Al Rajhi Grand Mosque by Helen Betts

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22-MAR-2014

Al Rajhi Grand Mosque

We pass this spectacular mosque every time we drive to the US military base, and every time we do I try to get a photograph of it, both going there and coming home. It has proven a very elusive subject for a drive by shot, and pulling off is usually inconvenient and not sure how much it would help anyway. Finally I got a capture that I like well enough, although it pains me to have to leave this much distortion in it ;-).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
1/1250s f/7.1 at 10.4mm iso200 full exif

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Jeff Real		21-May-2014 17:03
This is an amazing composition that works so well ~V~

John Reynolds LRPS		20-May-2014 05:49
An impressive capture which nicely demonstrates he scale of the building. V.

woody34		20-May-2014 05:27
Feel blessed you were able to capture this imposing building at last,Helen.You have managed to show its size and grandeur in this great capture.V

Raymond Ma		20-May-2014 04:10
You have captured a great perspective showing the immensity and the grandeur of this mosque. V

larose forest photos		20-May-2014 02:48
Love the POV, and I see no distortion, just a very impressive image. V

Marcia Rules		20-May-2014 02:40
I like the angle and its effects...what a sight for one who has never seen anything like his! V

Gill Kopy		20-May-2014 00:57
Julie's comment was my reaction on looking at this. I think the distortion adds to the magnificence of the mosque. Would be interesting to see the interior ! V

Julie Oldfield		20-May-2014 00:53
Very impressive capture. Excellent wide angle.

Graeme		19-May-2014 23:12
Don't worry too much Helen, you took it from a great perspective and it shows it off beautifully! V+

janescottcumming		19-May-2014 22:59
That's a grand looking Mosque! V

Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)		19-May-2014 21:52
Excellent image, Helen. I see no reason trying to correct the distortion. Some ways it actually works in your favor. I do like it. V.

Apostolos Tikopoulos		19-May-2014 21:30
Excellent composition of this impressive mosque. v.

Colin Storey		19-May-2014 21:17
Fantastic image of it, very well taken. v

Chris Morton		19-May-2014 19:55
I don't think it is necessary to correct verticals on buildings, in fact it can be overdone, and this gives a fair impression of its size and scale

Ton T.		19-May-2014 19:18
Marvellous building; impressive image! V+

Stephanie		19-May-2014 17:27
It's no wonder that this is a difficult building to photograph! It's HUGE!!! Great capture Helen! V :)

Bill Miller		19-May-2014 17:21
You certainly need a wide angle to get that huge building in the frame.

joseantonio		19-May-2014 16:23
It´s really huge....Well done.V.

Will Hoskins		19-May-2014 16:11
This is more than just, "like well enough", Helen. The light is beautiful, the wispy clouds add interest and the distortion is a natural optical effect. V

Jim Coffman		19-May-2014 15:55
You did indeed manage a good capture of it,Helen.. I would love to see the interior.

globalgadabout		19-May-2014 15:39
that is a big one, and well caught from the car...the slight touch of convergence actually adds to the sense of grandeur and scale...V

Long Bach Nguyen		19-May-2014 15:33
fabulous composition, angle, perspective, and exposure