Blue Mosque - Istanbul - created by vanDeursen


Blue Mosque - Istanbul
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  • Camera: SONY
  • Camera model: NEX-5
  • Exposure time: 1/60
  • Aperture: f/3.5
  • ISO: 1600

Although not as old nor imposing as its neighboring Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, being an active worship centre, conveys with such a beautiful interior all the peace and tranquility with which all religions should be practiced. (5 years and 1139 days ago)

avatar still26
still26 says:

Ahhh if only "peace and with which all religions should be practiced." A photograph that takes our breath away and your artist's notes cannot help but make us ponder especially in today's time. I wish I had something constructive to say about your image but there is not a thing I would change it is top notch. Congratulations on taking a fine fine image.

author says:

Thank you very much for those kind kind words!!

(5 years and 1139 days ago)


avatar friiskiwi
friiskiwi says:

Stunning

author says:

Thank you friiskiwi!

(5 years and 1139 days ago)


avatar photonut
photonut says:

Have been in this building,although was on an organized tour,to many people there though,sometimes photos can,t do a place justice but have to say you done pretty good with this one,well done

author says:

Thanks Photonut! Being able to properly depict such wonderful architecture makes me very happy!

(5 years and 1139 days ago)


avatar photonut
photonut says:

yes it is good,my ones of this place don,t come anywhere near this.

author says:

When you return to the city I suggest you go near closing time, when the crowds are gone.

(5 years and 1138 days ago)


avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

I agree that this is superlative. How were you able to capture everything from the floor to the ceiling?

author says:

Thank you dhoebeke! Was shooted as a vetical panorama.

(5 years and 1138 days ago)


avatar friiskiwi
friiskiwi says:

Congratulations, a well deserved win.

author says:

Thank you!

(5 years and 1133 days ago)


avatar photonut
photonut says:

Congrats on winning,deserved to this

author says:

Thank you photonut!

(5 years and 1132 days ago)


avatar TheWinningStar

well deserved.Congratulations.

author says:

Thank you TheWinningStar!

(5 years and 1132 days ago)


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