{"id":37669,"date":"2023-02-02T13:38:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T10:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=37669"},"modified":"2023-02-02T13:38:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T10:38:28","slug":"these-5-stunning-pictures-of-saudi-were-featured-on-national-geographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/these-5-stunning-pictures-of-saudi-were-featured-on-national-geographic\/","title":{"rendered":"These 5 Stunning Pictures Of Saudi Were Featured On National Geographic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia is known to have a picturesque vibe and these pictures definitely prove why. From the vast deserts, beautiful animals, and scenic valleys Saudi Arabia has been widely recognized for its natural beauty. These 5 pictures however are EXTRA special since they&#8217;ve been handpicked and featured on the world&#8217;s most famous nature magazine: National Geographic. Check out these amazing images below and make sure to tag #lovinriyadh if you have any pretty images of Saudi \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<h2>5. This image of camels show the unique effect of shadows<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is a picture taken directly above these camels in the desert of Saudi Arabia during sunset. It is considered one of the best pictures of the year by National Geographic. Look closely, the camels are the little white lines in the picture. The black you see are the shadows. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eEQYUEhdSe\">pic.twitter.com\/eEQYUEhdSe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u041a \u0430 r e n (@AndthenIsleep) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AndthenIsleep\/status\/1620879929557585925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Taken by George Steinmetz, this aerial image shows the cool effect of shadows. While the camels look absolutely tiny, you can see their proper shape through their shadow \ud83d\ude31.<\/p>\n<h2>4. This capture proves Empty Quarter is quite a captivating place<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This amazing picture was taken in the Empty Quarter, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Saudi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saudi<\/a> Arabia by National Geographic. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/musPdIRl\">pic.twitter.com\/musPdIRl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Arabian Saluki (@ArabianSaluki) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArabianSaluki\/status\/214045907979739139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This image was also taken from above, and shows the vast size of the Empty Quarter. The sand dunes look absolutely tiny from up here!!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Taif&#8217;s skies are absolutely magical here<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Peaceful Outlook, Ta&#8217;if, Saudi Arabia | Photography by \u00a9National Geographic <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b05bDJr0Hr\">pic.twitter.com\/b05bDJr0Hr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Piclogy (@Piclogy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Piclogy\/status\/773842585383305216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This image creates such a positive vibe \ud83d\ude0d.<\/p>\n<h2>2. This is the beautiful desert of Rub&#8217; Al Khali \ud83d\udc40<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This shot captures the vast desert of Rub&#8217; Al-Khali in the south western part of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Saudi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saudi<\/a> Arabia \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6 and published by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NatGeo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NatGeo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f7Q6veayF6\">pic.twitter.com\/f7Q6veayF6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SAUDI VIBES\ud83c\udf34 (@ItentertainSa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ItentertainSa\/status\/861540396387766273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>1. The best capture so far is definitely this one \ud83d\ude0d<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">An eroding river system in Saudi Arabia is seen from above, and more cool space images: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FY50HuSY8W\">https:\/\/t.co\/FY50HuSY8W<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZVJR265bP5\">pic.twitter.com\/ZVJR265bP5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 National Geographic (@NatGeo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NatGeo\/status\/677972888746618880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 18, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This image taken from above shows the river system of Saudi which look like a painting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia is known to have a picturesque vibe and these pictures definitely prove why. From the vast deserts, beautiful animals, and scenic valleys Saudi Arabia has been widely recognized for its natural beauty. 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This capture proves Empty Quarter is quite a captivating place<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This amazing picture was taken in the Empty Quarter, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Saudi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saudi<\/a> Arabia by National Geographic. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/musPdIRl\">pic.twitter.com\/musPdIRl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Arabian Saluki (@ArabianSaluki) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArabianSaluki\/status\/214045907979739139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This image was also taken from above, and shows the vast size of the Empty Quarter. The sand dunes look absolutely tiny from up here!!<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>3. 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