Friday, May 21, 2010

Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color

These are the remaining pictures from my earlier post.

We got to the grand mosque late afternoon when the sun was already relatively low. The light in the mosque was really amazing, deep yellow creating an amazing play of shadow and light.



Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color
The main courtyard of the mosque



Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color
Another angle




Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color
The dome peeping behind the imposing courtyard facade


Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color
The minaret (minara) framed by the arch



Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color
A window framed by the arch



Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain in color
The corridor to the Minaret. The reflections are amazing.






Nikon D200 ; Nikon 18-70 Zoom