Gold and blue, a photo from Samarkand, East

Photographer's Note

The magnificent interior of the Tilla Kari Madrassah deserves more pictures, so here the three views. Above the golden mihrab (a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla; that is, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying). there is a wonderful dome. The interior of the mosque is spectacularly overlaid in gold leaf and is second only to Tamerlane’s mausoleum in appearance.

I hope that you will like it. For me, it is one of the most spectacular interiors I have ever seen. I like especially all these Arabic scripts. I wonder, who could read it. I recognize only "Allah"
on the golden plate.

And the puzzle. A landlocked country is a sovereign country entirely enclosed by land, or whose only coastlines lie on closed seas. There are currently 50 such countries, including five partially recognized states. But Uzbekistan is surrounded by other landlocked countries, making a country doubly landlocked. There are only two such countries. Can you guess what is the other?

I was there during the day. This artificial light is there all the time.

It is worth seeing bigger picture

worldcitizen, ChrisJ, ikeharel, pajaran, Fis2, holmertz, snunney, Royaldevon, PaulVDV, papagolf21, COSTANTINO, cornejo, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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ifege (46985) 2018-12-19 17:25

Hi Malgo
The interiors in Samarkand are magnificent aren't they - I landed up with masses of interior shots that I must post some more of.
By the way my time in New Guinea was with the army before PNG got independence. We were training the local army ready for them to take over - it was a great time to be there - I just wish that I had a better camera in those days.
cheers
Ian

worldcitizen (15958) 2018-12-19 17:48

Hello Malgo,
The colors and artwork here are truly amazing. I can imagine looking at this interior for hours, and taking hundreds of photos! I especially like the top part of this trio. Nice job with the difficult exposure; this is an exquisite view.

rychem (72187) 2018-12-19 20:29

Niesamowita kolorystyka i bogactwo dekoracji, piekny tryptyk, szczegoly az w oczy kluja, a zdjecie nadaje sie kolorystyka na czas przedswiateczny :)
pozdrawiam Ryszard

ChrisJ (171252) 2018-12-19 21:01

Hi Malgo

A good trio of close up shots depicting the ornate Islamic decorations inside the Madrassa. Wonderful repetition of geometric patterns and shapes. Good color and saturation. The people add scale. Liechtenstein, the only other double landlocked country, is on my to do list. Tfs!

jemaflor (146312) 2018-12-19 23:32

Hi Malgo,
Great photos and architecture or vice versa ! Well framed with people, good light capture, perfect sharpness, tfs. Interesting presentation with these two photos.

Fis2 (169759) 2018-12-20 0:35

Czesc Malgosiu!
Jakie bogactwo, gdzie my zyjemy?
Piekne wnetrze.
Super kolory i swiatlo.
Robi warazenie.
Milego dnia.
Pozdrowienia przedswiateczne.
Krzysztof.

holmertz (102008) 2018-12-20 1:12

Hello Malgo,
You should now be inspired to post a photo from Liechtenstein next time. I am sure you have been there- ;-) (Yes, I checked Google.) I fully understand why you were impressed by this interior. There are some Baroque churches that are just as totally adorned by ornaments on every inch (usually including a lot of sculptures that are not found in Islamic art), but to my taste this is much more elegant and sophisticated. I am not a great Baroque fan, but Islamic art is impressive. The artificial light has probably changed the colours to a degree, but we still see the fantastic patterns and the sharpness is outstanding.
Kind regards,
Gert

snunney (130967) 2018-12-20 2:05

Hello Malgo,
A most splendid collage; who could not be amazed faced with this wonderful sight. Three superb captures on your part. All ideally exposed with superb colours and clarity.

Royaldevon (85606) 2018-12-20 2:51

Hello Malgo,

I gasp with incredible delight at these details of this amazing interior! I can only imagine what it must be like to see it in person!
You have captured and shared the wonderfully colourful, intricate patterns.
AS you note, locals will be able to understand much more than we do!

