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Turkey - Türkiye - Istanbul - Ancient Byzantium & Constantinople - Sultanahmet - Historical Old Town - Hagia Sophia - Megale Ekklesia - Ayasofya Camii - Mosque of Holy Wisdom & jewel of Istanbul - Former Orthodox patriarchal basilica (church), later a mosque & now a museum - One of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 67.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 2.5 s; ISO: 100
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Turkey - Türkiye - Istanbul - Ancient Byzantium & Constantinople - Sultanahmet - Historical Old Town - Sultan Ahmed Mosque - Sultanahmet Camii - Blue Mosque - One of the most famous monuments of Turkish and Islamic art - Historical Mosque with 6 minarets along with 8 domes & 1 main one - One of the best-known sights of Istanbul at Dusk - Twilight - Blue Hour - Night
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 40.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 8.0 s; ISO: 100
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The cascading domes and six slender minarets of the Sultanahmet Mosque (better known as the "Blue Mosque") dominate the skyline of Istanbul. In the 17th century, Sultan Ahmet I wished to build an Islamic place of worship that would be even better than the Hagia Sophia, and the mosque named for him is the result. The two great architectural achievements now stand next to each other in Istanbul's main square, and it is up to visitors to decide which is more impressive.
One of the most notable features of the Blue Mosque is visible from far away: its six minarets. This is very unique, as most mosques have four, two, or just one minaret. According to one account, the Sultan directed his architect to make gold (altin) minarets, which was misunderstood as six (alti) minarets. Whatever the origins of the unique feature, the six minarets caused quite a scandal, as the Haram Mosque in Mecca (the holiest in the world) also had six minarets. In the end, the sultan solved the problem by sending his architect to Mecca to add a seventh minaret. The other striking feature of the exterior is the beautifully-arranged cascade of domes that seem to spill down from the great central dome. The arcades running beneath each dome add further visual rhythm. None of the exterior is blue - the name "Blue Mosque" comes from the blue tiles inside.
As for this shot, it is all about location !! When choosing hotel in Istanbul I made sure that at least one blue hour (particularly the morning one) could be taken from a place as close to the hotel as possible. At the end this shot was taken from the hotel's top terrace, therefore I only had to go 2 floors up. I only wish all morning blue hour shoots would be so easy, plus that delicious breakfast with such a view after I finished with the photography was just an added bonus.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, Photo Focal length: 70.00 mm, Aperture: 13, Exposure time: 13.0 s, ISO: 100
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Middle East - Turkey - Türkiye - Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey - Antalya - International sea resort located on the Turkish Riviera - Thunderstorm over Kaleiçi - Antalya's old town
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 32.00 mm; Aperture: 7.1; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 200
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Side is a beautiful coastal resort on the Mediterranean. It is approximately 75kms east of Antalya (one of Turkey`s largest cities) and is located on a small peninsula only 800m in length. In this pretty town, modern architecture, chic shops and late night bars stand in juxtaposition with the ruins of an ancient city. Flanked by two stretches of golden beach, surrounded by the sparkling waters of Mediterranean on both sides and bestowed with the endless archeological wonders. Side's natural geography made it the most important place in Pamphylia from the Mediterranean to Mount Taurus.
The ruins of the Apollo Temple are located near to the harbour of Side. The temple ruins are dedicated to Apollo, god of light, art and beauty. It was built during the Roman Civilization and looks over the ancient port. The temple of Apollo is also surrounded by other important ruins that date back to 7th century B.C. Side was one of the main cities of the ancient region known as Pamphylia that later became Antalya.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 21.00 mm, Aperture: 16, Exposure time: 32.0 s, ISO: 100
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