Istanbul...Sinan and his students

fursan · 07/14/08, 01:48 PM

The pinnacle of Ottoman architecture...

Regards.

storybrown · 07/14/08, 01:53 PM

These are great shots. What'd you take 'em with & what are they of, exactly? Fine work!

fursan · 07/14/08, 02:58 PM

Hi Storybrown ( couldn't find your name...my apologies ),

Thanks for stopping by. This is a minute image of the 'new mosque' in Istanbul built around
1597. M8, 'cron 28 asph at f2.8 and ss 1/25 handheld. The inscriptions are in the Arabic Script and bear the names of the two of the four Muslim Caliphs who followed Prophet Mohammed ( PBUH ) in Madinah. Specifically the names of the third Caliph ..Usman and the fourth Caliph, Ali. Throughout the mosque ones finds the intricate and beautiful calligraphy which has been used to inscribe Koranic verses.

The first image is a genera shot showing the and the intricate mosaic design and craftsmanship on the stained
glass that was the hallmark of the artisans of the Ottaman period.

Regards.

Quote:

Originally Posted by storybrown

These are great shots. What'd you take 'em with & what are they of, exactly? Fine work!

stuny · 07/14/08, 11:17 PM

Fahim -

Gorgeous light, color, detail and framing.

fursan · 07/15/08, 01:08 AM

Stuart, really appreciate your comments. Got lucky this time.

Best regards.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuny

Fahim -

Gorgeous light, color, detail and framing.

Arif · 07/15/08, 08:24 AM

Very nice (great for being handheld), I would love to visit Turkey one day.

Thank you for sharing,
Arif

fursan · 07/15/08, 01:02 PM

Arif, you would love Istanbul. Thanks for looking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arif

Very nice (great for being handheld), I would love to visit Turkey one day.

Thank you for sharing,
Arif

wls.shanghai · 07/15/08, 09:16 PM

Fahim -

very nice images.

You are right, Istanbul is a very good place, I was there many times
with my "LEICAS"

Regards
wls

zernikepolynom · 07/15/08, 10:59 PM

Thank you for showing, very rich in detail and colour. These are settings which shouldn't be taken by mobile phones...

Istanbul is certainly one of the cities one should try to see.

Stefan

fursan · 07/16/08, 10:26 AM

wls, thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wls.shanghai

Fahim -

very nice images.

You are right, Istanbul is a very good place, I was there many times
with my "LEICAS"

Regards
wls

fursan · 07/16/08, 10:28 AM

Stefan, Istanbul captivates its visitors with something that cannot be expressed, but felt.

Thanks for stopping by.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zernikepolynom

Thank you for showing, very rich in detail and colour. These are settings which shouldn't be taken by mobile phones...

Istanbul is certainly one of the cities one should try to see.

Stefan

Saloti · 07/18/08, 08:23 AM

beautiful shots. these pix show the richness of ottoman/islamic culture.
well done.

Indeed I have planned a photo trip to Istanbul, must be a great place
to stay.

fursan · 07/18/08, 10:21 AM

Saloti, I am grateful for your comments. Indeed Istabul is a place one should visit. It needs
to be experienced to appreciate why so many fall in love with it.

Best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saloti

beautiful shots. these pix show the richness of ottoman/islamic culture.
well done.

Indeed I have planned a photo trip to Istanbul, must be a great place
to stay.

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