Bahai Temple & gardens, Haifa, a photo from Haifa, Haifa

Photographer's Note

A one day tour we took for Haifa and Acre.

Here is the most known sight from a look-out point down from the Mt.-Carmel at 32.8115, 34.98515 on the map, the highest spot of the Bahai-Temple Gardens, and the German-Colony quarter.
Entry to the premises were not allowed.

A Wikipedia page about the Bahai Temple:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_House_of_Worship

Pictures converted from RAW, F8.0, 1/250, ISO100, CW.
Added three WS's

Ike

pajaran, Fis2, NickVu, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, jhm, ktanska, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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pajaran (104923) 2021-03-30 0:39

Pozdrav.
Lep park sa zelenim drvecem i arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lep deo grada i fotografija.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (158215) 2021-03-30 0:49

Witaj Ike!
Interesting set of photos.
Beautiful panorama, view makes impression.
Gold dome add flavor to this picture.
I like colors, light and sharpness.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

holmertz (94686) 2021-03-30 1:01

Hello Ike,
You had a good vantage point for these photos. The main one gives us the best view of the gardens of the temple area, but the first WS has the advantage of including the port area. It's a matter of personal preferences which one to choose. The other WS shows us some interesting architecture. You had a perfect day for photography, and all photos have very good colours and light.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (208597) 2021-03-30 1:12

Ciao Ike, great POV on fantastic temple and beautiful garden, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ChrisJ (162660) 2021-03-30 2:29

Hello Ike,

A superb elevated vantage point overlooking this section of Haifa, with good sharpness and colour. The building with the bronze dome provides a good focal point. The long streets adds perspective. Tfs!

lousat (131433) 2021-03-30 4:29

Hi Ike,3 beautiful pics of Haifa taken from above of Mt.Carmel,i like a lot the view of gardens and dome of temple in tha main pic,very nice too the view with the bay in the WS too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (105561) 2021-03-30 5:16

Hi Ike,

The trees and the garden are framing well the temple. The point of view is showing the details of the Bahai temple. The light is giving good colors output. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (205223) 2021-03-30 6:21

Hello Ike,

A lovely generally panorama about the part of the city.
The dome in foreground makes impression.
Colours and sharpness are excellent to look at.
Very well done. TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

ktanska (41005) 2021-03-30 10:18

Hi Ike,
Impressive temple with a large dome. And quite beautiful garden. It is good that you managed to place it between those cypresses. Cosy looking neighbourhood in the background.
Kari

adramad (68174) 2021-03-30 11:22

Hi Ike.
A good view of this part of the city with lower-rise and single-family houses, a straight avenue giving perspective, the beautiful foreground with the beautiful garden and the temple with the golden dome.
Sharpness, lightness, color and the chosen composition are excellent.
A very beautiful photo. I like.
Have a nice day.
Kind regards.
Luis.

Royaldevon (78332) 2021-03-30 11:45

Hello Ike,

A fine trio of shots from this excellent viewpoint.
The gardens make a most interesting f/g and introduction, which contrasts strongly with the more structured arrangement of the city buildings and streets. The golden dome makes a very strong focal feature.
I would never have imagined just how close the sea was from this view, yet, there it is, in your w/s!

Has lockdown ended in Israel?
We are allowed to meet up with family and friends (a group of up to 6) but outside where the virus is less likely to spread.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Thank you for your warm critique on my recent photograph.

Tue (84016) 2021-03-30 12:05

Hello Ike,
A great view of the city from an excellent vantage point. The day was nice and clear and shows the houses as well as that large dome really well and clearly.
Lars

jean113 (23481) 2021-03-30 13:43

Hello Ike, you were extremely high up for this shot, the cars are tiny!
It is a very interesting scene with the golden dome taking 'centre stage'.
I like all the green trees and the garden in the foreground, a lovely contrast with all the buildings of the upper part of the picture.
Kind regards, Jean.

PaulVDV (56393) 2021-03-30 14:14

Hello Ike,
Two places I've also visited a long time ago and I liked them both very much.
Great picture of the landscaped gardens around the Bahai Temple.
Impressive with the view of the large city down the hill.
In the WS you even succeeded in including a part of the harbour.
I don't recall the Bahai Hall-of-Justice existing during my visit. It does look very new.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (35341) 2021-03-30 22:46

Hi Ike
A little bit of a surprise seeing this grand temple. A good photo of gardens and temple with the urban background.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (137458) 2021-03-30 23:24

Hi Ike,
a good overview with town, dome and garden, a well balanced composition, photogenic POV, perfect sharpness and pleasant sunlight, tfs.

foxy (2453) 2021-03-31 1:24

Hello Ike,
It's a fantastic look-out point down to this amazing 'golden dome' with the immaculate garden and beyond the 'tidy and clean' street to the sea port the bay of Haifa.
You have given us four lovely photos to enjoy and admire the beauty of Bahai-Temple and the green surroundings.
It's one of the most iconic beautiful sights , I have to visit one day :-)
Thanks for sharing this wonderful 'landmark'.
Loong

mcmtanyel (59400) 2021-03-31 18:29

Hello Ike,
The temple has a commanding view of the city. It is an elegant building with well-manicured gardens.
Regards,
MT

jimmyjimmy (5764) 2021-03-31 20:52

Hello Ike

Almost looks 3D with the city trailing off in the background. I have heard many things about the Bahai faith. Shame you could not tour the grounds and get better images.

JImmy

COSTANTINO (106055) 2021-03-31 23:17

Hello dear Ikeharel and have a nice day
excellent panoramic view
one of the most known sight
from a look out point
impressive capture
regards
Costantino

mkamionka (63520) 2021-04-01 23:36

Hi Ike,
it does look familiar, probably from kyour earlier photos. Brillioant point of view perfectly used here.
The dome makes such a strong point of interest and nicely dominates the scenery. It reminds me the view from Los Angeles or Barcelona. Lovely garden there -pity that one cannot explore it. This would be a perfect photo at a blue hour as well!
Excellent work,

M

emka (153414) 2021-04-06 14:47

Hello Ike, When I was there in 1997, the gardens were not yet ready. When I have heard about the Bahai Faith, I liked the idea (I am an atheist) of unifying and non-violence. But then it seemed that there also are much money involved. beautiful view of the temple with its dome. But from this POV we see only a small part of the gardens. So, I prefer the classic view like in WS. Excellent composition and sharpness.
Best regards

MAlgo