Ceiling Fresco: Kariye Museum, Istanbul [Contest Finalists April 2010]
Uploaded: April 06, 2010 19:37:14
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
Kathy Salerni April 06, 2010
Rona, this is an absolutely stunning image! Beautiful clarity, colors and perspective! I love it! #1256082Rona L. Schwarz April 06, 2010
Wow, how wonderful to hear from you,Kathy, and so fast - I just uploaded this! Thanks so much :)! #8515997Usman M. Bajwa 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! #8516273Rona 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! #8517109Rony Sagy April 08, 2010
Beautiful detail, color, framing and texture Rona. What an exceptional capture. #8520375Rona L. Schwarz April 08, 2010
Thank you so much for those encouraging remarks, Rony! Really appreciate the support. #8520385Ann H. Belus April 11, 2010
Superb capture of design, color, and detail Rona! #8527045Rona L. Schwarz April 11, 2010
Thanks again for stopping by, Ann, and for your support. I really appreciate it. #8527247Ellen Hodges April 16, 2010
Outstanding capture, Rona!!! WOW!! #8538556Rona 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! #8539369Siete 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. #8560291Renata Gusciora April 22, 2010
Awesome capture,beautiful colors and amazing subject,Rona! #8561137Rona L. Schwarz April 22, 2010
Thanks Renata! #8561560Nancyj E. Hovey May 24, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SDeborah Lewinson May 24, 2010
Stunning finalist, Rona!Congratulations!
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Carol Eade May 24, 2010
So beautifully imaged, Rona, warm congratulations! #8635851Patti 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!!! #8636043Usman M. Bajwa 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!! #8640195Amanda D. Austwick May 25, 2010
Congratulations Rona on this stunning Finalist. I hope that it goes higher!!! #8640273Freddy 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)!! #8641923Renata Gusciora May 25, 2010
Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8642401Kathy Salerni May 25, 2010
Congrats on this gorgeous finalist image, Rona! #8642699Rona 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! #8642707Anita Hogue May 26, 2010
WOW, I'm truly loving this capture! Congratulations Rona! #8645394Patricia Seidler May 26, 2010
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rona! #8645549Rona L. Schwarz May 26, 2010
Appreciate the support, Anita & Pat! #8646674Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010
WOW, Rona! Fabulous image! Love the details, color and comp. Huge congratulations on another brilliant finalist! Deb #8655958Rona L. Schwarz May 31, 2010
Thank you so much for those kind words, Deb - I really appreciate the encouragement and support! #8656242Becky J. Parkinson June 09, 2010
This is fantastic, Rona!! Beautiful colors and detail! Congratulations on your much deserved finalist! #8681351Stacy Lankford June 09, 2010
Wonderful image! #8681662Lisa 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! #8681818Rona L. Schwarz June 09, 2010
Thank you Becky, Stacy, and Lisa for visiting and for the kind remarks. Istanbul is indeed a fascinating city! #8684499Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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