Trees have always been one of my favourite subjects. When I am out photographing landscapes, I am constantly on the lookout for an interesting tree that could provide that extra element. Oman is an arid country, but in the Jebel Akhdar mountains there are several places where trees present; thanks to increased rainfall, there are woods where it is possible to find junipers, bristlecone pines, and olive trees. They survive at high altitude, and often have twisted trunks full of character.
During a recent camping trip to the Sayq Plateau in Jebel Akhdar, I was lucky to find some interesting trees; I photographed them both at sunset and sunrise, and below are some of the resulting photos. Starting with the sunset photo session.
The following morning I woke up to a wonderful sunrise display, with colourful clouds and great light quality. Battling the near freezing cold, I photographed some more trees.
