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See through ceiling
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Toronto, Canada) on 9 August 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
The translucent tent-like roof of the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi. Water falls from the circle at bottom mimicking rain, a a rare commodity in this desert Emirate.
@Rags: Yes, I think so too. thank you, Rags.
@Cia: Thank you, Cia.
@saeed: Thanks so much, Saeed.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Very unusual, nice appealing touch, good one Michael ;)
9 Aug 2008 8:44am
@Lorraine: Thank you very much, Lorraine.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Surprising framing ! And I like the light here…
9 Aug 2008 9:28am
@Calusarus: Many thanks, Calusarus.
@Kylie Greenan: Thank you, Kylie.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
What the oil money can do! Nice perspective btw.
9 Aug 2008 11:17am
@António Pires: Thank you, António.
@Betty: Beautiful and a little disorienting to be under so much white light. thanks, Betty.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
It's an amazing feature, and interesting the lengths that man will go to to mimic nature. Great shot Michael
9 Aug 2008 12:46pm
@Observing: Thank you very much, Mike.
@bluechameleon: Thank you, bluechameleon.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Thanks for sharing this with us Michael. I imagine the man made sights in Abu Dhabi are really something to see. The angle and light on this is excellent and you caught just the right amount of water dripping from the center for us to get a good idea of the building's architect. Good picture.
9 Aug 2008 1:17pm
@Marion: Thank you, Marion. More man-made marvels come up in the new few days.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Wow, that is quite a sight and I can see the 'rain' falling.
Your sharing of some of the desert you see, is an education for us; thank you, Michael.
9 Aug 2008 1:19pm
@Judy: A pleasure and thanks for commenting, Judy.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
You choose such wonderful vantage points for your structure shots. Love this.
9 Aug 2008 3:38pm
@sherri: Thanks so much, Sherri.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
It sort of looks like a giant spider web. Another good capture.
9 Aug 2008 3:38pm
@Steve Rice: I agree about the spider web look. thank you, Steve.
MJ from Delaware, United States
very interesting... I love the feeling I get as I look up into the center....
9 Aug 2008 5:29pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
@Gary: Thank you, Gary.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Graphique et lumineux. Moi ça me fait penser à une toile d'araignée géante... pour Spiderman... :-)
9 Aug 2008 8:56pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A rain simulator - things you can do when you have enough money ;-)
9 Aug 2008 10:28pm
@MadScientist: True enough. thank you, MS.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Excelent perspective. Interesting its utility. In matter fact, the oil-dollars can do everything. Good work
9 Aug 2008 11:13pm
@Rui: Thank you very much, Rui.
dominik from Paris, France
Très chouette perspective pour cette structure en forme de toile d'araignée sur fond blanc laiteux... Magnifique et beaucoup de suggestion...
9 Aug 2008 11:43pm
@dominik: Merci, dominik.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
gorgeous lines and composition! stunning!
10 Aug 2008 7:38pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Beautiful composition, the eye enjoys strolling along the structure up and down. I wonder....how much does it cost to keep that water falling?
12 Aug 2008 1:36pm
@Japanalia: Takes lots of energy for the pump which Abu Dhabi has. Thanks, Gabriela.
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
Pentax Optio A30
1/800 second
F/2.8
ISO 64
38 mm (35mm equiv.)