Have a happy Christmas,
Bev :-)

lousat (138623) 2018-12-20 3:59

Ciao Malgo,great idea this collage to show completely the beauty of Tilla Kari! I thought me too when i was there a decent way to have a complete view but i haven't this idea. The result is fantastic,and the quality is very sharp and bright. I can't reply at your question in the note because i can't understand well with the translator too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Sergiom (117241) 2018-12-20 6:31

Ciao Malgo

Cette photo ressort dans la galerie surtout au niveau des couleurs et de la lumière . J'aime particulièrement celle du bas avec les hommes en silhouette.

Amicalement

Serge

Cricri (176) 2018-12-20 7:37

Hi Malgorzata
Fantastique décorations, bonne prise des couleurs et de la lumière, excellente présentation, bon travail d'assemblages
Bonne journée
cricri

mesutilgim (0) 2018-12-20 9:24

Hello Malgo,
Very nice picturepack with 3 elements from Samarkand. Each of them captured with perfect pov and technique. Perfect eyecatching effect and colors. Interesting and usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards

MESUT ILGIM

Tue (91604) 2018-12-20 12:21

Hello Malgo,
Three amazing photos of the gorgeous architecture and the spectacular artwork on the walls in very appealing golden and blue colours. The dome looks fantastic as well. The lighting was wonderful and you handled it most skilfully.
Lars

PaulVDV (62804) 2018-12-20 14:33

Hello Malgo,
Truy fabulous!
The combination of gold and blue provides a miraculous sight.
What a fantastic architecture!
An excellent trio.
Best regards, Paul

papagolf21 (152605) 2018-12-21 22:40

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Difficile de ne pas s'arrêter sur ce collage où chaque photo représente des beautés exceptionnelles. Le décor me rappelle les tapis réalisés dans le pays aux riches dessins.
Superbes réalisations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

COSTANTINO (115563) 2018-12-21 22:49

Hello dear Malgorzata and have a nice tme
wow!!! like this colorful interior
with warm lights and impressive
architectural details
colors and artwork here are really
amazing
regards
Costantino

mkamionka (73410) 2018-12-22 9:54

Czesc Malgorzata,
rzeczywiscie spektakularny widok. Troche trudno zgadnac ktore kolory sa prawdziwe a ktore sa efektem oswietlenia. Tak czy owak efekt niesamowwity.
To wyglada jak trzy ujecia w te sama strone. Szoda ze nie masz jednego pionowego bo w sumie wszystkie te widoki zmiescilyby sie pewnie w jednym kadrze. Dwa najnizsze zdjecia moznaby skleic uzywajac programu ktory zawsze reklamowal Didi. Gorne zdjecie jest troche oddzielone wiec niestety nie daloby sie go dokleic chyba ze masz jeszcze zdjecie pomiedzi pierwszym i drugim...

Wspaniale wnetrze, super prezentacja,
Wesolych Swiat!
M

GyurMaster (24672) 2018-12-23 3:30

Dear Malgo,

You portrayed nice this beautiful building.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

carlo62 (81265) 2018-12-27 2:17

Ciao Malgo
tre foto molto belle per questa architettura meravigliosa.
Una vera opera d'arte dagli splendidi colori.
Saluti
Carlo
Ps la mia foto é stata fatta in Spagna, purtroppo ho sbagliato nazione e non potevo più correggere....sorry

jmdias (114296) 2018-12-31 4:52

malgo

I suppose the internal view during the day is something different of this ones with light effects. excellent this triple view with a special quality despite limitations of light. we can enjoy these many details. TFS.
take care and happy 2019
jorge

cornejo (61504) 2019-01-12 11:41

Hola Malgo, muy buenas fotografías en este bonito e interesante triptico, muy bien captadas en estas bonitas imagenes con buena nitidez, luz, color y calidad. Estuendo e interesante trabajo perfectamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amiga mia. Gracias por compartir este bonito trabajo.

Buena noche y feliz domingo.
Mejores deseos desde el sur de España.
Angel.

mcmtanyel (67681) 2019-01-18 21:25

Hello Malgo,
A fabulous collage of three fantastic photos depicting different sections of this marvelous madrassa.
Regards,
MT