Someone's looking at you, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

Second photo from the interior of the magnificent Chora Church. I hope that you don't mind if I copy the note of the previous post ( One of the domes in Chora Church):

"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.

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 413414, 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+++...). " "

MY THEME:
Istanbul-2010 Cultural Capital of Europe
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vasilpro, cemsultan, pauloog, amazon, quillo, PaulVDV, ciakgiak, Bruno40, dareco, Gerrit, Kielia, saxo042, argycon, BurhanettinMasa, Budapestman oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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vasilpro (41801) 2009-06-17 13:19

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ όμορφη προοπτική σε μια παρουσίαση από το εσωτερικό του ναού, με πολλές λεπτομέρειες από τις εξαίσιες τοιχογραφίες και με όμορφα χρώματα. Οι τουρίστες προσθέτουν μια όμορφη χροιά ζωντάνιας στην εικόνα σου.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

cemsultan (4726) 2009-06-17 13:19

Calimero Hercules

This is great shot,compo,colours and atmosphere
Well done

Good night
FATİH

pauloog (11751) 2009-06-17 13:21

Hello Hercules,
This photo is a discovery for me of a church I didn't know in Istanbul. Brought with great clarity and sharpness in difficult light conditins. The Byzantine like decorations are marvellous and rendered in beautiful colours.
Regards,
Paul

muunal (792) 2009-06-17 13:21

Fascinating detail...

amazon (12112) 2009-06-17 13:29

dear friend,
first class a job from kariye...i like all tones and pov,very beautiful atmosphere,
congratulations and best regards from istanbul,
iffet

sorry finished :)

quillo (11858) 2009-06-17 13:34

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Hola compańero:

El POV es EXCELENTE, con un enfoque amplio y generoso,
da gusto ver una foto con tanto detalle,
color y luz muy logrados; enhorabuena.

Un abrazo amigo Hércules.

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leonorkuhn (16237) 2009-06-17 13:45

Hi Hercules,

Beautiful interior of the church. I like the perspective and excellent sharpness.
Very well done!

Greetings
Leonor

xavshot (69835) 2009-06-17 14:06

Bonsoir Hercules
superbe image ! la qualité m'impressionne. Trčs belle lumičre et magnifique rendu des détails. Bravo.
Xavier

gilou530 (34) 2009-06-17 14:09

salut hercules
un interieur plutot kich mais ou les couleurs bien saturés et contrastées rendent cette photo trés réussie
amitiés
gilbert

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-06-17 14:29

Hola fiera.

Otra vez unos colores brutales...qué envidia!Y los detalles también....lo dicho, una envidia de foto.

Un saludo y a ver si te vienes por BCN!

PaulVDV (54825) 2009-06-17 14:30

Hello Hercules,
Splendid POV so we can see the interior of the dome, the hall with several arches, lots of fantastic mural and ceiling paintings together with the visitors. I like the sharpness of everything and the nice colours.
Best regards, Paul

jonathan_hart (21276) 2009-06-17 14:41

wide wide angle, and perfect light management, what a beauty
jc

ciakgiak (30) 2009-06-17 15:31

Hello Hercules,
This is a really superb image! It's technically excellent and there's a great light and fantastic details. Bravissimo.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

TopGeo (38220) 2009-06-17 15:59

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Με συνεπαίρνει και με συγκινεί η επίσκεψη στον ναό αυτό! που άν και έχω επισκεφθεί την Πόλη δύο φερές δεν έχω δεί!Πολή ωραία εικόνα με εντυπωσιακό κάδρο, εκλπηκτική καταγραφή!
Επαινώ σε
Γεώργιος

photoray (13981) 2009-06-17 19:25

Hello Hercules,
A dramatic vision of the Chora Church interior, displaying the fine architecture and art work.

