Rippled Water at Al Mourjan Lounge, a photo from Ad Dawhah, South

Photographer's Note

Built at a cost of $15 billion, the state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport in Doha has officially opened and will replace the current Doha International as Qatar's only international airport. The new airport has taken nearly nine years to build. The sprawling 29,000 sq km facility is 1/3 the entire size of Doha itself and built almost entirely on reclaimed land.

The Al Mourjan Business Lounge required more than 20,000 sq ft of metal cladding. The cladding, based on Product Line EXYD-M, reflects a fragmented image of the surroundings; shapes, outlines and colors are scattered, giving the effect of rippled water.

I took this picture at the base of the spiral staircase leading to the second level of Al Mourjan Business Lounge. A 15m x 7m infinity pool water lit by a stunning four-tiered chandelier provides an ambience of peace & serenity. The view of waves is relaxing, clears off the flow of thoughts. Perhaps it is not only an intersection with nature, but also with the core of the observer

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papagolf21 (152599) 2015-05-05 2:51

Bonjour, cher Angshu,
Non seulement c'est beau, mais également cela donne un effet mystérieux du plus bel effet. Félicitations pour cette réalisation.
Très bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

holmertz (92724) 2015-05-05 3:06

Hello Angshuman,
There used to be a time when the interior of an airport was quite easily identifiable. Now there is no limit to their designs. I can't deny the beauty of this lounge, the use of the lights and the reflections, and you have used all these elements very well in a perfectly managed photo. I am sure this airport will receive a number of awards for fine design, but I only ask myself how many underpaid South Asian laborers who died building it.
Kind regards,
Gert

macjake (96151) 2015-05-05 3:26

Hi Angshu
ah yes, airports are the new style of modern architecture.

designers love to top each other, and i'm sure the designer of this one was out performing somebody!
and he knew it too!

I would have thought this was some super high end resort, not an airport.
really like the ripples on the bottom and just the overall lighting/exposure. its quite striking.

I wouldn't want to catch my plane :)
cheers
craig

Royaldevon (75240) 2015-05-05 3:38

Hello Angshu,

The most surprising part of this post was that it showed part of an airport! I thought it was an art gallery or a very rich hotel!
It is an eye-catching photograph. The reality of the scene and the merging of the reflection are almost imperceptible! You have used consummate skill in your positioning, making the very most of every aspect. For an indoor scene, the colours are rich, with no sign of noise.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

jhm (202823) 2015-05-05 3:39

Hello Angshu,

Thank you very much to your interesting note.
This is futuristic but wonderful architecture and perfect photographed.
Also the reflections be superb.
Very well composition.
Nice done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

pierrefonds (103384) 2015-05-05 5:38

Hi Angshuman,

The ripples and the reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the lounge. The surrounding light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2015-05-05 5:54

Bonjour Angshuman,

Quel intérieur d'aéroport spectaculaire, On ne doit pas s'y ennuyer. C'est une oeuvre d'art avec un aspect lounge des plus intéressant.

Amicalement

Serge

besnard (59196) 2015-05-05 7:10

Bonjour Angshuman
Il est superbe cet aéroport. Tu as su le mettre en image de façon magistrale.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Nicole

jjcordier (79299) 2015-05-05 22:36

Angshuman
Une composition graphique et colorée, exploitant très bien l'escalier et ses reflets.
Amicalement
JJ

shreya2000 (2815) 2015-05-05 22:43

Dear Dada,

Really a awesome airport lounge. I like clarity of your picture. Great shot.

You are lucky to visit such type of places.

Regards,
joginder

Matyas (0) 2015-05-06 0:39

Hello Angshuman! Amazing architecture. Amazing place. Fantastic light and shadow. Good contrast. Fine people. Mysterious atmosphere. Original frame. Well done!

dta (98518) 2015-05-06 0:44

Hello Anshuman ,
Fantastic architecture and atmosphere . Hard to beleive that it is in an airport !
Splendid graphism , light , tonalities and reflections .
Regards

mkamionka (61018) 2015-05-06 2:15

Hi Angshu,
very impressive interior indeed. You have a great eye to spot this attractive composition here. The staircase makes such a lovely curve and then is also reflected. The resulting geometry is fantastic.
It is a bit disorientating which I always love in the pictures of modern architecture which are well done.
Excellent work,
M

pajaran (102460) 2015-05-06 4:45

Dobar dan, popodne.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
dobar snimak, kontrast i perspektiva, lepo pokazan enterijer i refleks na vodi, lepe boje..
Lep enterijer i refleks na vodi.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good afternoon, this afternoon.
An interesting and nice view, good text ...
Good picture, contrast and perspective, nice interior and demonstrated a reflex on the water, beautiful colors ..
Nice interior and reflection on the water.
A nice afternoon and all the best.
Paja.

