Alhambra Palace 3

: Alhambra Palace 3; This is a "mirador" or viewpoint. The windows were not glazed, and were carefully aligned to face Mecca. This mirador was designed for prayer.; Created by: Sgbrown.; Tools Used: D200, DxO Optics Pro v4.2, GIMP; Created on: June 2007; Image Views: 63; Average Views per Day: 0.2; Image Number: 40565

Comments:

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Jul 18, 2007 at 12:47 PM said:

Thanks, Tania!

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Jul 17, 2007 at 8:43 PM said:

Steve what a beautiful peaceful place to be. I to love the detailed work. Beautifully captured and shared

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Jul 17, 2007 at 4:56 PM said:

Hi Anne! It's neither tapestry nor prayer rug, but more stucco plasterwork! I think because the left hand wall is close to the camera and out of focus, its fuzziness makes it look as if it's made of cloth.

All the detail in the plasterwork is either quotations from the Koran, or else the words "God is great" in Arabic. You're absolutely right that the mirador looks out onto a courtyard of beautiful trees - so your eyesight can't be that bad!

Anne from West Virginia on Jul 17, 2007 at 4:03 PM said:

Was that a tapestry on the wall - on my left - or a prayer rug? I loved the intricate details above the windows. Is each a symbol? Is there a courtyard right outside, where the tree is - if it is a tree. *g* My eyesight is not what it used to be. *LOL* Anyway, a beautiful picture. Anne

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