Sandy Blues, a Beach on the Arabian Seaside – Landscape Photography

This scene depicts what you might expect to see on the Arabian Peninsula – lots of blue sky and lots of sand.

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Hot ‘n’ dry ‘n’ stony 

Situated on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, the country of Oman is mostly desert, with only sparse vegetation. In fact, much of the interior is covered with gravel desert, making it a not-very-alluring destination for a day’s outing. Only with the summer monsoon rains does the greenery become even a bit lush. 

Sandy ‘n’ blue 

The environment on the coastal plains, however, can be much more inviting and pleasant. Certain areas along the coast are lined with coconut palms and a variety of shrubs. And, inevitably, there are the long, expansive beaches, such as this one just outside the capital Muscat.   

Here, the blue sky and the tan rocks, the blue water and the sandy beach – all contrast pleasantly, providing an ideal place to relax and cool down from the region’s merciless heat.

Close-up of boys in shallow water far from shore.

Because of the long, gentle incline of the beach, you have to walk out 50 meters or more before the water is deep enough to swim in. Location – Oman, on Google Maps This is my entry in @juliank’s Landscape Photography contest.