Rustem Pasha, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

"The Rüstem Pasha Mosque (Turkish: ' Rüstempaşa Camii') is an Ottoman mosque located in Hasırcılar Çarşısı (Strawmat Weavers Market) in the Tahtakale neighborhood, of the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Damat Rüstem Pasha (husband of one of the daughters of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah). Rüstem Pasha died in July 1561 and the mosque was built after his death from around 1561 until 1563.[1]"

Source: Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%BCstem_Pasha_Mosque

A view looking straight up at the main dome. Non muslims are allowed in with a few reasonable rules. No shoes, visitors area only, no flash, & not during main prayers. The outside of the mosque can be seen in the wiki link above.

Mondaychild, siolaw, timecapturer, rmajum, pierrefonds, Sonata11, jjcordier, danos, Graal, PaulVDV, delpeoples, Didi, adores has marked this note useful

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Mondaychild (378) 2013-02-20 7:20

Hello Chris,

good composition - the symmetry of the building is well captured.

Gisi

siolaw (37568) 2013-02-20 7:32

Hi Chris
The sharpness is great and it enhances the graphics and visual impact of the dome.
So you are in Turkey for a while now?!
Greetings
Laurent

timecapturer (30226) 2013-02-20 7:41

Hi Chris
beautiful interior shot with exquisite light and detailing that captivates and looks stunning. A tantalising shot that leaves you yearning for more. Excellent quality and presentation.

Regards - Brian.

rmajum (1077) 2013-02-20 8:02

Hello Chris,
This is a fine detailing of the intricate designs and artisan work on the dome of the mosque. With natural colors, good light and sharpness,its a wonderful picture, carefully executed.

With regards,
Ranjan

pierrefonds (48301) 2013-02-20 8:06

Hi Chris,

The subject is well framed. The point of view is showing with precision the details and colors of the dome of the Rüstem Pasha Mosque. The surrounding light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Miguel82 (7693) 2013-02-20 12:56

A high quality picture Chris,
Superb interior, excellent light, pov and colors
Regards

siudzi (23837) 2013-02-20 13:34

Hi Chris,
Excellent presentation of this fantastic interior with amazing decoration elements. Well seen and cropped view based on a geometrical shapes and beautiful patterns. Like it! Thanks for sharing.

Best,
Gosia

akm (1216) 2013-02-20 18:26

I love mosque dome images on TE and yours is among the best. Almost perfect symmetry plus great light, color balance and sharpness. Super!

divail (7211) 2013-02-20 18:28

Bonsoir Chris,
L'image est très nette, et les couleurs bien contrastée. On découvre une profusion de détails intéressants et la beauté du dome est bien en évidence.

Salutations,
Diane

Sonata11 (28235) 2013-02-20 20:50 [Comment]

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jjcordier (62280) 2013-02-20 23:17

Chris
Un cadrage parfait et une belle maitrise de l'exposition sur ce dôme intérieur de cette belle mosquée.
Amicalement
JJ

danos (73926) 2013-02-21 4:16

Hello Chris,
so were in our neighborhood so close to Greece!!I like the interior view of the ceiling of Pasha Mosque with the superb light to brings out the details of it.
Excellent the quality as the clariyt of the image.

Regards,Danos

dkmurphys (36727) 2013-02-21 6:33

Hi Chris,
Spectacular POV of the impressive interior. Well taken, good catch!

Daniel

Royaldevon (17741) 2013-02-21 8:28

Hello Chris,

You have composed this really well to show the extent of the dome and still emphasise the pattern. For an inside shot, without flash, and not a great ISO the clarity is superb.
Were you allowed a tripod?

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Graal (88808) 2013-02-22 0:17

Bonjour Chris,
beautiful interior of mosque here. Amazing details of architecture. Unusual roof and dome. Photo I like a lot.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

jemaflor (68837) 2013-02-22 8:11

Hi Chris,
beautiful interior with these circles, perfect sharpness to see all these details, light is well managed, tfs.

PaulVDV (15017) 2013-02-25 12:58

Hello Chris,
Wonderful capture of the interior of the dome.
The clarity and sharpness are excellent.
Very elegant in form and in colour.
Well done!
Best regards, Paul

delpeoples (44900) 2013-02-26 3:36

Hello dear Chris

What a beautiful mosque. And the photo is superb. I love the tight framing, the sharpness and the excellent light management. The powdery blue colours are very attractive. Nice work.

Thanks for sharing, have a nice day
Lisa

batalay (32840) 2013-02-26 5:59

Hello Chris,

The interior shot of Rüstem Pasha Mosque also belongs in the group theme, Domes, Spires and Minarets. The colors and sharpness are flawless.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Didi (48880) 2013-03-05 9:05

Hi chris
Very good frame quality of the dome
Good sharp composition
That's great
Best regards

emka (58024) 2013-03-05 13:56

Hi Chris,
Interesting shot of the dome of the typical Turkish Mosque. Superb symmetry, colours and sharpness. I like visiting mosques, thanks for sharing. With usual limitations but you can visit mosques in Turkey. In Morocco it is not possible at all for not muslims, anyway it was so when I was there. Warm regards

MAlgo

adores (28182) 2013-03-08 14:15

Hi Chris!
I guess I haven't been here! The details of the dome are really beautiful. I like the way you framed it. You managed the light conditions very well and the sharpness is very good.