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Mosque of Ibn Tulun


Mosque of Ibn Tulun
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Copyright: Julian Kaesler (Julian_K) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 144 W: 18 N: 147] (771)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2007-12-27
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Olympus E-330, Olympus ZD 11-22mm F2.8-3.5, Hoya 72mm PL-CIRCULAR
Exposition: f/10.0, 1/80 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Thème(s): Arab Mosques [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-02-03 13:19
Vue: 1121
Points: 16
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
The Ibn Tulun Mosque was completed in 879 AD by the founder of Egypt's Tulunid Dynasty, Ahmad Ibn Tulun. It is one of the oldest mosques in Cairo and is now a popular tourist attraction.

The inner arcades present a frieze of floral decoration that runs around the arches, and above the arches Kufic inscriptions of the Qur'an are said to run some two kilometers. Interestingly, folktales maintain that this frieze was believed to have been carved onto the planks from Noah's Ark.

Perhaps the most impressive feature is the mosque is its simplicity in design, whilst at the same time being extravagantly decorated.
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  • Great 
  • marjan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 75 N: 880] (5515)
  • [2008-02-03 13:24]

hi Julian, this is good shot, nice composition with good POV. Interesting and useful informations,
Marjan

Hi Julian,

Great colours and excellent details. Interesting note. TFS

Wolf

Hello Julian

Great colours and excellent details.
In WS : a framed version

Regards

Marc

Hi Julian,
Very interesting architecture you've captured here. You are right to comment on the elegent simplicity of its design. Nice use of the polarizing filter too, it nicely contrasts the sandy colour of the Mosque with the deep blue sky.
Cheers,
Caleb

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 63 N: 1755] (6090)
  • [2008-02-03 13:39]

Hello Julian,
Excellent composition of this fascinating mosque. Lateral light and contrast are quite effective. Good thing that the place was not crowded. Regards,
Hakan

  • Great 
  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1975 W: 79 N: 2617] (12009)
  • [2008-02-03 14:06]

Hi Jylian!Very good picture from interest Mosque the reception is good the colour deep blue of sky with the colour of building gives a possible composition and good picture. Good POV end note.
Ciao
Georgios

Very good and clear picture, well taken!

Hi Julian
very nice picture, colors and light are very good.This monument is wonderful. Well done.:-)
Olivier

Simply, Great Pose, Great Composition, Great Contrast

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