Lighthouse on a beach in Al Ghariya (Ra s Umm Hasah Light) on north-western coast, view from south. Qatar, July 3, 2015
Masses of fruits of Bienertia cycloptera on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, November 29, 2014
Rush (Juncus rigidus) near French Beach (42 km Beach) in Marouna, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 19, 2016
Young Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
Close up of leaves of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
Pattern of windblown sand at sunrise near Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, December 11, 2015
Area of Asas Twin Towers in West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel at morning dusk. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Silhouette of a fishing boat on a beach at sunrise. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Bushes of Sea lavender (Qetaif, Limonium axillare) on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Traditional fishing boat dhow on a beach in Al Mafyar (Mafjar) area on northern coast (Al Shamal). Qatar, June 27, 2015
Seidlitzia rosmarinus growing on sand mounds near Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed, view to north-west. Southern Qatar, July 10, 2015
West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, March 3, 2011
Stone ruins near a beach road in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, September 12, 2015
Diplomatic area of West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel before sunrise. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
West Bay area from a beach near InterContinental Hotel at morning dusk. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
InterContinental Hotel and the Pearl Development from a beach near Asas Twin Towers. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Beached fishing boats at sunrise in Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, February 8, 2010
Lighthouse on a beach in Al Ghariya (Ra s Umm Hasah Light) on north-western coast. Qatar, July 3, 2015
Area of Kempinski and Somerset Hotels in West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel at morning dusk. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Flower of Cistanche tubulosa on a sandy beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Blooming Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
Date palms (Phoenix dactylifera, local name nakheel) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Camelthorn bush (Alhagi maurorum) in sand on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, November 29, 2014
West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel at morning dusk. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Beached dhow fishing boat at morning dusk. Al Wakra, Qatar, October 11, 2014
Palace of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad on a beach, view from a balcony of Room 2303 of ASAS Tower West. Doha, Qatar, February 12, 2011
Low lying beach palace for wife emir Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, view from a balcony of Room 2303 of ASAS Tower West. Doha, Qatar, February 12, 2011
Date palms (Phoenix dactylifera, local name nakheel) with seeds on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Thunderstorm clouds from a beach of Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, November 28, 2014
Stone house near a beach road in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, September 12, 2015
West Bay lights from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel at morning. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2011
Dhow fishing boat on a beach in Al Wakra at early morning. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Sand ripples on a sandy bar at low tide in French Beach (42 km Beach), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
West Bay beach north-west from ASAS Tower West, view from a balcony of Room 2303. Doha, Qatar, February 4, 2011
Beached fishing boat near heritage village at morning. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Beached dhow boat near heritage village at morning dusk. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Reflections of West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Reflections of West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel before sunrise. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Hull of a beached dhow boat at early morning. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 3, 2011
Beached dhow fishing boat in Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, February 5, 2010
Beached dhow fishing boat at morning dusk in Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, February 8, 2010
Fishing boats on a beach near heritage village at sunrise. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Area of West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Rocky beach near Jebel Fuwairit at windy day. Northern Qatar, February 21, 2015
Silhouette of a beached fishing boat at sunrise. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
"Arabic calligraphy" made by creeping sea worms on a sandy bar at low tide in French Beach (42 km Beach), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Northern area of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, February 12, 2011
Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
Masses of flowers of Bienertia cycloptera on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, November 29, 2014
Seidlitzia rosmarinus growing in sand near Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, July 4, 2015
Front view of urchin beetle (Pionotheca coronata) taken from sandy area near Mesaieed, near Sealine Beach Resort. Qatar, July 10, 2015
Field of windblown sand at sunrise near Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, December 11, 2015
Stone pillars near a beach in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, December 19, 2015
Beached dhow boat at morning dusk in Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, February 8, 2010
Government residence on a beach, view from a balcony of Room 2303 of ASAS Tower West. Doha, Qatar, February 12, 2011
