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shafeeq (54) 2004-10-18 12:58

This structure is known as a "Barjeel" or the wind-tower. I am not sure if it is unique to this region but I see them every where on the older buildings and structures. The purpose of this tower is to catch a draft of wind from any of the four directions and channnel it in to the room below. This was the ancient air conditioner. In more modest buildings the barjeel was made out of gunny-cloth and bamboo sticks, but it is equally efficient. If I am not wrong the picture is from one of the heritage sites along the Dubai creek, known as Sheikh Saeed's House. Sorry PierreLouis Brenac, I just could not resist the explanation! I hope you do not mind :)

shafeeq (54) 2004-10-14 8:38

Lovely! The background adds to the magic of the resin.

shafeeq (54) 2004-10-14 8:27

Picture postcard-perfect! The stripy, violet sky really highlights the silhouette of the tree.

shafeeq (54) 2004-10-14 6:15

Tremendous picture! I thought these scenes only existed in the Windows backgrounds :) Thank you for sharing!

shafeeq (54) 2004-10-13 14:28

Wow! Great composition. Can I suggest a more level picture next time, keeping the eye to lens level the same? This will get the viewer more involved with the subject. Congratulations on a wonderful picture!

shafeeq (54) 2004-10-13 14:08

Stunning! I like the way you have brought "life" to the picture with the inclusion of the boat in the frame. Bravo! A note describing the location or events would help to add some more atmospher to the picture.

shafeeq (54) 2004-10-12 10:55

The lights really make this picture an enchanting one! Ziyad, it would be nice if you describe your photos! I know this place, it is a market (souq), but for some reason it has been shut down for some months now.

shafeeq (54) 2004-07-07 6:10

What a wonderful composition! I love the blue gradient and the shock of the sunlight. Congratulations, you just warmed up my heart :)

shafeeq (54) 2003-09-09 12:19

In my opinion this is a perfect picture! The bits that have escaped the frame make me yearn to look around the corner :D I hope to see and hear this sight some day !

shafeeq (54) 2003-09-02 13:05

I read the comments here and I really dont know if this picture needs "fixing", maybe we can ignore the blemishes of your tiny camera ;) My eye tells me that this picture works for me! Specially the mirror effect of the lake and the way the trees are sticking out their fingers to the sky. Congratulations on a wonderful shot. Big smile for you :D