The mosque by Helen Betts

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04-JAN-2014

The mosque

I find Islamic architecture in general and the style of mosques here in particular quite appealing, and so very different from what I saw during my eight years in Turkey. I see online some other very striking mosques in this town, so will have to go in search of them on a trip back here.

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George McCarten		13-Apr-2022 09:51
Quite a large comples here, literally rising out of the surrounding rocky landscape.

pkocinski		14-Jan-2014 13:10
It just stands out in that area.

Raymond Ma		14-Jan-2014 05:23
Love the geometry, the simplicity and the smooth texture of this architecture. V

Sandy Rich		14-Jan-2014 04:33
Bold lines that blend in with the land. Great vantage point.

Gill Kopy		14-Jan-2014 02:13
A beautiful extension of the environment - lovely V

Pierre		14-Jan-2014 00:26
Une très belle prise de vue de l'ensemble de la mosquée! V

godro		13-Jan-2014 23:44
Nice image, well done!

woody34		13-Jan-2014 23:23
A fascinating and very different scene Australian eyes...beautifully documented...V

Jean Chiasson		13-Jan-2014 22:55
Great point of view Helen vote

Karen Stuebing		13-Jan-2014 22:39
I like the geometric shapes and strong lines they use. This is really a beautiful mosque. V.

Mairéad		13-Jan-2014 22:35
An amazing building rising out of the desert.v

Chris Spracklen		13-Jan-2014 22:26
Fine shot of what looks like quite a modern mosque, Helen. V

Kim		13-Jan-2014 22:07
Great composition Helen! V

John Reynolds LRPS		13-Jan-2014 21:43
Interesting scene, Helen. V.

Simon Chandler		13-Jan-2014 21:22
Beautiful composition of this unique scene. v

Graeme		13-Jan-2014 21:15
An excellent wide composition of the mosque, Helen.BV

Barry S Moore		13-Jan-2014 21:01
A stark contrast to our western churches. The area seems so barren of vegetation its amazing that a living can be derived from this harsh landscape. ~V~