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Fishermen off-load their catch onto the beach at Sur. Some of the fish are sold locally, but much is put into refrigeration lorries and taken to Muscat, the inland cities and even up to UAE
The restored dhow Fatah Al Khair is preserved at an outdoor museum in Sur. One of the last ocean-going passenger dhows, it is a ghanjah and is estimated to be around 300 tonnes and over 20 metres long
Boat builders constructing a large dhow in the boat yard at Sur
A fishing dhow motors across the lagoon towards the sea in front of the lighthouse and whitewashed houses of the village of Al Ayja behind
Jabrin Castle is a striking blend of defensive architecture and sophisticated artistry. The palace at Jabrin was built around 1670 AD at the height of the Ya aruba dynasty as a seat of learning for
Stalls laid out with their wares in the old souq at Nizwa
An inscription on the wooden door of the souq at Nizwa
Ceramic pots in the souq at Nizwa
A ceramic pot in Nizwa Fort
The blue and gold dome and minaret of Masjid Sultan Qaboos are framed by the towers of Nizwa Fort
The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort is over 150 feet high and took more than 12 years to build in the late 17th century AD
An old goatherd spins wool at his village on the rim of the great canyon separating Jebel Shams from the main massif of Al Jabal al Akhdar
Omani men wear the traditional long white robes and ceremonial khanjar or curved dagger up on Al Jabal al Akhdar
Date palms flank the dirt road running through Wadi Bani Auf, a gorge running deep into the Hajar Mountains and Al Jabal al Akhdar
An abandoned watchtower perched high on a pinnacle of rock commanding a view along Wadi Bani Auf and the access into the Hajar Mountains and Al Jabal al Akhdar
The watchtower of the old fort in the village of Afi Sefalah
The archways and solid pillars of an old mosque in the village of Afi Sefalah
The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle. The magnificent 18th century military stronghold makes full use of traditonal Omani defensive features boasting a massive wooden entry
An old Omani man walks beneath the imposing watchtower of Al Hazm Castle. The magnificent 18th century military stronghold makes full use of traditonal Omani defensive features boasting a massive
An Omani woman in traditional Arabic dress walks along the road, beside a palmeraie in front of Rustaq Fort
The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in the pre-Islamic period. It became the capital of the Ya ruba dynasty and was subsequently re-built in the 17th Century
A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl Fort which stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam
Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam. The mainly 17th century fortress visible today stands over 30 metres high
Jockeys and camels line up at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track
To the excited shouts and stick waving of their camel handlers, jockeys and camels take off at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track
Arab camel handlers lead camels and jockeys into line ready for the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track
Jockeys wait in line on their mounts ready to be lead down to the start line at Al Shaqiyah camel race track. Jockeys can be as young as 4 years old
A bystander watches the proceedings at the start of a camel race from the back of his pick-up truck at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands
A racing camel waits its turn at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands
A Bedu leads his camels through the sand dunes in the desert
A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert
A Bedu rides his camel along the crest of a sand dune in the desert
A Bedu rides his camel in the desert
Tufts of grass exist precariously amongst the shifting sand dunes
Low light and shadows highlight ridges made by the wind in the sand dunes
The entrance to The Grand Mosque. Built as a gift to the people by Sultan Qaboos it was completed in 2001AD and can accommodate 15, 000 worshippers
A ceramic panel depicting an Imam teaching the Koran, on The Clock Tower Roundabout - one of many roundabouts in the capital region decorated with extravagant monuments or sculptures
The ornate domes and minaret of the Khor Mosque contrast with the old walls of Fort Mirani
Omanis walk and sit alongside Muttrahs busy Corniche
Russia, Franz Josef Land, Rubini Rock. Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal approaching bird cliffs
Russia, Franz Josef Land. Aerial view of Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal in sea-ice
Russia, Arctic Ocean, North Pole. Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal with tourists on ice-walk
The Cathederal of the Annunciation, (Blagoveshchenskiy sobor), detail of the golden domes. This served as a private church if the Grand Dukes and Tsars
Rights ManagedTwo female monks at Shwedagon Pagoda
Rights ManagedA tailor works on the verandah of his dilapidated shop at Nkhotakota. Lying on the shores of Lake Malawi, Nkhotakota was reputed to have been a centre of the slave trade during the 19th century
Rights ManagedA wood carver puts the finishing touches to a Chiefs chair. These two-piece, three-legged stools with high, decorated backs are beautifully made from hard wood and have become popular with tourists
The Chewa people, Malawis largest ethnic group, live on the west side of Lake Malawi. Despite years of missionary influence, they still cling to old beliefs and rituals
Rights ManagedThe Chewa people, Malawis largest ethnic group, live on the west side of Lake Malawi. Despite years of missionary influence, they still cling to old beliefs and rituals
