Burj Al Arab Lobby

Joaquín Cuenca Abela, on October 14, 2006, said:

That thing looks surreal. It looks a painting more than a hotel.

As always, great shot Matthew!

Matthew Walters, on October 16, 2006, said:

It's an incredible hotel. I was told the gold is gold leaf and real gold, not just paint. Judging by the price of a coffee and cake, I can believe it...

Matthew

www.oscarsanchez.net, on December 20, 2006, said:

nice picture!!!! congratulations

Matthew Walters, on December 20, 2006, said:

Thanks Oscar. I don't normally go around on my knees, but it was necessary here! It always reminds me of a colour palette.

www.oscarsanchez.net, on December 20, 2006, said:

yes, it seems a pantone catalogue!!! :-)

Julia Wahl, on January 18, 2007, said:

very cool, almost looks like a 3D rendering

Matthew Walters, on January 18, 2007, said:

Thanks - it underlines the 'unreal' feeling of the whole hotel.

www.eatoutzone.com, on January 29, 2007, said:

Great angle Matthews. OK, we stay here. But where do we eat? you can find out here

terenceunlv08, on February 15, 2007, said:

Great job on this picture. You captured it perfectly.

Matthew Walters, on February 15, 2007, said:

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. If I ever go back, I'd like to do one from the top looking down...

lg31415, on February 26, 2007, said:

so beautiful

Matthew Walters, on February 27, 2007, said:

Thanks!

Thoni, on March 9, 2007, said:

Wow!! Great picture! Wonderful building!!!

Matthew Walters, on March 9, 2007, said:

Thanks!

YBMW, on March 17, 2007, said:

WOW! Dubai has some awesome buildings!

monchichi, on April 30, 2007, said:

How beautiful it is!I want to actually see.

DongHwi.Kim, on June 1, 2007, said:

멋지다~~ 나도 가보고싶다 ㅠ.ㅠ

Matthew Walters, on June 1, 2007, said:

당신을 감사하십시오.

donmanu, on June 11, 2007, said:

Great shot, the place just looks surreal!

Matthew Walters, on June 12, 2007, said:

Thank you - I don't think it just looks surreal!

© René Regell, on July 11, 2007, said:

spitze .... guter bildaufbau !

Matthew Walters, on July 12, 2007, said:

Danke. Der ursprüngliche Farbe Entwurf ging hinaus, helles Weiß zu sein ganz darüber, aber der Inhaber wünschte Farbe. Eine gute Entscheidung!

© René Regell, on July 12, 2007, said:

war das eine auftragsarbeit ?

Matthew Walters, on July 12, 2007, said:

Traurig, aber Google übersetzen hat mich lassen doen und ich verstehe nicht. Er übersetzte deine Anmerkung, wie „war eine Auftrag Arbeit?“

© René Regell, on July 13, 2007, said:

commissioned work ?

Matthew Walters, on July 13, 2007, said:

Thanks Rene, no it was just a holiday snap. 1 euro per view would have been nice though :)

highton-ridley, on July 13, 2007, said:

Great composition and I adore the shapes and patterns in this one Matthew. You did real well to spot this opportunity. Nice one :)

Did you consider entering the Digital Photographer of the Year 2007 competition? You might yet get the equivalent of a few cents per view!

© René Regell, on July 14, 2007, said:

hi hi 35892€ okay why not?

highton-ridley, on July 14, 2007, said:

good luck :) I'll watch out for it!

scenicplaces.com, on August 13, 2007, said:

The interior decorator originally presented the hotel atrium to the Crown Prince of Dubai with a totally white interior. He was unsatisfied. So she came up with the nice colors that your photo wonderfully shows.

andsas1, on August 14, 2007, said:

Whoa looks like the future and dream place

Matthew Walters, on August 14, 2007, said:

Hi scenicplaces, you are right. I think it was a wise decision, plain white would have been very 'clinical'.

Thanks, andas1.

© Wim, on August 15, 2007, said:

Great symetric composition, Matthew!

Matthew Walters, on August 15, 2007, said:

Thanks, Wim

Marny, on August 16, 2007, said:

Pics that knock my socks off ... AND you speak how many languages???

©polytropos, on August 16, 2007, said:

Great shot! Disneyland in UAE?

Matthew Walters, on August 16, 2007, said:

Hi Marny. I speak one language (quite shameful really) and use Google Language Tools to do the rest. The photos are all mine, though.

Matthew Walters, on August 16, 2007, said:

Hi polytropos. It's hard to believe it's a hotel atrium isn't it? Fortunately, the one wall is fully glazed, with a white sheet suspended inside - a giant diffuser. This helps keep it all evenly lit.

muleey, on August 21, 2007, said:

muy buena

Smiley4554, on August 22, 2007, said:

Hope my viewing helped! Love it! I've always wanted to see this hotel, and your photo makes me feel as if I have!

