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16-APR-2015

What lies beyond

What lies beyond an archway in the mosque.

“With a prayer hall that can accommodate 25.000, the Hassan II Mosque is the second-largest religious building in the world, after the mosque in Mecca. The complex covers 9 hectares (978,774 square feet), two-thirds of it being built over the sea. The minaret, the lighthouse of Islam, is 200 m (656 feet) high, and two laser beams, reaching over a distance of 30 km (18.5 miles) shine in the direction of Mecca. The building was designed by Michel Pinseau, 35,000 craftsmen worked on it, and it opened in 1993. … [It] is a monument to Moroccan architectural virtuosity and craftsmanship.” (“Eyewitness Travel, Morocco”)

Another beautiful ceiling, posted earlier:


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Julie Oldfield31-Jul-2015 03:38
Superbly composed. V
Tom LeRoy29-Jul-2015 08:57
A marvelous archway, love the light catch ! V
Richard Townsend29-Jul-2015 08:40
Such marvelous detail! I love the way the catches the sculpted edges of the arch. V
danad29-Jul-2015 08:14
Superb ornaments and details. V.
John Reynolds LRPS29-Jul-2015 05:32
A beautiful interior capture. V.
Gerard Koehl29-Jul-2015 04:36
Superbe cadrage. V
joseantonio29-Jul-2015 04:17
Love how you used the arch to frame the view behind it.V
Being Me29-Jul-2015 03:14
What incredible detail. Love it!! V
hamery29-Jul-2015 03:01
What lies beyond are the capturing of beautiful inside lighting, superb details and a masterful composition, Helen. BV+++
Gill Kopy29-Jul-2015 02:09
This is just so beautiful - the colours alone are gorgeous - I really am in awe of this place BV
larose forest photos29-Jul-2015 01:46
So amazingly elaborate. But also exquisitely beautiful and elegant too. VV
woody3429-Jul-2015 01:20
What a wonderful expression of craftsmanship and architecture.A remarkable capture.Thanks for the great background notes.V
William Barletta29-Jul-2015 00:14
What a fabulous place. Beautiful captures f the amazing details ~V~
Stephanie28-Jul-2015 22:57
Simply amazing architecture! V Would you say this was the prettiest mosque on your trip? V
Jim Coffman28-Jul-2015 22:32
Expertly capture,Helen! Wonderful details!