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02-FEB-2014

Nostalgic mosque

This is the mosque at the airport in Riyadh and was the first building I saw in Saudi Arabia after setting foot outside the terminal. I can’t quite remember where we were parked (not here for sure), but it was dazzling. I asked somebody picking us up if it was OK if I took a picture and was told probably not, so I didn’t.

I have never been able to find that vantage point again, and have never been as dazzled as that first night back in October, but this is what I was able to get on another night at the airport.

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Pierre06-Aug-2015 14:21
Une photo de nuit absolument magnifique, une très belle mise en valeur! V
Dan Greenberg20-May-2014 14:08
It looks pretty attractive from this vantage point too. Wonderful capture of the lighting. ~BV~
Gill Kopy20-May-2014 01:03
A wonderful shot of this beautiful building. Neat to have this to give a first impression of Saudi Arabia. V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography19-May-2014 23:30
Excellent night shot, Vote.
Julie Oldfield18-May-2014 00:21
Nice exposure. V
Jeff Real17-May-2014 13:52
You did a wonderful job of capturing this at night ~V~
Tom LeRoy17-May-2014 08:00
Yes, this is a stunning sight! A fine shot in available light. V
Colin Storey17-May-2014 07:54
Fantastic night shot of this impressive place. v
Zoltán Balogh17-May-2014 07:20
Superb capture Helen! V
Milan Vogrin17-May-2014 07:02
Nice light!
joseantonio17-May-2014 06:26
Lovely light for this night shot.V
Sam Rua17-May-2014 05:32
Cool mosque and a nice night capture, Helen.
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)17-May-2014 05:31
Such an outstanding night time shot. Excellent work. V.