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* Jewel of a Mosque *


* Jewel of a Mosque *
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Copyright: Carol Dorion (CAROL50) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 57 N: 1102] (4729)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-05
Categories: Architecture, Nocturnal, Mood
Camera: Sony DSC-H50
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/25 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-30 10:18
Viewed: 306
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque occupies a good proportion of Bandar Seri Begawan 's compact centre , it was commissioned by and named after Brunei's 28th sultan , the father of the present monarch. By far the most impressive building in this part of town .It is recent in terms of construction as it was built in 1958, it stands next to the Kedayan river in its own artificial lagoon .At 44 meters its minaret is the tallest building in central BSB and woe betide anyone who tries to outdo it - apparently the Islamic Bank of Brunei nearby originally exceeded this height and consequently had to have its top storey removed by order of the sultan .The exterior is more stunning than its interior which is simple but tasteful with floor and walls made from the finest Italian marble , the carpets and stained-glass windows are very attractive .
Iso 80 , 1/25sec , handheld ( rarely carry a tripod...), no flash was used to illuminate the FG , f/4.5 , not much PP except a little sharpening and contrast , added saturation in the sky a bit as the scene was shot a little while after sunset ,
Thanks for looking ,
Carol

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To dilshan74: Thanks Mahdi !CAROL50 1 08-16 10:32
To janneman: I have a steady hand !CAROL50 1 06-02 15:31
To trekks: Been to Brunei !CAROL50 3 05-31 19:12
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This is awesome Carol! I really like this! Wonderful light, excellent exposure in the late evening hour. The ONLY thing that could be improved is the approx 1 degree slight lean to the right. Other than that this is amazing!
B-)
Linda

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2009-05-30 10:32]
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hi Carol

Hope you had a good trip.

I see you have gone to Brunei. A nice shot of the late afternoon scenery showing the mosque architecture with a fountain pool pattern.

tfs, bill

Very pleasant shot !
good time for photography from this scene
see my last work
TFS

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  • fransx Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 583 W: 56 N: 792] (6966)
  • [2009-05-30 11:09]

Hello Carol,
Beautiful lighting adorning this composition!
Very warm colors and a marvellous reflection!
Nice mosque and a wonderful capture and a nice presentation.
Well done,

Francis Xavier

Bonjour Carol,
Quelle jolie prise de vue de ce trésor de Mosquée!!, belle prise de vue sur un soleil couchant , superbes réflections et jolies couleurs. Excellente composition et architecture.
tous mes compliments et les palmiers C'est très jolis..
Michel bon weekend..

Hola amigo. Great late-day shot, still enough light that we can see some details of the mosque, and the great reflections out front. Really nice light - beautiful sky! The street lamps and the green lights of the mosque really make this shot for me.
Nice one my friend. Keep 'em coming!
Trudy

Excellent picture jus after the sunset. Good exposure control.

Hi Carol!
stunning compo with warm colors and light
nice architecture but the sky is amazing
nice presentation

Greetings,
Oana

Hello Carol!
Beautiful Mosque at dusk!
Good sharp image, nice colours, light, detail and clarity!
Excellent atmosphere!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1711 W: 16 N: 838] (15090)
  • [2009-05-30 16:05]

The lighting is very nice, and I love the reflections. Nice detail, colors and mood. TFS

Hi, Carol. This is a great capture of the mosque. The clarity, colors, and pov with reflections is very well represented.You even got the tip of the minaret in the reflection. cheers.

Nice light - and good sharpness. Well done with your steady hand..

If you don't like to lug a heavy tripod then you can get some quite sturdy small tripods and supports (that fit in your pocket)... I rarely go without something like that! Oh well, many different ways to skin the proverbial cat I guess...

Cheers
David

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  • Derona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 233 W: 146 N: 810] (4842)
  • [2009-05-30 23:58]

Hi Carol

Good evening shot of this mosque.
Like the light from the mosque and the street lights.
Still plenty of detail in the evening sky.
TFS

Regards Derek

Hi Carol...great shot..beautiful light and details..excellent.

Roger

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 38 N: 1261] (4336)
  • [2009-06-02 4:28]

spectacular scenery Carol.. amazing lighting and really the right exposure ... the reflection, the dramatic sky and the warm colors, the charming architecture, all seems finely balanced and composed.. superb work..
compliments and regards
suzy

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4181 W: 407 N: 6449] (41275)
  • [2009-06-02 4:59]

Hi Carol

Although I've been to Brunei a dozen times or more, on the way to Bangkok, I've never actually left the airport, so tfs! Good sharpness, & a nice reflection of the mosque. Tfs!

Impressive I must say !
You have a steady hand :-)
You took the reflections in the water also : good "seeing"
Good PP work but one step is missing IMO :
the photo is a bit tilted to the right

TFS Carol

Jan

Very nice image... i like it so much... and very great and useful the note... congratulations by this one... TFS...

Great light and colour in this shot and lovely composition.
good job
warm regards
David

Those guys with expensive cameras/lenses better run for cover! (Including me)....he he...its not the camera/lens...it is the eye behind it that really counts and this photo proves it! Simply breathtaking!

dilshan74

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