Photographer's Note
Chora church (Turkish: Kariye Müzesi, Kariye Camii, or Kariye Kilisesi — the Chora Museum, Mosque or Church) is probably one of the most beautiful museums of Istanbul. It's relatively dificult to find, compared to marvels such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi palace, the Basilica Sistern, that are very close the one to the other, but it's an absolute "must see"!!!
It's mostly famous for its fantastics mosaics (considered the best sample of late Byzantine art, also know as "The Palaeologian Renaissance") but you can also see some fantastic frescos, like this one (CLOSER VIEW IN WORKSHOP).
MORE INFO ABOUT CHORA CHURCH FROM WIKIPEDIA:
"The Chora Church was originally built outside the walls of Constantinople, to the south of the Golden Horn. Literally translated, the church's full name was the Church of the Holy Saviour in the Country: although "The Church of the Holy Redeemer in the Fields" would be a more natural rendering of the name in English. (Greek: Η Εκκλησία του Αγίου Σωτήρος εν τη Χώρα, hē Ekklēsia tou Hagiou Sōtēros en tē Chōra).[2] The last part of that name, Chora, referring to its location originally outside of the walls, became the shortened name of the church. The original church on this site was built in the early 5th century, and stood outside of the 4th century walls of Constantine the Great. However, when Theodosius II built his formidable land walls in 413–414, the church became incorporated within the city's defences, but retained the name Chora. The name must have carried symbolic meaning, as the mosaics in the narthex describe Christ as the Land of the Living (H Χώρα των ζώντων, hē Chōra tōn zōntōn) and Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as the Container of the Uncontainable (Η Χώρα του Αχώρητου, hē Chōra tou Achōrētou) ( MORE+++...). "
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pauloog
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(11751) 2009-05-07 4:00
Hello Hercules,
Good to bring ths witness of byzantine art of a church I indeed did not knwo in Istanbul. Fine colours and perfectly composed.
Regards,
Paul
mkamionka
(73440) 2009-05-07 4:01
Hi Hercules,
I love the symmetry.
The details are fantastic, colors beautiful.
TFS,
M
MichaelLevy
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(651) 2009-05-07 4:08
Hi Hercules,
Very good capture of the interior of this beautiful church with a perfect composition drawing in the rich colors and amazing details of the frescos.
Best,
Michael
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Budapestman
(82620) 2009-05-07 4:44
Hi Hercules,
Great photo of this amazing interior. The composition is beautiful, the light control is great. Wonderful details and clarity. Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George
cunejo200
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(7281) 2009-05-07 5:29
Hello Hercules,
A fantastic indoor shot. You have beautifully captured the church details and artwork. Metering appears exact and the pov is engaging (at least I won't have stiff neck). Best regards...Danilo
mesutilgim
(0) 2009-05-07 5:40
Hello dear Hercules,
This part of the Chora church (paraclesion) is for me the cream de la cream.
The taste oft those wonderfull frescoes is unique and amazing.
Here you've utilised a perfect pov just the contrary way of the mostly used pov, and this helped you to get use of the available and daylight. Which again created this marvellous light effect !
Another İstanbuline entry with good and usefull notes.
I've posted also a WS with my most beloved fresco of Kariye !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
PS.I've just started to play with the idea to create a photographic exhibition with both in Athens and in İstanbul.
With your captures of İstanbul (and maybe some others as well; like Argiris, Constantino, Georgios etc) in İstanbul and than another one with captures from Greece made by Korkut, me, Deniz etc, in Athens. I also have the title of it : "MERHABA ATİNA - HERE İSTANBUL" !
Fransx
(1457) 2009-05-07 5:47
Hi Hercules,
Beautiful religious art in this particular church!
Glorious lighting and fantastic colors!
Nice symmetry and pleasing composition!
A well seen and captured....A masterpiece!
Good job.
Regards.
Francis Xavier
anto95
(1840) 2009-05-07 5:58
Hi hecules,
All aspect of the pictures are superb (especialy depth of focus and composition).
Antonello
g_panakia
(4031) 2009-05-07 6:33
wow :0
xrwmata!!!teleia!!!
kai to kadro sou apsogo
eksairetiki matia :)
bravo irakli
georgia
TGULUMSER
(13252) 2009-05-07 8:49
Hi Hercules,
A great view! I haven't seen this place. It looks wonderful. The frescos are amazing,
Best regards,
Tulay
amazon
(12112) 2009-05-07 9:40
dear giritli,
very difficult and beautiful shot,
fine colours and composition,
congratulations,
iffet
aristo
(3214) 2009-05-07 9:43
Wooow!!!What a light,what a colors,what a details!Very impressive and beautiful mosaics.
