Today I’m going to present only three Luxor Temple image favorites because I’m also sharing a video from our transit through the Esna Lock. So, here are today’s additional Luxor Temple photographs:
Last week I presented a short video of the Burj Khalifa light show. Today I’m going to show you and extended video showing much more of what you can expect. Today’s video contains three clips stitched together in the sequence in which they were recorded:
This week and next I will present images and videos of Dubai. Today will feature a short version of the nightly spectacular Burj Khalifa light show (next week’s Fun Photo Friday will feature the extended version). The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure. It towers over a half-mile in height. Today we’re concerned with the nightly light show. As one would expect of the world’s tallest structure, the light show is the world’s largest displayed upon a single structure.
Some fun stats on the tallest structure in the world, the Burj Khalifa:
Completed: 1 October 2009
Opened: 4 January 2010
Height (top of spire): 2,717 feet/828 meters:
Height (antenna): 2,722 feet/829.8 meters
Roof: 2,426 feet/739.4 meters
Top Floor: 1,921 feet/585.4 meters
Observatory: 1,823 feet/555.7 meters
Total Floors: 163 (including nine maintenance floors)