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Jordan – 12/2022

A collection of images shot in Aqaba and Petra, Jordan.

Jordan is located in the Middle East next to Israel and Saudi Arabia. It also shares borders with Syria, Iraq, and the Red Sea. We visited Jordan in December and stayed in the city of Aqaba, where an international airport is located.

We stayed in Aqaba for the majority of our trip but couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the archaeological site of Petra which was a 2-hour drive from Aqaba! It was a little crowded and touristy but surreal to visit. If you’re visiting in the winter, prepare for Petra to be significantly colder than the coastal city of Aqaba.

All of these images were taken over a 5-day period using my Sony camera. You can check out a complete list of my current street photography gear here.

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Al Manara, a 5-Star hotel in Aqaba recommended for Americans.
Complementary evening tea.
The private hotel beach.
The beach tea set-up.
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A building in Aqaba, Jordan.
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Birds of a feather flock together.
Downtown Aqaba.
Jordanian spices for sale.
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The Arab Revolt Plaza in Aqaba.
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People admiring the giant Jordanian flag.
The Jordanian Flag at the Arab Revolt Plaza in Aqaba.
At Petra, beginning the walk towards the Treasury.
Walking through the Al Siq Canyon.
Approaching the Al-Khazneh.
The iconic Treasury in Petra, Jordan.
Up close and personal.
Wild kitten in Petra.
Pots for sale in Petra.
Scenes from Petra, Jordan.
The steps up to the Monastery in Petra.
Pomegranate Stand.
Exploring Petra.
Petra Fabrics.
The Monastery in Petra, Jordan.

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