Yeni Camii from under Galata bridge Photo

Photographer’s Note

Everytime I go to Istanbul, I make sure to walk across the Galata bridge at least once, and it usually takes me at least an hour because there are so many interesting pictures to take. This was my favorite view of the Yeni Camii. For anyone who has been to Istanbul, this is a very familiar scene. For anyone who hasn't, there are always dozens of people fishing from either side of the bridge - those are fishing poles you see perched on top of the bridge.

Just a week after I was there (i.e. just a few days ago), there was an explosion in one of the restaurants under the bridge, injuring two people. Judging from the pictures I saw in the news, it happened at the restaurant just beyond the umbrella in this picture.

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aslhann14 (201) 2005-07-27 7:44

Hi Becky.
I love this picture of Galata bridge. I crossed it many times in the ten days that I passed in Istanbul. My hotel was between ther two bazaars and all days I used to cross this bridge for go to Istikal.
Besides, sometimes I was in the cafes that are in this bridge, but in the other side, there, the sunsets are incredible nice, while you are drinking apple tea. The sun uses to became wonderful in the afternoons.
And the fishermans in this place.. lot of fishermans. Did you see them at night. I saw them at 2.00.am or 3.am, lot of fishermans.
This place give me very nice regards and I hope to go again.
It´s a pity the explosions.
Good photo. Grettings. Luis.

maxlecointe (240) 2005-07-27 7:51

Hi, I like your picture. I wondered at 1st what was hanging from the bridge. quite interesting :) The thig about the bombs is realy a shame :(
Max

kinginexile (2440) 2005-07-27 12:58

Hi, becky

Good choice of framing to add interest and geometric dynamic to a wonderful sight, that may not always come so in a straightforward shot. Well seen and well done!

IBRAHIMCO (85) 2005-07-27 15:01 [Comment]

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devimeuxbe (55681) 2005-07-28 1:23

Hi Rebecca
Beautifull frame and composition in your picture. I like the geometrical repartion of the space.
Well done
Bertrand

nels (2455) 2005-09-07 14:47

hi rebecca a good crisp picture of a formidable building well done
adrian

aydindoruk (167) 2006-08-14 13:22

very nice istanbul photo thanks

tuncayhuyuk (0) 2007-01-15 15:23

very nice photo indeed. i've never seen yeni camii from this angle. i agree, if the umbrella was not there, it'd been better.
thank you.
love and light,