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14-NOV-2014

Al Yamamah Garden

Al Yamamah Garden must be one of, if not the, largest parks in the Diplomatic Quarter. I was floored at its sheer size – and at the number of fountains it has – we counted 14. In addition to the arcaded sections, there is a huge lawn with trees and then an enormous area with kids’ play equipment. Tim says this park is never empty, and indeed we saw several couples walking around here and a number of families having a picnic in the grassy area.

This is the other long arm of the arcaded area that intersects with the section pictured below. Each has seven fountains.


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Pieter Bos15-Nov-2014 08:44
Great perspective, Helen! ~V
Barry S Moore15-Nov-2014 05:45
An awesome park. Great use of the wide angle. ~V~
larose forest photos15-Nov-2014 04:28
It is fabulous. It sounds as if you are spoiled for choice with regard to gardens! Love the POV here. V
Apostolos Tikopoulos15-Nov-2014 00:17
Wonderful photo of this lovely and spectacular garden. V.
Stephanie14-Nov-2014 22:35
Wonderful symmetrical view of this pretty park! V
Jean Chiasson14-Nov-2014 22:09
Beautifful green space composition Helen vote
Martin Lamoon14-Nov-2014 21:29
Like this shot of the well laid out garden.
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Buz Kiefer14-Nov-2014 21:25
Well composed photo of this green space. Vote.
MarcViskens14-Nov-2014 21:07
nice work Helen
bill friedlander14-Nov-2014 20:38
Great job by the landscape architects, and a lovely shot of it. V
joseantonio14-Nov-2014 20:17
Awesome composition, very well done! V
Chris Spracklen14-Nov-2014 20:03
Looks like a great place for a walk in the shade, Helen.
Beautiful shot, dear friend. *V*
Peter Sussex14-Nov-2014 19:45
Seems, park planning there is by strict geometrical rules which results in this pleasing look. The number of fountains sound unbelievable:) Well seen symmetry. V
Milan Vogrin14-Nov-2014 19:20
Nice place and photo!V!
Gerard Koehl14-Nov-2014 18:57
Superbe avec cette perspective. V
Jim Coffman14-Nov-2014 18:28
Beautiful!!