Two sets of photos from a fast trip to Istanbul
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Two sets of photos from a fast trip to Istanbul
Here are two sets of photos I have recently posted on Flickr from a very quick visit to Istanbul in September 2009. The first depicts the Blue Mosque and the Beyazidiye Mosque and the Sultans' Tombs outside the Haghia Sophia:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7631253385050/
The second depicts some of the lesser Byzantine monuments around the Sultanhamet district -- the 6th century church of SS. Sergius & Bacchus; the remains of the Bucoleon Palace and the Pharos lighthouse; the Hippodrome; and the Yerebatan Sarai cistern:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7631253299582/
I've previously posted two other sets depicting the Haghia Sophia and a lengthy section of the Byzantine land walls:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7622607098030/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7623146966167/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7631253385050/
The second depicts some of the lesser Byzantine monuments around the Sultanhamet district -- the 6th century church of SS. Sergius & Bacchus; the remains of the Bucoleon Palace and the Pharos lighthouse; the Hippodrome; and the Yerebatan Sarai cistern:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7631253299582/
I've previously posted two other sets depicting the Haghia Sophia and a lengthy section of the Byzantine land walls:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7622607098030/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2768598...7623146966167/
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Yes, quite clearly, because I slipped in minutes before the place closed, which was around 6:30 or 7 p.m. in late September. However, the time of day has no impact on the light conditions in the cistern; since it's all underground, there is only artificial light. A high ASA setting, a longer time exposure, and a steady tripod (or a steady hand or carefully braced camera) are the requisites to get good photos. The artificial light is reasonably strong, however -- there's no need for a flashlight or anything like that.
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beautiful pictures and beautiful Istanbul thanks for sharing
if you want to see the photo gallery of my trip to Istanbul click on the link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcodi...7631902215783/
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if you want to see the photo gallery of my trip to Istanbul click on the link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcodi...7631902215783/
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