location-photo
camera
len
Sony Alpha 1
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 Lens
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
f/3.5
Focal Length
17mm
ISO
800

Qatar National Library Book Room Look Down

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@monaris
The Qatar National Library will truly take your breath away! It's so cleverly designed and on top of that, it's functional. Families visit to pick up new books for their children, students use it for a quiet place to study and book lovers come to admire the massive collection of over one million books.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Mon-Thurs, Sat, Sun 8AM-8PM; Fri 8AM-4PM

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (17mm)
  • Model
  • Tripod

How to get there

N25° 19' 03.6084"E51° 26' 28.86"
This image was taken inside the Qatar National Library. To get here, it's best to drive or take a car, but you can also take public transportation (Qatar National Library via Green Line). For either option, input the "Qatar National Library" into the car's GPS and you'll arrive at the building. Once you're inside the library, reference the GPS coordinates so you can find the exact spot where I stood for this second-story perspective of one of their book rooms. Note: You'll need permission to take photos in this building, so contact the library before your visit: https://www.qnl.qa/en.

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
You can photograph the interior of the Qatar National Library during any month of the year.
I prefer the mornings when it's quieter, but realistically, you can find similar lighting conditions during any time of the day.

Field tips

Make sure to contact the library before visiting so you can book an appointment and get permission to photograph the building.
Since this is a library, it's important to be courteous and as quiet as possible for the people studying and reading.
A wide-angle lens (17mm) will allow you to capture more of the scene—especially from this look-down perspective.
I don't recommend bringing a lot of equipment to this location, but I do think it's best to have a tripod with you for stability over the ledge.
A model will add a sense of scale to the frame, so have a friend come with you and photograph them candidly browsing the books!

Current weather

Doha
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Blue Hour

02:06
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Sunrise

02:29
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Golden Hour

14:20
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Sunset

14:50
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Do nearby

Explore the rest of the library! You can get lost in the different areas and you can also visit the cafe that they have on site.
In the heart of Education City, which is where the library is located, there are museums, satellite campuses for eight international universities, botanical gardens, restaurants and more.

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