Friday, May 17, 2013

Golden Glow

Dome Finials and Minaret Balconies, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Like a scene from the tales of the "Arabian Nights", g
olden balconies and finials glow in afternoon light on the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Gold is used through out the detailing of this amazing edifice. I can not imagine how much of it was used, but I can assure you it is worth its weight in visual impact.

The English word carat comes from the Arabic qirat, a small unit of weight, specifically the coin weight for the medieval Arabian gold dinar.



12 comments:

  1. Definitely worth its weight in gold, Doug!

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  2. Special, we were also there but didn't see this shot. Very creative.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  3. Amazing composition. I wish I had your 'eye'.

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  4. outstanding graphics and detail

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  5. Spectacular color contrast, the blue sky is perfect and the golden detail is gorgeous and "chic"!
    Happy weekend to you and your adorable wife!
    Léia

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  6. When is your book coming out Doug!

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  7. Magnificent, spectacular and brilliant - and that's just the photography.

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  8. awesome compo, doug, like a lesson in geometry! fantastic shapes and colours ...

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  9. excellent play with color and shapes

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  10. Perfect colors. Perfect light control.

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  11. The point of view creates a very interesting compo. Nicely seen again.
    Have a nice day.

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