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Ornate Ceiling - Owl's Eyes

© Martin Cregg

Ornate Ceiling - Owl's Eyes

Uploaded: July 05, 2011

Description

Taken in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. Positioned my camera on the floor and used a wide angle EF-S 10-22mm lens wide open. 3.2 secs at f/8.0. PS curves applied to bring out the beautiful design-work and detail. Thanks to Christopher J. Budny for his observation about the "owls eyes".

Comments

Marcie A. Fowler July 05, 2011

This is absolutely fabulous. Love your perspective. #1390621

Kara L. Hendricks July 05, 2011

Just phenomenal!! #9508208

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 05, 2011

This looks splendid, Martin. Colors, light, detail, lines, perspective -- a total WOW. Calling it a winner and making it a favorite :) #9508214

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 05, 2011

Very ornate indeed, martin. great pov, colors and details. Love it.

UB. #9508227

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 05, 2011

This is brilliant, Martin, absolutely gorgeous. (Love that 10-22!) Having been privy to your earlier draft, this is fantastic editing, quite an unexpected elevation from your already-quite-nice "draft".
I like how the column forms a nose or beak of sorts, if you think of the 2 white half-domes as say, a rather menacing owls' eyes looking down on you. #9508343

Katarina Mansson July 05, 2011

Outstanding! Love the patterns, POV, colors and composition! #9508421

Martin Cregg July 05, 2011

Thanks everyone! Chris - I added a suffix to the title - nice!
#9508422

Jean E. Hildebrant July 05, 2011

Wow, it turned out gorgeous, Martin!! :)
#9508649

Joy Rector July 06, 2011

awesome
#9510328

Jane Holestine July 06, 2011

Beautiful!! The comp using the column to lead the eye upward is perfect. #9510484

Marcie A. Fowler July 06, 2011

Fabulous! #9510564

Martin Cregg July 06, 2011

Thanks, again! #9510581

Karen E. Baumann July 11, 2011

Love this Martin... I also see a strong single eyeball looking down the nose!!! Love your strong colors, great pattern and leading lines directing my eyes to view the entire image. Nicely presented! #9522196

Kara L. Hendricks July 11, 2011

Congrats Martin on being this weeks 101 gallery showcase! #9522249

Patti Coblentz July 11, 2011

Absolutely wonderful flow of color and form...brilliant work, Martin! Congrats on your 101 selectin...and god luck coming up. Has the markings of a winner to me! #9522262

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 11, 2011

Congrats, Martin,on your 101 POTW.. :-) #9522404

Datha Y. Thompson July 11, 2011

OUTSTANDING!!! LOVE IT Martin :)
I definately see the Owls eyes that is sooooo Awesome... It also reminds me of peacock feathers... I agree we'll see this again and again!! #9522569

Julianne Bradford July 11, 2011

Beautiful EOD! Congrats on being the gallery of the week at 101 :-) #9523197

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 13, 2011

Martin, what a great POV for this wonderfully ornate mosque ceiling! Great light and clarity. Congratulations on your 101 POTW! Looks like a winner to me! #9527120

Darren K. Fisher July 31, 2011

I have to agree with everyone here. Outstanding job, I love the colors and detail. #9571931

Patti Coblentz August 06, 2011

Hi Martin...nominated as monthly favorite at 101...happens to be my favorite of your entries, too! Hope it sees the gold it deserves.
Patti #9585687

Leslie McLain level-classic August 11, 2011

Amazing capture and perspective, Martin. #9596841

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