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Basilica Cistern-Yerebatan Sarnici


Basilica Cistern-Yerebatan Sarnici
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Copyright: Alaettin KI (TasmaniaC) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 955 W: 200 N: 935] (5248)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-27
Categories: Architecture
Camera: canon powershot pro1
Exposure: f/2.4, 1 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-03-07 16:20
Viewed: 1564
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
THE HISTORY OF THE BASILICA CISTERN

One of the magnificent historical constructions of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern, located near south-west of Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia). This huge cistern, which was founded by Justinianus I, a Byzantine Empire (527-565), began to be called by the public, the Sinking Palace and not without a reason, seeing the great number of marble columns arising out of the water. In place of the cistern was formerly found a great Basilica, which had probably been built in IIIrd or IVth century during the Early Roman Age to be used in commercial and legal affairs and scientific and artistic activities. The basilica was reconstructed by Ilius after it had burned down in a conflagration that broke out in 476. Then it suffered another conflagration. It had a marble statue during the calamitous Nika rebellion in 532 which terrorized the city. for the rest of the story goto http://www.yerebatansarnici.com/
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Merhaba Alaettin, renkler ve composizyon çok güzel.
Yansıma fotografın en güzel unsuru bence.
Tebrikler.
Selamlar
Hakan

Selam Alaettin
Tavana yansıyan kırmızı renk hoş görünüyor.Derinlik harika.Eline sağlık..

Kerem

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  • HIMself Gold Star Critiquer [C: 375 W: 6 N: 9] (3574)
  • [2006-03-07 16:33]

hmm
hi
interesting photo
climation and darkness
i like it
regards
www.lukasziewa.be

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  • sbilgi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 341 W: 48 N: 26] (4804)
  • [2006-03-07 18:06]

Mrh.Alaettin,
Güzel bir çalışma.Alan derinliği ve renkler çok güzel.Simetriyi yaakalasan daha da güzel olacaktı.
Slm.
Şeref

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  • lukdm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 415 W: 3 N: 21] (1348)
  • [2006-03-07 18:10]

great shot off this historical citern

Near perfect pic, could be cropped a little on the right, I often do the same. Very nice
Paul

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  • james Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 173 W: 2 N: 92] (388)
  • [2006-03-07 19:34]

Excellent composition, wonderful depth, you feel yourself being drawn into the photo, and almost touch the water. great photo, TFS...james

Very nice symetry in this picture, Alaettin. I like the red light that gives a very interesting mood to it. The water is just so calm that it looks like a mirror. Well done!

Hi Alaettin,

Wonderful diminishing composition. Very nicely done. I like the reflections on the floor. Nicely seen. TFS.

Kiran.

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  • laine Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 37 N: 105] (867)
  • [2006-03-08 4:29]

like the perspective created by columns here and lights reflecting and highlighting the columns.
you've created a very strong image.
TFS!
Laine

Beautiful photo! Great lighting and exposure, excellent POV!
I love the suttle reflections in the water.
Paul

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  • jacobo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 699 W: 34 N: 678] (4869)
  • [2006-03-08 10:10]

Beautiful picture using the avaiable light. Very crear details, and I like the not so centered perspective showing the reflections on the water and more columns in the left side.
Jacobo

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  • sufi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 736 W: 7 N: 104] (1326)
  • [2006-03-09 6:04]

Merhaba Alaettin;
Yine muhtesem bir foto... Renkler ve derinlik mükemmel.. Isigin sütunlarda ve sudaki yansimasi harika bir derinlik vermis..
Ellerine saglik...
Salim.

Wonderful image Alaettin with great colours and highlights. Off centre POV works well. Grand textures and lovely reflections. Excellent notes. TFS
David
PS Many thanks for your comment and workshop on House on the Hill

Wow!!! This is probably one of the nicest shots of Yerebatan. The colors and the composition is very good. I also like the reflection of the water. Great Job. TFS
Alp

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  • yalin Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 22 W: 0 N: 19] (246)
  • [2006-03-12 4:52]

Renkler cok etkileyici cikmis. Yarim derece CW rotate fena olmaz sanirim. Elinize saglik.

Magnificant execution!!the colors make ledering here!!!!pov is high level GNGRS!!nikiforos

Hi Alaettin

We 've shot this picture from the same place but in different time.Excellent sharpness.Well done.
My opinion
Regards
Ioannis

Beautifully captured, Alaettin.
Nicely composed. Just personally, I feel that the fading effect in the frame detracts a little.
Otherwise, excellent.
Yours,
Andrew.

Hi Alaettin,
Dark at the end of the corridor seems to hide some misteries, can create a lot of imagination for those viewing this picture. Great Photo.

Ben Lakitan

Merhaba Alaettin abi.
Bu fotoğrafı nasıl atlamışım bilemiyorum ama İstanbul fotoğraflarına bakarken rastladım :o)
Ortamdaki ışığın az olmasına karşın çok net ve temiz bir fotoğraf karesi olmuş.
Işıklandırmalar, simetri ve yansımalar çok güzel görünüyor.
Bu mekanı bir kez görme şansım oldu fakat o zaman fotoğraf makinam yoktu :o(
İstanbul için tema (theme) oluşturuyorum yavaş yavaş ve bunu da ekliyorum.
Ellerine, gözlerine ve yüreğine sağlık.
Paylaşımın için teşekkürler.

Yasin.

And let the light come in!
Great decorum! Could help for a pray or a fantastic movie. I find the reflection on the flour special!
Great style!

WATTA SHOT!!!!!!
MAGNIFICO!!!!

RICKY

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 536 W: 83 N: 343] (4059)
  • [2006-08-21 17:09]

selam Alaettin
bu ilginc ve de urpertici yapiyi oldugu gibi bu siteye tasimissin. zor isikda netlik, renkler, isiklar, suya yansimalar ve geometrik etki basarili bir sekilde kadrajlanmis
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1192 W: 87 N: 956] (6812)
  • [2006-11-03 22:02]

Hi Alaettin. Excellent ambiance lighting well captured in this image. Good notes desribing what we see here. Good work. Murray.

Hi Alaettin - This is a wonderful and strange atmosphere. I like the lighting in this ancient basilica cistern going up along the sides of the pillars and being reflected in the water. Your POV from one of the apparently narrow ends gives a good impression of the space. Well done and TFS! Cordelia :)))

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