arid terrain of the great Sahara desert Hindu aboard camels you sands transported by that change color as passing day. The tour will take you through small villages and landscapes of dreams until the sun sets and weather turns cold. This is a sign that the tour is over and you return to the village. There are few things more daunting in the world that the view of the magnificent desert, especially if you can see on a camel, wrapped in the magical atmosphere of a safari in the Sahara.