Good job,
Ray

ophelcia (0) 2009-06-17 19:31

I'm becoming a huge fan of the wide angle lens...
I like each detail here, saturated colours and sharpness...
Great work,
Gosia

Bruno40 (6658) 2009-06-17 19:39

wow, espectacular foto de interior, muy bueno el amplio rango dinamico. Usaste tripode?
magnifica foto
saludos
Jorge

dareco (17136) 2009-06-17 22:36

Fantastic as always! Incredible colors and detail, awesome lighting. WOW! It's a gorgeous place!!! TFS

Gerrit (59968) 2009-06-17 22:54

Hi Hercules,
magnificent interior. despite the weathered frescoe realy impressive. The guy in the middle and in the full light forms a good focal point.
Regards, Gerrit

mesutilgim (0) 2009-06-17 22:55

Hi dear Hercules, my friend
Another wonderfull capture from Chora, my most beloved Byzantine church in İstanbul.
Again very good pov and perfect light management.
Very good and usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

tober (8797) 2009-06-18 2:02

Kalimera Hercules, having been to Istanbul for numerous times and having read books and brochures about the Chora Museum, I haven't visited this elegant place there till now. But your first-quality photo is so inviting that, the Chora (Kariye) will certainly be in my "must see" list in my next visit to Istanbul. Congratulations ! Tolga

mkamionka (61176) 2009-06-18 3:47

Hi Hercules,
this is one of the shots which justifies certainly carrying such a heavy bag with the cameras and lenses.
The interior is fantastic and it would be hard to take a decent shot here without a full frame camera with a good lens.
I really like this place, I wouldn't expect so much of Byzantine history still to be seen in Istanbul.
The town has much more to offer than I have ever imagined.
Thanks for sharing that,
M

delkoo (68) 2009-06-18 5:59

bonjour hercules,
you certainly have a very good eye for this type of photography, the composition, colours and light are just wonderful.

ta leme
didier

coco (30439) 2009-06-18 7:16

Kalispera Hercules.

Sencilla... pero espectacular.
Sin más, una gran foto.

Un saludo.

Kielia (24077) 2009-06-18 11:59

Hi Hercules,
this is really another outstanding illustration of human achievement in the service of something greater than us that can even let the unbeliever's heart jump just a little. Once again a great capture! Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

amaryllis (37047) 2009-06-18 12:32

Bonhour Hercule
une photo superbe de cette coupole aux couleurs somptueuses, fresques et peintures également, une belle batisse architecturale avec de beaux détails
un tres bon travail
amitiés
juliette

saxo042 (38078) 2009-06-18 22:21

Hi Hercules,
Very good POV and also very successful colours in this environment. Good to include some persons as well!
Kind regards
Gunnar

argycon (2769) 2009-06-18 23:54

Kalimera Irakli,
Apsogi parousiasi me ekpliktikes leptomereies!.
yperoxa xrwmata kai fwtismos! Mou aresei poly h atmosfera!
Xairetw
Kostas

BurhanettinMasa (641) 2009-06-19 1:00

Hello Hercules,
Magnificient colours and a great POV. Also your composition is excellent with golden colours ...

Regards,
Burhan

Budapestman (82620) 2009-06-19 3:35

Hi Hercules,
An another amazing interior photo. The composition is great, fantastic lights and details. Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George

aadilj (18102) 2009-06-19 6:14

This looks like the shortcut to heaven!! I am amazed at the quality of this image, its lights, art and hues. Magnificent and grand

MichaelTrezzi (3374) 2009-06-19 23:33

Hello Hercules, again a wonderful picture and a wonderful place. The wide angle lens effect is perfect here showingg the entire space under the cupolle and nice warm colors, well done. Kind regards, Michael

rigoletto (34279) 2009-06-20 3:27

great architecture, and a profi touch of presenting it. i love the final "golden" touch.
... and, with your every photo from istanbul, i feel so sorry for not being able to meet you...
bw,
deniz

sunamoon (10) 2009-06-21 12:50

Hola Hercules,

Ayer ya vi esta foto, y me impresionó, el gran ángulo que conseguiste y la gran luz, la presencia de las personas nos dan una idea del espacio del lugar, gran trabajo maestro!!

Un saludo,
Elena