Qatar - Magic Light over Traditional Mosque in Al Wakrah
The town of Al Wakrah (also known as Al Waqra and Al Waqrah) is located in between Umm Said and Doha. Though, originally a tiny pearling and fishing village, Al Wakra evolved itself into a small town with a population of not more than 30,000. The town has an Al Wakra museum in one of it’s old forts, that displays marine life and the history of the area. The town also has good art and architecture displays. Fishing and former pearl centre Al Wakra which is just ten minutes from Doha.
My morning shoot was planned for Al Wakra where I previously discovered a beach full of traditional dhows (boats) in front of newly built traditional fishing village, which construction is currently going on. Qatar is one of those states that tries to bring some of its traditional past back into life. Souq Waqil in Doha is a great example of it. Once this traditional fishing village is finished it will be beautiful place to wonder around. After spending time capturing those traditional dhows I noticed absolutely magic light above small traditional mosque. Of course nothing could stop me from taking shot there too.
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens’s focal length: 17.00 - 40.00 mm; Focal length: 25.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6, Exposure time: 1/60 s, ISO: 160
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© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (28 months ago | reply)
charlesgyoung (28 months ago | reply)
simple and gorgeous
© Salim Photography/ www.salimphoto.com (28 months ago | reply)
Very nice Lucie, Guess where I am going in four days, philippines and I will try to visit the area you went recently, come up with great photos. you are an inspiration my dear.
Chris Mamo (28 months ago | reply)
perfectly taken, an immediate fave!
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Toi-Vido (28 months ago | reply)
This is a really beautiful picture, nice shot, really well done
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Khor Hui Min (28 months ago | reply)
A lovely shot :-)
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super shot & Happy St Valentines day
david.bank (www.david-bank.com) (28 months ago | reply)
This looks like a painting Lucy. Well done once again.
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sbme.... (28 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Love the softness.
A.Alwosaibie (28 months ago | reply)
very great shot!!
IMAC- (28 months ago | reply)
Lovely shoot and composition.
Good light, i think its the secret of this shoot.
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J.Rio (28 months ago | reply)
Ecelente!!
fraghorst (28 months ago | reply)
Magic!
Stefanie Kappel (28 months ago | reply)
Wonderful work my friend! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Roberto Cobo (28 months ago | reply)
you always have magic in your photos!!!
Nice place.
Saludos
Debbini (28 months ago | reply)
nice , I like it
tofercu (28 months ago | reply)
genial!!!
ஆ ன ந் த ம் / a n a n d h a m (28 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture.
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GlobeTrotter 2000 (28 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful architecture.
Well done
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fontograph (28 months ago | reply)
Wonderful
prajpix (28 months ago | reply)
Stunning, as always!
César Atanes (28 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!!!
Ibrahim Almulhim (28 months ago | reply)
amazing !
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excellent!
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isahilo (28 months ago | reply)
un magnifico encuadre
dorian-grey [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
absolutely beautiful view and architecture
Tom Nevesely (28 months ago | reply)
I like the simple composition and the nice mood that this photo has.
Dave Berryman (28 months ago | reply)
This is a very nice picture. You framed it just right.
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M.Botelho (28 months ago | reply)
Magnifica
tobey308 (28 months ago | reply)
Magic light indeed,,, great comp too!
arg264 (28 months ago | reply)
muy buena