The Bedesten of Kayseri Photo

Photographer’s Note

On my second trip to Turkey, my main goal was to cover as much of the area of Cappadocia, I could, mostly in Nevsehir (in greek "Νεάπολις"="Neapolis") Prefecture, but I also visited and stayed for a couple of days in nearby prefectures, including Kayseri (in greek "Καισάρεια"="Kesaria"), a rapidly developing city, a great industrial and econopical power.

One of its sights that I liked the most, was the Bedesten, the old covered market, constructed on 1497. It is attached to the much bigger and newer, Covered Market ("Kapali Carsi")of Kayseri, a real labyrinth, which is the fourth largest covered market in Turkey. Inside the Bedesten you will mostly see carpet and kilim shops, and also some wool warehouses.

***WORKSHOP-ALTERNATIVE POV***

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

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ChrisJ (70125) 2009-11-05 4:01

Hi Hercules

Good sharpness & nice repetition of the colorful carpets. Well managed interior exposure with superb lighting contrasts & a good pov. Tfs!

bema (8677) 2009-11-05 4:23

Geia sou Hercules,

very interessting capture of the interior of a carpet-market.. don´t need such an exemplar yet, but very nice to see how much and colorful they are..

have a fine afternoon, filika Bernd

alin-m (961) 2009-11-05 4:34

Hi.Hercules! Another great immage from Cappadocia.Really must I visit this place!Yours picture is verry good and this interior of building is so interesting.Friendly regards.Alin.

leonorkuhn (13559) 2009-11-05 4:37

Hi Hercules,

Magnificent place, a solid and impressive architecture. Moreover, these wonderful carpets for sale, splendid artwork, dream come true for many people. Excellent angle of capture, great colors and textures, very good depth and beautiful light.

Greetings
Leonor

Rafer (4230) 2009-11-05 4:41

Insuperable contráte de colores y composición...saludos P.D.que raro que no haya nadie...

muunal (274) 2009-11-05 4:46

Good POV, sharpness and atmosphere....

francio64 (10878) 2009-11-05 5:19

Ciao Hercules,
composizione ricca di particolari e di ottimi contrasti di colore.
Eccellente la gestione della luce per una foto da interno.

TFS!
Francesco

francesav (610) 2009-11-05 5:19

Hi Hercules
In this picture I like most the opposition of the colours on the lower side against the grey of tue upper side.
Nice contrast!
Regards.
Francesco.

cd70 (709) 2009-11-05 5:50

Hello Hercules,
Superbe cadrage ! l'utilisation du très grand angle est une bonne idée dans ce type de lieu. Il règne une luminosité exceptionnelle ce qui offre des couleurs éclatantes. L'architecture est impressionnante également, splendide !
Cyrille

batalay (20858) 2009-11-05 6:45

Hello Dear Hercules,

You are becoming quite a Turkey connoisseur. This is a beautifully composed shot, with well managed light. It reveals the labyrinth like structure, both in size and structure. Warm regards from Virginia,

Bulent

stefanocer (10403) 2009-11-05 7:28

Nice contrast between gray ancient architecture and colourful carpets Hercules , well done.
Stefano.

thaprem (2472) 2009-11-05 7:53

The POV and co,position is superb.. Makes a interesting scene to watch.

TopGeo (21723) 2009-11-05 9:30

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Ενδιαφέρουσα και αυτή η σύλληψη από την λαβυρινθώδη κλειστή αγορά της Καισάρειας! Φημισμένη πόλη ανά τους αιώνες, για πολλά πράγματα! ακόμη και για την ταπητουργεία που παρουσιάζει η εικόνα σου σήμερα!!
Επιθυμία μου να την επισκεφθώ!
Ευχαριστώ σε για την διανομή!
Γεώργιος

patdeph (17748) 2009-11-05 10:09

hello Hercules
this place is incredibly beautiful,I love it!The colors are splendid,the high stony vaults too,and there is a charm which I can't resist!
Regards
Pascale

umutlu101 (4965) 2009-11-05 10:49

très intéressante et fantastik kadraj avec un objectif 16mm.
bravo et merci!
ömer

sacimar (7381) 2009-11-05 11:29

Hola Hercules!

la verdad es que nunca me hubiera imaginado un mercado en un edificio como este... es realmente muy curioso e interesante, buena perspectiva mostrando los puestos y la arquitectura del lugar, buen trabajo,

Un saludo

Sergio

lightsensor (721) 2009-11-05 12:20

hi, Hercules,
this is a good example photo to show how to manage indoor light (the light bulbs) and natural light (light through windows). i didn't see anything wrong with White balance with these 2 types of lights in this photo. good sharpen on the stones (ceilings). i especial like you keep those windows in this photo.

