The First Class Lounge at Qatar Airlines, Doha

I spent a massive amount of time in airports during my 3-day trek via Qatar on my most recent trip to Kuala Lumpur. There were snow delays in Atlanta, which made me spend a night there, and then because everything was sold out, the only way to get to KL was via Doha, which, ashamedly, I had to look up. I thought I was kind of a world traveler, but I had not heard of Doha. I admit it.

But then I flew into Doha and on approach, it looks a lot like Dubai, but not nearly as much as the ultra-posh lounge area. I was warned many times by grisly-looking security guards not to take any photos of any people in the lounge, especially if they were wearing the national uniform.

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druzli says:

Massive!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

leefur23 says:

beautiful shot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

AlaskaTeacher says:

Very posh!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

vasi v says:

wow..awesome tones!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

·BigGolf· says:

Love the reflection on the shiny shiny floor. Your processing is pretty cool too. Awesome!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ninutchkaz says:

impressive as always
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

As eye see it now says:

Beautiful photo, HDR? Do you do a cheat version or do you work with 3 photos or more of different exposures? I'm trying to find a cheat version.
Any suggestions?
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Wallen Arts says:

Very cool yes indeedy. How did you get this without any people in it in an airport! Wow. I so need to learn HDR.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc macaSTAT says:

How opulent. As usual nice job on the dynamic range.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Solstone Art says:

Every time I take a look at your stream I am amazed at the images you do. Awesome shot here!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Dredrk. aka Mr Sky says:

impressive
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

felixtcat says:

Nicely done!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

magaciappi says:

Wonderful shot!! Beautiful work.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

I too have been just about everywhere United/BA/Qantas flies and have never ever heard of Doha. Sounds like some sort of Homer Simpson creation.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

KoRaYeM says:

Qatar is a nice country, I lived there for 14 years (since K.G.) and continued my life back home in cairo, egypt. My dad is still there though, he's a mathematics teacher.

Qatar are pushing themselves in UAE's direction. They dream to become another "hot spot" like emirates and dubai. They are doing great, but they still need to learn to be more open towards those who live there and work in their country. They have a big discrimination between their nationals and any foreigners.

USA has it's gulf military base established in Qatar btw...

Excellent treatment btw....you shall always be the master ;)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Gregorio Mallo says:

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

waidhere says:

beautiful use of the gold tones! the wood really pops.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

hdr at its best
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Y. Wang says:

How luxurious!! nice HDR!
Happy weekend, my friend ;-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Peaceful Traveler says:

wow, how cool is that shot? pristine
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Semper Fidelis Tyrannosaurus says:

ass lounge!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ digitalShe™ says:

Fan-freeking-tastic!
Your work is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

î-löömîn Images says:

Loved the gold tones. Is that the true colors? Great hdr.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Gorgeous and fantastic - way to go Trey!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

acidsulfurik [PRO expired] says:

wowow....i love the colors and also the HDR treatment..
very cool!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Chee Seong says:

Wicked treatment!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Weaselmcfee says:

Well, the tale you tell does not suprise me...it's a bit of a creepy feeling (sort of the touch of a hot iron feeling) to be in such an alien place....and what a lovely photo you have come out of it (alive and in one piece) with....only, alas, I wish to know what the oddities on this table are.....I am sure something 'special' :)) Another Great Shot!! :))
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

The Lost American In France says:

Perfect Angle!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

LE POULAILLER says:

:-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

gfidias says:

excellent!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

melodysparks - Chris says:

Wow
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Ahles says:

This is absolutely gorgeous!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

judy_n says:

Gorgeous work!
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ibrahem N. ALNassar says:

beautiful work
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

perfect, the way i love it
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

neilalderney123 says:

LOL
At least it was 1st class!!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

gfusc says:

whoa! that's something
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

cmgw_73 says:

Beats the Glasgow lounge hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Voors says:

Holy cow , once again...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Dingess Photography says:

wonderful capture
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

d5e says:

interesting tone mapping!

But its not much left of the original looking - I would not be able to recognize the first class terminal if you wouldn't have stated whats on the photo... ;)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Khans of Kuram says:

haha this is the best thing i've ever seen come out of that country, no offence to anyone
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Entons says:

Something with this picture makes my eyes always go to the back of the image. It is almost impossible to focus on the objects (don't have a real clue what it could be) on the table. And all this make the picture extra ordinary, A fave!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Studio Troll I Ord says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called STIO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

© virus says:

wow....i love the colors
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

البلوشي says:

WooooooooW

Nice One

^__^
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

•!¦[•TOOMT◈QATAR •]¦!• says:

So nice one

i like it Mashalla

Keep it up
UP

&

Keep it Going

it is amazing shot .. !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Fαвυloυs.. D ~ says:

it's completely amazing pic
i really loved it
keep up the good work
^__^
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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