Call to Prayer
Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi - newly opened in Abu Dhabi, UAE - a tribute to the late President —one of the largest in the world
Featured in Islamic Beauty – Jan 11 – 2009

Call to Prayer belongs to the following groups:
Architectural Photography, Architecture and cityscapes, Art of the Middle East, Islamic Beauty, Religious Art & Photography and The true beauty Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints and Laminated Prints

Lois Bryan
good heavens, Dave … WHAT a STUNNER!!!!!!!!!!! I’m running late this am … must go … but saw the thumbnail and had to open it … oh oh oh oh!!! LOVE it!!! Will be back later … have a good day … er … evening!!!!
David Clark replied
hey Lois
- thanks -yeah I kinda like this- the man is a friend -davedinghysailor1
beautiful fantastic capture! love the symmetry detail and robed figure ! perfect!
spookytrigger
You should like this Dave, it’s fantastic. Wouldn’t be the same without your friend modelling ;-)
David Clark
thanks – yeah he wasnt really modeling just walking – but he really like the photo—dave
Linda Syms
Beautiful architecture and so colourful.
Fergus Randall
just….wow. the repeating elements really draw you into the image. this is a wonderful shot
georgieboy98
Fabulous photo Dave. The depth in this shot is just wonderful and it’s easy to imagine that the walker is heading right down to the very end. Also the detail above the arches has shown up so well. A truly excellent piece of work my friend. Peter
julie08
Wonderful:)
LYN EVANS
Oooooooooh Dave, this is AWESOME. Amazing depth. Fabulous shot.
Alessandro Pinto
Fabulous shot..Excellent !
Eyal Nahmias
Superb composition and perspective. The person adds a human touch, scale and interest to the image. excellent symmetry and color. Thanks for sharing with the art of the Middle East group.
David Clark replied
Thanks very much for adding my photos to the Middle East group and more thanks for the gracious comments and constructive critiques of the photos
- I am happy to be part of the group -DaveMarguerite Foxon
Im a real sucker for symmetry so I fell for this as soon as I saw it. What a superbly composed shot, with the lone figure just quietly walking down the middle slightly off center. Just terrific!
David Clark replied
Hi Marquerite
- thanks very much -it is a beautiful peaceful place – the man is a friend of mine- thanks for checking out my photos -daveJohn Quinn
Truly magnificent shot
Graham Taylor
Stunning Shot David…I was wondering if the man was a “prop” or not but i see you answered that one already
David Clark replied
thanks Graham – the building is still not quite complete
maybe 95 percent – the building and the inlay work are wonderful – the decor not so much -daveLudaNayvelt
Favor for me. Very nIce, Dave
Béla Török
Fabulous composition my friend!
David Clark replied
thanks Bela
- yeah I like this one -I was there on a quite afternoon and my friend was walking in front of me. —DaveVan Cordle
Amazing and fantastic!!
rodsfotos
Wonderful perspective and depth of colour and details Dave, the lone figure adds to the mood, a quality image my friend,
Regards, Rod.
Ted Byrne
You cause me here to wonder… in both of that word’s meanings. I’ve often thought that purpose of photographic art is to cause us to pierce the plane into a space of imagination and feeling. And here your composition seems to actually do the piercing. Like all of your work, this is so clean, no technical debris to distract me from… from… well, wondering!
David Clark replied
Ted – not sure how to respond to such a generous comment
- obviously I am flattered -will take your comment to heart and see if I can continue to evoke such emotion—thanks much – DaveHans Kawitzki
What a great photo,building,detail and composition….fantastic work.
Our son works in Al Khobar I will have to ask him why he can’t take photos of the area like you do :)
David Clark replied
Hi Hans – thanks for looking at my photos
- don’t be too hard on your son’s photo -I live in a much more scenic, safe, and open place than Al Khobar- hope he stays safe there. Your HDR photos are incredible – someday I will have to try to tackle this -thanks again – DaveBlair Wainman
What an incredible image! Awesome POV! Well done, David!
David Clark replied
thanks again Blair
- this is quite a fantastic building -daveAngel Perry
Brilliant! awesome comp. Love it!
