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Ceiling Fresco: Kariye Museum, Istanbul


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Ceiling Fresco: Kariye Museum, Istanbul
Ceiling Fresco: Kariye Museum, Istanbul
1/10 sec @ f/5.6, exposure -.38, ISO 200, 24 mm.
The Kariye Museum occupies what was once the Church of the Holy Savior in Chora, erected in the 5th century. It is full of 14th-century mosaics and frescoes depicting biblical scenes from Adam to the life of Christ; they are considered among the finest Byzantine works in the world.

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- Kathy Salerni

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Rona, this is an absolutely stunning image! Beautiful clarity, colors and perspective! I love it!


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April 06, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Wow, how wonderful to hear from you,Kathy, and so fast - I just uploaded this! Thanks so much :)!


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April 06, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Love the framing and all that color, Rona. Great shot!

UB.


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April 07, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  An awesome ceiling and surrounds...and you've brought out all of its brilliance in this spectacular capture!


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April 07, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you Usman and Michelle so much for those kind words! This museum was so spectacular, full of wonderful mosaics and frescoes that are very well preserved. A must see if you ever visit Turkey!


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April 07, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Beautiful detail, color, framing and texture Rona. What an exceptional capture.


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April 08, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you so much for those encouraging remarks, Rony! Really appreciate the support.


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April 08, 2010

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  Superb capture of design, color, and detail Rona!


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April 11, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks again for stopping by, Ann, and for your support. I really appreciate it.


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April 11, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Outstanding capture, Rona!!! WOW!!


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April 16, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you so much for visiting, Ellen, and for those kind words. Your gallery is awesome - I just love your macro shots!


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April 16, 2010

 

Siete Meeter
  Beautiful detail, color, framing and texture.What an exceptional capture.Rona.


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April 21, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you very much for these kind remarks, Siete. You have a wonderful gallery full of very interesting and unusual images. I enjoyed it very much.


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April 21, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Awesome capture,beautiful colors and amazing subject,Rona!


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April 22, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks Renata!


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April 22, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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May 24, 2010

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Stunning finalist, Rona!

Congratulations!
Debby


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May 24, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  So beautifully imaged, Rona, warm congratulations!


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May 24, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Such a beautiful image, Rona...congratulations!! So well deserved!

Patti


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May 24, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats on an outstanding image, Rona! Very best luck in the next round on your awesome finalists!!!! WTG!!!


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May 24, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Great to see this again, Rona. CONGRATZ on another beautiful Finalist and good luck next round!

UB.


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May 25, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you all so much for for taking the time to visit and for these wonderful comments - I appreciate them very much!!


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May 25, 2010

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Congratulations Rona on this stunning Finalist. I hope that it goes higher!!!


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May 25, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  This is exceptional and over-the-top, Rona!! Wonderful capture and I believe we will see this one again...(keeping my fingers cross)!!


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May 25, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Rona!!!:-)


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May 25, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congrats on this gorgeous finalist image, Rona!


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May 25, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you so much Amanda, Freddy, Renata and Kathy! I have been so busy with non-photography deadlines that I haven't even had time to make it through all the other Finalists yet myself!


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May 25, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, I'm truly loving this capture! Congratulations Rona!


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May 26, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rona!


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May 26, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Appreciate the support, Anita & Pat!


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May 26, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW, Rona! Fabulous image! Love the details, color and comp. Huge congratulations on another brilliant finalist! Deb


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May 31, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you so much for those kind words, Deb - I really appreciate the encouragement and support!


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May 31, 2010

 
- Becky J. Parkinson

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  This is fantastic, Rona!! Beautiful colors and detail! Congratulations on your much deserved finalist!


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June 09, 2010

 
sundogimage.com - Stacy Lankford

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  Wonderful image!


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June 09, 2010

 

Lisa B. North
  This is so full of rich colors and detail. It's unbelievably beautiful. Thanks for the history. I really want to visit Istanbul even more now! Congrats on your finalist!


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June 09, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you Becky, Stacy, and Lisa for visiting and for the kind remarks. Istanbul is indeed a fascinating city!


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June 09, 2010

 
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