The Full Monty, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

***LARGE VERSION***

Three of the most precious "jewels" of Istanbul in one photo, shining in the night. From left to right, the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi palace. Photo taken from the Asian side of the city with Korkut ( bostankorkulugu ) by my side. 2 more photos taken on the same night:
Between Europe and Asia
Connecting Continents

MY THEME:
Istanbul-2010 Cultural Capital of Europe
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Buin, atha2pan, Budapestman, BurhanettinMasa, Muse, mustafatavsiz, gokanlam, dareco, aristo, vasilpro, bostankorkulugu, TopGeo, berek, josepmarin, Dyerco, umutlu101, dip, JCG, argycon, bakes888 ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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mkamionka (73410) 2009-05-06 3:45

Hi Hercules,
this version is even better than the previous one. By focusing on the shorter fragment you get more detail and the light balance is better as well.
TFS
M

Buin (42580) 2009-05-06 3:47

Hallo Hercules!
This excellent work doesn't need much words. I think "breathtaking is the most appropriate word here. Really breathtaking!
Greetings from cold and rainy Germany!
Frank

bema (26591) 2009-05-06 3:49

Hello Hercules,

"Frank" (Buin) has told it in his own words already, just "breathtaking"!

have a fine day, filika Bernd

asajernigan (21427) 2009-05-06 3:50

Hercules,
This is a nice blue hour shot. Nice job of blending the natural and artificial lighting to create a very fine photo.
TFS,
Asa

Jeppo (17645) 2009-05-06 3:59

ciao hercules,

what a magic shot.....the title is more than suitable....here you got it: Istanbul delivered on 1 hand!

tfs
silvio

mesutilgim (0) 2009-05-06 4:06

Hi dear Hercules, our goodwill ambassador !
Another grear work from your İstanbul trip.
İt's not easy to give this "feeling" of İstanbul without such a capture.
Technically perfect job ; this wonderfull view from the land of "blind people" towards İstanbul !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

giorgimer (35017) 2009-05-06 4:10

Hi Hercules,

it's one of the most beautiful images i've ever seen on this famous subject. Very good format, excellent quality.

TFS

Gio

jemaflor (146312) 2009-05-06 4:32

Hi Hercules,
Another great night shot, perfect light capture for this well chosen pov, great result bravo !

atha2pan (3811) 2009-05-06 4:38

Apisteuti epeksergasia file mou Irakli,
O fotismos aristos, pisteuo apo texnikis apopsis mia apo tis kalyeres sou. Eilikrinia, mou leipoune ta logia. Telia foto.
Se xaireto
Sakis

Budapestman (82620) 2009-05-06 4:55

Hi Hercules,
Fabled view. The panoramic composition of the photo is splendid, the architectural details are beautiful. Great lights and clarity. Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George

BurhanettinMasa (641) 2009-05-06 5:00

Hi Hercules,
I'm a newbie to photography but this weekend I'll definitely get a tripod and visit Salacak :) Fantastic photograph with excellent exposue and warm colours ..

Regards
Burhan

Klaracolor (203) 2009-05-06 6:04

This is absolutely a very wonderful picture. Beautiful colors and a great exposuretime. I like it.
Greetings,
Klara

Muse (35030) 2009-05-06 6:05

Hi Hercules,
Très belle compo à l'heure bleue et un très bon assemblage.
Une vue panoramique très agréable à contempler avec beaucoup de détails.
De très jolies couleurs.La lumière dorée met toute l'architecture en valeur.
Best regards
Denise

trekks (14348) 2009-05-06 6:32

hi Hercules

From your earlier post, this one is as good for me. Really very well captured night exposure view of the city along the water edge. The colors and sharpness are impressive.

Great work.

tfs, bill

carper (96) 2009-05-06 7:13

the big one is very nice Hercules.
very good composition, fine photo job here, good quality job I like it a lot, have a good evening.
regard Jaap

muunal (792) 2009-05-06 7:24

Congrats...Very nice scene...

gokanlam (6605) 2009-05-06 7:27

Hi dear Hercules..
and your captures from Istanbul are very eye-catching.. you are adding nice photos in your gallery from Istanbul.. narrow and long presentation emphasizes the mosques and the light well.. very clear blue hour shot..
congratulations,
ReLa

dareco (17136) 2009-05-06 8:22

This is stunning and so very interesting!! Superb work as always! The colors are lovely! TFS

aristo (3214) 2009-05-06 8:37

Hi Irakli!
Fabelous panoramic view!Amazing composition,light and colors.Out of words...
Fantastic job!Sigharitiria file mou!
Arek

vasilpro (41801) 2009-05-06 8:58

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Άλλη μια υπέροχη πανοραμική νυχτερινή άποψη.
Συγχαρητήρια,
Καλό βράδυ, Βασίλης.

stefanocer (10642) 2009-05-06 9:23

It's a beautiful night skyline Hercules , not easy shot , very well done , compliments.
Stefano.

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-05-06 10:54

Pues nada hombre, otra foto tremenda.

Me encanta. Igual mejor que la última.

Un saludo!

