Window of light in Ihlara Valley Photo

Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken on the day I moved from the prefecture of Nevsehir to the prefecture of Konya. I passed through the prefecture of Aksaray for a first visit at famous Ihlara Valley (in greek, "κοιλάδα του Χλωρού"="koilada tou Hlorou"="Hlorou Valley" or "Κοιλάδα του Περιστρέμματος"="koilada tou Peristrematos"=Peristrema Valley", with "Peristrema" being a beautiful village, almost in the middle of the Valley, nowadays called "Belisirma"). One more visit followed in the next days.

That day the weather was afwully bad, varying from outcast to heavy clouds, with lots of rain. But suddenly, when the end of the day was aproaching, a little bit before sunset, a "window" opened on the sky to the west, offering a shining, golden light to the valley while the rest of the place remained under heavy clouds. That was trully a great "gift"!

The Ihlara Valley, is on the southwest corner of the imaginary triangle that forms Cappadocia, but quite far from its "heart", which is around Goreme. That's why it's not so crowded as the other valleys of Cappadocia, although it's a place of extreme natural beauty, and great historical and cultural significance. I hope that I'll have the chance to write more info about that special place in some future post.

***MY TRIP TO CAPPADOCIA (THEME)***

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stefanocer (10408) 2009-11-02 5:13

Great contrast between impressive sky and lightened zones , nice atmosphere , compliments.
Stefano.

cd70 (725) 2009-11-02 5:24

Hello Hercules,
Quelle lumière !! cette opposition avec le ciel dense et dramatique est magnifique. La mise en valeur de cette vallée rocheuse avec une netteté impeccable, s'est splendide. Bravo !
Cyrille

francesav (612) 2009-11-02 6:10

hi Hercules,
this picture has beautiful lights and colours.
How can be beautiful the nature!!
Regards.
Francesco.

Dashab (993) 2009-11-02 6:55

Hello Hercules,
The golden light is so beautiful, it makes even these hard rocks seem soft and welcoming. Love the composition with the green valley in the FG, the dark blue sky hanging over the cliffs, and the tiny little house on the right. Lucky boy there with this moment! Have a nice afternoon, Dasha

bema (8836) 2009-11-02 6:59

kalimerhaba Hercules,

think i have to stay more on this part of this great platform, being a guest on your second journey inside turkey..
great shot, very< good light-appearence, and , great to have you where in the right moment, (lol)..
very impressive landscape and picture you´ve done here, my compliments for that take..

kalo apogeyma Bernd

Morac (20557) 2009-11-02 7:19

Bonsoir Hercule,

Ce paysage est fanstatique sous ces superbes couleurs et cette surprenante lumière.
Amicalement
Marc

mkamionka (4634) 2009-11-02 7:20

Hi Hercules,
fantastic light and colors.
I like very much the fragment of landscape which you have chosen: your composition is brilliant. The trees in the center have a whole variety of shapes and sizes, and they look like a secret garden hidden between the mountains.
Rock colors and formations seem incredible and they are surely enhances by the warm light.
The contrast between the well illuminated land and the dark sky is great,
Excellent work,
M

sayeed_rahman (2289) 2009-11-02 7:24

Intimidating..every aspect of it.

Man v/s Wild(erness)..

Reminded of the tv series by bear grylls..

tc

sayeed

subhendu_bagchi (3209) 2009-11-02 7:26

Hi Hercules,
great rocky face showed here. Nice colours. Great colourful valley with nice trees. You have captured it with nice POV. Great contrast with the darker background. Very well composed shot.
Congrats.
Have a nice evening.
Subhendu

vasilpro (8910) 2009-11-02 8:01

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Είναι καταπληκτική η θέα στην πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα αυτή τοποθεσία, η αντίθεση με το συννεφιασμένο ουρανό και το άπλετο φως που πλημμυρίζει την κοιλάδα πολύ όμορφα παρουσιασμένα, πολύ καλή η δουλειά σου εκεί.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

claudio74 (6573) 2009-11-02 8:17

Hello Hercules
What a light, you catched it perfectly for a wonderful atmosphere.
well done
regards
Claude

Budapestman (42188) 2009-11-02 8:23

Hi Hercules,
an amazing photo with fantastic lights, the composition is very spectacular, the mood of the photo is romantic, beautiful colours and the sky is fantastic likewise. Great impression, indeed.
Have a nice week!
George
PS. Thank you for your kind words to my 800th post

COSTANTINO (22840) 2009-11-02 8:37

Gia sou Irakli
Ean den diavaza tis simiossis sou tha nomiza oti
ine ikones apo diastimoplio,apo ton kokkino planiti
Frontizis panta na kanis tin diafora
kalo sou vradi
Costantino

muunal (292) 2009-11-02 9:30

Perfect light, nice composition. Congrats!

amazon (10719) 2009-11-02 9:41

Ihlara Valley ...
paradise on earth ...
not like another planet?
tfs dear friend,
iffet

isabela_sor (42197) 2009-11-02 9:49 [Comment]

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bostankorkulugu (33708) 2009-11-02 10:31

i wish i could go back in time to see this valley when it was hlorou... when the monks were painting the frescoes... great shot with this divine light giritli mou...

