Saudi Arabia - Pink Sunset 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.
I've posted similar version of this scene already. This is much calmer version compared to the one with stormy clouds and children running around.
CANON 5D Mark II, f/22.0, 20 sec, ISO 100, 21 mm
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Armando Banfetti (Matteo Mangiarotti), Justin Smith - Photography, Jeff Eickhoff, Q@TaR_in_MyEye, and 208 other people added this photo to their favorites.
© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (37 months ago | reply)
Armando Banfetti (Matteo Mangiarotti) (37 months ago | reply)
incredible!
Faisal | Photography (37 months ago | reply)
Great work...
very well done !!
Justin Smith - Photography (37 months ago | reply)
Great shot, fine work as always.
clintּ (37 months ago | reply)
Great work!! Amazing shot!!
-Faizal- (37 months ago | reply)
Wow! Beautiful composition! Love the color and light. That water almost looks like milk...
Great work!
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Jeff Eickhoff (37 months ago | reply)
Wow...incredible, Lucie. The color you always capture is so fantastic.
Uncle Terry [deleted] (37 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Shot, Lucie. Love this. Must Fav. this one.
[ o g u h ] (37 months ago | reply)
Awesome soft light and tones!!!
*iskandar (37 months ago | reply)
awesome work as usual
marek novotnak (37 months ago | reply)
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abablat Photography (37 months ago | reply)
fanastic shot my friend!!!
congratulations ;)
retzcare (37 months ago | reply)
awesome work!
foto.enrique (37 months ago | reply)
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sarah(soso) (37 months ago | reply)
i love jeddah&this masjid
again ,very well captured
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ismasans (37 months ago | reply)
excelent!!!
incredible... very nice!!!
Chris Sanan (37 months ago | reply)
Perfect exposure!
christian&alicia (37 months ago | reply)
OHH, your perfect technique as always!!
Best regards
..vanessa.. (37 months ago | reply)
superb!
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gkitch22 (37 months ago | reply)
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Nicola Zingarelli (37 months ago | reply)
A classic! Great shot, congratulation
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Botond Horváth (37 months ago | reply)
Wow!
Amazing shot!
I love these colors!
Mogwai2009 (37 months ago | reply)
Love the subtlety of this shot.
ivanvilas (37 months ago | reply)
Fantástica. Enhorabuena.
maccanti (37 months ago | reply)
gorgeous
~Mina~ (37 months ago | reply)
great work! did you use any purple color filter for this?
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ktania (37 months ago | reply)
excellent!!!
neilalderney123 (37 months ago | reply)
WOW! Lucie. top image
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T.A.Mannens. [deleted] (37 months ago | reply)
Obra maestra, como nos tienes acosstumbrados. Felicitaciones.
*MasteR* (37 months ago | reply)
Mashalah, so beautiful
juanmiguel [deleted] (37 months ago | reply)
VEry well composed.The light is really nice.
msanfel (37 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!
Ray's Photostream."Trying to catch up" (37 months ago | reply)
Wonderful lighting great work.
Photography South (37 months ago | reply)
Georgeous!
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juanlopez´09 (37 months ago | reply)
Fantástica !!
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pattpoom (37 months ago | reply)
This is a very beautiful long exposure shot.!!!
Very nice composition, outstanding silky water and color tone.
Beautiful sharing as always. I wish you have a great time.:)
Luca Ruffoli (37 months ago | reply)
Bellissima notte...composizione eccellente.
hari_kr (37 months ago | reply)
great shot ............. nice work ......... my friend
TimboDon (37 months ago | reply)
Outstanding composition as always Lucie...but that colour is incredible! Stunning work
moonvic (37 months ago | reply)
Stunning!!!!
tobey308 (37 months ago | reply)
Wow! beautiful shot! love it!
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Andrea Cucconi (37 months ago | reply)
awesome as usual!
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Vaskén (37 months ago | reply)
Argh! There appears to be the mist on the sea..
Hamad A. Alajmi - www.Q8italk.com (37 months ago | reply)
great moment and good motion :))
really, I like ur angles..
El Onofre (37 months ago | reply)
So wonderful!!
k3n13 (37 months ago | reply)
beautiful as always!!
guillephil (37 months ago | reply)
Beautiful !
DanielKHC (37 months ago | reply)
An impressive mosque indeed, and the location near the sea makes it even more appealing!