Minarets Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The old Sarawak State Mosque is a very humble version of its kind compared to some others in the region. Here, the domes of the minarets are simply painted in bright golden colour. In contrast, all the domes at the State Mosque of the oil-rich Brunei are cladded with 24 carats golden glass mosaic.

Nevertheless, this newly re-painted building provides a photo opportunity when there was blue sky and clouds awaiting my polariser.

EXIF DATA
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F-Stop: f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 35 mm
Date Taken: 2008-07-08 13:03
Metering Mode: Spot
File Size: 181 kb

zeynepe, cherryripe, skippy007, ls7902, jusninasirun, jafadabret, daddo has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

zeynepe (9442) 2008-07-14 1:23

Hi Alfred,
Superb architectural details, superb colors and a perfect POV.
Congrats and have a nice week,
Zeynep

Valerka (8159) 2008-07-14 4:43

Hi, Alfred,
A very architectural shot with nicely enhanced colours.
TFS
Valerka:)

cherryripe (19475) 2008-07-14 6:52

Hi Alfred
There will be a controversial referendum here in Switzerland in November about whether to allow minarets to be built or not. If they are allowed it'd be nice that they be built in this style to add a lot of colour to the Swiss architectual scenery. The yellow domes against the strongly polarized sky contrast so well and I love those huge fluffy clouds.
Regards
Nikki

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-14 13:55

Hello Alfred
Wow... the polarizer really has made this blue and yellow jump out. They compliment each other very well, and the white clouds are also bright and puffy. I like the perspective you have chosen with the domes - making if the focal point of the building. The mosques were never like this style in London (that I had seen) so it is a pleasure to see this type of build.
Regards, Jim

skippy007 (7863) 2008-07-14 18:06

Hello Alfred, Excellent colour in this scene, The pale colours & golden tops contrast very well against the blue sky and a very beautiful sky it is. I like the colour & clarity here. I must remember to use my polariser more often especially after seeing this result. Beautiful shot, well done my friend.
Take care
Santo

chirasak (575) 2008-07-14 19:09

Hi Alfred
very nice picture, i like the sky and light color of that building great picture TFS

Regards
Chirasak

ls7902 (6420) 2008-07-15 5:11

Hello Alfred,
What a contrast between the deep blue sky with the lightly colored mosque but strong in detail & sharpness. Together with the clouds this pov makes the photo somewhat animated. Great simplicity too. Best Regards. Latiff.

adamchewts01 (838) 2008-07-15 18:41

Hi Alred,

Simply stunning for the contrast for the background and the yellow colour dome of the mosque. Excellent composition.

Regards

Adam

claudeD (11883) 2008-07-16 9:28

Hello Alfred,

amazing shot with perfect fresh colors and excellent sharpness.I like the blue sky.Very well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

trekks (14340) 2008-07-16 17:15

hi Alfred

Very good composition without optical distortion and great saturation with CPL. The bright blue sky and white clouds just enhance much more the effect.

tfs, bill

fkostas (448) 2008-07-18 22:00

Hi Alfred,

Now I truly know what "tack sharp" looks like. Stunning in every way. My compliments.

Giorgio (8930) 2008-07-18 22:43

- Superb composition, excellent brought forward moved with this PoV, amazing colors, especially the blue cloudy sky probably thanks polarized filter, anyway, bravo!
Have a good weekend.
giorgio

jusninasirun (10573) 2008-07-19 19:06

Hello Alfred. You have seized the opportunity well in capturing this pastel colored minarets. You are right about the saturated blue sky and the puffy white cloud. Nicely framed in pleasant placement of the subject. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

foozi (4819) 2008-07-22 2:22

Hello Alfred,
you have wonderful shot here. The colours are really saturated and very stunning. Very dramatic and beautifully exaggerated.

regards,
Foozi

Greg1949 (8641) 2008-08-06 4:29

Alfred, this is a nice shot I think, and while it is not tilted to the right it seems to be. The colors are great and the detail is super, fine capture.

Greg

jmdias (20959) 2008-08-08 17:37

alfred

very strong contrast between these colors. I liked this pov and this light too. I like this kind of work. The clouds are very nice and adds lots of interest to this compo too. TFS

hugs

jorge

jafadabret (41625) 2008-09-03 10:51

Hi Alfred.
J'aime beaucoup cette composition qui laisse le quart de l'image pour cette belle architecture et tout le reste à un ciel merveilleusement polarisé. Les couleurs toutes fraiches de ces minarets ressortent parfaitement sur ce ciel.
Jacques

daddo (11961) 2008-12-29 1:13

Hi Alfred. This is truly a splendid vision. Firstly, I love minarets, and these are like an impression from a fairytale. The light is magical, the sky even more so. Superb colour combination. A little masterpiece. Regards and best wishes for 2009. Klaudio.

Photo Information

Copyright: Alfred tdl (alftrek) (3009)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-08
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-22 AF-S DX Zoom, 67mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-14 0:54
Favorites: 1 [view]