Photographer’s Note
The ancient city of Antalya was protected by two walls, in the shape of a horseshoe, one running along the shoreline and the other inland. There were also walls built specifically to separate settlements from eachother and watch towers were built every fifty feet or so along the outer walls. These walls date back to ancient times when the Romans built on the Hellenic foundations. Eventually these were widened and repaired by the Selchuks.
Many stone blocks with ancient inscriptions were used and the walls were well protected until the 19th century. Some remains of the walls can still be seen today as well as a few turrets, Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower and the Hidirlik Tower. Nowadays the ancient city centre surrounded by sea and land walls is called the Kaleiçi. The streets and buildings still bear the marks of Antalya's history. The characteristics of the old houses tell not only a tale of architecture but also reflect the social lives, customs and habits of the people who dwelled in old Antalya and provide us with much valuable information about that time.
The streets in the old town are narrow and slope upwards from the harbour. Some very interesting historical sites to visit within the old town are the mosque with the truncated minaret, the fluted minaret (Yivli Minare) the Keyhusrev Medrese, the Karatay Medrese, the Iskele Mosque and the Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque and various old chapels especially the Church of St. George which has been beautifully restored by the Suna-Inan Kiraç foundation. The presence of churches in the old town reflects the recent chequered history of the area. During the 19th century there were many inhabitants of Greek and Armenian origin who lived and traded happily alongside their Turkish counterparts. And it is this multicultural aspect of the old town that gives it its very distinctive atmosphere.
The yacht harbour and surrounds offer awe-inspiring views both day and night that have moved many a local and foreign painter, poet and writer to achieve great works.
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(7496) 2008-07-30 6:57
iyi gunler sevgili arkadasim
very picturesque place, nice light, comlours and compo, galantis
holmertz
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(9939) 2008-07-30 7:20
Hello Gürkan,
A fine view of the boats and houses squeezed together in this tiny space. The old walls frame the picture nicely. Well seen,
Gert
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(14497) 2008-07-30 7:48
merhaba gürkan bey
rengarek görünümde nefis bir manzara.özellikle ışık ve renklerdeki canlılık harika elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali
mesutilgim
(37258) 2008-07-30 8:48
Selam sevgili Gürkan kardeşim,
Bakış açısı ile, kadrajı ile; ve de açıklamaları ile çok güzel bir TE katkısı olmuş.
Gözüne gönlüne sağlık
Tebrikler
Selam ve sevgilerle
MESUT ILGIM
PS.Hangi papaza kızdın da orucunu bozup, o birbirinden güzel resimlerini sildin ??
bostankorkulugu
(33962) 2008-07-30 9:15
antalya kaleiçi türkiyenin en iyi korunmuş kaleiçi yerleşimlerinden... ama yeterince kıymeti bilinmiyor, değerlendirilmiyor... millet beleke tıkılmış kalmış ne yazık ki... hoş bir köşeyi görüntülemişsiniz kaleiçinden gürkan bey... kuzeninize selamlar...
korkut>:P
rodgerg
(24909) 2008-07-30 11:59
Hello Gurkan,
A good composition well balanced with the two boats in the FG. Nice colors and beautiful reflections in the water.
Have a good evening,
Roger
paura
(39170) 2008-07-30 12:36
Gurkan,
A well done and nicely cropped photo here. The view is really interesting.
abraço
Paulo
danos
(33192) 2008-07-31 0:29
Good morning Gurkan,
really must be a very nice place to inspire the mind and the senses.Lovely afternoon colors and lights make the scene so nice.Well done.
Have a nice day,Danos
dip
(12834) 2008-07-31 0:37
Merhaba Gürkan,
wonderful light and colors,good point of view and interesting details,
well composed,
Regards,
Dimitris.
gracious
(20017) 2008-07-31 0:52
Merhaba my friend Gurkan,
Selam!!
very fine pov to have this beautiful yacht harbour well captured with the wonderful lighting!
the image is sharp with very nice colour and superb details
many thanks for the notes as well
greeting
Tony
Nicou
(45639) 2008-07-31 1:09
hello,
superbe image, qulle doucuer dans les teinte, avec les reflets de bâteaux, ce petit port est charmant.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
gezimania
(5774) 2008-07-31 3:24
Meraba Gürkan Bey,
Yat limanın , tophanenin dili olsa da konuşsa.. Öğrenclik yıllarıma götürdünüz beni, teşekkürler
Işığın açısını çok iyi ayarlamışsınız, elinize sağlık..
