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16-APR-2015

A closer view

A closer view of the entry pictured below, or at least a similar entry.

“With a prayer hall that can accommodate 25.000, the Hassan II Mosque is the second-largest religious building in the world, after the mosque in Mecca. The complex covers 9 hectares (978,774 square feet), two-thirds of it being built over the sea. The minaret, the lighthouse of Islam, is 200 m (656 feet) high, and two laser beams, reaching over a distance of 30 km (18.5 miles) shine in the direction of Mecca. The building was designed by Michel Pinseau, 35,000 craftsmen worked on it, and it opened in 1993. … [It] is a monument to Moroccan architectural virtuosity and craftsmanship.” (“Eyewitness Travel, Morocco”)

Through the arches, posted earlier:


Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/400s f/10.0 at 24.0mm iso100 full exif

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hamery07-Aug-2015 02:56
A professional capture of a wonderful *double* view, Helen ! BV+++
lovediary02-Aug-2015 03:53
superb perspective. and the girl make it alive. V
danad27-Jul-2015 08:19
Superbly composed ! A very beautiful entry with a fine harmony of tones and beautiful details. V.
Julie Oldfield25-Jul-2015 01:58
Awesome scene. Love the child running. Very dramatic. V
Gill Kopy25-Jul-2015 01:00
A really awe inspiring shot - fabulous Helen V
William Barletta24-Jul-2015 18:10
A super view ~V~
larose forest photos24-Jul-2015 13:06
Very impressive entry way, and aesthetically, a feast for the eyes. The little running figure gives a sense of the grand scale. VV
Carol Rollins24-Jul-2015 12:38
Wow, that is really impressive. I like the inclusion of what looks like a young girl, which
sure demonstrates the size of that entrance.
Graeme24-Jul-2015 11:30
A very fine and detailed entrance. The doors look huge compared to the person below them, Helen! V
Gerard Koehl24-Jul-2015 11:13
Splendide. V
Patrick Goossens24-Jul-2015 09:08
That's a huge door compared to the tiny person or child. Great photo Helen!
chris morton24-Jul-2015 09:04
another amazing range of decoration
Mairéad24-Jul-2015 08:56
It's very impressive and the inclusion of figures give an indication of just how big it is.. Looks like it was very hot with that strong sunlight. V