David Clark
thanks Angel – for the comment and the favorite and for taking the time to check out my site—dave
CassPics
Incredible work! Instant fav
David Clark replied
thanks for the comment and for visiting my site
- I have been to Reno area many times – and I love the desert areas around it -daveJeff Harris
Fantastic composition. Love the symmetry!
David Clark replied
thanks jeff
DonDavisUK
Such beauty and grandure! Exceptionally well captured and masterful use of light balance. Love the figure on the way to prayer. Don.
David Clark replied
thanks Don
- this one worked out ok – this is the new huge mosque in Abu DHabi – it is quite a wonder -the man is a friend of mine- I like the idea that he is on his way to prayer -adds some solomness to the photo – maybe I should change the title—daveSandraRos
AAAAHHH this is BEAUTIFUL ! ! You have taken a wonderous photograph !
David Clark replied
thank you Sandra—it is a very beautiful place – dave
pryere
I am humbled.
Outstanding.
David Clark replied
Ok – now I am almost embarrased – thank you for that comment – the building really is spectacular and that is my friend walking away
- thank you -davemichael byerley
beautiful shot.
David Clark replied
thank you Michael—kind of you – dave
i l d i l a z...
Gorgeous view!
David Clark replied
thanks Ildi – it is a lovely building—dave
Gary Lengyel
What a fantastic image – lighting, composition, lines and patterns, everything!
David Clark replied
thank you Gary—it is an amazing building – dave
Cora Wandel
David, this is a fascinating look into another culture. Love all the white, the lines, and the lone figure in light blue. Excellent composition. – Cora
David Clark replied
Hello Cora
- thanks much for the comments and the favorites – and thanks for finding my site here in the desert -this is an incredibly beautiful new huge mosque and the man walking is a friend of mine- thanks again -daveSimon Whittaker
Magnificent David, well done.
David Clark replied
thank you SImon—I appreciate you taking to time to look and comment – dave
Michael Sheridan
Outstanding
Shannon Byous ...
Really beautiful! I love how it helps me see into a world that is totally foreign to me.
David Clark replied
Hi Shannon
- this is a particularily beautiful building built to honor the country’s first president -I went with my friend (in the photo) just to check it out and was amazed—thanks – daveterezadelpilar
David, what a wonderful shot. It couldn´t be better ! Congratulations!
David Clark replied
thanks Tereza
- you would enjoy this building – it is really stunning (the inside decorations not so much -but the building and the inlaid work is striking) – davevadim19
Beatiful capture. Love the composition with the person in front. Wonderful perspective.
David Clark replied
thank you Vadim – the man is a friend of mine—dave
amarica
Fantastic capture!!!
Joanne Bradley
What beautiful architecture! Fantastic shot! I love how you included the robed figure in the composition, it gives such perspective to the size and grandeur of the place!
David Clark replied
Hi Joanne – thanks very much for the great comment
- it is a new mosque one of the largest in the world -I took a tour with my friend (the man in the robe) – thanks again – daveWendi Donaldson
This is a gorgeous shot….and how lucky you are, to be where you can find buildings like this incredible one. Amazing!
David Clark replied
thanks again
- this building is truly amazing -it is new and quite a marvel—the man is a friend of mine – daveLindaR
perfect ~ in every way xx
Martin Mullen
A compelling composition – superb!
Emma Wertheim
stunning capture! wonderful work! :)
AnaCBStudio
Great composition…beautiful work!
David Clark replied
thanks Ana—I need to go back and take some night shots – dave
DaveBassett
This is an excellent image David. I love the symmetry and the lone figure is really well placed. How long did you have to wait for him to come along?
David Clark replied
Hi dave
- thanks very much for the comment – the man is actually a friend of mine and we were there together -I just sort of made an excuse to hang back and let him walk ahead- otherwise he would have posed looking at me – he likes the photo but would have much prefered his face in it. maybe next time -thanks again – davekalaryder
Wonderful place, the colours and details are exceptional.
