Guy Shachar

Haifa's Carmel Spring flowers

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:27:44 +0000

Spring is at its peak, and wonderful wild flowers dot Mount Carmel inside the city of Haifa.
Let’s look at some colorful examples…

Cistus creticus

Cistus salviifolius

Ophrys umbilicata

Cyclamen persicum fruit

Salvia fruticosa

Cytinus hypocistis

New York City Manhattan and Bridges Bike Ride Video

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:07:51 +0000

My first bike ride in New York City, in the heart of Manhattan!
Experience the exciting ride yourself by watching this HD video clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CKr0UXQsM

San Francisco Aerial Tour

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:37:44 +0000

An aerial tour above San Francisco Bay and the city of San Francisco during sunset gives a unique point of view on one of the most exciting cities in the world.
Dan Tzur is flying the Cessna 172 while I’m busy taking pictures of what’s going on beneath…

Watch the tour by HD Video clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5uK9cN6AC4

See some excerpts from the clip

Tel Aviv Beach, Winter Version

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:19:54 +0000

Rain? Wind? High waves? For some, this is the best time to go out to the Mediterranean Sea.
Let’s take a look at a winter version of Tel Aviv beach.

Download photos presentation here.

Some excerpts from the presentation

Syange, 15 Years Later - Annapurna Circuit Revisited

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:26:45 +0000

During the spring of 1996 I trekked the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. In the autumn of 2011 I returned to visit a part of this trek, and discovered that heavy tourism development along the trail changed the area dramatically, making the encounter disappointing. But an exciting visit in the village of Syange left an enjoyable feeling after all. I brought with me photos I took at the 1996 trip, and locals started to identify their friends and relatives…

In this film we shall visit the village of Syange, try to meet people we have met 15 years before, and compare photos of the village to see how it has changed in these 15 years…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBuZCgImDjs

Live Dead Sea - Photos from a winter day

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:53:48 +0000

An inspiring winter day in the Dead Sea Rift Valley brings wonderful sights of colorful sky, mountains and water.

Download the photo presentation

and watch a photo gallery

Note that the Dead Sea water level drops one meter per year:

which calls for an immediate action…

Tsum Valley Nepal - Photos

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:25:51 +0000

Tsum Valley is located north-east of the Manaslu range in Nepal, and its upper parts are just a mountain pass away from Tibet. The area was opened for tourists in 2008, thus still preserving a non touristic character. Visiting Tsum Valley is unique natural and cultural experience. Following are some photos of Tsum Valley landscapes. Take a look as well at the gallery of people of Manaslu region and Tsum Valley.

Manaslu Base Camp Nepal - Photos

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:00:39 +0000

Several base camps serve expeditions aiming at climbing to the top of Mount Manaslu, 8163 meters above sea level, world’s 8th highest mountain. Trekkers who surround Mount Manaslu in the Manaslu Circuit trek often feel the need to do extra climbing, and Manaslu Base Camp is a suitable and rewarding destination…

Mount Manaslu Nepal - Photos from the village of Lho

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:47:12 +0000

Mount Manaslu is 8163 meters high and the 8th highest mountain in the world. A lovely long trek surrounds this mountain and offers superb views of its range. The village of Lho, at ~3200 meters, offers one of the best view points to Manaslu. The mountain provides a majestic background to the village which is dominated by a large Gompa. Here are some views of Manaslu in different times of the day.

People of Manaslu region and Tsum Valley - Photos

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:35:10 +0000

Trekking in Manaslu region and Tsum Valley in Nepal is a charming cultural experience. Acquaintances with people of these regions are joyful and inspiring, whether it is a short "Namaste” greeting while on the trail or "home staying” with a family. Meet some of Manaslu region and Tsum valley people in the following photo gallery.