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Weekly Photo Challenge – Geometry

Look around you – geometry is everywhere. Be it a dandelion in a grassy field or something seemingly chaotic as a fractal, every structure can be broken down to its physical aspects of shape, size, angles, and how it interacts with the space around it.  This week’s theme is essentially an open window of opportunity, where virtually any submission and its geometric facets can be explored.

I always find geometry synonymous with all things constructive and creative; symmetry, however, is a whole different ball-game. Starting from the grand design of the universe to the tiniest pulsar, everything has been carefully crafted and intelligently designed. The same can be said for man-made structures, architectures that demand respect. Here is one such example. Even though the featured image is of a sky-light at Dubai Festival City (I love how the light plays off the shiny surface), the other geometric marvels are featured as a gallery below. Hope you enjoy them.

 
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Posted by on November 3, 2012 in Photo Adventures, Travel/Escapades

 

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In Perspective: Infinity

Photo taken at Sheikh Zayed Masjid, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Infinity

 
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Posted by on August 13, 2012 in Photo Adventures, Travel/Escapades

 

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For The Love Of Lamp-posts

Walking on the Abu Dhabi Corniche one day, I couldn’t help but stare at this gorgeous lone ranger staring out at the sea. The Marina Mall is clearly visible in the background.

 
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Posted by on April 3, 2012 in Photo Adventures, Travel/Escapades

 

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Blast From The Past – Dubai’s Heritage Village

It’s not all architectural marvels and overflowing malls; there’s a lot more to Dubai than what meets the eye. Not too long ago, Dubai was a fisherman’s paradise, a village built near the Arabian sea. Remnants of the yesteryears are still scattered across the entire city, but one of the most interesting sites I have had the pleasure of visiting has to be the Heritage Village.

Like in other Arab cultures, the constructions in these villages were primarily focused on keeping the temperatures down. With no air conditioning back in the day, wind towers were essential for any building. The building materials include palm/date leaves, clay, bricks, hemp string, and wood.

Located at a mere 15-minute (unless you are stuck in traffic) drive from the airport, this village will take your breath away. The earthiness and the humility of the buildings and objects on display will instill in you, a sense of peace and serenity, and will transport you to simpler, happier times.

 

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Man-made Inspiration: Architecture That Demands Respect

Four – the number of countries I have visited in my 30-year existence (including the country I live in; pathetic, isn’t it?), although I’d like for this number to at least go into the double-digit range by 2013. On my journeys, I’ve come across some marvelous architectural feats that just mesmerized me, demanding me to stand there and appreciate every crevice.

Here are some shots I took at my favorite locations. Every single image represents a culture, a race, a civilization, a story. Hope you enjoy them.

The Corridors of Time - Souk-al-Bahar, UAE

Iranian Dome-ination - Ibn Battuta Mall, UAE

Round and Round - Ibn Battuta Mall, UAE

Painted Palace - Emirates Palace, UAE

Timeless Beauty - Emirates Palace, UAE

Praise the Lord - Sh. Zayed Masjid, UAE

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue - The Address, UAE

Broken and used - Empress Market, Pakistan

Eternal Rest - Quaid's Mausoleum, Pakistan

 
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Posted by on January 5, 2011 in Photo Adventures

 

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