Shah Alam Mosque 2 Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another shot for this blue mosque taken at 7:06PM.
This is my favourite time during twilight to capture the fast changing sky colors and lights from building start to turn on.

While waited to find a good spot, "Magrib" ( One of the 5 times Muslims go for praying in a day) time was due. I could hear the praying played from the loud speakers.

One thing I noticed from this mosque, the lights from the pinnacles would turn on all at once. The lights are on from one pinnacle to another. The first one lighted up was on the right most of this photo. It went counter clockwise and in about 5 mins, all pinnacles were lighted up. I am sure this is some kind of symbolism that I am not aware of.

As for this photo, I set to ISO 200 since I didn't bring a tripod. I found some steel barriers along the lake, rested my camera on top and balance with my left hand with clicking on the right. Glad to report that about 90% of the shots turned out clear even at exposure 1/20"

This photo was cropped to match the first blue mosque photo and adjusted color, contrast and sharpen.

Hope you enjoy the photo.
All critiques and comments are welcome.
Thanks

sarju, weswang, rabani, aloyho, rajhema, Tue has marked this note useful

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sarju (5308) 2005-11-10 22:17

Greetings Chai
this photo is even better than your previous post ... very good utilization of the blue hour in the evening ... the bluish colour of the mosque looks splendid with the bluish sky
very well captured and composed photo
congrats ... sarju

poulinp (4464) 2005-11-10 22:17

Blue on blue...very good exposition. Absolutly beautiful. Nothing bad to say!

honeto (609) 2005-11-10 22:47

Well exposed and beautifully framed. The beautiful Mosque makes me to plan for a visit, may be some day, God willing.
HK Zubair

kclai (2267) 2005-11-10 23:27

Hi Chai
The reason I love this shot is that the angle it was captured. You got the rolls of trees placed in the front while giving the mosque a majestically standing position at the back. It gives the feeling of wonders to the mosque, Chai.
Cheers.
Eric Lai

spetzouras (238) 2005-11-11 1:31

Hello Chai.
very good lighting on the mosque and well captured.
the colors of the mosque are very similar to those of the sky.

weswang (18223) 2005-11-11 10:54

Hi Chai, Thank you for providing a different time and view angle to the mosque. I like this picture better because the lights on the architecture have added another dimension of visual enjoyment. An excellent timing in taking this picture to make use of the daylight as well as the electrical lights. Nice and clear image. Well done.

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nbournas (3223) 2005-11-12 21:59

Very clear shot even without using a tripod. The colors of the twillight are magnificent. Good job.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-11-13 6:19

great mosque shot at night, very radiant indeed, well done, I like the blue colours here

jemaflor (39259) 2005-11-14 12:36

Hi Chai,
Very nice shot, lovely blue and perfect light ... i prefer this one but your last is also a good photo. well done

oochappan (22032) 2005-11-14 19:49

Hai Chai
I compared both shots and both have equivant values, I chose this one for the nice mood in the evening with this blue sky, I like the other too.

rabani (9421) 2005-11-16 4:54

This is well done Chai. I have a photo of a mosque which I thought was good, but after seeing your this shot, I need to get back and shoot the mosque again. Such a good thing TE is. I learn to be judgemental of my own photos and being encouraged and challenged by others. Great work you did here Chai.

aloyho (6109) 2005-11-30 2:42

Hi Chai,
Indeed a very lovely scene with the blue and the lights making it magical and impressive. The faint clouds in the sky add interest to the composition and I also like your use of space and the wait for this great moment. Very impressive!! Regards.

PixelTerror (86058) 2005-12-06 4:13

Hi Chai,
I love this Shah Alam Mosque for its spectacular structures and I like here that you shot this photo just at the right moment to have them glow against the early evening sky lights. A wonderful night shot with 1001 nights atmosphere.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

rajhema (1863) 2005-12-07 13:23

Mesmerising blue Chai! pointed structure is very attractive.

banyanman (7716) 2005-12-20 23:22

You have captured this at a perfect time of the day, Chai. I like the way in which the colour of the sky complements the blue colour of the mosque. Your framing is very good and you have found an excellent POV to shoot from.
Cheers . . . David

Tue (25608) 2006-02-16 17:54

Hej Chai,
Beautiful view of this impressive mosque above the trees. The lighting as well as the colours are wondnerful and very attractive. Very good picture, well done!
Hilsner,
Lars

dHitman (0) 2006-06-13 9:51