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12-DEC-2014

Red Crescent

This is the Red Crescent (similar to the Red Cross) building in the Diplomatic Quarter, situated on the back side of our park. I have always found it an interesting design, with the triangular windows very similar to openings in traditional walls.

Involved gate, posted earlier:


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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)27-May-2016 19:18
Excellent work,Helen.Vote
Paolo
Julie Oldfield01-Apr-2016 01:00
A very interesting design. Very well captured. V
Chris Morton31-Mar-2016 20:26
I like the triangles
Dan Greenberg31-Mar-2016 00:48
Kudos to the architect who came up with that window design. Kudos to you for framing it so well. ~V~
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE330-Mar-2016 22:42
An interesting wall with those shapes. V
larose forest photos30-Mar-2016 19:59
It is a beautifully designed building and your capture is excellent. V
Ton T.30-Mar-2016 17:07
Wonderful architecture! V
hamery30-Mar-2016 15:24
Marvelous composition with a gorgeous blue background. Great tone and marvelous shapes, Helen. VVV
Gerard Koehl30-Mar-2016 14:29
Superbe bâtiment. V
globalgadabout30-Mar-2016 13:25
a treasure trove of triangles...lively indeed..
Gary Hudes30-Mar-2016 13:20
I like this interesting design and the colors. An attractive building! V.
Jim Coffman30-Mar-2016 13:10
A very lovely design and a very nice image, Helen...
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal30-Mar-2016 13:10
Beautiful well captured image Helen. V
joseantonio30-Mar-2016 13:08
Interesting ddsign, you are right. Love those little windows.V
Ursula Miller30-Mar-2016 12:41
This is a really interesting building again. I like the interacting shapes and lines. V
Alexander Kazakov30-Mar-2016 12:17
Interesting capture! V