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Helen Betts | all galleries >> Saudi Arabia: Life in the Desert >> Long Weekend in Jeddah >> Jeddah's Old City of Balad > Coral blocks
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01-FEB-2014

Coral blocks

Many of these buildings are made with blocks of coral mixed with sea shells taken from the reefs off the coast and joined together with a mortar made from lagoon mud.

I have uploaded quite a few images today from Balad -- it's amazing what a day off from work will do!

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janescottcumming13-Feb-2014 14:53
I learn so much every time I check into your galleries. You make learning fun Helen! V
danad13-Feb-2014 14:37
A superb harmony of pale colors. V.
Gill Kopy13-Feb-2014 02:18
Apart from being interesting this is such a beautiful shot V
larose forest photos13-Feb-2014 02:00
Rich with pattern and texture, this is a fascinating and beautiful shot. V
woody3412-Feb-2014 23:58
A wonderful capture of this fascinating scene, never heard of coral being used as a building material...V
Sam Rua12-Feb-2014 23:57
Love the textures and color palette, Helen. Nicely captured and presented.
Jeff Real12-Feb-2014 23:54
I find these colors to be so very appealing ~V~
Jean Chiasson12-Feb-2014 23:48
Lovely view and excellent light Helen vote
Kim12-Feb-2014 23:14
Great capture of the lines shapes and textures! V
Colin Storey12-Feb-2014 21:46
Great textures, what a use of building materials. v
chris morton12-Feb-2014 21:20
nice mix of cared for and neglected
Karen Stuebing12-Feb-2014 21:19
It makes an interesting texture that really suits the architectural design. Nice composition and detail. V.
Simon Chandler12-Feb-2014 20:04
Beautiful capture. Love the rustic look. v
Mairéad12-Feb-2014 19:02
Very interesting. I suppose people use whatever materials are readily available.
I lie the patterns on the doors. V
Jim Coffman12-Feb-2014 18:54
I find this to be very interesting! Nice capture,Helen..
Bill Miller12-Feb-2014 18:50
Interesting to live in a coral house !