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| 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", golden 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. |
Friday, May 17, 2013
Golden Glow
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Definitely worth its weight in gold, Doug!
ReplyDeleteSpecial, we were also there but didn't see this shot. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Picture perfect cut.
ReplyDeleteAmazing composition. I wish I had your 'eye'.
ReplyDeleteoutstanding graphics and detail
ReplyDeleteSpectacular color contrast, the blue sky is perfect and the golden detail is gorgeous and "chic"!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you and your adorable wife!
Léia
When is your book coming out Doug!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent, spectacular and brilliant - and that's just the photography.
ReplyDeleteawesome compo, doug, like a lesson in geometry! fantastic shapes and colours ...
ReplyDeleteexcellent play with color and shapes
ReplyDeletePerfect colors. Perfect light control.
ReplyDeleteThe point of view creates a very interesting compo. Nicely seen again.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.