In terms of sheer natural beauty, Jordan will always be a topic of conversation.

Jordan holds some of the most impressive natural phenomenons in the world. Think of the moon-like dunes of Wadi Rum, the extraordinary Dead Sea, and Jordan’s largest natural reserve: the Dana Biosphere Reserve.

Yet there is only one thing that comes to a travellers mind when they think of Jordan, and that is the ancient city of Petra. Poised between the dry desert and towering mountains is an ancient Nabatean city, entirely carved out of sandstone, and easily one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever seen.

But Jordan is way more than its number-one attraction. I’ve spent time, wandering through the narrow streets of downtown Amman, I explored the well-preserved remnants of the Roman ruins in Jerash, and roamed around the rippled sand dunes of Wadi Rum, all with camera in hand.

To present the best possible look and feel of this captivating country, I share with you my Jordan photography story – a collection of 42 photos that inspire you to visit Jordan.

THE ANCIENT CITY OF PETRA AND SURROUNDS

Only a few UNESCO heritage sites come close to the ancient city of Petra in terms of mysterious, ancient structures.

The charm that defines Petra is realized by ancient temples, carved out of red-rose sandstone, and despite the crowds, it’s one of the most exhilarating things to see on a Jordan itinerary.

THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF DOWNTOWN AMMAN

Downtown Amman has no shortage of rustic, narrow laneways, bustling bazaars, the characteristic smell of fresh herbs & spices, and the most impressive points of interest – a true delight to any curious wanderer.

At first, the city felt pretty overwhelming, but once I got my bearings, Amman slowly revealed that it holds beauty around every corner.

Make sure you’ll give Amman a well-deserved chance before travelling to your next destination – the city has a great number of impressive things to see and do.

THE DEAD SEA, JORDAN’S UNIQUE NATURAL PHENOMENON

The Dead Sea is one of the most fascinating encounters between land and sea, yet it is something else that makes the sea so unique.

With almost 10 times the amount of salt as the ocean, the Dead Sea is often referred to as an extraordinary natural phenomenon.

As a result of the high salinity, travellers get invited to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the chance to float on the water of the Dead Sea. What more can I say?

THE MOON-LIKE DUNES OF WADI RUM

Situated in the midst of the Arabian desert is the Wadi Rum, a majestic, extensive scenery that is famed for its red rippled sand dunes and enormous, scenic rock formations.

If you’re in for an off the beaten path adventure, jump aboard a jeep and roam around the iconic Wadi Rum desert, which is often called ‘The Valley of the Moon’.

To me, Wadi Rum is unrivalled regarding sheer natural beauty, and one of the most unearthly sceneries in the world.

THE ROMAN RUINS OF JERASH

Known today as the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy is Jerash: an ancient archaeological site that is incredibly picturesque and definitely worthy of your visit.

Jerash is in fact, the second most popular site in Jordan, right after Petra.

Make sure you visit the ruins of Jerash as a day trip from Amman – it’s only a 1-hour drive and trust me, it won’t disappoint.

THE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR THAT I USED IN JORDAN

Jordan’s natural beauty is unrivalled, and if you want to make the most of your travel photography while exploring Jordan, I’d recommend investing in some serious photography gear.

If you like my travel photography, this is the gear I used the document my Jordan photography story.

Lumix G85 | The Lumix G85 captures excellent photos and video – plus it doesn’t break the bank.

SIGMA 16mm, F1.4 | The SIGMA 16mm is well-known for its excellent depth of field and is one of the best budget prime lenses on the market.

DJI Mavic Air | The DJI Mavic Air is a brilliant drone that is compact and produces the most incredible aerial footage. In my opinion, the perfect combination to document travel photography.

Although flying a drone in Jordan is legal, do keep in mind to follow the official regulations.