Matthew Walters, on August 22, 2007, said:

Gracias, muleey.

Thanks, smiley. I've saved you a small fortune then :)

Sheikh Matthieuhed Bin Perryin, on August 22, 2007, said:

This is a great picture and it deserves to get so many hits

Matthew Walters, on August 31, 2007, said:

Thanks for the compliments, bartowian, but there are better places to air your political viewpoints.

©bartowian, on September 1, 2007, said:

I thought about that, Matthew, and I welcome your opinion -- but not your censorship. (It is typical: allow them the ability to censor, and they will -- while thinking of themselves as "Not A Censor")

For you are mistaken, Matthew. This is exactly the place to speak up, where better to address the adoring masses uh'ing and ah'ing -- senseless/thoughtless admiration that goes way beyond the art of the photographer or architect. The absurdity of the underlying social situation needs to be reminded of, just as no mention of beautiful "Neuschwanstein" should be made without mention of "Crazy King Ludwig" taking his country into the abiss of bankrupcy. This is no bridge, no tunnel, no dam, no utility construction with added "artful engineering," this is symbolic of absurd and objectionable waste and abuse of the earth's resources -- so the super-rich can feast amongst themselves?!!?

The world is regressing to the era of religious wars and the rich getting obscenely rich while the middle class is becoming poor(er). I didn't survive the 20th century to see the 21st go downhill in reverse without, at least, voicing objections.

Now after you delete this, too, at least put a link in to Gerdi's picture (which was what had me return here only to notice your objections)

Matthew Walters, on September 1, 2007, said:

Hi bartowian. Panoramio is a photo sharing site, not the place to discuss the merits or otherwise of war and politics. Another photo of mine shows the extreme opposites of life in Dubai.

Lyana Luna, on September 7, 2007, said:

That is not right that you speak these words bartowian... The development of engineering in construction has nothing to do with bankruptcy and losing money .. Like what you said .. You often mistaken .. And it seems that you do not like to see more development of the Arab world,,And as Matthew also said this site is not for the political controversy and what lookalike .. But the beauty of the universe from the standpoint of the people of various nationalities.

Lyana Luna, on September 8, 2007, said:

by the way ..It is Reality a wonderful picture Matthew .. Greetings to you from italy ..

Matthew Walters, on September 8, 2007, said:

Thanks, hawilyana, for both comments :)

redi, on September 8, 2007, said:

You like you. Like my. Beautiful photo. I present/display to the aid panoramic.SUERTE IN the AID

Kisses .good luck

Matthew Walters, on September 8, 2007, said:

Thank you for your support, redi :)

redi, on September 9, 2007, said:

that it has much luck. Kisses

souwar, on October 26, 2007, said:

Dieses Bild ist völlig uninteressant.

Matthew Walters, on October 27, 2007, said:

Vielen Dank für den Kommentar, aber warum fühlen Sie sich so?

Lucrecia Diaz, on November 4, 2007, said:

Maravillosa imagen...hermosisimos colores!

Matthew Walters, on November 5, 2007, said:

Muchas gracias, me alegro de que al igual que la foto!

turbica, on November 30, 2007, said:

Congratulations. What about your experince in Dubai?. Is it really interesting to visit this place?. Thanks for your pictures.

Matthew Walters, on December 2, 2007, said:

Thanks, turbica. Dubai is very interesting, there are many contrasts between the expensive hotels and souks. If you go, you should really experience both sides.

DrDope, on December 13, 2007, said:

That's a very nice pic!!!

pisciana38, on January 7, 2008, said:

matthew walters, mi curiosidad es saber si vos trabajaste en la construccion del hotel, o si simplemente fuiste un turista, como accedistes a estas hermosas fotos? x algo que lei en otra foto, me parecio entender que trabajaste, o trabajas en el, me encantaria te tomaras un momento para contarme tu historia, soy una admiradora de la fotografia, y vos has echo verdaderamente unas hermosas obras de arte con tu camara. saludos desde ARGENTINA.

Matthew Walters, on January 8, 2008, said:

Gracias por su comentario. He tenido suerte con mis viajes, pero todavía hay muchos lugares a visitar.

snorth, on January 9, 2008, said:

Your coffee cake funded a great cause, sharing another splendid photo with us!

gaufy, on April 2, said:

you really got a shot mate.

Matthew Walters, on April 2, said:

Thanks gaufy, glad you like it.

Salvatore Clemente www.im-ages.it, on April 2, said:

Molto bella! www.toticlemente.it