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Copyright: Sea Ayhan (norenastramus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 1680] (23336)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus SP-500UZ
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/180 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-10-15 9:03
Viewed: 412
Points: 52
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duden_waterfall_antalya

Most of the domestic and foreign tourist visiting Antalya only see Düdenbasi falls without noticing how these falls come out from the deep section of the water by making a syphon (by pressure); and without knowing that these are the part of an exciting hydrogeologic and Karstic system.

At the 28th and 30th km's of the old route from Antalya-Burdur (which goes through Dösemealti town) there appear two big Karstic sources.

Kirkgözler and Pinarbasi are the sources which are very rich waterwise, coincide after a very short flow and they disappear finally in Biyikli Sinkhole. Some of the sinkholes are so big that they can swallow a huge river or a big lake. In this region there are the Sugla (Konya) big sinkhole the Biyikli sinkhole with its output of 30 m3/sec and which can swallow 30.000 1/sec. This quantity is the output of Kirkgöz and Pinarbasi springs at inundation.

The water which disappears at Biyikli Sihkhole goes 14 km underground and comes out again at Varsak pit; after a very short fall it disappears again from the other end. To understand the mechanism correctly you must follow the map and schema. The water which disappears at Varsak goes underground for 2 km and comes out again at Düdenbasi by pressure made by a syphon. The water which falls from Düdenbasi is the water coming from Kepez Hydroelectrical Complex. By all these actions (water coming in and out) Kepez Hydroelectrical Complex has been built.

By means of regulator built in front of the Biyikli Sinkhole, the waters of Kirkgözler and Pinarbasi are directed into a canal and then by a long canal to the Kepez Hydroelectric Plant to the collector from where by a pressure pipe it is carried to the balancing funnel and then dropped over the plant's turbines.

The water from the plant's discharge unit is brought to Düdenbasi again by a long canal where it forms artificial cascades. From there the amount of water is that of a large river and this water by means of seven irrigation trenches is used to irrigate the land north-east of the city of Antalya.

After Düdenbasi the waters of Düdençay separate into a number of streams and finally east of Antalya at a height of 40 m plunge from a platform into the Mediterranean in the form of cascades.

At the spot where the cascades fall into the Mediterranean is an attractive park. In spring when water is plentiful this is a sight not to be missed. They can be seen from the sea by talking a boat trip from Antalya yacht harbour, which is a very pleasant trip.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%BCden_Waterfall_Karstic_System_%28Antalya%29
denizler, Fortuna, boomcat, tanburi, burak28, Juliet, Adri, milas, harpya, gnada, szekelykristof, jvachon, tnahari, joopschotsman, Royaldevon, shelbeesmom, Beger has marked this note useful
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hi sea, nice snapshot, excellent off centre composition, looks like an amazing place, you captured it well,
tfs,
scott

Ciao...bellissima questa foto
ben scelto il punto
da cui è stata fatta...
complimenti

Alexia

Selamlar Ayhan :) Mükemmel bir Görünüm.Nefis çercevenle Çok Güzel bir sunum.Ellerine sağlık.Kutlarım:) İyi Geceler.
Deniz:)

Merhaba Ayhan,
Özenle seçilmiş güzel bir noktadan Düden'i cepheden
gören muhteşem netlikte bir çekim. Eline sağlık.
Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-10-15 15:44]

Hi Sea,
Beautiful catch and splendid colors. A place which seems to be very required. Excellent presentation.
Warm regards
Diane

im not fond of high waterfall but other subject in this picture are just as lovely.. the water down there and of course the green trees surrounding the are.. good shot, Sea.. well composed and well presented.. tfs..

regards, terry

Selam Ayhan
Başarılı bir kompozisyonla sunulmuş bir şelalemiz daha senin elinde canlanmış.
Işık harika
Selahattin E

Beautiful colours and sharp picture, nice work and details. Fantastic shot. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Merhaba Hocam
Düden Şelalesini harika bir açıdan görüntülemişsiniz
Ben de görmüştüm
Çerçeve de müthiş
Saygılar
Burak

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1461 W: 23 N: 0] (11694)
  • [2008-10-16 1:00]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful shot with nice colors, composition...
Nice scene...
Nice view...
Regards...
Andro

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1626 W: 118 N: 2804] (11300)
  • [2008-10-16 3:29]

Hello Sea,
Wonderful capture with fantastic colour and detail. Excelent light and compo.
Best regards, mb

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 64 N: 1969] (13496)
  • [2008-10-16 3:29]

Hi Sea,
Nice post-- a very pretty place. You're lighting is good capturing the waterfall. Well done and TFS Julie

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 23 N: 1853] (11198)
  • [2008-10-16 3:56]

Hi Sea,

A beautiful capture!
Great presentation and a very good POV and composition.
Very nice colors and light.

TFS and greetings from Netherland,
Adri

Merhaba dear Sea
Excellent landscape and waterfall. Very nice POV and compostion
Best wihses my friend
Melany

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2714 W: 405 N: 2965] (32647)
  • [2008-10-16 5:39]

merhaba Ayhan...
Güzel bir düden fotoğrafı, açı,renk ve netlik harika...eline sağlık...selam ve saygılarımla...

Hi Sea


Beautiful visual!
a very refreshing picture of a beautiful summer!
nice work and details,
Excelent light and compo.
Greetings my friend...

Sérgio

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4762] (21679)
  • [2008-10-16 12:32]

Bravo Sea...
That is real one - It's great pleasure to see...
Excellent photo with beautiful colors.
Nice sharpness and great mood.
Rgd. George

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1679 W: 124 N: 1437] (20216)
  • [2008-10-16 16:17]

Merhaba hilmi,
mükemmel bir sunum.Ellerine sağlık.Necla.

Merhaba my dear friend,

Beautiful composition with very good frame and nice colors!
Gosto muito do detalhe das pessoas embaixo à esquerda.
Parabéns e um grande abraço.
Selamlar
Sergio

Hello Sea,
A very good compo with the waterfall off centre.
Looks like a great place.
Great colours and details.
It looks like a great place to visit.
TFS, joni

Hi Sea,
What a awonderfull waterfall! Beautiful landscape, fine representation of the scene. Great sunny light, the colours show good contrast. Fantastic! TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

Hi Ayhan
a wonderful image.
good pov and great composition.
beautiful tones of the water.
this shot brings nice memories from our visit to this part of Turkey (I have nice photos but not digital)
greetings
tsilla

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 3409 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-10-17 12:15]

Yeh... Who hasn't been there ? I didn't, haha
But sure one day....
Lovely looking picture, Ayhan. The frame is a bit "outstanding".
Regards from Jan

Yes Sea, a great environment. Good note too.
Thanks for sharing.
Great colors and scenery.
greetings,
Joop!

Hello Sea,

A well composed shot using the natural vegetation as a frame and placing the focal point off-centre. The people help to give a sense of scale as well as interest.
What would I give for a little of that sunshine on this damp autumn day in U.K!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

This is beautiful, I could swim here for hours! Love the scene here, very nice comp, looks like a fun place to visit and take pictures!
B-)
Linda

Hi Sea,
Fantastic! With the passage from the darkness in foreground to the light on the bright waterfall, river and vegetation, your composition emphasizes this attractive place. It look like a secret garden even if many poeple are there!
My only nit pick is about the cyan tone on the sky. This is frequent when we shoot against the light. I propose you a workshop. Please, don't mind and my compliments for this alive image! Annie!

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