Kielia (8583) 2009-11-02 11:19

Hi Hercules,
another fantastic and exciting landscape that you have captured excellently. Your POV works very well and the management of the light is outstanding. I also enjoyed reading the informative note. For me your photos are wonderful lessons in geography!
Warm regards
Harriet

AROBN54 (10783) 2009-11-02 11:53

Simply awesome, Hercules,
that light is spectacular. Wonderful warm color, great view. I love the trees cradled in the surrounding cliffs and the small house at the top right. The dark sky behind it adds great drama tot he whole shot. Beautifully done! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

Emile (20007) 2009-11-02 12:04

Hola Hercules.
Impresionante la cantidad de diferentes tonos de colores en las rocas, la captaste a una buena hora para obtener esa magnifica iluminacion localizada sobre ese sitio en especial ya que veo que era una tarde nublada, muy buen POV y composición. Tiene muy nítidos detalles y muy buen foco. Buen trabajo.
Abrazos.

JT50 (857) 2009-11-02 12:33

Hi Hercules,
Lovely POV here.
Welcoming warm colours.
The plateau on the left
casts fine shadow. Good
contrast.
Regards.
Janak

LOOOK13 (3001) 2009-11-02 14:14

Bonsoir.
Tres belle photo , avec une lumière extraordinaire et des couleurs sensas...
Un grand bravo.

gneufeld (15179) 2009-11-02 16:31

Hi Hercules,
Stunning golden light in a rich play of lighted areas and shadows. Amazing image and TFS. Gerald

jasmis (50582) 2009-11-02 22:16

Superb landscape. Marvellous light.
Regards.

syrus_persia (2170) 2009-11-02 22:50

Salam Hercules
Great depth and fine colours with an eye catching view.
Regards,
Cyrus

ophelcia (5488) 2009-11-03 0:37

You were lucky to get such a window full of warm light:)
It must have been a while, I can see the rough sky, it's a masterpiece of landscape photography, regards, Gosia

delkoo (34442) 2009-11-03 2:07

hi hercules
what a splendid light you had here!!!
simply stunning.
a very striking, eye-catching, and compelling photo.

Great work!

ta leme
didier

patdeph (18020) 2009-11-03 2:45

hello Hecules
this landscape is a marvel,and with this incredible light,it becomes really spectacular and wonderful,I could just say a long wooooooooooooooow!
Regards
Pascale

josepmarin (33837) 2009-11-03 3:13

Hola Hercules,
esta luz está gestionada con maestría, e ilumina el fantástico paisaje creando una bellas sombras y unos tonos cálidos impresionantes. El cielo tan oscuro donde se puede ver alguna cortina de lluvia y las pequeñas casas añaden una gran fuerza estética a la composición.
Como siempre, un trabajo espléndido, en una foto tremendamente bella.
Un abrazo, amigo mío,
Josep

JCG (25469) 2009-11-03 3:57

Hello Hercules,

The landscape is even more impressive with this sky of storm. Superb play of lights on this photograph, I like much. In more I appreciate the quality of the image in particular on the level of the clearness which accentuates the effect of relief. Hercules cheer.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

coco (27928) 2009-11-03 6:22

Y kalispera otra vez, Hercules.

Vaya luz para ésta foto.
Corta la respiración la luz, el color y todo el lugar.

Sencillamente un trabajo impresionante.

Ta leme, file mou.

Dyerco (9126) 2009-11-03 7:37

Hi Hercules
The colours are stunning against the backdrop of the dark sky. You really lucked out with the sun coming through at the end of the day.
Phil

barrufeto_77 (25829) 2009-11-03 15:27

Hola Hercules.

Tremenda la luz por supuesto. Y el cielo ese también me gusta.

Un saludo!

amaryllis (17565) 2009-11-06 3:15

Bonjour Hercule
une lumière exceptionnelle sur cette vallée qui en fait une composition excellente et de qualité
bravo
juliette

clio (22863) 2009-11-07 1:39

Geia sou Hrakli,
It is great for the photographer when the sun makes us the enjoyment to come a quite small moment to shine a mat day.
You magnificently took advantage of this moment with this golden light and the shade which plays in the valley around trees and rocks.
Thavmasio!
kalo sabbatokiriako
Artemis

Hellas (5131) 2009-11-12 2:45

Είναι αυτό που λέμε, ‘γελά καλύτερα αυτός που γελά τελευταίος’. Πραγματικό δώρο! Η στιγμή που ο ήλιος δίνει τις τελευταίες του ακτίνες είναι η καταλληλότερη για λήψη σε τέτοιου είδους terrain.
Ακραία κατάσταση χρωματισμού, ψυχρού και θερμού σε ξεχωριστές θέσεις. To photoshop ‘κλείδωσε’ τον κορεσμό στα επίπεδα του γούστου σου.
Εντυπωσιακή εικόνα με τις σιλουέτες των δένδρων και των θεόρατων βραχωδών τομών με τις σκιές τους.