Photographer's Note
The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, literally, Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the second tallest building used exclusively as a hotel, after Rose Tower, also in Dubai. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat.
Burj Al Arab characterizes itself as the world's only "7-star" property, a designation considered by travel professionals to be hyperbole. There is not much one can do about composition, so it is not the most original shot by far, however it is surely a place I had on my list of places to visit for long time.
PENTAX K20D, f/8.0, 30s, ISO 100, 14 mm
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underhand
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(303) 2009-01-28 7:24 [Comment]
vinicio
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(23423) 2009-01-28 7:26
A true wonderful picture Lucie, compliments, high quality and colors for a terrific panorama with the tower, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio
luisafonso
(862) 2009-01-28 7:28
Amazing photo dear Lucie! Oddly, my favorite section of the photo is the dancing reflection on the bottom. It's full of character. Wouldn't mind seeing this scene inverted, with the reflection in the top section. ;) Colors are very beautiful. That blue something is competing with the tower for my attention, but I guess I can stand it. After all, blue is my favorite color. Very good. It's nice to see you around more often. I missed you. :)
cigdom
(2594) 2009-01-28 7:31
Hi Lucie,
I had seen a lot photos of this hotel, and i think this photo is one of bests. The clouds create great mystic atmosphere.
Wonderful composition with nice colours and details. Thaks for sharing
Regards..
Cigdem
pisces
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(782) 2009-01-28 7:37
Hi Lucie!
This is one striking picture of the Burj Al Arab. Very dramatic with the sun casting its last few rays through the darkening clouds! Great POV with the water in the foreground and the reflection of the hotel!
Great job!
TFS
Maria
Cormac
(26565) 2009-01-28 7:47
Wonderful shot Lucie! The refelction off the wet sand gives this a nice glow, adding a lot to the interest. The long exposure gives a really nice blur to the clouds as they move by - a supernatural look. Excellent, as usual!
gelor
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(3233) 2009-01-28 7:54
Superbe shoot ! La composition autant que le traitement couleur sont parfait ! Un grand bravo !
Gérard
liviu
(600) 2009-01-28 7:55
finaly a good shot of this hotel! I saw so many bad shots of burj al arab with nothing special in... your is different! is a picture and not a hotel!
well done lucie!
liviu
Muse
(35030) 2009-01-28 8:16
Hello Lucie,
Magnifique photo à l'heure bleue.
Cette architecture est superbe et les reflets dans cette eau foncée sont de toute beauté.
Très belle réalisation!
Best regards
Denise
I_WanderingSoul
(686) 2009-01-28 8:33
Hi Lucie,
Absolutely mindblowing!
very nice composition.
The dark sky and the beautiful building set against it look stunning.
And not to forget the wavering reflection.
TFS,Neelima.
TopGeo
(38220) 2009-01-28 9:05
Wo! Hi Lucie!
They are the dark colours the composition with reflections important landscape that gives view of garden and sea the FG, and the beautiful landscape that impressed me. A idea very fascinating and with beautiful frame and moment captured!
Excellent work
Georgios
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(288) 2009-01-28 9:08
This is a piece of Art ! Your picture captured all the essence of this place with lovely colors !
Floydian
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(30970) 2009-01-28 11:15
Dag Lucie,
Very beautiful this 30 second exposure. The drifting by the clouds and the waves over the water look very nice and give the image a nice moody feeling. Of course that famous hotel steals the show, but also the tiny piece of blue on the other side gives a wonderful balance in this photo....excellent work.
Groetjes,
Henk
CaesarP
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(3924) 2009-01-28 14:25
Hello Lucie,
great work, superb light and quality.
You have a great gallery - congratulations !
And your new flickr gallery is also very professional.
Regards Caesar
cbrman
(21685) 2009-01-28 22:33
Hello Lucie,
Quel superbe vue sur ce bâtiment incroyable. Les reflets sont magnifiques dans l'eau. Une prise de vue aux couleurs incroyable. Le ciel en mouvement donne un très bon dynamisme à la scène.
Bravo !
A+
Dominique
syrus_persia
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(2270) 2009-01-28 22:41
Salam Lucie
Very interesting point of view.Good framing. An orginal and very nice photowork.
The range of colors, controlled, is wonderful. Love this photo.
Bravo
cyrus
Bruno40
(6662) 2009-01-29 6:19
Hi Lucie,
Even it is a 30 seconds shot, the water seems to be frozen, creating a pleasant reflection of the hotel. Great sky lights, very well composed.
Good work
Jorge
filidor
(56) 2009-01-30 3:18
Halo Lucie! You are coming back to TE after long break and as usual with a unusual shot. This very energetic shot from the sky and at the same time very calm from the water. Great composition and light. everything here dances with me! Regards. Mac
dkeus31
(27739) 2009-01-31 6:14
Hi Lucie;
a great shot; the light is great; also the mouvement in the water and the clouds:
perfectly placed building, it desserve some stars :D
regards
didier
golden
(2289) 2009-01-31 6:45
Excellent capture Lucie!
What can i say...Colors,sharpness,composition,atmosphere everything is perfect...
Well done,
Chrysoula.
pilpel-adom
(3018) 2009-02-01 6:53
This is an impressive shot, Lucie! I like the way you composed this low POV shot, the hotel on the one side and the low building on the left! Well chosen time to capture the last rays of light - the clouds motion helps a lot to add additonal time impression.
Well done - a Fav!
Chen
azizbilgili
(2111) 2009-02-17 2:18
Hi Lucie,
Beautiful sky, reflections and colors for an unique place...
TFS
pazufferey
(4858) 2009-02-22 9:12
Bonjour Lucie,
Splendide, des couleurs et une qualité d'image.
Une architecture mise en valeur dans ta composition.
Les reflets sont superbe.
Regards
Patrick
Zolive
(5935) 2009-03-29 0:07
Hi Lucie
what a wonderful picture. The light of hotel is very good. The sky is amazing and reflection on water is great. Congratulations. Regards.
Olivier
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(276) 2010-06-02 21:15
Very nice picture, full of mystery.. The dark atmosphere is well adapted to the scenery.
Jean Pierre
Photo Information
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Copyright: Lucie CzNLUkKw (lucinka)
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(9976) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-01-24
- Categories: Natureza, Arquitectura
- Camera: Pentax K20D, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
- Exposição: f/8, 30 segundos
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): pilpel-adom's Favorites, World's Skycrappers, Favorites - urban 01 [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-01-28 7:20
- Favoritos: 5 [ver]
