Petra Jordan
The best time for photography is early in the morning and late in the afternoon, also to avoid crowds. Cliff views looking down on the Treasury are best in the morning, while the Monastry is best in the afternoon. after Petra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the mid-1980s, many B'doul were forced to abandon their semi-nomadic life for the nearby, purpose-built settlement of Umm Sayhoun, where they still live today.
The B'doul go to Petra every day to act as tour guides and provide local colour - from music and entertainment to camel and donkey rides. They feel a strong attachment to the site, and some still cling to Bedouin life in the ancient valley.
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007
Petra Jordan, Spectacular! 2007