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7-star welcomePosted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 11 August 2008 in People & Portrait. The receptionist who greets you as you walk in the front door of the 7-star Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Comments (24)
@Zygene: Oui. elle est parfaite pour le travail. Merci, Zygene. @Rags: I do too. And she was really charming. Thanks, Rags. Steve Rice from Olympia, United StatesSuch opulence. Wish I could afford to stay there. 11 Aug 2008 5:47am @Steve Rice: I agree. But a visit for lunch was experience enough. Thank you, Steve. Marion from Nanaimo, BC, CanadaA gracious and lovely lady. Opulence is a good word for this. I think I would feel more comfortable in a 4 star homey place though. 11 Aug 2008 6:31am @Marion: Thank you, Marion. Actually this place was quite relaxed for all its opulence. @Erik: She was wonderfully charming. Thank you, Erik. dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United Statesstunning and splendid -- just love that robe! i guess 7 stars really blows the lid off of anything else! i look forward to more pics! :) 11 Aug 2008 7:01am @dj.tigersprout: Many thanks for the great comment, Jaycee. Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United StatesOhhhhhh, I'm thrilled you are taking us inside, Michael. Looking at her regal attire causes me to wonder where this lady might live, and how she feels, surrounded by such opulence. 11 Aug 2008 7:32am @Judy: She would probably live somewhere in workers' quarters or possibly in the town of Abu Dhabi. There will be at least two more photos in this series. many thanks, Judy. Cia from Kvänum, SwedenA beautiful picture of a beautiful girl! Wonderful dress! 11 Aug 2008 7:40am @Cia: Thank you very much, Cia. Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, GermanyAmazing documentary about a place with so much mystery, Michael! They did not throw you out when photographing inside? 11 Aug 2008 8:45am @Mirko Herzner: No. I wasn't thrown out but another receptionist refused to have her photo taken. Thanks, Mirko. @António Pires: Thank you, António. Betty from New Jersey, United StatesWell done, Michael. Her robe is just beautiful. 11 Aug 2008 10:42am @Betty: I like the robe too. thanks, Betty. @Veronelle: I agree. thank you, Veronelle. MJ from Delaware, United StatesShe is beautiful... and you captured her and the room so well... such elegance 11 Aug 2008 12:25pm @MJ: Thanks so much, MJ. Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdomvery elegant looking lady, love the floor design 11 Aug 2008 12:31pm @Peter Miller: Me too. thank you, Peter. Lorraine from CanadaBeauty and Grace, amazing photo, I'm so glad they let you take her photo...the design on the floor is pretty amazing...and not a trace of chocolate anywhere, Disciplined isn't she!!! 11 Aug 2008 2:06pm @Lorraine: Yes, but wait until after hours. Running wild around the chocolate fountain. Great comment. thanks, Lorraine. MadScientist from Düsseldorf, GermanyA *very* warm welcome! If she would welcome me, I wouldn't know what to say, blinded by all that beauty and opulence! 11 Aug 2008 2:20pm @MadScientist: Exactly how I felt for a long time after walking in. Quite out of place. Thank you, MS. Observing from West Cheshire, United KingdomLuxury has no limits, unfortunatley my VISA card has :( Such an experience, even just for a visit. 11 Aug 2008 2:57pm @Observing: It was a great place to go for lunch. Once in a lifetime only. Thank you, Mike. Rui from Leiria, PortugalAn apropriate reception for such an exclusive hotel like this. That woman is gorgeous. The photo is very well balanced. 11 Aug 2008 4:00pm @Rui: Thank you so much, Rui. Ginnie from Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesOMG! Talk about a beauty, Michael! And she's not bad looking either. :D 11 Aug 2008 4:04pm @Ginnie: A fun comment. thank you, Ginnie. Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, FranceUne hôtesse d'acceuil et un décor intérieur à la hauteur du nombre d'étoiles !! 11 Aug 2008 7:02pm @Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne. @Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun. amy from Nanaimo, BC, CanadaI wouldn't have expected a woman to be the "receptionist". Nicely done, Michael. 12 Aug 2008 3:28am @amy: Many thanks, Amy. bluechameleon from Vancouver, CanadaIncredible...I've never seen anything like this. 12 Aug 2008 4:25am @bluechameleon: Thank you, bluechameleon. Pascale Kisilak from Paris, FranceSuperbe femme, dans un costume magnifique et un décor somptueux ! 13 Aug 2008 11:48am |
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