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19-OCT-2013

Consultative Assembly building

This is a severely cropped image of what I belatedly realized was the Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia (Majlis as-Shura) building. I had just loved the dome and tried to get a very long distance capture of it with the little Sony (my good lenses are awaiting release from customs at the moment). I thought the building pictured below was the Shura until I went to link to some information on it and realized it was in fact a convention center. I sort of doubt they have tours of either of them, so this might be as good as I can get of these interesting structures. This is the Shura Council site with nicer pictures in their gallery than I was able to get: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Home/ Also a very informative rundown from Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consultative_Assembly_of_Saudi_Arabia

Sony DSC-RX100M2
1/200s f/8.0 at 37.1mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time19-Oct-2013 15:01:53
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Karen Stuebing31-Oct-2013 20:39
The dome is a work of art and your cropping worked really well showing it off. V.
Bill Miller31-Oct-2013 20:04
It is a lovely building.
Martin Lamoon31-Oct-2013 19:03
Superb photograph, hope you get your lens soon
V
Tom LeRoy31-Oct-2013 18:59
Quite an insiders look at this dignified structure. A fine shot. V
larose forest photos31-Oct-2013 18:14
You are getting some amazing shots with that little Sony. Excellent close-up and great details of this lovely place. V
bill friedlander31-Oct-2013 17:28
Great view of the splendor of the architecture! Looks quite modern with an ancient design. V
John Hamers31-Oct-2013 17:16
Great capture of this amazing place, Remarkable architecture !!!V
danad31-Oct-2013 17:10
A stunning place. Love the silver and pale ochre tones harmony. V.
Simon Chandler31-Oct-2013 15:49
A beautiful composition with appealing tone. v
Walter Otto Koenig31-Oct-2013 15:43
Very interesting architecture, I like the dome and the windows. With all these lights this should make for a great night time image. "V"
globalgadabout31-Oct-2013 15:18
what a stylish place..in fact the entire compound seems meticulously laid out and decorated...fine shot Helen..V
Gerard Koehl31-Oct-2013 14:30
Très belle image. V
Carol Rollins31-Oct-2013 13:17
Beautiful architecture and design. ~
Stephanie31-Oct-2013 13:10
Wow! What a stunning building! I absolutely love the architecture and decorative dome!!! BV
Jim Coffman31-Oct-2013 13:03
An amazing place. I am so grateful that I am able to see it through your eyes,Helen!
Colin Storey31-Oct-2013 10:07
Fantastic images of this great looking place. v
FrankB31-Oct-2013 09:40
fascinating first looks at the kingdom...beautifully detailed shots!....V
Milan Vogrin31-Oct-2013 07:07
Great image! V!
Barry S Moore31-Oct-2013 07:02
The dome is fantastic, Great subject for a telephoto shot. ~v~
fotabug31-Oct-2013 05:52
That's quite a complex! Pretty, but costly I bet
Jean Chiasson31-Oct-2013 05:36
Beautiful image details Helen vote
joseantonio31-Oct-2013 05:01
Love that beautiful dome.V.
Long Bach Nguyen31-Oct-2013 04:31
beautiful, great texture and details, and love your narrative.v