Imperial Hall, Topkapi Sarayi: Turkey
Uploaded: January 20, 2013
1/60s @ f/10, ISO 200, Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 24mm.
Istanbul's number-one attraction, the vast Topkapi Palace was the residence of sultans and their harems until 1868 when the reigning Sultan moved to the Dolmabahce Palace, farther up the Bosporus. Sultan Mehmet II built the original palace during the 1450s, after his conquest of Constantinople. Over the centuries sultan after sultan added more elaborate architectural frills and fantasies until the palace had acquired four courtyards and quarters for some 5,000 full-time residents.
Gord MacEachern January 21, 2013
This is one amazing capture and info Rona,perfect for the M/T !!! #1510151Leslie McLain January 21, 2013
Fantastic capture and colors, Rona. #10525650Carol Flisak January 21, 2013
Terrific image, Rona... wonderful colors, light and comp! Thanks for sharing the info. #10525788Monnie Ryan January 21, 2013
Wow - what a showplace this is! Beautiful job! #10525849Linda S. Smith January 21, 2013
What a beautiful HDR image Rona! Love all the colors and details here! #10526439Terry Cervi January 21, 2013
Sounds like the place is huge! What an intricate room, Rona, and the color and detail are stunning!! Fantastic work! #10526792Ann H. Belus January 21, 2013
Beautiful capture...love the colors, Rona! Interesting info, too! #10527034Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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