Great composition once again Irakli!
Kind Regards!
arek
ymrk
(15099) 2009-05-07 10:11
Iraklis,
Perfect move with impressive graphical-symmetric photo!How a splendid photolook!
Have a good week,best compliments,
Yağmur
vasilpro
(41801) 2009-05-07 10:35
Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Η συμμετρία που ακολουθείς σε όλες αυτού του είδους φωτογραφίες είναι υποδειγματικές. Άλλος ένας υπέροχα φωτογραφημένος θόλος με την υπογραφή (Cretense). Μπράβο!
Καλό απόγευμα, Βασίλης.
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2009-05-07 10:53
you have to sell this one to the turkish ministery of culture and tourism irakli... or to the istanbul-european capital of culture agency... the most impressive chora shot ever... hugs to the apples...
angie-barcelona
(2784) 2009-05-07 12:42
Hola Hércules,
que foto más increíble! Se ven muy bien los detalles de las pinturas. Comi siempre de 10!
Un abrazo,
Gemma
dip
(21408) 2009-05-07 13:02
Fantastiki foto Irakli!
fotismos,xromata kai summetria einai teleia,
poli kali eukrineia,oi agiografies exoun vgei poli kathares,katapliktikes oi leptomeries!
se xaireto,
Dimitris.
cemsultan
(4726) 2009-05-07 13:29
Kalimerhaba Hercules
Perfect symmetry,great amazing details of the dome and fine colours and composition
Regards
FATİH
diomed
(13926) 2009-05-07 14:49
Hi Hiraklis,
fantastic view with amazing POV of this church with perfect symmetry and impressive colours. very well done!
Nice evening
Antonio
bebbetto
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(122) 2009-05-07 15:10
Ciao Hercules.
This pictures looks like a kaleidoscope.
Wonderful colours and details.
Your Turkey series is excellent
bobocortis
(16090) 2009-05-08 2:46
Hello Hercules.
I find this dome, taken from the bottom, is really unique for the different tones on the left and right of the shot.
The effect is very pleasant and successful.
Best regards.
Bobo.
ciakgiak
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(30) 2009-05-08 2:57
Hello Hercules,
The interiors of this Church are fantastic and incredibly decorated. The POV that you used in this case is perfect to create great geometry and an outstanding graphical effect.
I like this version more than the WS one.
Great work very well realized.
Have a great week end.
Giorgio
Yves-triga
(5149) 2009-05-08 4:26
Hello Hercules,
Designed full of details and colors, not easy to make a picture so, I imagine that for the neck it was hard.
well see.
yves
sacavem
(18620) 2009-05-08 7:13
Olá Hercules,
A performance and capture difícil.
You must have done some gymnastics to focus on :)
Good shot and Good work to capture this image.
Excellent composition, very nice colours. I like.
Regards,
Filipe
ocskaymarci
(2832) 2009-05-10 2:17
Hi Hercules,
I can say that the Chora church was the most impressive sight I've seen in Istanbul (perhaps because I didn't erxpect it, like in the case of Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque.. :D).
The wide angle offers a superb view on the dome. The lights are fantastically controlled: the frescos are so clear and the strong light coming from outside don't disturb the view.
TFS!
All the best,
Marci
stelli
(3009) 2009-05-12 11:12
Great geometric composition! Beautiful colors and very good sharpness! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα
amaryllis
(37047) 2009-05-13 13:22
Bonsoir Hercules
Que de beautés depuis mon départ; je suis enfin de retour parmi vous et voir cette réalisation superbement composée, un cadrage excellent, un dôme avec une architecutre remarquable et de belles couleurs
bravo
juliette
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2009-05-13 13:25
Hi Hercules
what a nice perspective on the roof. The colors also are beautifull and gice a beautifull cropping. Very nice
Bertrand
coco
(30439) 2009-06-02 13:32
Kalispera otra vez, Hercules.
Y ésta es la otra foto...
Sea como sea, ambas son dos muy buenas fotos.
Ta leme.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense)
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(68709) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-04-16
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM
- Exposição: f/5.6, 1/25 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): Istanbul-2010 Cultural Capital of Europe [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-05-07 3:57
- Favoritos: 1 [ver]
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