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Ceiling Fresco: Kariye Museum, Istanbul

© Rona L. Schwarz

Ceiling Fresco: Kariye Museum, Istanbul

Uploaded: April 06, 2010

Description

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.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, ExposureTime: 1/10 seconds, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D100

Comments

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 06, 2010

Rona, this is an absolutely stunning image! Beautiful clarity, colors and perspective! I love it! #1256082

Rona L. Schwarz April 06, 2010

Wow, how wonderful to hear from you,Kathy, and so fast - I just uploaded this! Thanks so much :)! #8515997

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 07, 2010

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

UB. #8516146

Michelle Alton April 07, 2010

An awesome ceiling and surrounds...and you've brought out all of its brilliance in this spectacular capture! #8516273

Rona L. Schwarz April 07, 2010

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! #8517109

Rony Sagy April 08, 2010

Beautiful detail, color, framing and texture Rona. What an exceptional capture. #8520375

Rona L. Schwarz April 08, 2010

Thank you so much for those encouraging remarks, Rony! Really appreciate the support. #8520385

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 11, 2010

Superb capture of design, color, and detail Rona! #8527045

Rona L. Schwarz April 11, 2010

Thanks again for stopping by, Ann, and for your support. I really appreciate it. #8527247

Ellen Hodges April 16, 2010

Outstanding capture, Rona!!! WOW!! #8538556

Rona L. Schwarz April 16, 2010

Thank you so much for visiting, Ellen, and for those kind words. Your gallery is awesome - I just love your macro shots! #8539369

Siete Meeter April 21, 2010

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

#8558988

Rona L. Schwarz April 21, 2010

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. #8560291

Renata Gusciora April 22, 2010

Awesome capture,beautiful colors and amazing subject,Rona! #8561137

Rona L. Schwarz April 22, 2010

Thanks Renata! #8561560

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 24, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8635445

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 24, 2010

Stunning finalist, Rona!

Congratulations!
Debby #8635466

Carol Eade level-addict May 24, 2010

So beautifully imaged, Rona, warm congratulations! #8635851

Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010

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

Patti #8635991

Ellen Hodges May 24, 2010

Congrats on an outstanding image, Rona! Very best luck in the next round on your awesome finalists!!!! WTG!!! #8636043

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 25, 2010

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

UB. #8639021

Rona L. Schwarz May 25, 2010

Thank you all so much for for taking the time to visit and for these wonderful comments - I appreciate them very much!! #8640195

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 25, 2010

Congratulations Rona on this stunning Finalist. I hope that it goes higher!!! #8640273

Freddy Bland May 25, 2010

This is exceptional and over-the-top, Rona!! Wonderful capture and I believe we will see this one again...(keeping my fingers cross)!! #8641923

Renata Gusciora May 25, 2010

Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8642401

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 25, 2010

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist image, Rona! #8642699

Rona L. Schwarz May 25, 2010

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! #8642707

Anita Hogue May 26, 2010

WOW, I'm truly loving this capture! Congratulations Rona! #8645394

Patricia Seidler May 26, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rona! #8645549

Rona L. Schwarz May 26, 2010

Appreciate the support, Anita & Pat! #8646674

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010

WOW, Rona! Fabulous image! Love the details, color and comp. Huge congratulations on another brilliant finalist! Deb #8655958

Rona L. Schwarz May 31, 2010

Thank you so much for those kind words, Deb - I really appreciate the encouragement and support! #8656242

Becky J. Parkinson level-deluxe June 09, 2010

This is fantastic, Rona!! Beautiful colors and detail! Congratulations on your much deserved finalist! #8681351

Stacy Lankford level-addict June 09, 2010

Wonderful image! #8681662

Lisa B. North June 09, 2010

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! #8681818

Rona L. Schwarz June 09, 2010

Thank you Becky, Stacy, and Lisa for visiting and for the kind remarks. Istanbul is indeed a fascinating city! #8684499

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