I had the chance to spend a couple of days in Syria for work. Unfortunately, I had very little time (and no tripod), which made photography difficult. It was a pretty fascinating place though, and I'd love to go back someday...
Great set Rebecca - I love that second one with the little slice of moon. Roman period middle eastern architecture was always my favorite photo scenery in the Jordan/Syria/Lebanon area.
The last one is a fun one for me to discover that I can still read the arabic street signs 30 years after I was last in the middle east.
These shots bring back memories of slides my father took in Libya in the mid 60's. (pre Ghadafi) lots of ancient ruins in a similar setting. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks everyone... it was a really amazing place to visit, and could have spent much more time there.
Here's another view from the top of the castle. All of the crumbled brick structures are the remains of old tombs. Some are very elaborate underground.
You don't always need a tripod with today's DSLRs and lenses as yours prove.