Dhow fishing boat on a beach in heritage village at early morning. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Fishing boats on a beach near heritage village at morning dusk. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Northern area of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel at morning dusk. Doha, Qatar, April 2, 2011
Area of Kempinski and Somerset Hotels in West Bay from a beach near InterContinental Hotel before sunrise. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Close up of a flower of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Beached dhow boat in Al Wakra Heritage Village (Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah). Qatar, April 18, 2015
Beached dhow boat at morning in Al Wakra Heritage Village (Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah). Qatar, April 18, 2015
Closed fresh fish sale and dhow boats on a beach in Ruwais on north coast. Qatar, March 3, 2010
Area around Kempinski Hotel of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, February 12, 2011
Yellow stone house near a beach in Ruwais on north coast. Qatar, March 3, 2010
Dhow fishing boat on a beach in Al Wakra at morning. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Beached fishing boats near heritage village at sunrise. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Beached dhow boat near heritage village at morning. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
A beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Close up of a salt tolerant plant Bienertia sinuspersici(?) on a beach north from Umm Bab. Western Qatar, April 4, 2014
Dusty boat on a beach in Khasooma area. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
Sand ripples at low tide in French Beach (42 km Beach), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Sandy road on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Seeds of date palms (Phoenix dactylifera, local name nakheel) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Parasitic plant Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) with a host plant Zygophyllum qatarense on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Plant of Cornulaca aucheri on a beach near Abu Samra. Qatar, March 21, 2015
Serrated edge of the elytra of urchin beetle (Pionotheca coronata) taken from sandy area near Mesaieed, near Sealine Beach Resort. Qatar, July 10, 2015
View of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay from a beach. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
Parasitic plants of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) forming "fairy ring" circle near a host plant Zygophyllum qatarense on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Northern area of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, April 2, 2011
Cluster of flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Blooming Sea lavender (Qetaif, Limonium axillare) on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Dark-red flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on fleshy, unbranched stems on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Dhow boat on a beach in Al Wakra Heritage Village (Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah). Qatar, April 18, 2015
Hull of beached dhow boat at sunrise in Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, February 8, 2010
West Bay lights from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, March 3, 2011
Beached fishing boat in heritage village. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Northern area of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel at windy weather. Doha, Qatar, March 10, 2011
Reflections of InterContinental Hotel from a beach near Asas Twin Towers. Doha, Qatar, January 28, 2012
Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) walking on rocky beach in Al Aaliya Island (Jazirat al Aliyah). Qatar, March 27, 2013
Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Succulent leaves of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
Limestone cliffs on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Dhow fishing boat on a beach in heritage village. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Salt tolerant plant of Salsola drummondii on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, November 29, 2014
Beach cliffs of rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Stone house near a beach road in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, July 3, 2015
Sand mounds (habitat of Seidlitzia rosmarinus) near Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, July 10, 2015
Stone texture on a beach opposite to Fuwairit Hills (Jabal Fuwayrith), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Rocky beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Minute scarlet flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Emerging dark-red flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Waves on a beach near Jebel Fuwairit at windy day. Northern Qatar, February 21, 2015
Coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Rocky beach opposite to Fuwairit Hills (Jabal Fuwayrith), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Black stone texture on a beach opposite to Fuwairit Hills (Jabal Fuwayrith), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Rippled texture of a sandy bar at low tide in French Beach (42 km Beach), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Old beached fishing boat in Al Wakra at morning dusk. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Rock in the sea illuminated by gas flairs on western beach of Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul) at night. Qatar, April 19, 2013
Leaves of coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Seaweed (algae) on a beach of Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
Tracks of a small crab on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Air bladders of sargassum seaweed on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Large plant of Sea lavender (Qetaif, Limonium axillare) on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Seedling of Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata, local name suwaid) on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014
Remains of a ceramic tile on a beach in Ruwais. Qatar, September 20, 2014
