The Flintstone's skyscraper, a photo from Nevsehir, Central Anatolia

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"-***CHECK HERE***), 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. Here, you can see the "backside" of the "castle", "bathed" in warm, late evening light.

You can reach the top of the rock crossing tunnels, caves and carved stairs. It is the highest poing in the heart of Cappadocia, offering some magnificent views, especially to Pigeon Valley, Love Valley and Goreme.

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

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jimmj63 (2128) 2010-04-26 7:05

Hi Hercules

this is a really very very useful image and note!!

It' a good place for a trip.

ciao, Giacomo

photoray (4185) 2010-04-26 7:10

Hello Hercules,
A magical combination of nature's mountain and human cave dwellings. Nicely detailed and with warm low lighting. And a bonus with your detailed note.

good job,
Ray

veyselk (0) 2010-04-26 7:16

Merhaba Hercules

although i am a Turkish guy, I have never seen Cappadocia, after your photos I will try to go to Cappadocia in this summer.
cheers

veysel

Leconte (5789) 2010-04-26 7:23

hello Hercules

Impressive view of this vast and surreal rock cut and dug everywhere, the village (Üç / hisar) means "three fortresses" I think, great light and amazing detail in the rock,

best regards,
Valerie.

batalay (30786) 2010-04-26 7:32

Hello Hercules,

It is not fare! Some of the finest shots I've seen of the area surrounding Cappadocia, and indeed of Turkey, are not from a native, but a visiting neighbor. The vertical format is ideal here to emphasize the verticality of the place. I have to admit, I don't remember this astonishing view from my visit. Absolutely spectacular slide!

Warm regards,

Bulent

francio64 (36122) 2010-04-26 7:57

Ciao Hercules,
davvero incredibile questo castello naturale su cui sono state scavate le gallerie.
Ottima la gestione della luce che esalta la resa cromatica.
Bello il contrasto con il cielo.

Ottimo lavoro!

TFS!
Francesco

TopGeo (34833) 2010-04-26 8:21

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
έχω θαυμάσει κατ'επανάληψη τα μοναδικά πλάνα από την Καπαδοκία! που κάθε φορά μου κεντρίζουν όλο και περισσότερο το ενδιαφέρον! Εδώ το κοντεινό δίνει εύγλωτα τα περίεργα σχήματα των σκαλισμένων στον βράχο στοών! Εντυπωσιάζει και ο έμμεσος φωτισμός!
Συγχαίρω
Γεώργιος

alin-m (3654) 2010-04-26 8:23

Hi Hercules.
Again a nice picture from this wonderful place named Cappadocia.Very interesting place.
Best regards.Alin.

npecanhuk (45335) 2010-04-26 8:50

Hello Hercules!
That's such a unique location: very interesting!
Your title is totally suitable to the image and it's quite fun!
Your picture is very attractive with superb sharpness, exposure, colors, vertical format and composition!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

umutlu101 (11195) 2010-04-26 8:51

excellent travail.
je pensais que tu étais en Turquie!
TFS
ömer

vasilpro (37454) 2010-04-26 9:24

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ εντυπωσιακό το μέρος αυτό, πρέπει να είναι κάτι το μοναδικό και σπάνιο όπως και τα δικά μας Μετέωρα, ο φωτισμός και τα χρώματα είναι εξαιρετικά.
Καλό απόγευμα, Βασίλης.

carlosmarin (11597) 2010-04-26 9:43

Hola Hercules,
verdaderamente es un rascacielos de roca.
Muy buen encuadre del conjunto, con una maravillosa luz de tarde que nos da estos colores dorados.
Muy nítida y detallada.
Un abrazo,
Carlos

Longroute (19350) 2010-04-26 10:19

My God! I didn't know that those hills were so high! Really skyskrapers! An image with a very strong visive impact (as in your best style) thanks to the peculiar subject but also to the intense colours and the tight framing. The lateral evening light enhances the shapes and details of this incredible village. Excellent!
Well done,
Donato

hardyuno (4625) 2010-04-26 10:24

Kalispera Hercules,
the picture is great but the title even more ;-)))
There is a good soft light for this play with light and shadow. Thanks for sharing and alos for the interesting note.
Have a fine evening
Hartmut

barrufeto_77 (28804) 2010-04-26 10:24

Hola fiera.

