over the past few days, we were visiting one of the most beautiful architectural wonders of abu dhabi, the sheikh zayed grand mosque. it never ceases to amaze me from exterior to interior look of the structure. from outside, you will see the obvious: magnificent and geometrically lined-up domes, pillars and arches.
Categories: composition 101 - framing,composition 101 - lines and curves,composition 101 - pattern,composition 101 - perspective,composition 101 - scale,composition 101 - symmetry,compostion 101 - rule of thirds,travel
Tagged: abu dhabi, architecture, mosque, sheikh zayed mosque
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- 26th January 2012 Thursday at 1:27 pm
remember the top shot of the dome? that was a bottom section of one of the seven chandeliers of the sheikh zayed mosque. the main chandelier which sits in the central dome measuring 10m diameter and 15.25m in height and weighs 12 tonnes. it was the largest in the world (doha, qatar currently holds the record). these chandeliers are stylish, plated with copper and gold and decorated with 40-million different coloured swarovski crystals lighted by high-power leds.
Categories: composition 101 - depth of field,composition 101 - scale,compostion 101 - rule of thirds,photography,travel
Tagged: abu dhabi, architecture, lighting, mosque, sheikh zayed mosque
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- 13th October 2010 Wednesday at 10:40 am
after the top shot in my previous post, i walked towards the east wing of the main prayer hall. based on various sources, the sheikh zayed grand mosque was described as a fusion of arab, mughal and moorish architecture. the carpet you see in the photo is currently the largest in the world which measures 7,119 m² and weighs 47 tonnes.
Categories: composition 101 - framing,composition 101 - scale,composition 101 - symmetry,compostion 101 - rule of thirds,photography,travel
Tagged: abu dhabi, architecture, mosque, sheikh zayed mosque
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- 12th October 2010 Tuesday at 10:31 am
we visited the largest mosque in the uae, the sheikh zayed grand mosque. as we enter the main prayer hall, we were greeted by the grandiose fixtures within. currently holds two world records, it houses the largest carpet and chandelier.
Categories: composition 101 - symmetry,travel
Tagged: abu dhabi, architecture, mosque, sheikh zayed grand mosque
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- 11th October 2010 Monday at 9:23 am
this week, we will feature the zayed grand mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. currently the largest in uae, it is also ranked 8th in the world. together with our fellow shutterbugs from mideast snipers and non-photography friends, we decided to visit this religious landmark of abu dhabi.
Categories: composition 101 - framing,composition 101 - symmetry,photography,travel
Tagged: abu dhabi, architecture, mosque, sheikh zayed mosque
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- 10th October 2010 Sunday at 7:12 pm
