View from Sapphire Tower, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

An early blue hour shot from the 55th floor of the Sapphire Tower, opened in March 2011. The view offers a panoramic vista of Levent, looking to the south east. Shot through glass. I have lassoed the reflections and darkened them to make them less obvious.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul_Sapphire

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pajaran (114801) 2021-01-10 1:05

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, lepa moderna arhitektura, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lep deo grada.
Lepa fotografija i uhvaceni trenutak.
Zelim vam lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.

holmertz (101890) 2021-01-10 1:12

Hello Chris,
The well handled processing makes it hard to see that there was a thick glass in front of the camera. This is an area I have only seen from a distance. I never thought of "climbing" this tower. The view is interesting but very different from the Istanbul I have loved for more than 50 years.
Best regards,
Gert

ikeharel (112393) 2021-01-10 1:22

Hello Chris,
Exceptional sight from even higher level than the towers we see bellow.
A superb modern architecture design mingling colors of notable blue and grey glassed windows, and green lawn areas between contrast from illuminated bright yellow parts.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

Silvio1953 (220465) 2021-01-10 1:43

Ciao Chris, great POV on fantastic buildings, really a vertigo view, splendid light, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (138541) 2021-01-10 2:00

Hi Chris,wonderful capture from the Sapphire tower,a very impressive watch on modern Istanbul,i like the choice of the hour and the usual top sharpness,well done!Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

alvaraalto (42804) 2021-01-10 3:21

Hello Chris,
Your photo shows Istanbul is developing into a modern metropolis with buildings that reach to the sky.
You managed to eliminate the disturbances through the glass very well.
A wonderful result.
Have a nice Sunday, Groet Rob

pierrefonds (113492) 2021-01-10 4:39

Bonjour Chris,

L'étendue de la ville donne de la profondeur à la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de l'architecture des gratte-ciel. La lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2021-01-10 6:05

Hello Chris,

Nice panorama image, excellent taken out of the height, the 55th floor be very high.
It seems a nice city atmosphere, but with wonderful roads and skyscrapers.
Wonderful contrast too, image with custom colors.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John

Royaldevon (85602) 2021-01-10 8:36

Hello Chris,

You have done a fine job with the pp, I would not have guessed that this was taken though glass.

It's a fine, clear exposure, revealing the modernity of this section of the city, compared with the buildings on the periphery.
The illuminated roads act like very useful guides to direct viewers around the scene.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

emka (157280) 2021-01-10 8:51

Hi Chris
I was onthis tower with rigoletto. There was age limitation. Fantastic view. I am enjoying sansibar very much
Kind regards
Malgo

Tue (91478) 2021-01-10 10:31

Hello Chris,
A fantastic view from a great vantage point. It offers a great impression of this modern part of Istanbul with some wonderful modern architecture. The warm lights are fine and stand out well from the green areas.
Lars

mkamionka (73224) 2021-01-10 11:48

Hi Chris,
very original presentation from Turkey! I would never guess the location of this photo by looking at it.
Great point of view, nice light at interesting moment of the day.
Very well seen and captured,
M

ifege (46851) 2021-01-10 21:39

Hi Chris
Definitely taken long after I was there. The city has taken off.
A good, presumably evening photo with good use of the lights and reflections.
By the way after your Egyptian series did you see the program Egypt on SBS last night?
cheers
Ian

clic (76) 2021-01-11 12:13

Hello Chris
You titled '...from the Sapphire Tower'. Indeed the overall blue cast of your magnificent take, provided by the early dusk, suits beautifully to the heading!
The many spots of sodium lighting on the road strips complete the enchanting effect.
Thanks for the magic applied on reflects.
Cheers

jean113 (27585) 2021-01-12 8:27

Hello Chris, no-one would know that this was taken through glass, it is so sharp and clear.
A good point of view where the skyscrapers are spread across the frame.
You are even higher than the tallest tower that we can see.
Thanks for sharing, kind regards, Jean.

worldcitizen (15930) 2021-01-12 13:46

Hello Chris,
Cool view, with very nice exposure. You did a great job handling any reflections. I like how the city lights are starting to sparkle, and the illuminated streets are pretty, too. Take care!

bona (15057) 2021-01-13 10:54

Hi Chris,

great photo from the high. I like the photo and lights. I made a workshop to you to increase the lightings effect.

Pretty view.

Andre

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jmdias (114170) 2021-01-13 11:40

chris

a modern and unusual view of istanbul, famous by its ancient monuments. excellent samples of modern architecture and a nice job with a difficult light.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67529) 2021-05-19 20:49

Hello Chris,
A familiar view caught at a wonderful time. This is where my camera skirt would be useful, but I do not carry it around.
Regards,
MT