Uchisar after sunset Photo

Photographer’s Note

Uchisar is one of the most famous villages of Cappadocia, and one of the best places to have as a "base" while exploring this magnificent region, along with Goreme and Urgup. Uchisar means "edge castle" (there is another village in Cappadocia, called Ortahisar, which I think means "Middle castle"), and its famous for that castle, which is not a castle like we know it with walls and doors etc. It's a very tall volcanic rock, with holes and tunnels, a natural castle that was used like one, since the Byzantine years.

The top of the castle (which looks much more impressive from the backside, but that's a different photo), is the highest poing in the heart of Cappadocia, offering some magnificent view, especially to Pigeon Valley, Love Valley and Goreme.

If you want to see what was on my back the moment I took this photo, ***CHECK HERE***

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

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mikolaj_kawa (31259) 2009-11-16 6:53

Hello Hercules! Amazing cityscape and landscape. Excellent POV and capture. Gorgeous colours, original saturation. Great effect. Well done!

npecanhuk (14672) 2009-11-16 7:10

Hello Hercules!
Pretty interesting and truly beautiful photograph!
I specially like its special management of light and superb colors!
The pov was very well chosen too and the composition is excellent!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

jimmyjimmy (564) 2009-11-16 7:20

Hello Hurcules

Both images are stunning. Like the view of the village. Thanks for always giving such great information on your images. nice work

Jimmy

coco (28122) 2009-11-16 8:28

Kalispera Hercules.

Menudo fotón. La luz y el color de la foto son geniales... pero lo que es el lugar no se queda atrás.
Foto que corta la respiración y todo un regalo para nosotros.

Saludos desde Castellón (estoy fuera de Barcelona... toda la semana).

vasilpro (9435) 2009-11-16 8:50

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Η απόχρωση που έδωσε το ηλιοβασίλεμα, ο ωραίος συννεφιασμένος ουρανός, το μοναδικό τοπίο και η μαεστρία σου στο να δημιουργείς φωτογραφία, μας χάρισαν μια υπέροχη εικόνα.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

PHILVERC (901) 2009-11-16 9:03

Excellente prise d vue, bravo

sabermonajati (646) 2009-11-16 9:04

hi hrcules
this photo is astonishing.you shot skilful.
it have a nice compositin.
best regard
saber

gilou530 (35680) 2009-11-16 9:35

hello hercules
a village perched under a lumiére and a sky which gives an environment particuliére, this landscape will have deserved a broad version
friendships
Gilbert

jasmis (50995) 2009-11-16 10:34

This looks like from a fantasy movie. Stunning colours.
Regards.

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-11-16 10:34

Hi Hercules

A magnificent sunset, with the rocky outcrop surrounded by a stunning collection of hilltop dwellings & fairy chimneys. Good sharpness, colour & framing. Tfs!

muunal (316) 2009-11-16 10:45

Interesting tone of colours...Like a landscape from Mars...Excellent point of view...

mursaloglu (5242) 2009-11-16 10:54

iassu my dear Harakli
great picture breathtaking like the born of the universe. You choised great wideangle lens is so marvelous. The sky is fantastic bravo ihsan

JT50 (1047) 2009-11-16 11:03

Hi Hercules,
Amazing capture. Hard to believe that
this are realistic colours. The place
looks so hot. The sky looks menacing.
Well chosen POV. Well done. TFS.
Regards.
Janak

umutlu101 (5271) 2009-11-16 11:03

quelle couleur?
comme un impressionniste d'oeuvre!
la composition me plait beaucoup-
merci encor pour la turquie!
ömer

bema (9080) 2009-11-16 12:05

Jassu Hercules,

one more time a very effectiv and strong capture, means taken in very hard weather conditions, so the result is one more time a splendid picture..
keep on posting, like to see a lot more of such beautiful captures..

have a fine evening, filika and kalo vrady Bernd

scyntilla (1245) 2009-11-16 12:10

Lost for words. Impressive colour. Almost out of this world yet here, nearby. TFS
Petek

HimalAnda (1072) 2009-11-16 12:28

Hello Hercules,

What a beautiful light ! And your composition is very good with the curve of the road going into the picture.

