Konya's Trademark Photo

Photographer’s Note

My second trip to Turkey is coming to an end. I 've been here for 11 days, one more to go. I mainly moved throughout the area of Cappadocia (mainly Nevsehir district), but I also visited nearby districts, including Konya (in greek, "Ικόνιο"= "Ikonio").

In Konya, I couldn't miss the majestic Mevlana Museum with its fabulous, turqoise, conical dome where the tomb of famous poet, mystic and spiritual "father" of the dervishes, Celaleddin Rumi (Mevlana), is located.

In the background, on the left side of the picture, you can also see the Selimiye Camii (Mosque), built between 1566 and 1574, when Sultan Selim II, was governor of Konya.

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT MEVLANA MUSEUM, ***CHECK HERE***

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT CELALEDDIN RUMI (MEVLANA), ***CHECK HERE***

This shot, taken yesterday night, was a quite "adventurous" one. I was waiting for the "blue" hour to come, sitting in a small amphitheatre inside the beautiful garden of the museum. The right time came at around 17:20 and then i packed my tripod and my camera. When I tried to leave through the main gate, it was closed and nobody was there to open it. The museum had closed since 17:00. So, I had to climb the stone enclosure of the garden and leave like a thief.

PS.I have to add some of the most beautiful verses, by Mevlana, this great teacher of love, that knows no boundaries, national or religious, cited below, by my dear friend, Mesut:

"Come, come, whoever you are.
Wonderer, worshipper, lover of leaving.
It doesn't matter.
Ours is not a caravan of despair.
Come, even if you have broken your vow a thousand times
Come, yet again, come, come."

Even being a day late, I would like to wish to all the people of Turkey, many happy and prosperous years for their Republic!

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

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carper (65448) 2009-10-30 10:30

very nice one Hercules,
a good composition, fine quality job, well taken night shot, good one, have a good evening.
regard jaap

mesutilgim (37186) 2009-10-30 10:34

Hi dear Hercules !
I did know it, but didn'd expect that you would start to post to TE !
Amazing nocturnal capture from Iconium, now Konya. Your start with this scene has a great symbolic value for me. As Mevlana was and is a great man in regard to the concensus within the humanity.
One of his short poems is allway been my motto. Here it is :

Come, come, whoever you are.
Wonderer, worshipper, lover of leaving.
It doesn't matter.
Ours is not a caravan of despair.
Come, even if you have broken your vow a thousand times
Come, yet again, come, come.

Therefore I appreciate very much, that your first entry from your second trip starts with Konya.
Thank you very much my dear friend.
Warmest regards
MESUT ILGIM

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rigoletto (26662) 2009-10-30 10:40

So, in Turkey, you have seen a place which even i haven't seen yet! I should be jealous or what?

A good traveller/editor you are. And a good photog for sure :)
Take care,
Deniz

hardyuno (2553) 2009-10-30 10:52

Kalispera Hercules,
a very fine blue hour image with strong colours. The exposure is really good. The depth and sharpness, too.
Fine work, thank you
Hartmut

ymrk (9059) 2009-10-30 11:03

i can not believe you..why did you tell me who came here?To be honest i have been enroled.:( you had taken an impressive spectacle from Konya.This is in a classical but very different taking.Congratulations Hercules!Ta leme,

y.

Tweety (3380) 2009-10-30 11:07

Bonjour Hercules,
Une image aux superbes couleurs ! Une expo bien maîtrisée pour un résultat très agréable.
Bravo à toi.
Christophe

Dashab (1147) 2009-10-30 11:29

Good evening, Hercules,
Nice to see you back! Looks like you are having a great trip!
The colours in this one are amazing, both of the buildings and of the sky.
Have a safe journey back and a good weekend! Dasha

coco (28040) 2009-10-30 11:51

Kalispera Hercules.

Si no me equivoco ha sido tu cumpleaños estos días... así que toca felicitarte.
Y también desearte que hayas disfrutado de estos días por la Capadocia, aunque viendo fotos como ésta me imagino que sí que has disfrutado de estos días.

Y qué decir de ella... quien mejor para hacer una foto como ésta.

Ta leme, file mou.

amazon (10813) 2009-10-30 12:36

heey friend,
again comeback...wellcome...
konya....my spirituel world,i2m sure you like so much...good work,
take care,
iffet

vasilpro (9258) 2009-10-30 12:52

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Τα διαφορετικά είδη φωτιστισμού και η υπέροχη ανατολίτικη αρχιτεκτονική μαζί με τη δική σου μαεστρία στη δημιουργία φωτογραφίας και την εξαιρετική διαχείριση του φωτισμού, είναι τα συστατικά αυτής της πανέμορφης εικόνας.
Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο, Βασίλης.

francio64 (11588) 2009-10-30 13:26

Ciao Hercules,
spettacolare blue hour, con eccellente gestione delle luci e grande gusto per la composizione.

