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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Abu Dhabi.The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture. Natural materials were chosen for much of its design and construction due to their long-lasting qualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics.
There are four minarets on the four corners of the courtyard which rise about 107 m (351 ft) in height. The courtyard, with its floral design, measures about 17,000 m2 (180,000 sq ft),and is considered to be the largest example of marble mosaic in the world.
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A palace of faith,
designed to last forever.
Within the building
the faithful seem fleeting ghosts
so brief their ration of days.
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Thank you 
I'm flattered that you liked the photo enough to write something about it <3
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The architecture is wonderful, matched by the art of your composition. You captured the scale of building perfectly.
I've posted the poem with your image, credited and linked, here: alecbell.deviantart.com/art/Ot…
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The architecture is really quite something. If you're ever nearby, I'd really recommend you come see it.
Thank you for the poem
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It's not very likely that I'll be visiting the Emirates.Un;ess maybe I win the lottery!!
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But I'd have to buy a ticket first!!
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I'd send you one but you know, undergrad poverty and all that
Then get to winning that lottery lol.
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Wow, the photo is as beautiful as this place! Great shot
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Thank you
Thanks for the faves also <3
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No problem!
No, unfortunately I haven't. I just started studying Arabic, so I hope I can go there one day
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You should, it's a gorgeous place and a favourite of all photographers
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Wonderful photo 
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Oh wow, thank you 
I wasn't so happy with how dark the domes turned out to be, but that's a limitation of my camera - not enough bracketing available to give them more exposure.
But thank you, I'm very flattered that you liked it so much
And I'm looking forward to seeing your work then.
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I fight with myself for the lack of techniques in photography
By the way, thanks for all the
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I'm still fairly new to photography so I'm just trying things out, but I'm glad it inspired you
Ah well, deviantArt is pretty global and I figure not everyone knows about the places, so the information often adds perspective to the photograph itself. I've actually learned that from some of the photographers on here, who post some great info about all these exotic locations they shoot.
I'm so glad you like it, and thanks for taking the time to comment
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I'm really new to photography too, even have my first DSLR about 2 months ago, I haven't time to play with it. From this site (deviantArt) it's possible to get feedback from people, get suggestions, and learn how to improve photos, and as you said and apply to your works, I have learnt a lot of things too
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Haha I'm still waiting on the DSLR :/
I hope you find the time, but I know what you mean. It gets very addictive!
You're right about sites like deviantArt, they really help a lot.
Good luck with the photos xD
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I hope soon you will be able to get your DSLR 
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