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Al gran Bazaar


Al gran Bazaar
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Copyright: Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2677 W: 67 N: 2010] (24838)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-21
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/40 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-17 3:20
Viewed: 298
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Il grande bazaar a Istanbul è uno dei più grandi mercati coperti del mondo con più di 58 vie e 4.000 negozi ed ha da 250.000 a 400.000 ospitial giorno. Vi si trova di tutto, soprattutto monili, ceramiche, spezie e tappeti. Nel dedalo delle vie interne del bazaar le merci sono generalmente raggruppate per zone, c’è l’are della pelle, dei gioielli, dei tappeti ecc.. Il bazaar contiene due bedestens (strutture a cupola), le prima delle quali è stata costruita fra 1455 e 1461 per ordine del Sultano Mehmed il conquistatore. Il bazaar è stato ingrandito notevolmente nel sedicesimo secolo, durante il regno de Sultano Suleiman il magnifico e nel 1894 ha subito un ripristino importante a seguito di un terremoto.
È un vero e proprio labirinto in cui sono riuscito ad orientarmi solo grazie alla pendenza.
Qui ho mangiato il migliore Kebab della mia breve esperienza turca.

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake.
Inner Bedesten : It was the first building to rise in Kapalıçarşı, actually it is the Old Bedestan which forms the backbone of the bazaar. The names of the gates are: Bouquinistes, Hat Shops, Jewelry Shops and Costume Shops.
Sandal Bedesten : It has the most number of domes in Kapalıçarşı. At present it can be accessed through two gates, one is through the main gate and the other is through the Nuruosmaniye district.
Other sections of the Grand Bazaar: The architectural design of the roads making up other sections apart from the two bedestens is not symmetrical and geometrical; it has a scattered nature due to its formation which took many centuries with new parts being added. In this way, it stays away from the closed bazaar style of the West and has a character of an Oriental bazaar. This laid back settlement and scattered nature prevents the bazaar from being dull, and at the same time gives it a romantic flavour. Such a complicated structure and settlement not only maintains the monumental state of the bazaar, but also makes it a palace for shopping.
The Covered Bazaar of Istanbul is one of the largest shopping centers on the world. Here, there are plenty of shops selling glass evil eye beads only. The eye bead and the objects with the eye bead figure attract great interest from the tourists. They also believe that it prevents bad luck and brings good luck. That's why they are so interested in glass eye beads and the objects that have this symbol. The blue evil eye bead amulets are in a creative collaboration with the other decorative arts in Istanbul. To decorate something, the first item you think of is the eye beads or their figure. Either the eye beads decorate an object or they are decorated by some other objects
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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1591 W: 0 N: 173] (12253)
  • [2008-05-17 3:35]

Ciao Silvio,
Excellent shot and good overall picture. The light is perfect and details clear. Superb shot.
Regards
Diane

Fa senzazione la frenesia della modernità con la storicità degli archi perfettamente affrescati e dai colori stupendi.

Roberto

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  • dip Silver Star Critiquer [C: 28 W: 0 N: 0] (229)
  • [2008-05-17 4:08]

Hi Silvio,
beautiful daily life scene,well captured and composed,
Ciao,
Dimitris.

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 25 N: 594] (6615)
  • [2008-05-17 5:36]

Nice travel photo, well presented.
Regards,
Tibi

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 288 W: 0 N: 154] (1405)
  • [2008-05-17 6:30]
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Hi Silvio,

with this photo my desire to visit Istambul raise a lot.

TLS,
Romeu

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2102 W: 379 N: 2059] (22132)
  • [2008-05-17 6:50]

Merhaba myfriend Dear Silvio......
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful shot and a very beautiful detail.....
nice İstanbul.....Selamlar...
Milas...

Hello Silvio,
Excellent shot and beautiful Kapalıçarşı.(Pazaar).Beautiful colors and excellent light
with contrast.Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hello Silvio,
Historical platform from Istanbul.
Excellent perspective, colors and light.
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Silvio,
wonderful picture vith great point of view.TFS.
Ciao,

hAyAti

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 300 W: 0 N: 57] (2734)
  • [2008-05-17 13:49]

ciao Silvio, vivissima scena di daily life, ricca di dettagli, colore, movimento e buona profondità di campo. bravo!
Ciao, Cinzia

hi Silvio
great capture of scene.
perfect clarity of a beautiful painted ceiling.
good light and composition.
regards
tsilla

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4097 W: 213 N: 3582] (27029)
  • [2008-05-18 1:12]

Ciao Silvio

Well managed interior lighting, with a good exposure level, & excellent light contrasts & sharpness. The people add scale & context. Tfs!

Hello Silvio,

Very beautiful photo of this bzaar. Nice colors and excellent light and contrast! Very well done!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on sunday

Ahhhh! These exotic locations . . . makes me wish I were young and carefree again.

in boca a lupo!

Richard

Hi Silvio,
Beautiful shot of a corner of Istanbul...
Nice colours of lovely composition.
Congratulations.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 990 W: 51 N: 641] (10567)
  • [2008-05-19 1:53]

Good morning Silvio,
beautiful shot of Grand Bazaar.Well done.Congratulations.TFS.Necla.:)later.

nice bazar picture
i like bazars
Karl

Bella foto di interni con una resa dei dettagli davvero eccellente. Per essere fatta a 1/40 non c'è una persona venuta mossa! mi piace anche la vivacità dei colori e la dinamicità data dalle persone che guardano in direzioni diverse.
Ciao,
Donato

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