J-P,

ymrk (8639) 2009-11-05 12:46

Kalimerhaba!
You have an impressive photolook there.Wide-angle had been true preference that all of factors are cavalierly seeming.Ta leme Hercules!

Yağmur

COSTANTINO (22601) 2009-11-05 13:08

Gia sou file Irakli
katapliktiki fotografia me hromata,shedia,parastassis
ke anamnissis apo to parelthon ke topous makrinous
Opos panta prototipisses me tin empnefssi sou
kalo vradi
Costantino

vasilpro (8578) 2009-11-05 13:23

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ όμορφη φωτογραφία από το εσωτερικό της αγοράς με τα υφαντά, με πολύ καλό φωτισμό και από καλά διαλεγμένη γωνία λήψης.
Καλή σου νύχτα, Βασίλης.

Dashab (871) 2009-11-05 14:22

Good evening, Hercules,
This is a superb indoor shot! The light is managed perfectly, the colours very natural and rich, and the sharpness is great. No tripod, you have a steady hand! The POV is great, showing so much of the merchandise. I also like the alternative POV, where the hall is shown in all its beauty.
But did someone drop a neutron bomb in this place or has the economic crisis reached the Turkish rug market? Where are all the customers and, for that matter, all the vendors?
Have a nice evening! Dasha

coco (27790) 2009-11-05 17:09

Kalispera Hercules.

Sencilla pero muy efectiva foto y composición.
Además... vaya manejo de la luz.

Carlos.

jasmis (50248) 2009-11-05 23:04

Amazing interior. Something really impressive.
Regards.

JT50 (696) 2009-11-05 23:08

Hi Hercules,
A fine composition.
I like the architecture here
with lot of arches all joined
together. The carpets decorates
this image with lovely colours.
The sky lights are are an asset,
brightening up the domes.
Have a nice weekend.
Janak

barrufeto_77 (25719) 2009-11-05 23:31

Hola fiera.

Es curioso donde se montan tiendas a veces verdad? En este caso, el contraste con las ruinas está tremendo.

Bien visto!

Un slaudo!

diomed (3859) 2009-11-06 1:48

Hi Hercules,
amazing architectural photo: with a perfect POV and a vertical frame you show the archerys' perspectives and the nice carpets' colors. Real turkish atmosphere.
Nice Friday
Antonio

Dyerco (9038) 2009-11-06 7:29

Hi Hercules
A marvellous display of colour against the medieval backdrop of the old walls. I would have expected to see more people here but you picked just the right time to take this shot.
Phil

yedirenk (7287) 2009-11-06 7:44

Hi Hercules,
perfect atmosphere and great effect with wide angle shot..light,sharpness and colours are impressive..and amazing texture..very successful presentation..well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

carlosmarin (601) 2009-11-07 13:47

Hola Hercules,
Difícil toma de la arquitectura del mercado, muy bien conseguida.
Contrastando con los maravillosos colores de las alfombras y kilims.
Buen color y luz.
Saludos,
Carlos

bostankorkulugu (33518) 2009-11-07 22:34

i have never thought visiting kayseri before... may be i should consider it... looks authentic and cool...

jafadabret (39485) 2009-11-08 11:18

Bonjour Hercules.
Cette photo est superbe, elle met en valeur cette architecture tout en arches et en coupoles d'une beauté évidente. Les couleurs des tapis apportent de la vie à l'ensemble.
Amicalement
Jacques

adramad (3542) 2009-11-08 14:12

Hola Hercules.
Una magnifica fotografia con un precioso encuadre mostrando un gran contrapunto entre el bello colorido de las alfombras en este centenario bazar que aprovecha este impresionante edifico y que tambien nos recrea tu plano. Una gran profundidad asi como una luz muy bien equilibrada. Buen trabajo.
Cordialmente.
Luis.

brandstaetter (14074) 2009-11-10 8:35

Hi Hercules,
I missed some of your photos.. you bring us to other locations, but also to other times it seems with your photos. I like the 3D impression here..
Compliments, Christian

bebbetto (2985) 2009-11-11 12:45

Beautiful series of Turkish views. This one is very attractive and detailed. Very good POV.
Ciao

Yves-triga (3414) 2009-11-19 4:58

hello hercules,
very nice pov from the old market,it's look like then old film,i like those sweets colors ,i like your picture.
it's beautifull
well see
yves