Golden Pillars, by Sarin Soman
This Photo was taken at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there. The mosque was officially opened in the Islamic month of Ramadan in 2007. The design of the mosque can be best described as a fusion of Arab, Mughal and Moorish architecture.The Sheikh Zayed Mosque made some world records are 1)The carpet laid out on the vast expanse is the “World’s Largest Carpet” made by Iran’s Carpet Company and designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi. 2)This mosque also holds the largest chandelier in the world.
Canon EOS 450D | Exposure 1sec @ f/7.1 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 28mm
Golden Pillars, by Sarin Soman
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | August 06
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Dubai | United Arab Emirates
Photographer: Sarin Soman (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Registered
Sarin Soman is a software engineer, working and living in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. He is basically from India. Since 2005, he has started photography as his hobby.But till the year 2009, most of the photos he clicked were not based on any technical points or compositions.Whatever comes to his way he just clicked.From 2009 onwards he has taken photography as bit more serious hobby and concentrated on compositions,technical aspects etc. Flickr groups,websites and friends helped him a lot to learn photography. For him photography is something close to his heart. He uses to say it his wife – camera is his second wife. Still he is a beginner in photography and a long way to go. He has great desire like one i day he wants to become a full-time photographer and from his photography he can win his bread.
Website: http://www.sarin.me
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could we have more pictures?
great shot using repetitive patterns in the columns and arches
beautiful shot !
congrats dear ….so proud abt you ma frnd:)
Cool one.. keep clickin!
good work…………………..keep it up
WOW !!! amazing pic just beautiful ….
Amazing shot.. excellent lighting and composition.. wonderful pattern..overall a great picture!!!
Gr8 job…. !!!
Wonderful!
Beautiful lights and reflections.
v nice
wonderful shot… like it…!!
Excellent shot.. keep it up…
Beautiful Colours
super
superb one Sarin !
Good shot,,,!!!
hoohoho,,,may I know what is the man who was sit in front of the pillars???
Actually I really love the effect of water reflection the pillars
superb shot!!
Dear Sarin,
Good Evening!
This such a wonderful golden shot!Really amazing!
A divine and pure ambience!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful snap!
Sasneham,
Anu
very nice, good light, composition ok, good color.. :)
I love this beautiful frame… excellent shot Sarin !
fantastic dear…gr8 photo..
wow this spot very nice to human intrest :)
Thats a briliant work!
good photo sarin,,,,
that’s look wonderfull,,,
But you can explain too what is the man sit infront of the pillar,,,,
thank you very muchh
But Actually I love it,,I love the water,,,,
excellent shot Sarin
Amazing capture….Beautifully framed !!!
OSM… Its a golden classic shot. ……The symmetrical formation of the pillars and the way you have composed it is simply a treat. good luck.
Superb Frame !!!
Great Picture!
Wow..This is an amazing pic…But can you explain in much depth why did you think of this title??
Beautiful composition, love the angle and reflection, softness and impressiveness. Keep it up Sarin, great job
Thats Awesome..! Great work and one of your greatest ones..!
Love it!
Superb!!!
Wonderful yaar. Keep it up and my best wishes for your all future works..
Joju
This is amazing stuff.welldone Sarin.
a true Artist .. the true art.. wish u the best.. its really amazing all of ur pics.. i liked so much this one ..very original.. go ahead :)
tht’s beautiful..gr8 job :)
Wow.. Naice.. Those tiny ppl make this photo look really GRAND!.. Never been to this place but it karries this photo karries the environment for sure.
Excellent capture buddy !
Magical shot !
Nice perspective
Wow! I love your works!