Photographer's Note
Istanbul view II
Ortaköy (literally Middle Village in Turkish) is a neighbourhood, formerly a small village, within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus.
Ortaköy was a cosmopolitan area during the Ottoman era and the first decades of the Turkish Republic, with communities of Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews. Today the neighbourhood still hosts many different religious (Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox, and other Christian) structures. It is also a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants.
The Neo-Baroque style Ortaköy Mosque is a beautifully ornate structure, right on the jetty of Ortaköy, bordering the waters of the Bosphorus, and thus highly visible from the passing boats.
Several reputable schools, such as Kabataş Erkek Lisesi and Galatasaray University, are located in Ortaköy. The European pylon of the Bosphorus Bridge, one of the two bridges that connect the European and Asian banks of İstanbul, is also situated in this neighbourhood.
Ortaköy was the site of George W. Bush's speech during the NATO Summit of 2004, which he delivered at Galatasaray University.
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omid266
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(6812) 2015-02-04 21:49
Salam dear friend Costantino,
what a beautiful view of the village in Istanbul,
with excellent colours , sharpness and the two Muslim Ladies with Islamic covers , added a nice detail,
with birds flying, the sea and waves, the bridge, ...
Wonderful job and Thanks!
Greetings, ***
jemaflor
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(135448) 2015-02-04 23:21
Salut Costantino,
Bonne composition avec ces personnes qui regarde les eaux très agitée, bon contraste de teintes.
claudeD
(47754) 2015-02-05 7:04
Hello Costantino,
very fine and interesting view from Istanbul showing the persons observing the big waves. Very good contribution to TE.TFS.
with regards from Luxembourg
JC
ourania
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(51103) 2015-02-05 10:09
Καλησπέρα Κωνσταντίνε,
μου αρέσει πολύ αυτή η εικόνα που συνέλαβες με το φακό σου αστραπιαία κοντά στην ανεμοδαρμένη προκυμαία. Οι δυο μυστηριώδεις γυναίκες ξεχωρίζουν στο πρώτο πλάνο με την κίνηση και τα χρώματά τους, προσθέτουν νόημα στο φόντο στρεφόμενες προς αυτό. Μου αρέσει η πολλαπλή κίνηση, ο συνδυασμός μουντών και θερμών χρωμάτων και η ένταση στην ατμόσφαιρα. Συγχαρητήρια και ευχαριστώ!
Να είσαι καλά, καλό σου βράδυ,
Ουρανία
mesutilgim
(0) 2015-02-05 10:13
Hello dear Costantino,
I think and hope much that many other captures from your recent İstanbul visit will take place here.
This one from Ortaköy (now less than a week old) is very nice. Showing the foamy waves of Bosphorus with those two veiled women in foreground.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
adramad
(67006) 2015-02-05 10:14
Hello dear friend Costantino.
A magnificent view of the Bosphorus, in that stormy day, which yet provides a beautiful waves in the sea, I like the POV captured with these two people back in the foreground.
Nice color, in these natural tones.
Good sharpness and lighting.
Well taken photo. I like
Enjoy a good day.
Best wishes.
Luis.
Cricri
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(176) 2015-02-05 10:22
Hi Costantino
Belle scène de vie des deux personnes regardant la mer en colère, bien cadrer et de jolies teintes
Belle soirée
cricri
Didi
(61589) 2015-02-06 2:19
Yassou constantino
Interesting scene with back lights and mist
I like the rough sea
Best regards
No_One
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(4) 2015-02-06 10:59
Hi Costantino,
The energy and view of the scene beyond is great, but it is the passing women who are turned to enjoy it too that makes this vy special for me. They add color, life and intrigue to the scene, and make it seem that we are there, looking out and they have just stepped into our view. Vy cleverly done photo.
Cheers
Noel
Photo Information
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Copyright: Costantino Topas (COSTANTINO)
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(104191) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2015-02-01
- Categories: Vida Diária, Natureza, Arquitectura
- Exposição: f/8, 1/400 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2015-02-04 13:07
