Comment from Lilynitestorm
Just a comment, not a critique...
Did you know that you can see 2 sunsets at hotel?
If you're on the ground you can watch the 1st sunset.
Then you race to the very fast elevator, to the top of the tallest building and you can see the sunset again.
Just thought I'd share some trivia since you like putting a lot of info with your photos as well as receiving a lot of info.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2015

your right,, if you run very fast; you can see a third one if there is a helicopter waiting nearby; lol;
many thanks

Comment from Emmette
The photo is very inclusive and gives the viewer the sense of the hugeness of the place. The different type of architecture is interesting to see. As an example of extremes it works in several ways . Extreme opulence, and maybe more traditional seaside housing on a smaller scale. The colors are very serene and provoke a sunny vacation, compared with a huge complex, with indoor space for all kinds of things.

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 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

thanks; you don't indicate what should be changed..

Comment from MarnaB
Wow, what a magnificent hotel! It stands so stately against the darkened sky. Thanks for all of the information. I can picture it being a city in itself.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

thanks so much marna

Comment from snowblaze
WOW. THAT is a palace/hotel! I do wish there was more contrast between the building itself and the sky -- although I don't know the air quality conditions in Dubai. I like the solitary palm tree.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

many thanks; misty air and it was taken with a 400 mm zoom from several km

reply by snowblaze on 06-Jan-2015

from several km? ...impressive!

reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

just checked on Google map: about 3.9 km
(taken from the hotel one and only, the palm which is on the tip of the left Crescent)

Comment from Sange
Ah yes, another lazy hazy day in Dubai. Fab view, great focus, fab details and great architecture.
Nice capture Fred!😉👏

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

thanks a lot Sandra for your nice comments

Comment from michiganmike
A fine shot in which the foreground houses set a unique scene for the weird hotel that seems to have strong Disney influence. Great colors and fine composition.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

many thanks mike

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Majestic capture in magentish overtone.
Impressive architectural structure.
Colossal edifice.
A great initial impact. Nice interesting subject. Excellent POV & DOF...Harmonious colors. Impressive lighting, focusing & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

thanks a lot dick

Comment from GaliaG
excellent view of the place and excellent notes about it

good clarity, composition, colors and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

toda raba

Comment from Jairos
Great Artist Notes, Very good Initial impact, Good Frame detail and good DOf, Nice color harmony and well Focused, Good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

maany thanks amigo

Comment from Jaybone
Heck, Supergold, who needs the rest of Dubai? Lol! Looks like this hotel dominates the local skyline- it seems Huge! It actually sounds like a cool place to visit, even with those sharks! Nice depth in your shot, I know the hotel is way-back-there...Good clarity. Nice work!

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

thanks so much