David Clark replied
Hi Kala
- thank you -the building is really wonderful- quite a treat -I would like to take photographs of it at night—someday – daveAdi Nugroho
i love symmetry
and this pic is amazing
David Clark replied
thanks Adi—this is a new mosque in Abu Dhabi – one of the largest in the world – and it is spectacular – dave
Sharon Mau
I love the symmetry in this image David, it is wonderful!
Wayne Pearson
David your images are incredible, I’m lost for words!!
mc27
great picture … well done!!
David Clark replied
thank you – the building is amazing and my friend cooperated—dave
chijude
Your respect for both the place of worship and the man is evident. Man-made at its best … and so beautfully depicted. Thank you for sharing this moment and place with us.
David Clark replied
the place and building are amazing and almost demand respect just by the sheer beauty
- the man is a good friend -we went there together the first time for both of us- he was proud and happy about the place -thank you very much—daveMarjorie Wallace
Oh my, this is just amazing. It is good to have your friend in the photo to give us an idea how grand this building is. It is so beautiful and I love the symmetry and the gracefulness of the design. Perfectly captured and a joy to see. Thank you, Marjie
David Clark replied
thanks again
- this is same place as the Eid Mubarak photo -a truely beautiful building – first time my friend had been there is he was very happy—thanks again for the wonderful comment – daveCarol Clifford
This is an incredible photo that speaks volumes. Thank you. Carol
David Clark replied
Hi Carol
- thank you very much -I like all your CHristmas photos I hope you and your family (and your kitties) had a wonderful day—daveCarol Clifford
Thanks Dave…right back at ya! Carol
Albert Dickson
What an amazing location. You have a wonderful eye.
David Clark replied
thanks Albert—yeah it is quite the structure – still not completely finished but it is open to the public – which is unusal for Mosques here – dave
Paulo Nuno
Once again,well composed,
very good atmosphere.
David Clark replied
thanks Paulo
- the man is a friend – who was being quite thoughtful at the time -daveAharon Hyman
fantastic image
David Clark replied
Hello Aharon
- thanks very much for the comment and for finding my site -the building is amazing and a great place for photography – daveBarbaraManis
Brilliant capture!
David Clark replied
thanks Barbara—very nice of you – dave
Rebecca Bryson
David Clark replied
Hi Rebecca
- thanks for the feature -very nice of you- it is such a great group -cheers—daveLois Bryan
WHEEEEEE!!!!!! There you ARE!!!!! One of my all-time favorites … how FUN that we’re here together!!!!!! Wanna go for coffee or something?? ...blink…blink… Oh, no, wait, that won’t work … hehe Anywhoooooo … CONGRATUATIONS!!!!!! YEEEE HAAAAAA!!!!
Diana Burman
Gorgeous
David Clark replied
Hi Dinah
- thank you very much for the comment and for finding my site -davePPPhotoArt
absolutely gorgeous structure and everything about this image is devine, the depth, the person going to pray, the whole feel is really beautiful—congrats on your feature
emanon
It truely deserved to be featured, what a fantastic capture.
David Clark replied
thank you very much—it is a place with unlimited photo opportunities – dav e
mikebov
wonderful
David Clark replied
thanks very much Mike—it is a stunning building – dave
ys-eye
WOW!
David Clark replied
thank you very much for checking out my photos and for all the favories—much appreciated – dave
Bernadette Watts
As in all holy places, there is a grace and beauty to this place. The hint of the ceiling work, the tile work on the floor, the color on the collumns. Your friend walking in solitude. Wonderful piece, Dave.
David Clark replied
Hello Bernadette – sorry I did not see your comment before
- thank you very much for your comment – you are right there is something about a holy place that makes everything seem more serene and beautiful -thank you again – daveTeresa Zieba
Wow, I’m speechless. What a fantastic capture. Fabulous everything and I love the lone figure of your friend as it just completes this image to perfection. Brilliant work and instant fave!!!
David Clark replied
Hi again Teresa
- thanks very much – the only problem was that all I had that day was my little point and shoot -oh well—daveHarry Oldmeadow
Superb image David — you might consider submitting this to the “Religious Art & Photography” group — some of your other photos would also go well there
David Clark replied
Hi Harry thanks for the comment and the suggestion about the group – I will check it out—I appreciate your time – dave
bjlrobinson
Amazing