Grove of date palms (Phoenix dactylifera, local name nakheel) on a low sand mound on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Date palms (Phoenix dactylifera) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Sand ripples on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, November 29, 2014
Sand mounds on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) water well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 30, 2015
Berries of beach cabbage (Scaevola sericea, Scaevola taccada) capable to float in seawater and propagated by ocean currents in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Beach Tower and construction area from 19th floor of Somerset West Bay hotel. Doha, Qatar, January 27, 2010
Diplomatic area of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel. Doha, Qatar, February 12, 2011
Dhow fishing boat on a beach against sun in Al Wakra Heritage Village (Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah). Qatar, April 18, 2015
Dying beached Annulated sea snake (Hydrophis lapemoides) near village of Al Jumail (Jumayl), west of Ruwais on northwest coast. Qatar, February 6, 2010
Old vehicles on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Beachrock illuminated by gas flairs on western beach of Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul) at night. Qatar, April 19, 2013
Salt tolerant plants on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) water well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 30, 2015
QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring a bone on a beach of a small peninsula. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
Beached dhow boat in Al Wakra Heritage Village (Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah). Qatar, August 15, 2015
Elk on a sandy bar at low tide in French Beach (42 km Beach), on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 4, 2010
Hull of a beached fishing boat near heritage village. Al Wakrah, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Dead corals and seaweed (algae) on western beach in Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul). Qatar, April 19, 2013
Seidlitzia rosmarinus (Salsola rosmarinus, Suaeda rosmarinus, local names shenan, Julman) on dunes near Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014
Various vegetation on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) water well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 30, 2015
Dhow (fishing boat) on a beach in Al Wakra Heritage Village (Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah). Qatar, April 18, 2015
Spring and differential of an old vehicle on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Close up of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Red succulent leaves of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Northern area of West Bay from a beach south of InterContinental Hotel at night. Doha, Qatar, April 2, 2011
Head of hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) on western beach of Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul) at night. Qatar, April 19, 2013
Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) approaching water on western beach of Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul) at night. Qatar, April 19, 2013
Salt tolerant plant Bienertia sinuspersici(?) on a beach north from Umm Bab. Western Qatar, April 4, 2014
Stones near a beach in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
Club-shaped flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) water well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 30, 2015
Old vehicles at low tide on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Colony of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Date palms (Phoenix dactylifera, local name nakheel) with large stiff pinnate leaves on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, September 26, 2014
Large plant of desert heliotrope (turnsole, Heliotropium bacciferum, local names ramram, danab al agrab, Ramram) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Rusty iron door on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Fishing rope among sea grass on a beach near ruined village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) used for film set, west of Ruwais on northwest coast. Qatar, March 3, 2010
Beach pebbles in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 25, 2011
Beach of Mesaieed (Umm Said), south from Sealine Beach Resort. Qatar, February 26, 2011
Corals and sea snails at low tide on a beach of Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
Black ant on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Club-shaped flowers of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) water well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 30, 2015
Old vehicles under cliffs on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Rusty vehickles on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Dead corals on a beach of Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
Algae Oyster Thief (Colpomenia sinuosa) at low tide on a beach of Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
View from a beach in Al Aaliya Island (Jazirat al Aliyah). Qatar, March 27, 2013
Jumping fish in a pool on rocks on a beach in western part of Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul). Qatar, April 19, 2013
Emerging flower of Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, January 10, 2015
Parasitic plant Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, dhanoon, Tartuth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Rusty pipes from an old vehicle on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Mysterious basement on a beach in Al Aaliya Island (Jazirat al Aliyah). Qatar, March 27, 2013
Rusty car fragments on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) in Safliya Island near Doha. Qatar, April 3, 2013
Sea turtle tracks on western beach in Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul). Qatar, April 19, 2013
Brown sargassum seaweed with air bladders on a beach of Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, November 28, 2014
Silverfish like animal on rotten wood on a beach in Safliya Island near Doha. Qatar, April 3, 2013
