Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Alhambresque

Three Wooden Window Screens, Al Ain Palace Museum, Al Ain, UAE
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Although I have never been to the Alhambra of Granada, Spain, I imagine its design is rich in fanciful patterns, like these window screens in Sheikh Zayed's palace in Al Ain.

It maybe difficult to see at first, but this image actually shows three separate wooden window screens, on three separate planes, in three separate rooms and courtyards, all lined-up to make an intricate design within my frame.



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12 comments:

  1. ....peterMay 8, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    This is an amazing composition Doug... the outer screen replicates the very center of the second one... i can only see bits of the third screen in the holes behind the middle one...
    good stuff....peter:)

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  2. GinnieMay 8, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    It's magical, Doug!

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  3. Cezar and LéiaMay 8, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Lovely this geometric art on the window and your picture is magical, I love the blur and the colors as well!
    Léia

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  4. London CallerMay 8, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Like a kaleidoscope in perfect geometry!
    He he... I have been to the Alhambra. :o)
    But these screens actually reminded me of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur.

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  5. yzMay 8, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    very well fitted, excellent work

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  6. Andrew Graeme GouldMay 8, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Love how you've used that out of focus foreground to add depth to the image, Doug. This has a real air of mystery to it!

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  7. franzMay 8, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    stunning and very convincing compo with those three frames. this is islamic art at its best, even though it's not old (as if only only things were true art ...!

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  8. ArndMay 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Fantastic abstract with a beautiful multi-layered composition. This is a clever and creative shot, Doug!

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  9. georgeMay 12, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    An exceedingly clever graphic interplay.

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  10. JoeMay 13, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Fabulous composition Doug. Your positioned the camera in just the right spot. Love the symmetry.

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  11. dom lorthaJune 1, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Great geometrical detail, nicely composed, as always!
    Have a nice day.

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  12. RemusJune 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Well done.
    Perfect geometric composition.

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