
Propaganda images of Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, atop the Parade ground & surrounding buildings, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, the mosque as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei dominates the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. The building was completed in 1958 and is an example of modern Islamic architecture mixing Renaissance and Italian architectural style. The main dome, is covered in pure gold
Photography © Quintin Lake, 2010