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16-APR-2015

Ceiling detail

Detail in one of the many ceilings in the mosque, significantly cropped. I can’t even imagine how much work went into creating something like this.

“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”)

“Layered ceilings” in the main prayer hall, posted earlier:


Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Ton T.28-Jul-2015 16:48
Wonderful wonderful artwork! Great image of it V++
Zoltán Balogh28-Jul-2015 06:26
Oh Helen, this is just fabulous! V
Julie Oldfield27-Jul-2015 22:35
I am always amazed by the artwork. You do a great job capturing its beauty.
victorswan27-Jul-2015 19:24
outstanding very pretty work Helen,this reminds me of the old days,my mother had so inlaid wooden box with a kind of similar drawing with Ivory, This is a very nice image as Always VV++
Patrick Goossens27-Jul-2015 15:52
Would be a great design for a jewel box too. You must have looked straight up to take this shot.
Chris Spracklen27-Jul-2015 15:15
Stunning architectural image, Helen. *V*
Excellent work, dear friend.
Carol Rollins27-Jul-2015 14:51
Beautifully seen and captured, Helen. I love the lighting and the details.
Jim Coffman27-Jul-2015 13:30
Masterfully captured,Helen!
marie-jose wolff27-Jul-2015 11:45
wonderful details! V
Graeme27-Jul-2015 11:11
Stunning details of this ceiling, Helen.V
hamery27-Jul-2015 10:13
A golden gold capture of this superb images;Both the construction of the ceiling and your capturing had to have great skills, Helen. A wonderful images. BV
MarcViskens27-Jul-2015 09:38
outstanding
very pretty work Helen
Milan Vogrin27-Jul-2015 09:34
Nice details! V!
chris morton27-Jul-2015 08:54
amazing
David Lewins27-Jul-2015 07:40
Fantastic detail!
Gerard Koehl27-Jul-2015 07:14
Splendide. V