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-05-06 11:21

yes, andriana and i were freezing next to you... but it was worth it of course, seeing this one -and the others... the red light -well not itself but the reflection of it- is a bit distracting but this is one of the best istanbul panoramas ever made for sure... hugs giritli mou...

how i wish i could do a workshop for it :(...

hugs HD mou

DF

TopGeo (38220) 2009-05-06 14:43

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Θέλω να μιλήσω, αλλά τί να πώ? Η εικόνα τα λέει μόνη της!
.....
Απολαμβάνω και απολαμβάνω..
Καλή η μεγάλη έκδοση!
Χαιρετώ σε
Γεώργιος

berek (50518) 2009-05-06 20:33

Hi Hercules,
its beautiful panoramic Istanbul view. you took this one good time and good place. thanks for your sharing.
Greetings.
Burak

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-05-06 22:31

salam doste man Hercules
hi antonio,
I love the light in your picture... very creative and very successful.
TFS
MAMNOOOOOOOOON
cyrus

josepmarin (59385) 2009-05-07 0:56

Hola Hercules,
magnífica toma a la hora azul, una de tus especialidades, y fantástica vista sobre Estambul y las tres joyas arquitectónicas bellamente iluminadas.
Excelente trabajo de exposición y gran resultado en los colores, en una imagen con alta calidad que se disfruta aún más en la LV.
Preciosa foto, amigo mío.
Un abrazo,
Josep

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-05-07 1:27

Wonderful panoramic view of Istanbul, dear Hercules.
Fine light and colours.
Magnificent details in the large bersion
Have a nice day
Aires

delkoo (68) 2009-05-07 2:36

hi hercules
once again , you have done a great photo job,
the large version is absolutely gorgeous.

ta leme
didier

Greg1949 (9011) 2009-05-07 3:08

Hercules, WOW this one is great. The detail in the large version is awesome. Was this one a stitch or just one shot cropped? Great color and perspective, great capture.

Greg

Dyerco (10185) 2009-05-08 17:22

Hi Hercules
A beautiful panorama and a nice blue hour shot. The yellows and oranges compliment the mauves in the sky and water.
Phil

Colombiana (2957) 2009-05-08 18:41

Parcerito,

Tremenda hora "indigo"... me encanta la version panorama donde se aprecia Istambul de forma fenomenal. Parece que le sacaste mucho jugo a tu viaje a Turquia.

Un saludo cordial sardino y manejese bien,

Maryori

umutlu101 (13629) 2009-05-09 1:08

j'aime ta façon de manipuler tes panorama!
tu m'explique une foi:-)
merci!
ömer

dip (21408) 2009-05-09 9:59

Geia sou Irakli,
poli omorfi panoramiki fotografia,oso gia tin large version einai katapliktiki! (made by Cretense) :)))
Se xaireto,
Dimitris.

ifanik (21679) 2009-05-09 10:13

Eixa paei sthn Poli to 1995-96 kai prepei na omologisw oti h exei omorfinei parapoly apo tote h esy mas thn deixneis poly omorfa
Mia kalh eykairia na thn episkeftei kaneis pali einai to 2010

alvaraalto (42804) 2009-05-09 10:16

Hi Hercules,

Great quality in this large version. This picture needs indeed more than a maximum of 800 pixels.
Interesting to read the technical review you used to get this beautiful result.

Groet Rob

sunamoon (10) 2009-05-09 17:02

Hola Hercules,

Otra maravillosa y optima captura de Turquía,
la iluminación es increible, unos contrastes geniales!
Felicidades!

Un saludo,
Elena

JCG (35153) 2009-05-10 6:19

Hi Hercules,

You are among the specialists in the photographs of night… Splendid panoramic on this so famous Turkish city. In large version I appreciate much the clearness of the image which enables us to walk agreeably along the sea. Thank you Hercules for this work for quality.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

argycon (2769) 2009-05-11 0:07

Apsogi nyxterini panoramiki parousiasi Irakli!
O fwtismos einai teleios!
Se xairetw
Kostas

Angshu (56760) 2009-05-13 4:55

Hello Hercules
The LP is simply brilliant! I don't remember having seen such a crystal clear panoramic image of the three jewels of Istanbul at night time. Illuminated by the artificial lights, they look like shining jewels indeed! Fantastic!
Best regards
Angshu

bakes888 (18499) 2009-05-13 23:35

Hi Hercules. Excellent photo. Wonderful colours and excellent sharpness. I love the tonality of the night sky. Thanks for the large view also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-05-24 6:28

A perfect İstanbul landscape, very good contrast, light... and superb sharpness. Very well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Ahmet

Felip (3907) 2009-06-27 10:34

Se puede pedir mas? La Mezquita Azul, Aya Sophia, y Topkapi, en una sola imagen tremenda. La version grande es aún mas brutal. Espero poder conseguir hacer un panorama "decente" algun dia...el otro dia intenté mi primera panorámica con 12 fotos unidas, y me salió un "churro" de 15.500 pixeles...En dos ordenadores uno al lado del otro no me cabía...Jo, es que no se puede copiar al maestro.

Saludos amigo

Felip