Tag Archives: Corniche

Day’s End on the Red Sea

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

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Family Time on the Red Sea

Posted on January 22, 2011 by
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Mosque Gate

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

This gate and walkway lead to the lovely Floating Mosque of Jeddah. The walkway extends above the waters of the Red Sea when it is high tide and the mosque appears to be floating in the sea. Many people come … Continue reading →

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Prayer on the Red Sea

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

It’s late afternoon and low tide on the Red Sea. This couple is standing at the base of the Floating Mosque, which is on the Red Sea in Jeddah. At high tide they would not be able to stand where … Continue reading →

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Two Vases Sculpture

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Jeddah is called the City of Art for good reason. There are more displays of public art here than perhaps any other city in the world. I have published many photos of the sculptures that dot the landscape of this … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Field Fountain Sculpture

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

Eila Hiltunen (1922-2003) is the female Finnish artist behind this gorgeous sculpture called “Sunflower Fountain,” which is comprised of a very exact non-corrosive grade of stainless steel to resist the harsh effects of the sea and the sun. The base … Continue reading →

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Science and Religion – A Closer View

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

Spanish artist Julio Lafuente created this beautiful and graceful sculpture which sits in the middle of a lagoon separating traffic lanes along Jeddah’s Corniche. It is made of solid marble. Each of the 72 circular spheres is symbolic of the … Continue reading →

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