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Copyright: gurkan akcakir (izmirli) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1500 W: 0 N: 1279] (17016)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-03
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/3.5
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-14 11:49
Viewed: 473
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Küçükçekmece is a large, crowded suburb on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey 23km out of the city, near Atatürk Airport. The Küçükçekmece district is on the Marmara coast, on the eastern shore (nearest the city) of an inlet of the Marmara called Küçükçekmece Gölü. The inlet is connected to the Marmara sea by a very narrow channel so the water is not salty. The streams running into the inlet now carry industrial waste and the inlet is highly polluted but efforts are being made to get it clean again. There used be wild life and many kind of birds and those efforts to get the wildlife back are taking effect slowly.

The land here is flat, rising slightly away from the shore, and as such is easily built upon so the area has become industrial and crowded with huge housing projects. This development is still going on now the TEM motorway to Europe pass by here too. The Ikitelli area in particular is very industrial and still more factories are being built.

In history the lagoon was generally controlled by whichever imperial power was in control of Istanbul and the road to Europe passed by here. A very old beautiful historic bridge crosses the mouth of the lagoon, built by Mimar Sinan, the famous Ottoman architect. The bridge has been restored and is well maintained, it is worth seeing. The Nuclear Energy Research center is on the lake side.

The Atatürk Olympic Stadium is out here.

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nice reflection, the golden arch is a must
regards
jo

WOW !
Amazing colour, detail and reflections.
Well done. Best regards, Daniel

Hi Gurkan,

Nice composition with the boat in the front.

Regards,
Gerard

Hi Gurkan,
Beautiful reflection,beautiful sun light.Perfect.
Best regards,
Ralf

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  • NecipP Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 669 W: 16 N: 404] (4722)
  • [2008-03-14 13:33]

Merhaba Arkadasim nasilsin? kusura bakma biraz ara verdim lensden. Resim cok guzel olmus. Kucukcekmece plaj a cok gitdim cocuken. Halam orada. Eline saglik selamlar Necip.

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2633 W: 1 N: 1274] (15483)
  • [2008-03-14 13:55]

Hola Gurkan,
reflejos y bello pov,
excelente escena y colores agradables...
saludos amigo.

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 2 N: 143] (4452)
  • [2008-03-14 14:11]

Hi Gurkan, excellent sharpness and colours, beautiful warm light. compliments, Ciao Cinzia

ciao Gurkan..
reflection is wonderful.. excellent atmosfere with beutiful colours and compo!! well done!
ciao Marco

Selam Gürkan Bey,
Ne güzel bir bakış tarzı. Güzeli görmekte baya yetenekli bir göz. Işık ve yansımalar harika. Ellerine sağlık
Selahattin E

Merhaba Dostum,
Işık ve yansımalar için harika bir zamanlama,
Kadraj,renk ve detaylarıyla süper bir komposizyon.
Ellerine saglık arkadaşım.Selamlar
H.Ayhan
:)

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1256] (6932)
  • [2008-03-15 4:21]

Merhaba Gurkan
Your reflections again! Great in clarity and beauty.
Well done
Argiris

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2008-03-15 7:10]

Hi Gurkan,
It has a very European feel to the whole scene. NIce blend of light and shadows, especialy the golden light through the arches of the bridge. Very nice.
Sunil

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32981)
  • [2008-03-15 9:14]

Merhaba Gürkan bey...
Yansımaları,renk ve ışık olarak mükemmel bir kare, restore diye güzelim köprüyü bozmuş olsakta o her haliyle mükemmel duruyor...selam ve saygılar....

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2008-03-15 10:56]

Merhaba Gurkan
Very well composed and of course, excellent colours.
Regards,
Tibi

Bonjour Gurkan
You're right, that bridge is worth seeing and the photo you made of it is splendid. The way the setting un hits the insideof the arch is realy stunning and the reflexion creates an lovely oval shape. the composition is perfect with that small boat squatted by seaguls.Even if the lagoon is backlighted, it is still luminous.
That's a great shot
Bravo
Serge

The refelections make it very artistic. Very impressionistic. The light captured inside the arch is stunning. Ecxellent.

Merhaba Gürkan bey,
Muhteşem osmanlıdan kalma güzel bir köprü ve çevresi
ile yansımalarının muhteşem bir sunumu. Eline sağlık.
Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Merhaba Gurkan
Wonderful !
Fantastic colors! Excellent reflection and and note!
Congratulations / çok tesekkürler .

John

hello Gurkan,

lovely view of this place.. even the buildings at the back are beautiful.. wonderful shot with lovely composition here.. Good job, my friend.

regards, terry

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 52 N: 1139] (4661)
  • [2008-03-18 11:03]

Merhaba Gurkan
Wonderful shot, real good colors, excellent light and a good choice of motive. Good job.
Jens.

Merhaba Gurkan:
A wonderful picture of the old bridge in a low light.Great colour and wonderfully composed ..thank you .....Roman:0)

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 958] (4614)
  • [2008-08-31 18:09]

Hello Gurkan,
a beautiful reflection with complementary elements given in the shot. Lighting is wonderful and contrasting colours look very pleasant.
Well composition of lightand soft colours.

Regards,
Foozi

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