Cave Dwelling Photo

Photographer’s Note

The natural rock citadel of Uçhisar is the tallest point in Cappadocia, visible from a great distance away. This high vantage point is the main reason tourists make a visit to this small provincial town.

To climb the tall rocky outcrop - which actually once served as a fully functional citadel - you must ascend tunnels carved into the solid rock.

In fact it's not only the citadel that was carved from the rock, for well over a thousand years people have used the soft terrain to use as houses, many of which are still fully functional today.

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isabela_sor (42020) 2009-01-22 13:35 [Comment]

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inbictus (102) 2009-01-22 13:43 [Comment]

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rlrad (1187) 2009-01-22 13:49

Hi Julian,

Now that is a place that I had never heard of. Very interesting and impressive location - I will have to research this more. Will you post some more photos from here? I really like the way you shot this - great composition and nice colors!

Thank you,

Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

deermen (1408) 2009-01-22 23:49

Hello Julian,
excallent shot, very nice composition and colours

regards.

kpav (5023) 2009-01-24 22:00

Hello Julian, it seems an amazing place and you have capture it in great detail and from a very nice POV. Great light management and beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.