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Lens-Artists Challenge: Tools of Composition
Posted on June 26, 2026
Framing an image so it’s something more than just a snapshot is one of the fundamental joys of photography, and I’m always on the lookout for a view or perspective that lifts a ‘picture’ out of the ordinary.
The wonderful architecture of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a goldmine of creative compositional opportunities, including this arcade of arches and marble pillars, reflected in still pools.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Depth
Posted on January 31, 2015
Not the most original take on this week’s challenge, but an attractive image nonetheless. Taken at the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Photography 101: Mystery
Posted on November 14, 2014
Q: What lies in the blackness to which the eye is irresistibly drawn?
A: The basement. This was taken (with a Blackberry) leaning over the emergency stairwell on the 23rd floor of my old office building in Abu Dhabi.
The idea of depth – and therefore mystery – depends crucially on the sunlight shining in through the glass exterior from the right, producing the shadows on the stairs on that side and the highlights on the metalwork on the left.
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