Topkapi Harem, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

The first time I visited Topkapi Palace the Harem section was already closed around 4 pm. It has different opening and closing hours to the main palace. But the 2nd time I went early and was not disappointed, apart from being asked by security guards to delete a shot of some chain mail armour of Sultan Mustafa III that I spotted in the Imperial Treasury section.

Here's a shot I found despite that.

https://external-preview.redd.it/NHpJUDrK9DMr7TuXEmeghigICgoZ7HKp8pFyc-uHhxY.png?auto=webp&s=b7e0a415186c768a27edb9f92124d8010b68a4ec

pajaran, ikeharel, pierrefonds, jhm, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (221493) 2021-03-21 1:26

Ciao Chris, great view odf fascinating architecture, excellent exposure, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ktanska (44738) 2021-03-21 2:04

Hi Chris,
An excellent wide angle view of this beautiful room. I guess there wasn't too much light there. And shots of my own visit there in 2011 were no good. All those small ornament details look great.
Kari

holmertz (102636) 2021-03-21 2:20

Hello Chris,
The light seems to have been quite good, so you captured all these amazing decorations with very good colours and sharpness.
Regards,
Gert

Royaldevon (85862) 2021-03-21 4:16

Hello Chris,

This needs to be studied slowly, for there is so much to see, in the way of decorations, pattern and colours.
The reflections on the wall suggest that there were windows behind you, supplying the necessary light for obtaining these sharp details and bright colour.
So many curves can produce dilemmas in composition but your choice works well.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (114371) 2021-03-21 4:42

Bonjour Chris,

La décoration est impressionnante. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de l'intérieur de cette partie du harem Tokapi. La lumière environnante met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

lousat (139198) 2021-03-21 7:06

Hi Chris,every corner of interiors like that are a great opportunity for the photographers, but there isn't pic that can give us the same sensations that we can live when we are there. Your pic is fantastic,top quality in a difficult light! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211736) 2021-03-21 11:00

Hello Chris,

You have a little bit luck with the entrance, but your result is fantastic.
Colours and light are perfect combination.
Excellent depth image too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (92312) 2021-03-21 11:39

Hello Chris,
A beautiful photo with great clarity showing the beautiful walls and ceiling in this palace. The patterns are wonderful and I like the mix of blue and golden colours.
Lars

PaulVDV (62846) 2021-03-21 11:59

Hello Chris,
A splendid interior shot with very good light management.
This photo shows some of the best of Islamic art in existence.
Nice colour contrasts.
Best regards, Paul

Energysavingelk (7830) 2021-03-21 12:47

Hello Chris!

There is a novel with same name by author Eric Ambler.
Does the novel action have anything to do with this palace?

Regards from Rhineland
Sven

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-03-21 21:52

Hi Chris
Very appealing interior architecture where there is much to look at the exquisite detail, the eye-popping colours and exposure work really fine. It's a very well conceived image indeed.
Best regards

jemaflor (147046) 2021-03-22 0:59

Hi Chris,
Great interior with these wall decorations, perfect rendering for colors, exposure is well managed, interesting, tfs

pajaran (115805) 2021-03-22 1:43

Pozdrav.
lep enterijer i detalji, dobar tekst ...
Dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Lep deo unutrasnjosti Topkapi Harem i fotografija.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

COSTANTINO (116405) 2021-03-22 23:05

hello dear friend and have a nice day
anda happy evening
this interior is unique
a photo bringing memories
from my last visit too many years
ago...
regards
Costantino

mkamionka (74329) 2021-03-23 12:53

Hi Chris,
beautiful interior, very well captured. I like the rich patterns all over the walls. The bottom layer slightly truncated -has also some inscriptions so very decorative.
There are so many attractions in Istanbul to see. I would really like to visit it someday. In fact Turkey is the only country which declared it will accept tourists this season without any restrictions so who knows may be I will go there this year?
Very well done,
M

jmdias (115072) 2021-03-29 12:55

chris

I guess these rules about photos so idiot. most times I try to take shots. a nice aspect of this interior with many details and adornments as the letters and windows. excellent sample of muslin architecture.

take care

jorge

foxy (3461) 2021-03-31 1:56

Hello Chris,
Well, shall I say... 2nd time lucky :-)
With all the disappointing, at the end .... you found a wonderful shot of exuberant colour displays.
Each of every 'mosaic tiles' details are stunningly design to perfection with Islamic influences , so unique especially the pointed 'arch' windows and the golden roof.
You can never go wrong with these striking 'blue and gold' dominant colours. The composition is spot on too.
Thanks for sharing this 'Imperial Mosaic'.
Loong

mcmtanyel (68421) 2021-06-15 20:19

Hello Chris,
I would not be as miffed if they applied the rule everywhere. On this trip, I noticed that they had many places with the sign "indoor photography prohibited" but nobody paid attention. In fact, at one such place, a tourist asked the guard to take a picture of her and he obliged. But when my son tried to capture the Kaşıkçı Diamond, it was "photography forbidden."
Nice framing and good light management, BTW!
Regards,
MT