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Farewell Treat


Farewell Treat
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Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1441 W: 108 N: 1155] (6323)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-03
Categories: Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D200 Digital SLR, AF NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/20 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): graphic &/or abstract [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-13 8:42
Viewed: 891
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The famous Atrium of Burj Al Arab (Tower of Arabia),
the tallest atrium in the world :)
I got the chance to see it one more time before I leave Dubai for another trek in life. I was treated by one of my friends for a Buffet at Al Iwan, on the main floor of Burj Al Arab. The buffet costs around 100$US/pax :)

Jumeirah
|WA08031262056
Mr. NEF
Al Iwan
03/08/07 19:00
2 guests
Dress: Smart Casual

This is an SMS message from Jumeirah, a company that operates the Burj Al Arab. You will receive this text if you book for a Buffet or dinner in one of the restaurants HERE. Prior to entry, you'll show this to the gate keepers, 280meters from the hotel entrance. The gate will open and a retractable bollard wall (the same width as the road) would be lowered so that it is at the same level with the pavement, then you will drive along the curving viaduct/bridge to reach the hotel :)

The restaurants of Burj Al Arab:
1. Al Mahara (The Oyster)
2. Al Iwan (Buffet Dining)
3. Majlis Al Bahar (Al Fresco Dining)
4. Al Muntaha (The Ultimate)overhanging restaurant
5. Skyview Bar (Spectacular View)
6. Sahn Eddar (Afternoon Tea)
7. Bab Al Yam (Relaxed Dining)
8. Juna Lounge (Stylish & Intimate)


Composition:
Model: NIKON D200
Exposure Time: 10/200 sec
F-Stop: f/3.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 500
Focal Length: 18 mm
Date Taken: 2007-08-03 18:10
Metering Mode: Pattern

Pp work:
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3
0. no cropping or rotating, this is a full shot :)
1. manipulate colors and exposure
2. sharpen
3. resize

Quote of the Day:
"There is no closed figure in nature. Every shape participates with another. No one thing is independent of another, and one thing rhymes with another, and light gives them shape." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To juanjo: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 11-12 19:06
To jovienaval: Salamat! :)Freddie 1 11-09 04:52
To linus: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 11-06 17:56
To MLINES: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 11-06 17:49
To janneman: Thanxxx!Freddie 2 11-01 15:10
To trekks: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-30 18:32
To marogi: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-26 18:24
To hcvvmk: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-26 18:21
To EvaStapaard: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-25 23:27
To starky: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-25 23:26
To andreister: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-25 23:15
To cornishpaul: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-25 23:12
To jamfest: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-25 23:10
To jonathanhart: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-25 23:08
To Kilted-Arab: Thanxxx!Freddie 29 10-23 23:00
To EOSF1: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 10-15 11:15
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Hi Fred.Wonderful POV and symmetry.The interior of Burj is really impressive and very colorful.TFS

Have a nice weekend,
Andrei

amazing shapes and colours- an interesting angle
Paul

Nice capture, Freddie. Excellent "macro" type shot, with the patterns and repitition. Well exposed with good lighting and colors.

Reminds me of a kaleidescope.

TFS,
David

great shot bro... very interesting pov. perfect contrast and colour. TFS!
btw, nice camera!

is what i see is real ?
amazing graphic shot, amzing place too !
regards
jo

Great compo and colours Freddie !!
Ever saw " Space 2001 " ?
If so, you know what I mean !

Greetz
Jan

PS : sometimes you're a lucky person !
( Yes, I'm sweet with my words ... )

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1173] (7421)
  • [2007-10-13 14:43]

Hi Freddie,
What an amazing structure, with such unique architectural details. Great composition and crisp colors, and a dizzying POV. What time is blast-off?...grin. Well done!
Karen

Great POV and artistic composition Freddie.
Reminds me of some of the frractal artwork I do.
An excellent illustration of fractal geometry in architecture.
Nice one.
Steve

amazing picture...
i really like the colours, symmetry and sharpness in this photo.

You didn't stay there when in Dubai? The duplex suites are pretty impressive aside from the tacky decor and the bizarre mirror over each bed. Seems the whole place was used as an expensive knocking-shop for the locals juudging from the number we saw with Russian and Chinese "friends".

Found the hotel to be pretty over-rated to be honest, like much of Dubai and the Emirates.

Hi Fred.Beautiful photo,beautiful building and nice composition.
Best regards, Bosko.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1521 W: 123 N: 2178] (20035)
  • [2007-10-15 8:11]
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Hello Fred, that's a great architectural shot ! Composition is very very good and the technique is awesome ! Great stuff !

Mario

Hi! Fred
This tower is imponent I want one day can be there, I love the gold tones and the image that it form.
Thanks to share.
Regards
Mary

Hie Fred,

Whoa..damn..this is really a very good POV and perspective of the Burj Al Arab. Perfect view.

TFS,
Hong

Hi Freddie

Really dramatic with this height of details in rich color, the gold strikes. Well done.

TFS
Bill

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2007-10-26 18:22]
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Hi Fred,
Stunning composition. I have seen this place from outside but have never gone inside. Great picture.
Sunil

Hi Fred. This is excellent. Having scene this place on a documentary this is well taken and presented to show the real hight and majesty of this expensive place. Our petrol money at work no doubt. Wonderful vertical POV. TFS. Murray.

superb pov and your pp levels.... great presentation bro ;-)

Hi Fred,
Very beautiful capture.
Very cleanness and sharpness.
This architecture is incredible !!!
Good job.
Friendly,
Stephane.

hello Freddie

your POV has made a wonderful perspective on this inside picture
inusual visual atraction

regards

jjo

This is a strong detail achitectural shot. Well expose, with rich colours. Well compose. Real pleasant just to look at...well done.

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