Comment from Mara del Mar
I don't have words to describe this photo it's terrific perfect shoot amazing illumination you can see the whole structure of the hotel I LOVE THIS PHOTO it's expectacular from the bottom to the top. Terrific job.
Mara

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

thanks a lot Mara for your lovely comments

Comment from Lilibug6
What a cool looking hotel! The architecture is very nice! The rich blue sky makes a perfect background for this! The focus is excellent! The presentation and lighting are very good! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

many thanks again

reply by Lilibug6 on 06-Mar-2015

You are very welcome! Lori

Comment from OLIVER23
Looks just like a sailboat, eh? Awesome architecture and most original in design. It looks like you kept the glaring to a minimum so that the sweeping lines on the side were visible almost for the entire height. Nice vantage point chosen for an excellently contrasted work. Well done and most interesting!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

right: it is supposed to represent a sail; my other pic shows the interior:
many thanks Oliver

Comment from jrconrad
My understanding is that it's meant to look like a ships sail? Whenever I see a building like this I can't help but wonder what he rooms inside look like. Curved walls, ceilings? Anyway great capture here. The contrast with the dark blue sky makes it eye punching! Great job. BTW please tell me that's not a helicopter platform near the top! Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

thanks a lot James;
my other pic of the day shows the interior;
and yes, at the top it is a heli plateform: the rich Russians pay 2500 dollars for a 20 min transfer from the airport instead of 100 for a transfer with a regular taxi or 180 with a limousine......taking 40 minutes

reply by jrconrad on 06-Mar-2015

You're welcome. I'll check them out. Cheers, James

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
It is certainly a unique shape almost like the sail on a Yacht, against the sapphire sky behind it. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

it should indeed represent a sail

Comment from GaliaG
it is not crazy, this hotel is just dress as a boat (it is Purim in Israel, and I am a bit over with it)

excellent angl eof shot, focus, details and lighting

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

toda raba
it is supposed to represent a sail

Comment from manicowl
Looks like a giant yachts sail, the design must be very unique a place of luxury and pampering. Great camera work wonderful light.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

thanks so much;
yes, it is supposed to represent a sail

reply by manicowl on 07-Mar-2015

I saw this hotel last night on a tv advert , wow what a place, up to £10,000 dollars a night.

reply by the author on 07-Mar-2015

"only" 1700 USD for regular suites

reply by manicowl on 08-Mar-2015

Only

Comment from NancyJTubb
Wow! What an amazing place. The colors in this photo are awesome, the focus is perfection, depth of field and lighting are excellent. I'd love to visit Dubai after this. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015

thanks a lot Nancy; look at the inside in my other pic