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05-JUL-2014

New reflecting old

It’s easy to see where the inspiration for the design of the new building came from. I’m glad to see they’re incorporating elements of their architectural heritage in modern construction. This old tower is also pictured here:


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Sam Rua18-Jul-2014 13:25
Nice POV to see the architectural threads, Helen.
Kevin Warren15-Jul-2014 00:43
Beautiful shapes! Well framed/composed image, Helen!
Gill Kopy13-Jul-2014 01:01
A wonderful shot depicting old and new V
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)12-Jul-2014 21:43
What is neat in the upper photo. The older building shows a lot of cracks. This nothing strange, where you have high temperatures. It is great seeing how the old fits into the new era. Wonderful images. V.
The Ellisons12-Jul-2014 08:44
I couldn't agree with you more. They're doing a great job, as are you!
marie-jose wolff12-Jul-2014 07:58
very fine shapes and architecture! V
Ariel12-Jul-2014 07:09
At first I thought this was northern Nigeria, but the style is different. Excellent shot - V.
Tom LeRoy12-Jul-2014 06:34
Yes, can really see why they decided to use the old style, this is really marvelous . Sharp image ! V
Raymond Ma12-Jul-2014 04:23
I very much like the bold shapes and simple geometry in this style of architecture. V
Richard Marcus12-Jul-2014 03:16
It's wonderful seeing the new and old coexist. Excellent composition and capture, Helen. V
Julie Oldfield12-Jul-2014 01:49
Excellent capture of shapes and the contrast between old and new. V
woody3412-Jul-2014 00:46
Wonderful composition to show the contrast of the two buildings and the continuation of the traditional style.V
Jeff Real11-Jul-2014 22:53
The composition is so great it makes me wish to see more ~V~
Martin Lamoon11-Jul-2014 21:35
Interesting to see the new design copied from the old.
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Colin Storey11-Jul-2014 21:11
Wonderful image agin of this interesting place. v
Karen Stuebing11-Jul-2014 20:56
Very intriguing the way the modern mimics the ancient style. Wonderful juxtaposition of old and new. V.
larose forest photos11-Jul-2014 19:52
I think both new and old are fantastic and I agree that it is great they are paying respect to traditional architecture while tweaking it a bit into a new form. V
Graeme11-Jul-2014 18:19
What an excellent shot, Helen. V++
bill friedlander11-Jul-2014 18:13
Equal sharing of old and new. Nicely done! V
Gerard Koehl11-Jul-2014 18:05
Très joli contraste entre le moderne et l'ancien. V
Jim Coffman11-Jul-2014 18:00
Well composed and captured,Helen!!