Saudi Arabia - Evening prayer at Floating Mosque in Jeddah
Jeddah (also spelled Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda; Arabic: جدّة Ǧiddah) is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The population of the city currently stands at over 3.4 million. It is considered the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia and the wealthiest city in the Middle East and western Asia. Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in a lifetime.
Floating Mosque in Jeddah is one of the most loved and visited sightseeing spots in the city of Jeddah. Jeddah is a classic mix of ancient with modern which is finely evident in its majestic architectures and buildings. The location of Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea and the beaches subsequently formed makes it a favored travel destination of the tourists.Floating Mosque in Jeddah is one of the sacred sites in the city. The mosque is placed just next to the Red Sea which gives the impression that the mosque is floating in water. It is henceforth named the Floating Mosque. Due to the shimmering white color of the mosque it is also referred as the White Mosque. The mosque is located close to the center of Jeddah. The interior of the mosque is beautifully decorated. The mosque has all the modern facilities like the latest technology based sound systems. For the winter season the mosque also has the provision of hot shower. The Floating Mosque at Jeddah is a landmark of the city and is frequented by numerous tourists round the year from across the world. Floating Mosque in Jeddah bears testimony of the religion of Islam in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the marvelous sacred destinations in Jeddah. The architectural beauty with the huge decorated prayer space and the elegant rooftop gives a unique semblance to the mosque. A soothing ambiance is created inside the mosque. The serene ambiance in the interior of the mosque helps in meditating during the prayer. Not only the Muslims but people from all religions across the globe make it a point to visit the Floating Mosque in Jeddah at least once during their stay at the city.
Again, luck was on my side as nearly from nowhere fantastic, dramatic sunset has appeared. It is rather unusual to have any clouds in the sky here in the middle east therefore I was very thankful for such a scene. I was taking photos from the mosque only and when I was nearly finished and about to leave I've noticed this group of women with children. Older ladies were praying while the children were running around. As a result of 30 sec exposure you see them rather as ghosts.
PENTAX K20D, f/19.0, 30 sec, ISO 100, 14 mm
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© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (40 months ago | reply)
Jeff Eickhoff (40 months ago | reply)
Incredible foreboding sky!
Wonderful perspective and light.
I love the ghostly figures in the foreground.
Always a pleasure stopping by your stream, Lucie.
Suhibani (40 months ago | reply)
you know how much like this place and those mosques ...
great shot :)
A.Alwosaibie (40 months ago | reply)
very very nice shot!!
arienzackary (40 months ago | reply)
a lovely caputre
Michael--B [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Michelangelo's Box (Invited Images Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Incredible image and I love the glimpses of the people in the shot....have a great Sunday!
Tberga| (40 months ago | reply)
Very nice, well done
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1D-Photography (40 months ago | reply)
Very nice!
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marci.icram (40 months ago | reply)
I love the mouving figures!
Ana Santos (40 months ago | reply)
I love the blur of the children running by.
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This is top class work !!!
Marco Bianchi (40 months ago | reply)
Faved!
Jim Patterson Photography (40 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Lucie, I really like the blurred people offset by the Mosque.
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noompty (40 months ago | reply)
Lovely tones; a great shot. Nicely done Lucie.
cuellar (40 months ago | reply)
like an ancient tale
Given2beauty (40 months ago | reply)
Magnificent image...thanks for sharing. Your travel photos are such an education for me.
itimey (40 months ago | reply)
Wonderful view!!! It´ s a very beautiful scene!!!
Best regards!!!!
photo-maker (40 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your Preferred Picture, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Alexander Filatov Photography (40 months ago | reply)
Incredible evening capture, wonderful blue sky.
You are surely one of the most talented photographers on Flickr.
You have a wonderful stream, hope you don't mind if I add you. :D
Michael Brewis (Northumbrian Blue) (40 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called fotogezgin-travel photographer, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Sphinx..Saldaña (40 months ago | reply)
WOW!!!! I'm blown away by this!!!
VERY DRAMATIC SCENE YOU CAPTURED HERE, MAAM!!! REALLY AMAZING!!! !And what an awesome stream you have!!!! KUDOS!!!
I BOW TO THEE...
WisoNet (40 months ago | reply)
Curiosa fotografia..
Buen trabajo!!
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millan p. rible (40 months ago | reply)
sweet exposure. excellent long exposure work.
fantastic shot, as always!!!!
good day Lucie!!!!
pongky © (40 months ago | reply)
tremendous shot as usual
Heba<< from ksa (40 months ago | reply)
عجبتني الصورة كثييير
الله يوفقك (^_^)
هبه
Rashdi (40 months ago | reply)
Very powerful image..............loved the concept........been to Jeddah but had time to visit that.............
Mashah-Allah
castillerozaldívar (40 months ago | reply)
What a brilliant shot!!!!!
©haddock (away) (40 months ago | reply)
Incredible.
AHMED BAKHASHAB (40 months ago | reply)
amazing shot
Franz-62 (40 months ago | reply)
Wonderfullllll - I love the tones !!!!!!!
Osterman I. (40 months ago | reply)
Beautiful and great shot
khentimentiumensah (40 months ago | reply)
wow great colors, i love the ghosts, nice effect
Joe Rainbow (40 months ago | reply)
Nice shutter speed and great composition!
debashis_pradhan (40 months ago | reply)
superb composition, Lucie. very well balanced with nice details.
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dyoshida (40 months ago | reply)
Great shot Lucy!
Leo 朱 (40 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot.Lucie.
Koshyk (40 months ago | reply)
Excellent long exposure photography. The fluid images of passing children give the picture a strange effect! Thanks for the nice write up!
Willy~Ô~Ken (Djibouti) (40 months ago | reply)
C'est une belle photo. Beautiful picture.
KamiSyed. (40 months ago | reply)
So beautiful! the long expsoure gives a surrealistic feel
jef cris (40 months ago | reply)
beautiful capture...wow!!!
jbratt (40 months ago | reply)
beautiful colors
visiblejoy (40 months ago | reply)
Lovely light and colors! Pretty building!
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►Klaus Allmannsberger Photography (40 months ago | reply)
Fantastic scenery!
Nice shot Lucie!
Mr Gourmand (40 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
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Beuatiful shot
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preview_rob (40 months ago | reply)
different, still beautiful
Azani_Manaf (40 months ago | reply)
super nice