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WTC
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1160 W: 4 N: 893] (10301)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-28
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon 350 D
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Achim's Buildings [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-07 0:51
Viewed: 251
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
WTC - The Bahrain World Trade Center is a 240 m high twin tower built by the architect Shaun Killa.

Three bridges connect the towers; each holding one large 29 m (32 yd) turbine. These turbines face north, which is the direction from which air from the Persian Gulf blows in. The sail-shaped buildings on either side are designed to funnel wind through the gap to provide the maximum amount of wind passing through the turbines. This was confirmed by wind tunnel tests, which showed the building create an ‘S’-shaped flow, ensuring that any wind coming within a 45° angle to either side of the central axis will create a wind stream that remains perpendicular to the turbines. This significantly increases their potential to generate electricity. The wind turbines are expected to provide 11% to 15% of the towers' total power consumption, or approximately 1.1 to 1.3 GWh a year. This is equivalent to providing the lighting for about 300 homes annually. The three turbines were turned on for the first time on 8 April 2008. They are expected to operate 50% of the time in a day. (from wikipedia)
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Hello Achim! Very interesting modern architecture. Original POV and composition. Nice light and colours. Good info. Well done!

superbe composition,

bravo Achim,

dd

Bonjour Achim.
Bonne mise en page et belle présentation de cette image graphique dans une netteté parfaite.
Bonne journée.
Urs

hello Achim
how are you friend?
nice perspective and fine blue shade
good architecture and fine vertical framework
i like the structure very much,
regards
MAnuj Mehta

  • Great 
  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2009-05-07 5:55]

Hi Achim,
Beautiful POV here. Looks very futuristic.
Sunil

Hi Achim,
beautiful modern architectural built and its
sharpnes details. Good perspective. tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Halo Achim
Wieder ein schones aus Bahrein ....
TFS
Tschus,Bratislav

Bonjour Achim
Nice composition of a surprising building as a modern symphony in blue
Well done

Hi Achin, Very impressive building. I like your POV and composition. TFS
Pat.

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4250 W: 414 N: 6751] (42409)
  • [2009-05-11 3:36]

Hi Achim

A superb architectural shot, with good sharpness & graphism, & a marvellous upward pov. I like the symmetry of the 2 sail towers. Tfs!

Hi Achim
Great POV and excellent symmetry to this shot, as well as an interesting note about the designers' efforts to lessen the building's impact on its environment.
Well captured and thanks for sharing!
Rew

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