Arches of Yeni Valide, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

I really do not like to upload photos when I have run out of things to say about a location, but since I like arches so much, I will squeeze this other interior photo in.

I might as well talk about the name of this mosque, which is not unique. The Ottoman Turkish is Valide-i Cedid Camii, in todays Turkish it is Yeni Valide Camii and literally translated, it means New Mother Mosque. The reason I have been translating it as New [Queen] Mother Mosque is that queen mother is implied, the name should really be Yeni Valide Sultan Camii to literally mean New Queen Mother Mosque. To make matters worse, there are two Valide-i Cedid Camiis in Istanbul. One is this mosque in Üsküdar, the other one is in Eminönü, near the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. That one is about a century older than this one and is dedicated to Sultan Mehmet IIIs mother. However, Istanbullus have shortened both of these Yeni Valide Camiis in a creative way to distinguish between the two. The mosque in Eminönü is referred to as Yeni Cami (dropping the noun Valide from the official name) and this one is referred to as Valide Camii (dropping the adjective Yeni).

Exif Data
Camera / Image Information
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Lens: 3.8-247.0 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.0 Macintosh
File Size: 886 kb
Shot Information
Exposure Time: 1/20
F-Stop: f/3.4
ISO Speed Ratings: 1000
Focal length: 3.80 mm (in 35mm: 21.0 mm)
Date Taken: 2016-05-30 12:07
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

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Critiques | Translate

Nicou (193806) 2017-06-12 20:55

Hello

encore une sueprbe image de cette mosquée quel tapis rouge quels arches ar architecture fantastique vue et image sueprbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

pajaran (115047) 2017-06-12 23:01

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak.
Lep enterijer.
Dobar tekst o tehnici i elementima snimka.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and nice view, good text ...
Good work, beautifully demonstrated, good contrast and perspective, beautiful colors, beautiful moment captured.
Nice interior.
Good article about the technique and the elements of the image.
All the best.

jemaflor (146412) 2017-06-12 23:18

Hi Murat,
Nice view, interesting architecture, good depth effect, nice colors contrast between grey and red, tfs.

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-06-12 23:43

Hello Murat
I suppose this picture is beautiful and interesting enough to be posted even without note, but you managed to give some interesting info about the name. The man at the end of the corridor is also an intriguing detail.
Excellent work, Have a nice day. Groet Rob

Fis2 (169877) 2017-06-13 0:50

Witaj Murat!
Interesting transition, the bows make an impression.
Good POV and composition.
Nice colors and light.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

Tue (91692) 2017-06-13 0:50

Hello Murat,
The arches and the columns supporting them are beautiful and once again their silvery grey tones go really well together with the wonderfully red carpet. The perspective down the columns is appealing too here.
Lars

ikeharel (112549) 2017-06-13 1:00

Gunaydin Murat,
Stunning red carpet made a fine contrast to the mostly grey pillars, arches and walls, the chandelirs and adorned ceiling.
Nice photo indoor's, light management and clarity well rendered.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

papagolf21 (152605) 2017-06-13 1:12

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Cette autre partie de l'édifice est également trčs intéressante ŕ regarder et ŕ découvrir.
Merci pour la note et les explications qui sont les bienvenues.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Silvio1953 (220759) 2017-06-13 1:42

Ciao Murat, great perspective on fantastic architecture, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211734) 2017-06-13 4:51

Hello Murat,

The nice carpet leads us through the corridor and the nice arches and columns
You create a nice depth and perspective picture.
Very well composition and nice presentation. TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

rychem (72187) 2017-06-13 7:58

I like this kind of inner perspective very much, beautiful arches, excellent management of light
regards Ryszard

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-06-13 10:30

Hi Murat
Excellent portrayal of interior architecture even in more shadowed parts and I do like the light & shades and overall tone. A tricky shot to expose uniformly but handled expertly with a very satisfying outcome. Superb pov and perspective with the striking red being an immediate attention grabber. Congrats

PS: Have no ideas to your query, focus was on her vital facial feature as main interest - thus the rest is insignificant, thks hope that clarifies.
Best wishes

ChrisJ (171366) 2017-06-14 6:10

Hi Murat,

And this shot reminds me of the Carsi Cami Trabzon Mosque in the bazaar area. Good sharpness and linear perspective that leads the eye deep into the image towards the back. Tfs!

http://www.sevecensohbet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cars%C4%B1-cam%C4%B11.jpg

jmdias (114384) 2017-06-18 1:58

murat

nice angle choose by you. from here we can have an idea about the interior structure of this beautiful mosque. TFS.
PS: thank you for the WS you did in my compo.

hugs

jorge

worldcitizen (15980) 2017-06-27 17:25

Hello Murat,
The arches are nice, but the red carpet is so eye-catching. Is red chosen for a specific reason? The interior of this mosque is very impressive and worth another photo. It's nice to have someone in the scene in an inconspicuous spot.