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30-APR-2016

Simply monumental (1)

I have photographed this new house several times in the past (see below for one shot), but never from a perspective that conveys just how gigantic it really is. I saw this view from the road yesterday and made Tim go past it three times (!) in an attempt to capture the fullest extent of it. This was the best I could do through the windshield, from the opposite side of the street and over a concrete wall. (We even got honked at for slowing down traffic on our last pass.) Pictures of its two monumental gates on that same road will follow. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like them for a private home. Surely this must be some kind of royal palace.

NOTE: This picture really needs to be viewed in original size, for clarity if nothing else!

Older picture from the other side of the property, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/800s f/5.6 at 70.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Julie Oldfield03-May-2016 02:25
It is magnificent. Excellent shot to capture the whole thing. V
Gill Kopy02-May-2016 01:06
This really is amazing - looks like there's a space viewing platform too - oh ! for a glimpse inside !!! Thanks to Tim and your perseverance you got a good shot V
joseantonio01-May-2016 19:36
It´s more than monumental,and a lot of work involved in cleaning it.V
chris morton01-May-2016 19:20
it seems to contain a lot of disparate features from as far afield as ancient Rome to the nearest airport control tower...and yes big
pkocinski01-May-2016 16:44
Unreal "house"...
Suzanne Lanthier01-May-2016 16:25
I agree with Gérard, this has to be a palace or a residence for a man with many wives...and children.
bill friedlander01-May-2016 15:57
Fabulous place, a castle in the desert to rival the French Chateaux. V
Jim Coffman01-May-2016 15:56
Good grief!! This is a single dwelling! WOW!! What a great shot.
gerard belbeoch01-May-2016 14:47
c'est monumental, surement un palais royal.....