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Grand Mosque Allure

Grand Mosque Allure
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Oct, 2013

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Location

This photo was taken in 2013 at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

Time

This was taken during visitor hours in the middle of the day. All women, including myself, were wearing traditional abayas or long sleeves and a hijab. The Mosque attracts many Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

Lighting

The natural lighting worked beautifully against the white marble and gold accents.

Equipment

This was shot on a Sony NEX 5N mirrorless camera with a wide-angle lens.

Inspiration

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the first Grand Mosque I've visited and remains the most beautiful one I've seen to this day. My semester abroad in UAE at the time was my first experience immersing myself in a truly foreign culture and I've been bitten by the travel bug ever since. I'm especially interested in Islamic architecture, art and culture because it is so beautiful.

Editing

Simple contrast and exposure adjustments.

In my camera bag

Just my camera and wide-angle lens. Minimalist traveling.

Feedback

Islamic architecture usually incorporates beautiful and smooth geometric shapes that make for beautiful corridors and interesting angles.

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Grand Mosque Allure