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The Mosque Mohammud Ali Pasha in Cairo


The Mosque Mohammud Ali Pasha in Cairo
Photo Information
Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 799 N: 9736] (38863)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-06-08
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Minolta Z1
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Egypt 2004, Religious houses in the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-19 6:20
Viewed: 822
Points: 50
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The Mosque Mohammud Ali Pasha in Cairo

This will be the last of my series of the religious houses theme (for the time being). Picturing and posting all kind of churches temples and other religious houses might give the viewer an impression of a very religious Green Baron in matter of fact I’m not. But all over the world the religious houses are often eye catching like this impressive mosque build on the Citadel in Cairo which is build on an impressive hill. This mosque can’t be missed in my portfolio of ‘impressive buildings in the world’.

I also visited the inside of this beautiful building and as you know you have to leave your shoes outside. After a long day walking through the hot dusty streets of Cairo together with my travel companions I didn’t like that idea but of course respected it. The consequence were that I entered the mosque together with ten fellows but within one minute I was on my own...I still don’t know why! ;)

PP-talk:
- straightened with perspective tool
- increased brightness and contrast slightly (+6)
- used “JohnT-trick” to add minaret into the frame
- add frame and text


Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and built by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816.


Citadel of Cairo

The Saladin Citadel of Cairo (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين‎) is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Cairo.
It is sometimes referred to as Mohamed Ali Citadel (Arabic: قلعة محمد علي‎), because it contains the mosque of Mohamed Ali (or Muhammad Ali), which was built almost 7 centuries later. The Mosque of Muhammad 'Ali Pasha was built between 1828 and 1848, perched on the summit of the citadel. The Ottoman mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad `Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816.
The location, part of the Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city, and was fortified by Saladin between 1176 and 1183 AD, to protect it from the Crusaders. The citadel stopped being the seat of government when Egypt's ruler, Khedive Ismail, moved to his newly built Abdin Palace in the Ismailiya neighborhood in the 1860s.
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Leuk gedaan Hans, het frame.
Mooie foto ook... lekker strak en realistische kleuren.

Groet,
Anneke

Hi Hans,
Very impressive mosque! Great composition, sharpness and details ae excellent as is the lighting. I love the way the tower bit goes through the frame, how do you do that?? Well done and TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

Mooi! Vooral inderdaad het kader, maar ook een indrukwekkend gebouw. Goed in beeld gebracht!

TFS Greetz Kristy

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2438 W: 92 N: 2012] (10484)
  • [2007-02-19 7:20]

hello Hans,
This is a very beautiful composition and presentation for this mosque with great vertical lines of the towers and excellent colors and sharpness.
Greetings.
Luc

Lovely architecture.
Nice angles, lines and geometric shapes.
I like the contrast of colours and the POV.
I too like the tower poking through the frame. TfS

Tracey

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-02-19 7:24]

Hallo Hans,
uups I guess the tower was tho high for the frame, love this framing you did a lot. Great shot of this architechtural beauty. POV, sharpness and solors are wonderful.
Sky

Hi Hans!
Vell captured photo.Very good light and colours.And very interesting framed.
Cheers.
Cezar

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1691 W: 0 N: 1] (11059)
  • [2007-02-19 7:47]

Hallo Hans
Mooie herinneringsfoto.
jammer van dat frame dat lijdt de aandacht van het onderwerp af.Ik weet dat meningen daarover zeer verdeeld zijn.
Gr Jos

LOL!!! Good note, brother Hans :-).
Superb capture of this tremendous architecture.
Very sharp and clear.
TFS
Pierre

Hi Hans,

A great photo of the Mosque in Cairo!! I hope I'll be able to visit it soon. :)
Nice PP work with the extended frame!! Great lighting and contrast!

Well done
Constantinos

Hi Hans,
I see you like being creative with your borders and frames. Good work. As for the photo, VERY nicely captured and composed. Top quality photo! Tower extending into the frame makes this wonderful structure look even more massive.

TFS,
Lyndon

WOW The boxer Mohammed Ali had his own Mosque???? coool..................................B-)
You entered with 10 spirits and then no one was there?? I would be VERY afraid! ........B-) Nice shot Hans!
B-)
Linda

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2007-02-19 15:31]
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LOL.... ummm... I think I might know why... hehehehe... did you change your socks? ot even wash your feet before you enter? hehehehehe.... if not... that might be your answer. :P

Well... we did that when we have to enter the biggest mosque in Brunei... You captured this very well even thought you have to straightened it, excellent pov and compo. Well done Hans... and thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

Beautiful shot. Love the framing!

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2512 W: 48 N: 2993] (14124)
  • [2007-02-19 17:28]

Hello Hans,
Very beautiful presentation for this mosque and wonderful framing,the details and composition &colours and sharpnes are excellent .Very interesting note.
Greeting.
Janusz

Nicely composed, good pp work with the frame and nice detail in the image itself. Plus a good note - so well done all round!

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 285 N: 1315] (7065)
  • [2007-02-20 9:55]

Hi Hans.
Awesome compsotion captured.
Great point of view and detalis.
Frame is fantastic as usual.
Congratulations!
J-23

be back with ;)

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 716 W: 34 N: 1531] (9580)
  • [2007-02-20 15:35]

Hans,
The image is captivating enough- with the lighting, blue skies and beautifully detailed structure ---but your framing choice really enhances this. BRAVO. A+ Julie

Hallo Hans,

Dze manier van in kader zetten van de foto verhoogt absoluut het imposante van de moskee.
Weer fantastisch gedaan.
Els

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 457 W: 170 N: 609] (8387)
  • [2007-02-21 13:07]

Great shot Hans, I have been here and it brings back good memories for me. Nice use of perspective correction and generally good PP work.
Thanks for sharing.
Michael.

Hello Hans,

Beautiful Architecture, captured in a very nice way, POV and composition excellent and the sharpness and detail great.The creative PP work done on the frame is creative and is a nice addition to the photo.
TFS my good friend,
Vassilis

Mooi Hans.. mooi! Cairo zullen we niet halen maar zit wel in Mei 2 dagen in Alexandria en ik hoor van jou wel in Maart wat daar te doen is ..ok? Groet en fijn weekend
John
* later

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 446 W: 134 N: 196] (7145)
  • [2007-02-25 9:31]

hey Hans,
thanks much to share this pic and the note...
first time I see a pic of this ottoman mosque in egypt...
very nice shot...
see you...

alper

Hello Hans,

excllent colors Bg POv DOf perfect details very criasp I really like the framing and POV alot well done

TFS Kyle

Hello Hans !

Sorry to have missed your latest photos . I have to catch up slowly.....

These mosques are really nice subjects to photograph. A very unique presentation with your framing. And of course your useful note as always completes well this documentary photo.
Bravo!
Robert

Really good capture, great colour contrast!
I never got round to go inside the building, got there during closing time, maybe next time!
Regards
Syed

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