A hotel's private beach at the Dead Sea, Jordan.
Steps leading to the beach.
Visitors floating in the Dead Sea.
Rubbing on Dead Sea mud, known for its curative and restorative properties. At water's edge, clumps of salt accumulate, a natural pumice for one's feet.
Wading in the water (my daughter Jordana is at the center of this photo).
A practically-deserted swimming pool and fountain.
Silhouettes at sunset.
Jordana laughing as a camel stands up. It was her first time riding a camel since childhood. Those are flies buzzing around his head, thanks to the high temperature near the Dead Sea.
A guide keeps control of the reins, to prevent the camel from racing.
Jordana returns from her jaunt down the corniche.
Jordana preparing to dismount the camel.
On the way back to Amman, we stopped at this roadside produce stand. Our driver told the vendor, "We don't want to buy anything from you; we just want to take your picture." The seller happily agreed, posing for several photos with his son. This was in sharp contrast to another vendor down the road, who - the minute he saw my camera, before I had a chance to say a word - started shouting "No pictures! No pictures!" And he refused to sell anything to our driver.
Crates of tomatoes, directly from the farm.
The proud vendor shows off his fresh oranges. Our driver purchased two boxes of oranges and lemons.
The fruit-and-vegetable seller and his young sons pose for the camera.
The setting sun.
Check back later for photos of the Dead Sea shot from a fantastic panorama in the mountains. Scroll down the page to see other photos of Jordan, including the River Jordan and the baptismal site of Jesus Christ.
this is so beautiful! i never pictured the sea like this. amazing.
jordana and those shoes-bliss ; )
the look on the mans face as he hugs his son, is priceless.
Incredible photography friend.
xoxo
Posted by: christina | 17 December 2009 at 14:58
Wow! I never imagined the dead sea to look as it does. Thank you for sharing your photographs.
The ones of Jordana are the best!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 16 December 2009 at 23:11
the shot of the veggie guy and his son is fantastic!! and you prove once again that all that advice not to take pictures against the sun is just wrong!!!
Posted by: julochka | 16 December 2009 at 15:28
Stunning - as always! The camel OMG! I'm glad I'm not around those flies!
Posted by: dutchbaby | 16 December 2009 at 02:14
gorgeous! i feel like i'm right there with you in these photos...
Posted by: leonie | 15 December 2009 at 23:42
I just loved this post!!!! Lots of memories!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 15 December 2009 at 20:31
Is it just the 2 of you traveling? What a wonderful trip, so happy that you are bringing us along.
Posted by: Stephanie | 15 December 2009 at 20:11
these photos brought tears to my eyes Tara.
xo
Posted by: Se'lah | 15 December 2009 at 17:26
Yes, I noticed Jordana's slippers too. Too cute! What a wonderful trip the two of you had. Loved seeing the Dead Sea and the produce vendor and his sons. What a treat you are sharing with us. I only wish I could be there with you in March.
Posted by: Marilyn | 15 December 2009 at 17:13
Jordana always manages to look like a princess. The vendor and his sons look so sweet. The sunsets are just breathtaking. Sending you my love across the miles.
Posted by: Yoli | 15 December 2009 at 01:43
I get more excited every day!
Posted by: Swirly | 14 December 2009 at 22:12
Everything everyone else said, and more. Love the setting sun.
Posted by: Rebecca | 14 December 2009 at 19:45
Your photos as always are just excellent!
Posted by: Phivos | 14 December 2009 at 19:06
Tara -
LoveLoveLove the shots of Jordana riding the camel with her leopard ballines!
Jjjj
Posted by: judith | 14 December 2009 at 18:37
I just bought a crate of oranges and they don't look half as good as these. I love how the vendor and his sons look genuinely happy as they ham it up for your lens. Too cute!
Jordana looks like a (stylish) natural on that camel!
xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 14 December 2009 at 18:19