Beit Eddine Palace by Zahraa Al Hassani

While approaching the historic Beit Eddine Palace in Lebanon, the photographer experienced a serendipitous moment of alignment. Recognizing the sun perfectly centered within the architectural frame, she quickly adjusted her position to capture the scene. This decisive action, combined with the dramatic interplay of light and the palace's grand structure, transforms a spontaneous encounter into a compelling architectural study. The image is award-worthy for its impeccable timing and the way it elevates a classic landmark through a unique, sun-drenched perspective, demonstrating a keen eye for composition and natural light.

Beit Eddine Palace by Zahraa Al Hassani
Nikon D7100 with Sigma 10-20mm
Exposure 1/2000sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 250 | Focal Length 10mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Zahraa Al Hassani

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Baghdad, Iraq, Zahraa Al Hassani balances a successful career as a senior graphic designer at Zain Telecommunications with a dedicated pursuit of photography. A graduate of the University of Technology Baghdad, she leverages her extensive design background to refine her photographic perspective and visual storytelling. Her work is driven by a desire to acquire deeper knowledge of purist photography, often using her technical skills to enhance the visual impact of her professional design projects while documenting the world around her.

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Award Reach | Reviews
13,254 views | 6 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 10, 2015
Value 13.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Chouf, Lebanon

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (13.9/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,474/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
13,254/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
3.9/5 points
385/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 13.9/20
Total Award Score: 80.9/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 6

Reflections on this Photograph
By Daniel Ferreira

Stone Echoes of Power

Architecture is never neutral. Every archway, every courtyard, and every thick stone wall is a physical manifestation of a social contract, reflecting the values of those who commissioned the space and the labor of those who built it.

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By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Silence

Stone has a memory that skin cannot possess. It holds the warmth of centuries, absorbing the sun until it becomes a vessel for light itself. We often think of walls as boundaries, as things that keep us in or out, but they are also the keepers of stillness.

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