Bravo!
Francesco

macjake (2240) 2009-10-30 13:29

Hi Hercules

another eye opening photo from you.
beautiful light management, and exposure. b
blue hour waiting, is certainly worth it - even if you have to climb a few stone walls in the process!
Congrats on this one!
Have a great weekend
craig

stefanocer (10410) 2009-10-30 14:40

Beautiful architectures and fine composition and light management Hercules , compliments.
Stefano.

maximage (13574) 2009-10-30 15:02

Bonjour Hercules,
Une image aux superbes couleurs ! Une expo bien maîtrisée pour un résultat top.
Excellent travail photographique.
Amitiés.
max

mkamionka (4850) 2009-10-30 15:04

Hi Hercules,
truly spectacular blue hour shot. I love the exotic architecture, so rich and colorful! It is a beautiful and very interesting place.
You have as usually perfect blue hour timing: the sky is in the perfect balance with the artificial illumination.
Congratulations
M

ciakgiak (11080) 2009-10-30 15:14

Hello Hercules,
what a superb nocturnal image with the splendid view of the Museum.
The architecture is fantastic and the colours are really amazing.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

bostankorkulugu (33888) 2009-10-30 16:26

an amazing blue hour shot despite the distracting scapholdings on the minaret...

see you tomorrow giritli mou :D...

Cricri (43560) 2009-10-30 21:44

Hi Hercules
Très jolie note et quel aventure!!!!
faut dire que cela en valait la peine, c'est très joli et très colorée, une heure bien réussie, belle et intéressante
Friendship
cricri

delkoo (34588) 2009-10-31 1:10

hi hercules
A delightful view, the strong colors of the mosque looks wonderful & contrasts very well with the dark blue sky, great depth & light & nicely framed.

ta leme
didier

delpeoples (6582) 2009-10-31 2:06

Hi Hercules, we've missed you! Excellent Blue Hour shot, the clarity and tones are wonderful and I like the lampshades in the FG. The mauve colour of the sky is spectacular. Congratulations, Lisa

veyselk (3807) 2009-10-31 3:02

Hi Hercules

I have seen it once but I couldn't take its photos unfortunately. I hope in couple of months I'll visit there and take some photos...
perfect purple sky and sharpness.
Cheers, Thanks for sharing.

Veysel

Budapestman (42660) 2009-10-31 3:18

Hi Hercules,
a beautiful photo of this amazing architecture, the composition is spectacular, the colours and lights are splendid, picturesque blue hour photo, Congratulations. Have a nice weekend!
George

diomed (4459) 2009-10-31 4:11

Hi Hercules,
well found. It's always a pleasure to see your photos.
Here I find your masterly light management ( you go aroun always with your tripod, I think ). Perfect POV, amazing colors, magic architecture.
Nice Sunday
Antonio

Dyerco (9246) 2009-10-31 8:09

Hi Hercules
Well it was worth the climb. A perfect time to show the night time colours of this place. Nicely composed with the angle of the grasssy part off centre.
Phil

JT50 (1015) 2009-11-01 13:17

Hi Hercules,
Lovely night time capture.
The colours and the light
effects are amazing. Good POV
too.
Have a nice week.
Janak

bema (9000) 2009-11-01 22:32

Kalimera Hercules,

what an beautiful outlook, one more masterpiece with great light-management, brilliant colors and a very lovely motive..
very informative note, too.. (as usually..)

have a great week, filika Bernd

AiresSantos (42750) 2009-11-02 7:24

Hi Hercules
Wonderful picture from Konya, marvellous colours and magnificente light management
Great photo work my friend
Have a nice week
Aires

TopGeo (22121) 2009-11-02 10:05

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Καλή επιστροφή! με μία υπέροχη εικόνα από το Ικόνιον, παρ'όλη την μικρή σου περιπέτεια! Εντυπωσιάζουν τα χρώματα το αξιόλογο της αρχιτεκτονικής και του πλαισίου που δίνει με λεπτομέρεια στο μπλέ φόντο τα κτήρια και τη θέση που επέλεξες.
Επαινώ σε!
Χαιρετισμούς
Γεώργιος

nszeretlek (596) 2009-11-07 1:02

The religious city in Turkey ...The picture is as sweet and appealing as the lokum sold in the souks !I love everything on there (lights , subjects , exposure , sharpness)

Have a nice weekend ,

Miguel

Photo Information

Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense) (56866)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2009-10-29
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposition: f/11, 8 secondes
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): francio64 (My favourite/6), ***MY TRIP TO CAPPADOCIA*** [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-30 10:23