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", 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.



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12 comments:

  1. GinnieMay 17, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Definitely worth its weight in gold, Doug!

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  2. Filip and KristelMay 17, 2013 at 4:28 AM

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

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  3. mARTina B.May 17, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Picture perfect cut.

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  4. Kathryn DycheMay 17, 2013 at 8:15 AM

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

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  5. john4jackMay 17, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    outstanding graphics and detail

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  6. Cezar and LéiaMay 18, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    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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  7. JoeMay 18, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    When is your book coming out Doug!

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  8. georgeMay 20, 2013 at 9:31 AM

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

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  9. franzMay 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

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

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  10. yzMay 24, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    excellent play with color and shapes

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  11. RemusJune 1, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Perfect colors. Perfect light control.

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  12. dom lorthaJune 2, 2013 at 10:38 AM

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

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