Minaret by fbailey

Minaret

My Get Pushed partner this week, Jim R, challenged me to take a night shot using only natural light (car light trails, HDR etc). I took this to mean no flash, so here is my first attempt.

This is a picture of one of the artworks in the Folkestone Triennial. It's called Minaret and the artist is HoyCheong Wong. "The Islamic Cultural Centre has operated as a Mosque for 28 years but many residents in the town are unaware of it. The artist has introduced a temporary façade (which lights up at night) with minarets and arches, characteristics of Islamic architecture, making it more beautiful and more visible".

Because it is quite brightly illuminated this proved to be one of the better shots of this evening. Some of my street shots were a real disaster ...

It has been tweaked a tad in Photoshop to straighten and brighten a little but that is all.
@jnr Hi Jim, this is my first attempt for your challenge. Next time I will take a tripod with me! Hope it was ok to use Photoshop a little.
October 13th, 2017  
An amazing illuminated structure. Great to be privy to this :)
October 13th, 2017  
This is a fantastic shot - the lighting is wonderful - as is the colour. I like your story too. :)
October 13th, 2017  
A very striking image, I love the shapes and the colour.
October 13th, 2017  
Agree striking
October 13th, 2017  
This is amazing!!
October 13th, 2017  
This I do like very much! It reminds me of those intricate ice sculptures you see in China.
https://youtu.be/Fr1TX5g-IJA
October 14th, 2017  
Lovely shapes and color.
October 14th, 2017  
Wow, that's fabulous. Just love that vibrant green.
October 14th, 2017  
Fascinating shot. I really like it.
October 14th, 2017  
A magnificent building, it looks great on black.
October 14th, 2017  
Great night shot. Love the colour.
October 14th, 2017  
Bep
Fantastic night shot.
October 14th, 2017  
Fab building, so great that it was illuminated
October 14th, 2017  
Another really impressive night shot! You are certainly showing us a side of Folkestone which will surprise many locals.
October 14th, 2017  
Very...green! Nice.
October 15th, 2017  
Fascinating photograph. Very atmospheric
October 16th, 2017  
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