YALE UNIVERSITY I Photo

Photographer’s Note

YALE UNIVERSITY I — TRUMBULL COLLEGE GATES

Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut is one of the finest academic institutions in the United States, and indeed the world, with no less than 18 Nobel Laureates, 5 US Presidents, and countless other world leaders all affiliated with it during its history. Founded in 1701, it is also the third oldest university in the nation — with only Harvard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1636, and William and Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, founded in 1693, beating it in seniority. Yale’s graduate, law, business, and medical schools are all home to prominent scholars. It is, however, the undergraduate school, Yale College, that appears to be the pride of the institution.

This past week I visited Yale in order to give a lecture. The photograph shows the gates of Trumbull College, one of the twelve colleges of Yale. I would like to dedicate this image to my hosts at Yale — Professor Janet Hendrich, Master of Trumbull College, and some of the Turkish students I met: Sinan, Esen, Ahmet, Hande, Yasemin, Dilaver and Firat — none of them members of Trekearth — but all exceptionally bright, all extraordinarily enthusiastic.

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judesta (992) 2009-04-03 21:00

Hi Bulent
It almost has a medievil look about it, but then we are talking about the 1700's. Those very unusal doors look like they could be an entrance to some old prison. Great clear and sharp photo. As usual a very informative note.
Cheers
Jude

BWJ (1771) 2009-04-03 21:08

Hello Bulent,
What a gorgeous capture of the beautiful gates of Trumbull College. The sharpness of the shot is superb as are the colors and textures. Every detail is visible. You feel welcome looking at the image with the intriguing peek into the courtyard beyond. It makes you want to go inside and look further. Excellent!
Kind regards,
Betty

carper (63968) 2009-04-03 22:00

a very important building in the world I think professor,
nice shot here, good details, and well taken shot, the note is good a fine trekearth piece, have a nice weekend Bulent.
regard Jaap

isabela_sor (41881) 2009-04-03 22:53 [Comment]

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Buin (36786) 2009-04-03 23:00

Hallo Bulent!
You show us a truly impressive and somehow "awesome" entrance here - and a name with very good reputation in the world. For European eyes it doesn't look quite American, rather than a well-fortified castle's gate. Well, somehow it's a stronghold of knowledge. An interesting contribution here!
Greetings from at last springlike Germany - and have a nice weekend!
Frank

windosil (762) 2009-04-04 2:01

Hallo, Bulent.
Forbidding gates in a very beautiful frame! The architect has produced the perfect composition and you have given it full value in this simple staight-on view. The warm stone colour, outside and inside, complements the cool grey.
Enjoy your weekend,
Winifred

asajernigan (13865) 2009-04-04 7:33

Bulent,
Great shot of this impressive gate. I would have thought that this was a Medieval structure from Europe if I had not read your note. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The eye is led through the gate nicely by the lighted courtyard in the distance.
TFS,
Asa

stelli (2939) 2009-04-04 12:13

It looks like the entrance of a great castle! It's been many years since I've last been to Yale! Great University, great location, excellent libraries!!! Very well framed photograph! Sharp but soft colors and appropriately lit picture! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

MLINES (10824) 2009-04-04 15:02

Hi Bulent, Yale is a famous name which we see on TV and also on teeshirts at times, but this is the first time i have seen the actual buildings from that place. This capture shows much of the tradition and long history of Yale. Many talented folks must have walked through these impressive doors. TFS. Murray.

ymrk (8285) 2009-04-05 3:27

Ne farklı girişe sahip bir Üniversite.Sizin Öğretim görevi üstlendiğiniz kurum sanırım...,İlginç bir mimariyi,farklı bir üslubla anlattınız hocam,
Elinize sağlık,mutlu haftasonları...

Yağmur

belido (15997) 2009-04-05 5:05

Hi Bulent,

this frontal catch is full of details and the textures are there thanks to the efficient exposure management. I guess this is the same façade since 1701. It's very well conserved. Very good work!
Regards,
Carlos

dvlazar (6468) 2009-04-05 9:06

Bulent - interesting to see these grand gates, and it's interesting to find out some more about the famous Yale.

Thanks,

Dave

TGULUMSER (12406) 2009-04-05 10:33

Bulent Bey merhaba,
Cok guzel bir tanitim karesi, bilgilendirici notlari ile birlikte harika olmus, tesekkurler,
Tulay

devimeuxbe (55655) 2009-04-05 12:23

Hi Bulent
this is a beautifull presentation of this old door in a medieval style. Picture is nice and well done
Bertrand

barrufeto_77 (25593) 2009-04-05 16:27

Hi Bulent.

Mmmmm...maybe a wider view?