Stéphane

Aurani (101) 2009-11-16 13:02

kalispera Irakli,
the colors are as never seen before.

denisn72 (7073) 2009-11-16 13:54

Hi Hercules,
The atmosphere is incredible. The warm colors and the point of view are excellent. The village is located in a really nice landscape. Amazing light management and sharpness. Good job! Congratulations!
Best regards
Denis!

ciakgiak (11250) 2009-11-16 13:54

Hello Hercules,
I really remain impressed in front of your superb images, each of one is a new emotion. Colors, POV, composition and feeling are really strong.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

mesutilgim (37282) 2009-11-16 14:05

Hello Hercules,
Wondefull ! Each entry from Central Anatolia is better thant the previous one ! Here again the typical structure of Cappadocai very wel given; both in color and details.
And of course, good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

TopGeo (22213) 2009-11-16 14:20

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Εντυπωσιάζει η περιοχή βοήθεισε και η ατμόσφαιρα και έγινε η εικόνα μαγική!
Μπράβο
Γεώργιος!

barrufeto_77 (25935) 2009-11-16 15:22

Hola fiera.

Pues qué decir...que me das una envidia que te mueres hahahahahaha.

Espectacular!

Un abrazo!

gneufeld (15235) 2009-11-16 19:18

Hi Hercules,
Looks like an amazing place, and the golden hue and light is stunning. Excellent shot and crisp details. TFS. GErald

subhendu_bagchi (3498) 2009-11-17 1:11

Hi Hercules,
amazing colour in sky and the valley. Cappadocia is one of my dream destination, and you fulfil some of my wants through this series of photographs. It is great. The houses in the valley are fantastic. Nice composition with great light and depth. Very well done. Tfs.
Have a nice day.
Subhendu

figenya (1644) 2009-11-17 1:39

Hi Herkules

Again warm colours, it is like your signature. This marvellous view seems not belonging to our planet, our century, it has a different ambience.

cheers

figen

gildasjan (24133) 2009-11-17 2:08

Bonjour Hercules
Avec ces tonalités de couleurs,on se croirait sur une autre planète.Une ambiance bien particulière est crée par cette image.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

Longroute (9857) 2009-11-17 3:55

Another of your "hot" sunsets! It looks like a scene from Dante's inferno! (:-) This place is picturesque enough but with this light and toning is a real marvel.
Best compliments,
Donato

carlosmarin (879) 2009-11-17 4:34

Hola Hercules,
de nuevo otra foto fantástica (por excelente y por la fantasía).
La saturación del color crea un mundo un poco irreal.
Muy buen trabajo, con la nitidez de las nubes y el magnífico POV.
Saludos,
Carlos

Cricri (43738) 2009-11-17 6:14

Hi Hercules
Une atmosphère particulière que donne ce ciel dramatique avec une étonnante lumière sur le village, excellent POV, belle image et superbe couleurs
Good day
cricri

Leconte (565) 2009-11-17 8:45

A village that seems from another planet, beautiful image whose colors seem almost unreal out of a science fiction film,
best regards to the Hercules of POV!
Valérie.

avene (11138) 2009-11-17 9:55

love this dramatic photo, the shape of the mountain and the cloud formation creates an impression of swirling motion, as if they were performing some celestial dance. great shot, Hercules, my compliments.

best,
Kristine

josepmarin (34099) 2009-11-17 10:56

Hola Hercules,
qué maravillosos tonos púrpura, dorados y rojizos en esta toma. El resultado es espectacular.
Me gusta este pueblo perfectamente "camuflado" entre las caprichosas formaciones rocosas de la Capadocia, y las enormes y bellas nubes que cubren el paisaje.
Otro gran trabajo, amigo mío, con una gestión magistral de la luz y los colores.
Un abrazo,
Josep

Dyerco (9302) 2009-11-17 20:46

Hi Hercules
The colours are just spectacular and the curve in the road leads the eye into this image. Well done.
Phil

kastanaras (329) 2009-11-18 13:58

Gia sou Irakli,

Fantastika ta xromata.
Einai san na blepeis topio apo tenia epistimonikis fantasias.
Poli kales oi simioseis sou.
Se xereto
Kalo bradi
Dimitris

ManuMay (11403) 2009-11-19 2:45

Hola Hercules!!

Realmente una luz impresionante y una magnífica atmosfera!! Casi parece de otro mundo, uno de esops magníficos momentos que no podemos dejar escapar!!!

A primera vista me ha recordado el cielo espectacular en uno de los cuadros de "El Greco", con una vista sobre Toledo y el Tajo...
Excelente trabajo y unos tonos preciosos y amenazadores...

Saludos

Manu

CatherineD (4860) 2009-11-19 8:11

Geia sou Irakli,
Very impressive sky and light. The green field makes a good color contrast. Se xairetw,
Katerina