Los detalles...brutales sin duda. Y el contraste bueno claro, como siempre.

Un abrazo!

COSTANTINO (36497) 2010-04-26 11:34

Geia sou Hrakli,
Katapliktiki foto apo thn monadiki Kapadokia,
me uperoxo fwtismo,kai xrwmata,
Tous xairetismous mou ,

Costantino

Jeppo (17269) 2010-04-26 11:57

ciao hercules,

I also visited Uchisar...and saw the castle.
the most striking feature of this shot is the light you captured. warm and charming...

tfs
silvio

yedirenk (11240) 2010-04-26 11:59

Hi dear Hercules,
extraordinary details with excellent warm light and superb sharpness..very impressive atmosphere ,an another planet..vertical format and view angle are eye catcher.thanks for this great shot Hercules..
Greetings

Cevdet

jasmis (57538) 2010-04-26 13:07

Really incredible landscape. Smart note added.
Regards.

angie-barcelona (2784) 2010-04-26 15:01

¡Buenas noches Hércules!

curiosísimo lugar, que como siempre has fotografiado de forma excelente... me lo apunto como lugar pendiente!!!

Un abrazo,

Gemma

coco (30427) 2010-04-26 23:37

Kalimera Hercules.

Vaya foto. No hace falta destacar nada, ni su luz, ni su composición o exposición... es todo tan evidente.

Enhorabuena por la foto.

Ta leme, file mou.

TRB (11343) 2010-04-26 23:54

Excellent exposure and image.
A very successful shoot.
Congratulations, greetings
Tülay

Didi (44614) 2010-04-27 7:20

Hi Hercules
I prefer this kind of natural architecture, very magnificient picture.
But I don't wish to climb it.
Best regards

sacavem (17120) 2010-04-27 7:41

Olá Hercules,

Very nice capture of this fabulous landscape and human cave dwellings, nice composition, and colors, really marvellous.

um abraço,
Filipe

sandpiper (5505) 2010-04-27 14:37

Hi Hercules

A fine view of this interesting place. Great light, tones and good composition.

Chris

mkamionka (20325) 2010-04-28 1:24

Hi Hercules,
this is so weird, so unique and original. I like it very much. I have never seen such a POV from this place.
You caught it in a great light and composed perfectly as usually. I could look at that for a very long time following the paths and checking varios "apartments".
Excellent work, TFS
M

yeln (11502) 2010-04-28 1:33

hello Hercules
google
I could say a very strong photo. because of its earth colors. through photography I get to know parts of the country that would like to visit.
unique color combination. decreasing shade and color of the sky are very nice.
congratulations
Regards
Vojko

Sergiom (26905) 2010-04-28 5:39

Bonjour Hercules

J'aime beaucoup ce titre. Ces maisons troglodite qui s'empilent les unes au-dessus des autre est une démonstration remarquable de l'ingéniosité de l'homme.
Frais en été et chaud en hiver.

Bravo

Serge

ymrk (14393) 2010-04-29 2:12

Kalimerhaba file mou!
An another photoangle from our Cappadocian details!Soo extraordinary,such a succesful taking the vertical preference.Ta leme!

Yağmur

giorgimer (33395) 2010-05-02 6:30

Hi Hercules,

even if I like to see the beauty of Cappadocia posts on TE I never saw something similar, you always know how to surprise us. Good light, excellent details and crop

TFS

G

golden (2283) 2010-05-02 13:03

Καλησπέρα Ηρακλή!
Αυτό το μέρος είναι σαν να έχει βγει απο κάποιο παραμύθι!Δεν έχω λόγια,αυτή τη στιγμή έχω χαθεί μέσα στην φωτογραφία..

Συγχαρητήρια,
Χρυσούλα!

azizbilgili (2111) 2010-05-16 22:29