Fis2 (155425) 2015-05-06 5:02

Witaj Angshu!
Very interesting interior!
Good POV and composition.
Excellent light and colours.
Well done.Nice afternoon
Krzysztof

dip (23892) 2015-05-06 5:32

Hi Angshu,
you photographed an amazing corner with wonderful colors and lighting,the stair and its reflection makes the picture even more interesting,well seen and done!
regards,
Dimitris.

Nicou (193806) 2015-05-06 5:41

Hello

quelle vue e tiamge quelle compo de cet escalier sueprbe captage avec le double le reflet très impressionante architecture sueprbe.
Belle soirée
Nicou

mayjayne (7354) 2015-05-06 6:51

Dear Angshuman,

A very striking picture, cleverly composed. Love the details, lighting and reflections effects. Great shot!

TFS,
May

kordinator (8738) 2015-05-06 9:34

Dear Angshuman
Fantastic artistic shot.
I like a lot this impressive details of this futuristic and wonderful architecture with splendid colors and reflections.
Perfect lighting.
Excellent atmospheric work.
Nice photo parameters and excellent composed image.
Kind regards
Saša

omid266 (6812) 2015-05-06 19:30

Salam dear Angshu,

What an interesting shot from airport you took here,

the theme and idea is very clever,

Skilfully hunted with camera this refelections of this element,

Excellent show , well done!

TFS,***

adidas5nb (5743) 2015-05-06 22:17

this is a really nice indoor shot with amazing lighting and shapes and reflections to make it a multi layered shot. love the illumination on the lady on the left of the frame in green.
regards
dwaipayan

Didi (61587) 2015-05-06 23:46

Salam Angshu
Well done for the lights management good selective DOF setting
Nice composition
Best regards

ChrisJ (159862) 2015-05-08 10:08

Hi Angshu

A fantastic symmetrical reflection with good sharpness and excellent sharpness and tight framing. The people add scale and animate the scene. Love the warm cold color contrast between the bright blue and pale yellow red hues. Tfs.

danos (110407) 2015-05-09 9:57

Hello Angshu,
very nice the view of this section of the modern Hamad International Airport in Doha.I vised Doha two times before six years but this one was under construction.
Excellent the light and the colour management of the scene with the created reflections to make the image even more effective.

Regards,Danos

delpeoples (60326) 2015-05-10 0:57

Hello dear Angshu

An impressive shot, one which jumps out of the monitor at the viewer. Excellent curves and perspectives. The reflections are delightful and your light management is exquisite, especially in such challenging conditions. What an amazing place.

Warmest wishes
Lisa

adores (46979) 2015-05-10 6:07

Hi Angshuman!
I guess there is no limits for originality in the airports of this region. A very nice detail and it's very well captured, with a good exposure and composition. I like the reflections and the presence of the people in background.

ourania (51103) 2015-05-10 14:22

Hello Angshu,
what a majestic setting! It looks high tech and fairytale-like at the same time, you photographed it in a brilliant way. I like very much the sense of depth and the surpising textures, the way the light and the colours give us hints about the general aspect of this lounge but also play with our imagination and create illusions. The clarity you achieved in challenging lighting conditions is stunning, the whole description is very enjoyable. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

COSTANTINO (103979) 2015-05-12 22:00

Hello dear friend and have
a nice day
interesting capture of the state of
the art Hamad International airport
in Doha it seems prfect and
very modern with impressive
architectural details
the reflections is unique
greetings
regards
Costantino

berek (50518) 2015-05-14 22:38

Dear Angshuman,
What inside spectacular airport should not be bored. It is a work of art with a lounge look more interesting.
Greetings.
Burak

gervaso (28177) 2015-06-30 4:51

Hello, Anshuman!

The round stairs and their reflections on the water make an interesting graphical effect, and the light was perfectly managed! Wonderful job! Very well done!

nikkitta (17070) 2015-07-01 14:30

Hola Angshu,

I noticed architects are being quite creatives designing airports as happens in Doha, where 3 years ago, I spent 11 waiting hours in a dull one, now transformed in a kind of golden river with good touches of blue
Good effect created by the staircase

Well done, regards
Maria

batalay (41261) 2015-07-06 21:47

Hello Mr. B,

This is a splendid photo, a good demonstration of judicious composition and light management... but that $15x10^9 cost keeps resonating in my head. Will it ever pay for itself?

Warm regards,

Bulent