Rgs, Oscar

berek (28750) 2009-04-05 19:51

Merhaba Bülent bey,
simetri işcilik ve netlik harika. Tbiki bu Universitenin kapısından girmek zor girdikten sonra çıkmakta zor olsa gerek :-) selamlar. iyi haftlar.
Burak

Didi (35668) 2009-04-06 3:04

Salam Bulent
It's not the stargate but an interesting passage towards the knowledge.
Very nice old style architectire like in England.
Best regards

stego (22318) 2009-04-06 8:39

Hello Bülent,
The fascination of Americans for the antique that they haven't is evident here, isn't it? It reminisce much the Neo-Gothic we find in Europe, or perhaps even authentically medieval if the stone didn't look so new. Well, I guess that it makes sense in an institution that is more than 300 years old. It's a good presentation, that would still be worthy even if it wasn't so achieved, because it seems that it's a première here in TE.
Warm regards, José.

jwmunro (6859) 2009-04-06 11:14

Hello Bulent -

If you had not specified that this was New Haven, Connecticut, I would have assumed it was from an Old World castle. For a simple gateway shot there is a lot of things to feast ones eyes upon from the inner courtyard to the details in the gateway. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.

John

jaywalker (12186) 2009-04-06 15:16

Hi Bulent, A superb photo of this main gate & what a brilliant example, the light & detail are wonderful & you have captured it perfectly, it really is a magnificent piece of architecture, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

gunbud (27515) 2009-04-06 20:47

Hi Bulent,
Wonderful capture of the Trumbull College gates that resemble a medievil castle gate.
Many striking details to this intricate design that is seen in natural colors and fine sharpness.
Union College in my hometown of Schenectady, NY is the oldest non-sectarian college dating to 1790.
Regards, Tom

sothy81 (8488) 2009-04-06 22:49

Hi Bulent, this is a very nice photo, showing not only photographic quality but also information about how good this university is. I always wish to go there, but oh well, not smart enough, ;-) Well done. Sothy

rikko77 (5448) 2009-04-06 23:56

Hi Bulent,
how are you? Nice pic, I can see eventually the famous Yale University with its majestic gate!
I saw you'll be cruising in Europe next August....so keep in touch!
Have a nice day,
Rikk

Bluejeans (31479) 2009-04-07 6:06

Ola Bulent,
Que bonita esta porta de entrada seus detalhes são lindos parece uma porta de castelo , bom uso da da foto na vertical , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

HondeR (692) 2009-04-07 15:04

Merhaba Hocam,

Love light back of the door...
it means a door open to light from darkness...

ellerine, emegine saglik..
hasan

trekks (14260) 2009-04-08 7:13

hi Bulent

The gate entrance is symmetry but I wonder why the plate badges are not. Very well composed shot of the institutional symbol. I had a professor from Yale :)

Question : If I am TE member as well as student in your physics class, will you give extra good marks?

tfs, bill

gracious (20017) 2009-04-08 11:42

Merhaba Prof.Bulent,
Selamlar!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful gate from Trumbull College and the informative notes regarding this outstanding place! the design truly outstading and also maintained well!
my warmest regards
Tony

Fis2 (45152) 2009-04-09 14:12

Witaj Bulent!
Beautiful the gate.
Good frame and interesting colors.
I like the sharpness.
Greetings from Poland.
Krzysztof

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-04-10 3:47

Hello Bulent,
Nice tight compo from this famous place.
I like the way you composed and caught details.
Have a nice day,
JB.

Vasa (4764) 2009-04-14 16:32

So glad to see you again, dear friend Bulent. And I am so thankful for this wonderful choice of the superb gate, since I create a personal collection of the architectural beauties in the world. This is one of the most spectacular gate as i know. Good realization with the heraldic symbols and the romantic light inside.
I will come back. Friendly your

Branko

JCG (24783) 2009-04-15 0:30

Hi Bülent,

I think being a graduate of Yale is a good card to find work in the future... This entry is a bit austere, but means that when we return here to work and is not for fun !!! Good framing on this heavy door that has seen students... Interesting details with good sharpness, thank you Bülent.

With all my friendships and soon

Jean-Charles

Angshu (33215) 2009-04-19 20:56

Hello Professor 'A'
A pretty straight picture from you...but the notes..educative & informative as always. Good symmetry & nice light from the gates of one of the most famous institutions of the world!
With Warm Regards
Angshuman

Graal (57208) 2009-04-22 23:34

Hi Bulent,
unusual entrance, amazing gate and details of architecture. Good note and presentation. Well photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

xuaxo (5623) 2009-09-12 8:29

Hi Bulent,
Beautiful and interesting gate. It seems like an old building somewhere in Europe.
Greetings,
Francisco

att (1082) 2009-09-16 1:08

Henüz Yale'a gelmek nasip olmadı, ama planlarım içerisinde, çünkü abim burada tıp fakültesinde çalışıyor. Sizin poza bakınca gelirken mutlaka fotoğraf makinamı da yanımda getirmeye karar verdim :)