Selnur
mehmetemin
(7217) 2008-07-31 3:25
gürkan bey
yansıması renklerı ve kompozısyonu ıle guzel olmus.
tebrıkler
Budapestman
(42756) 2008-07-31 4:52
Dear Gurkan,
Beautiful and full of life atmosphere from this harbour with splendid details. The composition is very spectacular, the colours are rich. Picturesque place, my friend. Very well done! Have a nice day
George
belido
(16807) 2008-07-31 5:29
Olá Gürkan Akçakır,
I just can say wooow! I'm amazed by the light you have caught. There are very nice elements and they are well placed in the frame. Such a nice seen and great composition, well done!
Regards,
Carlos
gildasjan
(24115) 2008-07-31 6:20
Bonjour Gurkan
Tu nous déniches toujours de superbes lumières pour tes photos.Ici le tableau est magnifié par les teintes chaudes.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas
TopGeo
(22181) 2008-07-31 7:59
Hi Gurkan! excellent shot!Very beautiful corner and important picture! The yachts the buildings old and news and the indirect lighting gave a result amazing
Geo
Enzo63
(1332) 2008-07-31 7:59
Hi Gurkan
A very nice harbour
beautiful colors and good POV
wonderful light
Very well done
best Regards
vincenzo
Cricri
(43706) 2008-07-31 10:29
Merhaba my friend Gurkan,
Belle lumiére du soir sur tout l'ensemble, qui illumine les couleurs et reflets, bon POV, belle image
Have a nice evening for you
cricri
COSTANTINO
(23135) 2008-07-31 10:50
Merhaba my friend,
Another beautiful photo,colourful and happy
welldone and well seen..
Congratulation,
Regards
Costantino
ifanik
(20542) 2008-08-01 0:35
Very beautiful capture my friend
Congratulations for the great shot with these nice colours
Beautiful place as well
Best regards
Nick
Tomor...**
atus
(15476) 2008-08-01 21:52
Merhaba Gürkan, my friend
great perspective and very well chosen pov for this very nice picture of the small and pretty harbour. I like the warm light and the reflctions of the boats in the water, which make it more spectacular.
Very well done, my friend!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila
siolaw
(25830) 2008-08-01 23:52
Hi Gurkan,
The light is superb here and a nice scene too with the old walls doing a good BG, and the harbor scene looking full of life and busy...
Nice water texture and reflections
Greetings
Laurent
fabio_ts
(13674) 2008-08-06 0:26
Hi Gürkanr my friend,
How can I've missed this one, a really nice shot from a perfect POV, light is superb!!!
have a nice day,
Fabio.
danyy
(69393) 2008-08-06 0:39
Bonjour Gurkan,
j'aime beaucoup les couleurs ici et le fait que ce petit port semble renfermé, ce que toncadrage montre bien. Une ambiance sympathique et animée de dégage aussi.
Des airs de traditionnel qui ne plaisent beaucoup.
Amicalement.
Daniel.
Fellini
(4962) 2008-08-06 11:45
Merhaba Gurcan,
a very interesting place, thanks for your note!
Wonderful colours in soft tone with this particular lighting, magic atmosphere and excellent composition.
Well done.
Alessandro
clic
(4065) 2008-08-06 12:45
Hello dear friend Gurkan
What fascinating colors enhanced by warm lights!
A multitude of interesting details to be explored and appealing reflects compose this charming posting.
Selamlar.
Robert
Emile
(20107) 2008-08-06 21:12
Hola Gurkan.
Nice composition, lovely and colorful yacht harbour, beautiful place, good high POV, great vivid colors and good frame. Very well captured.
Well done.
Best regards.
PaulVDV
(5353) 2008-08-08 10:53
Merhaba Gürkan,
I like this composition with its beautiful soft but warm colours.
Clear and sharp picture.
Best regards, Paul
FORJP001
(3819) 2008-08-08 17:34
Hi Gurkan,
One of your best shot: colorful, a lot of details, many peole everywhere and a most instructive photographer's note.
Jean-Pierre
pablominto
(41314) 2008-08-21 0:59
Hello Gurkan,
A picturesque location, where it seems like tourism puts its mark on the daily life!
Good point of view to show this fine little harbour, where the sightseeing ships lay side by side...
Good colours & details, a well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Felip
(3905) 2008-09-04 8:07
Merhaba my friend Gurkan,
Amazing shot of this hyper-populated harbour. Nice colours these of the afternoon sun rays.
Cheers
Felip
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giorgimer
(21478) 2008-09-08 13:47
Hi Gurkan,
excellent shot, very good composition. I like the light an reflection on water.
TFS
Gio
fserajian
(4551) 2009-11-27 8:42
Hi Gurkan
This is a well composed shot, the framing is good with excellent sharpness. Well done
Fara
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(159) 2009-11-28 9:41
Hi Gurkan
Beautiful picture, nice colours.
I hope one day visit this place.
Bravo!!!
Maria
Photo Information
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Copyright: Gurkan Akcakir (izmirli)
(3277)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-01-20
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Exposição: f/4.3
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2008-07-30 6:26
