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Gulhane park


Gulhane park
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Copyright: gurkan akcakir (izmirli) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1564 W: 0 N: 1281] (15922)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-26
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/4
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-28 6:11
Viewed: 273
Points: 12
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Gülhane Park (Turkish: Gülhane Parkı or Sarayburnu Parkı; from Persian: Gulkhāna - "house of flowers") is a historical, urban park in Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the oldest and one of the largest public parks in Istanbul. It is located between the Topkapı Palace and Sarayburnu. The entrance of the park has one of the larger gates of the palace. The park is spread over a very large area and has very interesting and rare kinds of trees and bushes.
Gülhane Park was once part of the imperial garden of Topkapı Palace and mainly consisted of a grove. A section of the outer garden was planned as a park by the municipality and opened to the public in 1912. The park previously contained recreation areas, coffee houses, playgrounds etc. Then a small zoo was opened within the park. The first statue of Atatürk in Turkey was erected in the park area in 1926.
The park went through a major renovation for the last couple of years. During the renovation the zoo, funfair and picnic grounds have been removed and the open space ratio was increased. The excursion routes were re-arranged and the big pool was restored in a modern style. Concrete structures were turned to open space areas and the park gained its natural landscape in 1950s, with the view of old trees of 1800s which were hidden behind the concrete buildings.

The old barracks within the area of Gülhane is expected to be converted to a cultural center in due course. This center is going to host a library, an exhibition hall together with a workshop on kilim and handicrafts
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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 55 N: 1210] (4625)
  • [2007-11-28 6:27]

Merhaba Gurkan
Beautiful shot, brilliant colors, great light, you have created a great shot. Compliments.
Jens.

Merhaba, Gurkan:)

Wonderful autumn colors on this photo. Lovely, peaceful place for relaxing. And nice memory to time I've spent in Istanbul this spring - I was looking to this park from terrace od Topkapi Palace and was sad that I have no time for walking...

Selamlar, Slavica

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1341 W: 76 N: 846] (7520)
  • [2007-11-28 14:25]

Beautiful shot, brilliant colors & great light.
Oh God, I miss Istanbul....
Mitra

Merhaba Gurkan:0)
This is a wonderful compostion in vertical lines and interesting colours.. To me it seems nicely balanced and with good exposure and focus..... thank You ....Roman:0)

The colors and sharpness are superb in this fall image. A very soothing and calming photo. Regards, Danilo

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2007-12-01 5:32]

Hello Gurkan,
Great composition that releases the good odors of the autumn. Great colors and point of view.
Regards
Diane

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