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09-APR-2016

Front windows

Not the prettiest picture, but this is the front window of the house in the gigantic compound pictured below (this particular part is on the far right in the left photo). I always see this window from the freeway but was never able to get close to it until now. I have tried, but there is simply no way to show this complex in its entirety, it’s just that big, plus most of it is still surrounded by a construction fence. It has a number of huge gates in a very long wall on the street, and from the looks of it, must be a royal palace of some sort.

Two old views of the same house, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/320s f/10.0 at 70.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time09-Apr-2016 13:41:04
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Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/323 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.33
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Nirvan Hope12-Apr-2016 20:57
The compound is huge! The windows might give plenty of light, but you'd have to stand on a chair to see the view over the wall!
bill friedlander12-Apr-2016 15:28
Its a pity that the wall obscures part of the wonderful architecture. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal12-Apr-2016 13:21
What a beautiful building Helen, great shot. V
Jim Coffman12-Apr-2016 12:43
I cannot imagine living in a home of that size!