Treasured Discoveries
This is a shot of the well known Treasury of Petra, “The Rose City”, in Jordan. It was caught just at the end of the day as the sun was setting, the crowds dispersing and the camels resting!
Of all the things I have seen, this is definately a highlight. The feeling I got as I walked down the narrow siq and got a first glimpse of the Treasury from between the rocks is one I’ll never forget!

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Alan Rodmell
Wow this is amazing – I can imagine the awe you would have felt walking up to this place. Lovely composure and that heavy contrast works great. Well done
wellman
An amazing place indeed- how the hell did you get the camels to be so co-operative??? The tones are a treat
Paul Tupman
Thanks Alan for the great comment! :-)
Paul Tupman
Haha! Thanks wellman.. yeah camels do have a reputation for being unco-opertaive.. it must have been my charm! :-)
Heather Davies
Hi Paul, what a stunning image love the deep tones, and an amazing place to have visited, very special! :)
Paul Tupman
Thanks Heather! :-)
Deborah Parkin
this is wonderful – the tones are just perfect for this and the composition is excellent and the camels add that finishing touch.
Crokus Label
With the camels resting there, it shows how grand this place is… otherwise, I woul have thought that it was much smaller of a place…
Great capture… Great work… Love it.
studiofascino
love the tones here!!!
Paul Tupman
Thanks guys for all your wonderful comments.. very much appreciated! :-)
Paul Gibbons
Fantastic colour and tone, awesome work.
midzing
love the tones, great image, well done
Paul Tupman
Thanks for the great comments guys and thanks all for the favouritings on this one! :-)
Halcyon007
Well, i’ve seen this photographed many times before, but never like this.
Still instatntly recognisable but such a refreshing new view – Nice one
Paul Tupman
Thank you Stuart for such a nice comment.. greatly appreciated! :-)
Antanas
Perfect capture and composition
Paul Tupman
Thank you Antanas.. I appreciate your comments as always.. :-)
Samantha Cole-...
Amazing work! Love it!
xx Sam
Paul Tupman
Thanks Sam for your comments… :-)
Joan Smart
What a wonderful shot!!!!
Paul Tupman
Thank you Joan! :-)
Jing3011
Impressive image
Paul Tupman
Thank you Jing! :-)
Michelle Hitt
This is amazing. I love how you’ve framed it.
:-)
Paul Tupman
Thank you Michelle.. :-)
BySilent
Nice shot
Lisa Kenny
I can understand why you’d be excited about seeing this ~ its awesome !
Christina Martin
Fantastic
Paul Tupman
Thank you all BySilent, Lisa and Christina… :-)
Lois Romer
This is truly a wonderful pic, love the treatment you have done with it.
Paul Tupman
Thank you Lois.. :-)
lex7
Wow, such an amazing shot. It looks great in sepia, gives it that old feel, like we are looking at the first discovery.
SNik
probably most rocking
imageworld
love this picture, gives you a munster feel to it! great composition as well as well worked in black & white, textures are awesome & add to the feel of the picture
Naomi Frost
WOW, this is amazing – it’s like I’m walking with you…love the perspective and especially love the tones. The camels just top it off.
Paul Tupman
Thank you all Lex7, SNik, Imageworld and Naomi for all your comments.. I hope one day for you all to visit this wonderful place!
H M Bascom
Outstanding
Paul Tupman
Thank you Helen.. :-)
Mike Emmett
Ooh, this is a bit stunning. Love the obscured subject and the tones…
Paul Tupman
Thank you Mike.. :-)
Wanda Lechene
wow this looks like somthing out of a movie great capture
Paul Tupman
Thanks Wanda.. :-) Well it has been featured in a couple of movies!
pmistric
Amazing shot. I just love how the camels are there sitting down so peacefully. Beautiful tones..you’re so good with tones.
Steven Sandner
Stunning image! lovely colors and good choice for aperture!
Birgitta
Ahhhh…...very good.
Heavily contrasted work-I love. :-)
Paul Tupman
Thanks all, Trish, Steven and Birgitta.. really appreciate the comments… :-)
paulevelin
splendid composition
emapearl
thats stunning :) i love it.
Zigga
You’ve captured the awe inspiring sight it must be & the sense of history beautifully. The tones & detail are gorgeous.
Paul Tupman
Thank you Paul, Emapearl and Samantha.. and yes, this place really is awe inspiring! :-)
Deri Dority
Wow, this is a perfect capture! It leaves me with the feeling of just peeking around the rock to see something wondrous. Well done!!
Colin Tobin
Wow! This is fantastic!
Stephen Colquitt
Ive seen it in movies before but this high contrast verion makes it look really mysterious. The camels give a good sence of scale to the image. Lovely work paul
AngelArtist
This is beautiful and what a beautiful composition for your Photo.
Craig Hender
Fantastic shot, great work.
Holly Werner
Stunning!
Paul Tupman
Thanks again all, for your comments on this! :-)
Mel Brackstone
What a magnificent sight! Beautiful tones, Paul.
Stacey Hatton
I’d so love to go there. Great shot.
Mark Tisdale
Fantastic! I’ve seen a number of photos of this site, and this is tops of the lot! So on my list. :-)
Paul Tupman
Thank you so much Mel, Stacey and Mark.. :-)
paulevelin
excellent work
great colourtones
coffeebean
Stunning, love the camels in the foreground as well
Paul Finnegan
brilliant capture Paul. perfect use of tones too. this is a place I would love to visit
Globalphotos
Wonderful capture of a remarkable place…......sepia tones work perfectly :)
dinghysailor1
I visited recently and the scale of this awesome place makes it humbling to attempt capture (with any equipment!) – you have done an absolutely fantastic job! the detail, clarity and composition are all exceptional – great work!
Eyal Nahmias
A well composed and sepia toned image. the pov from behind the rock, creates wonderful perspective and sense of depth and dimension. The camels adds to the place attraction and allure. A wonderful addition to the Art of the Middle East group.
karenanderson
I would go back there in a minute !!! fantastic tones and really great photo … love it
Michael Gatch
Your emotion and feelings are very well conveyed in this shot. I could almost feel what you did.
Dave Aarons
Wow, this is a stunning shot. I could imagine the feeling you would have when you first saw this.
screamqueen
wow, stunning shot
Melanie McQuoid
One of the best photos yet on RB
HeatherOwen
Gorgeous work! I love the weighty contrast here. It really adds to the depth of feeling. Great job!
Jean M. Laffitau
Fantastic shot!!!
Kiwikiwi
Amazing shot. The camels provide a great sense of scale.
Caroline Bland
I adore this image. I took the same photo some years ago with my ancient Minolta on slide film and my pictures cannot compare with the exceptional quality of your beautiful image. Exemplary work Paul.
Tara Sheffer-A...
This is absolutely beautiful and the sepia tone gives it more depth. I have to say this is a job very well done!
Jonicool
wow, stunning tones and comp!! A treasure indeed!
David Harris
You have got this spot on Paul!! The comp and tones all work so very well for this great image!! I would love to go there one day!! Nice work!
Randompal
awesome
AthenaBlanco
Incredible capture; an amazing place!
Chloe Flathers
Wow this is incredible!
kewzoo
You almost feel as if you are standing there.
jacqleen
oh WOW…..................the tone, the texture and the detail here is just AMAZING!!! LOVE it!
Deirdre Brockl... 15 days ago
Fabulous capture and wonderful tones.