Photographer's Note
Surprisingly there aren't very many photos of this beautiful building on this site. Even though it is only an hour from Sana'a. So thought I would add to the collection.
This is a former palace for the Imam Yahya. It actually isn't as old as one would first imagine (especially considering the age of some of the sites in Yemen). It was built as a summer palace in the 1930's. Though, interestingly it was built on the foundations of a prehistoric ruin. With the well dating from that time (which you can see inside if you go in).
The history of Imam Yahya is actually also quite fascinating. He ruled the country as a monarch, with some advisers (mostly members of his family...haha) and actually held daily meetings in front of this palace under an umbrella for decisions regarding the country. He also kept the National Treasury in a box under his bed! He wanted to keep Yemen isolated without change from the outside world, and attempted to do so. But to keep the competing tribes at bay, he sent his army officers abroad to gain training. When they returned, they murdered the Imam in an attempted coup. The things you learn studying abroad!!!
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robertosalguero
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(292) 2007-09-26 21:08
Very interesting short history regarding this palace. Too bad for the Iman having his own people dispose of him. The image is very clear and the warm colours of the building very appealing. I find it interesting the way the building seem carved out of the rock. Beautiful place. Thanks David.
Roberto
nata
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(488) 2007-09-26 21:33
Hi David,
this is an amazing shot. As always I very enjoy your notes. Excellent POV, I liked u included these women to the picture.The colors and light are just great.
TFS
nata
partha
(14023) 2007-09-26 22:36
Hi David ,
Like the NG shots. Brilliant angle of view, nice timing and the inclusion of human interest looks wonderful. The architecture seperation against the blue sky looks good.
A perfect travel shot.
Regards.
Partha
grandklaus
(423) 2007-09-26 22:39
hello David,
what an amazing architecture , almost ten levels , built over a rock in that very particular Yemenite style where men gather in the the top floors (so the question is :do they have any lift inside that palace ?)
great shot and POV and thanks for the note
au revoir
JEFF
AleGaro
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(269) 2007-09-26 23:14
Hi David, yes, you're right it's a pity there are few photos about this beautiful site and congratualation on this beautiful photo of you. The people walking add a good point of view.
Ale
mdetay
(4929) 2007-09-27 4:42
Hi David,
Nice shot. Well done. Great colors and POV.
Cheers from Antibes.
Michel
Brendon
(289) 2007-09-27 15:12
Hello there David,
The great colour saturation is what first drew me to this shot, nice sky blue, clay/stone coloured architecture with the green tree and then WHAM! the black cloaked people adding that extra bit of interest. Very well done!
Your note is very imformative - thanks
Brendon
adores
(46979) 2007-09-27 15:18
Hi David!
I really like this! Great pov of the traditional buildings. I like the composition and the way you included the persons in the foreground. The details are perfect.Good format and colours.
happypoppeye
(4819) 2007-09-27 19:47
...damn, that's nice.
Really nothing much to say about this one Dave. I put it in my favorites, so it's good, much better than anything I got in the Wadi. Colors are spectacular. Your timing is perfect, catching the women and people walking by. Great sky...that's about it. If I have to nitpick, I would say it could be sharper, not that it's not sharp...but I'm trying to find something wrong with it. A great looking shot. I'd have to go through your portfolio again to be sure, but I think this is my favorite one out of all your pics.
Great work
John
giorgimer
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(35017) 2007-09-28 13:34
Hi David,
magic place! Thanks for sharing this. Excellent POV and composition, good iduea to include the persons walking.
Compliments!
Gio
worldcitizen
(15958) 2007-09-28 17:34
Hello David,
This architecture is simply stunning! It is amazing how they were able to perch the palace atop that giant rock. Your presentation is wonderful, with the green and red colors in the bottom of the frame to offset all the shades of brown on top. Great clarity too, that lets us really enjoy the details of this amazing place.
darrasin
(2860) 2007-09-28 23:41
Hello David! Another superb composition of this very exotic location. Your POV really emphasizes its great height and multi-level construction. The inclusion of the villagers at the bottom really adds to the mystique for me as well. The results are very sharp but I do detect a slight halo around the upper right edge of the building, perhaps a little too much sharpening. But it does not distract, very well done!
TFS
Doug
erdna
(5713) 2007-09-29 6:34
A very beautiful catch of this interesting palace. I like how you composed it within your frame plus the good sharpnesss and proper saturation of colors. Your write-up is just interesting.
Thank you for your comments on my photo, "Lost City of Petra". I appreciate it.
Andre'
lilimih33
(9918) 2007-10-02 17:52
Hello David!
Incredible beautiful building!!!
Great colours and perfect clarity and light!
Lovely point of view!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili
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testmaniac
(13508) 2007-11-06 23:28
Hi David, great shot with perfect composition, POV and colors! Excellent architecture shot!
TFS and regards,
Philip
Stepan
(27210) 2007-11-24 23:19
This city seems to be so amazing, so beautiful, so unique...
Excellent pov, excellent pov, to imagine the place, its mood, it daily moments.
Stιphane
gelarsen
(437) 2007-11-25 9:13
Nice, colorful composition with good POV. Your note is very interesting.
MarianneS
(15338) 2007-12-16 0:24
Hi David,
Perhaps there are not a lot of pictures of this place on TE, but yours is a wonderful one!
Colours and lights are impressive and I like the way differents elements are integrated in your composition.Great perspective.
Regards,
Marianne
Benedict
(7076) 2007-12-17 21:42
hi dave,
woooowwww!! that building atop a big boulder is amazing. fine architectural arts. details are awesome. great golden colors.
informative notes.
happy holidays.
benedict
hispic
(9658) 2008-01-28 20:55
Hello David,
Good color saturation, especially green is really beautiful. It's very nice accent that the girl in red clothes is looking at you. Composition and Sharpnes are exquisite.
Best wishes, Hisashi
nirvana73
(0) 2009-05-05 1:17
Hello David
great architecture
i like frame and light
i like colors and moving people
tfs
best regards
Ozhan
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- Date Taken: 2007-08-24
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- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Exotic places II (stego) [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-09-26 20:55
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