In Antalya there is a fluted minaret which has become a sort of symbol of the city. It is part of a mosque which sits on a platform overlooking the old city. It is old, like 1230 old. And is famous for being built of brick, being set with glazed blue tiles (which you can barely see) and being, well, fluted.
I went to see it about a month ago, but, like so many landmarks, it looks much better from a distance (see Wikipedia for a much better photograph). In fact, up close, it is rather boring and you can't see the top, so that it resembles one of the chimneys on Battersea power station. Anyway, I went round to the back of it and, in the interests of art, hung over the precipice and took this pic through the bougainvillea with my free hand. Natural framing.
what a nice pic, so full of colour. congrats. ty for popping by
ReplyDeleteVery nice framing and photo. You did great with this.
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ReplyDeleteI've seen that minaret too when in Turkey. It's a beauty and you captured it quite well with that lovely framing!
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Ohhhh, what a gorgeous shot! Thanks for stopping by mine :).
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I really like this, even if you think it isn't a pretty building up close! The "flutes" certainly add interest, and the bougainvillea gives it that POP of color! Great job.
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Oh wow that is super fantastic shot and the framing is spot on.
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ReplyDeleteFantastic perspective. wonderfully framed.
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Oh thats just stunning..well done!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully framed Neil!! I think you're selling yourself short, it's a wonderful shot. Here is MY PP LINK
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Wonderful picture and I love the angle at which you chose to photograph the minaret.
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well you have certainly made it very beautiful! It looks amazing unique!
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love the color, and the lines and the frame...this one rocks
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I have seen so many pictures of that minaret but not as well as yours. Stunning picture.
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Fabulous, love the perspective /:-)
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