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Photographer’s Note

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Large candelabra made of pierced and engraved copper stand atop the entrance to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V Workshop 1, the father of Moroccan independence. This majestic mausoleum Workshop 2, made of white Italian marble, was commissioned by his son, Hassan II. It was designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan. The group of buildings that make up the mausoleum include a mosque and a museum all located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco. The mausoleum is considered a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture, with its white silhouette, topped by a typical green tiled roof. Its construction was completed in 1971.

The Mausoleum contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. Hassan II was buried there following his death in 1999.

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jmdias (19053) 2008-06-15 8:00

betty

it is a beautiful artwork. The light, this pov and the colors are perfect. I would like to cut a little piece in the lower area. Anyway it is a nice view

hugs

jorge

danasam (1057) 2008-06-15 16:06

Hi Betty, i believe this is a hand made piece of work, you made it by showing the smallest details, great close up and perfect choice of POV to capture the sun reflection. very well done betty :)
Sam.

mafegan (4107) 2008-06-15 23:43

Hi Betty
A dramatic point of view with the candelabra pointing to the sky above. Thank you for your notes and accompanying workshops which give some perspective to this photo.
Impressive detail. Thanks, Marlene

belido (16255) 2008-06-16 4:13

Hi Betty,

very beautiful artwork! Great composition. You chose a nice pov, including that blue sky to emphasise the candelabra shape. There is a soft light that comes from the left that brings nice details. Very good work!
Regards,
Carlos

Estelle (2317) 2008-06-16 15:00

Hello Betty,
This is lovely cropping where it detach very well on the blue sky
Estelle

batalay (20806) 2008-06-16 20:43

Hello Betty,

The intricately carved candelabra, set against the vivid blue sky, is really compelling, but not until one sees Workshops 1 does the scale become clear. This is a beautifully composed shot, presenting the rising diagonal structure, and exposed perfectly, showing the detail.

Was it not King Hassan II who built the mosque with the highest minaret in the world, perhaps higher than the Washington Monument.

Warm regards,

Bulent

mumek (17468) 2008-06-19 3:08

Good morning Betty!
Beautiful capture of the candelabra. Great, sharp details of the artwork, nice conrtast between candelabra and blue sky.My compliments.Thanks for the note.
best regards
ziggy

gunbud (27755) 2008-06-24 18:53

Hi Betty,
Very good management of this difficult lighting renders razor sharp details to the intricately designed candelabra that is so effectively complimented by the deep cloudless blue sky.
Regards, Tom

sacimar (7357) 2008-07-13 15:34

Hi Betty,

I like the details of the candelabra,it's amazing, good perspective and colours,

Regards

Sergio