Seagull the Muezzin, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

Taken from the roof of a building at the center of old town of İstanbul.
The seagull and the edge of the minarette; as if she is waiting for the next prayer time !!

Eminönünde bir han'ın tepesinden çektim bu kareyi.
Ezan zamanını bekler gibi bir hali var bu martının !!

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krzychu30 (8873) 2013-01-31 1:22

Hello Mesut,
you had superb idea for this shot.The scene looks really lovely.The seagull looking towart the Minarette as if she waited for the prayer time.Well observed and taken.The most important thing in such photos is I think timing and you chose the best to immortalize this scene.
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

jacquest (14136) 2013-01-31 3:42

Hello Mesut,

I like seagulls, so I can't but like this image which is well thought and well done. Usually, seagulls are not waiting for prayers but for food, but maybe this time she thinks a little prayer may bring better food.

Best regards

Jacques

Bluejeans (64231) 2013-01-31 5:59

Ola Mesut ,
Bonita composição com esta gaivota no topo deste telhado , bonito o contraste vermelho azul , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

parvatibb (611) 2013-01-31 11:43

cok sevdim bunu. kremit rengine pek yakismis marti
gozunuze saglik
iyi aksamlar
bb

adramad (27552) 2013-01-31 13:06

Hello Mesut.
A charming and original composition, great time with that seagull appears to be contemplating the minaret, nice color contrast against the soft blue sky.
Superb sharpness both like good light, so beautiful on that day.
Well done.
Have a nice day.
Best regards.
Luis.

lousat (57626) 2013-01-31 13:52

Hi Mesut,very nice minimalistic composition,the gull seems to hear the words of muezzin..ehehe...great exposure,details and colors,i like it!Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

pajaran (36224) 2013-01-31 13:58

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled na galeba i minaret ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepo pokazano.
Lep trenutak.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greetings.
A nice view of the sea gull and a minaret ...
A good time recording, contrast, beautiful color.
Nice shown.
Beautiful moment.
All the best.
Paja.

ACL1978 (5775) 2013-01-31 18:04

Nice juxtaposition, Mesut - you caught the gull at the right moment, and he really does appear to be casting an eye at the minaret here. Ready for a sundown prayer! A nice, somewhat minimalist shot in great light. Thanks!

Andrew

jjcordier (62328) 2013-01-31 22:13

Mesut
Le Muezzin a un admirateur certainement attiré par son timbre de voix ou dans l'attente de la prière (je ne sais pas s'il s'est tourné du bon côté?). Un joli moment que tu as immortalisé là!
Amicalement
JJ

emka (58140) 2013-01-31 23:59

Hi Mesut, Well seen this seagulls with the slender minaret. Nice idea and excellent presentation. Very nice shot.

Warm regrads

Malgo

maloutim (8608) 2013-02-03 18:39

Hi Mesut,
I was attracted by the cuteness of the pic. The seagull really looks as if it's looking up to the minaret !
Great composition with the contrast between the small bird and the tall tower.
If it's a prayer it's looking for, it has got the immensity of the beautiful sky sky for concentration :-)
Thanks for sharing.
Kindest regards.
Marie-Louise.

Mondaychild (378) 2013-02-16 11:37

Merhaba Mesut Bey,

rather minimalistic yet so powerful composition. Well seen! Maybe the seagull is sitting there all day long to wait for the call of the Muezzin ...
Very nice colors - the warm colors of the roof and the minaret in contrast to the bluish sky.

Tebrikler!
Gisi

Photo Information

Copyright: MESUT ILGIM (mesutilgim) (67960)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2013-01-08
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D 5000, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED, 2GB Sandisk Ultra II
Exposure: f/5.9, 1/450 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2013-01-31 0:59