Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/10 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal Length
70mm
ISO
800
Doha Skyline Viewpoint of Museum of Islamic Art
@harimaolee
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Accessible anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Telephoto lens (70mm)
- Tripod
- Windproof Jacket
How to get there
N25° 17' 42.0216"E51° 32' 07.6344"
The Doha Skyline Viewpoint is on the northernmost point of Dhow Harbour. I stood east of the viewpoint along the corniche, facing the Museum of Islamic Art across the water.
This area is about 15-20 minute walk from Souq Waqif.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Blue Hour, Night, Midnight+
You can photograph from the Doha Skyline Viewpoint and fram the Museum of Islamic Art all months of the year.
Visit during blue hour into the night to capture the illuminated museum and surrounding skyline. That said, essentially all times of the day would be great to shoot—especially sunset! Visit before dusk if you can.
Field tips
By using a zoom lens (70mm) you'll be able to more tightly frame the Museum of Islamic Art across the water.
Try incorporating the surrounding palm trees in your composition, which helps give the scene more context. I chose to frame the architecture with them.
If you're shooting in the evening, using a tripod will help you capture the crispest of images.
Current weather
Doha
Clear
83o
F
Sun
85o
66o
Mon
84o
67o
Tue
79o
64o
Wed
78o
61o
Thu
81o
60o
Blue Hour
02:40
83o
Clear
Sunrise
03:03
83o
Clear
Golden Hour
14:02
83o
Clear
Sunset
14:33
83o
Clear
Do nearby
Check out Souq Waqif, a busy market where you can shop for traditional clothing, handicrafts, spices, perfumes—and great food and shisha!
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