2014 / Architecture / Interiors

MIHRAB

  • Photographer
    Beno Saradzic
  • Prizes
    Bronze in Architecture/Interiors

Mihrab is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla; that is, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying. This photo was taken at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates

Slovenian born Beno Saradzic is a multi-specialist visual artist with residence in Dubai, UAE. In professional circles, Beno is known as a filmmaker, producer, conceptual 3D Computer Graphics artist and a photographer. He attracted tremendous public attention in recent years through his virally shared time-lapse films, and is increasingly known as a fine art photographer who creates exceptionally envisioned visuals, executed with ambitious post production techniques.