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The Blue Mosque of Istanbul

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  • The Blue Mosque at dusk

    The Blue Mosque at dusk

  • Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_NCourtyard_D3S0157

    Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_NCourtyard_D3S0157

  • Istanbul_Blue-mosque-twilight_D3S5847

    Istanbul_Blue-mosque-twilight_D3S5847

  • Istanbul_Outside_Blue_Mosque_D3S0154a

    Istanbul_Outside_Blue_Mosque_D3S0154a

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosq-side-wall_D3S0139

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosq-side-wall_D3S0139

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_4m_Sophia_D3S0158a

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_4m_Sophia_D3S0158a

  • My wife, MA, had to wear a blue shawl because her arms were exposed.

    My wife, MA, had to wear a blue shawl because her arms were exposed.

  • Istanbul_Entering_BlueMosque_D3S0141

    Istanbul_Entering_BlueMosque_D3S0141

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosque-worshiper_cleansing_D3S0136

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque-worshiper_cleansing_D3S0136

  • The interior of the mosque was quite dark.  I pushed the ISO up to 9000 to get a decent hand held photo.  Tripods were not allowed.  Tourists were only allowed in one part of the mosque as worshipers were in the other side.  The lens used was a Nikon 16-35mm f/4.  At 16mm it was not wide enought to include the whole ceiling.  The wires you see hanging from the ceiling hold the interior lights.

    The interior of the mosque was quite dark. I pushed the ISO up to 9000 to get a decent hand held photo. Tripods were not allowed. Tourists were only allowed in one part of the mosque as worshipers were in the other side. The lens used was a Nikon 16-35mm f/4. At 16mm it was not wide enought to include the whole ceiling. The wires you see hanging from the ceiling hold the interior lights.

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    Istanbul_1-4Pillars2Ceiling_D3S0147

  • The 4 pillars that support the huge dome are called elephant feet as they are so huge.  The composition of the photo was to offer a perspective to the viewer the size of the interior of the Blue Mosque as well as its beauty.

    The 4 pillars that support the huge dome are called elephant feet as they are so huge. The composition of the photo was to offer a perspective to the viewer the size of the interior of the Blue Mosque as well as its beauty.

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    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque-vertical_D3S0150

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_ceiling_D3S0146

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_ceiling_D3S0146

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    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Ceiling_D3S0151+++

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Visitors_Pillar_D3S0152

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Visitors_Pillar_D3S0152

  • Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_interior_D3S0144

    Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_interior_D3S0144

  • Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_Rear-Wall_D3S0145

    Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_Rear-Wall_D3S0145

  • Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_Interior_D3S0143

    Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_Interior_D3S0143

  • Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_Vertical_D3S0148

    Istanbul_Blue_Mosque_Vertical_D3S0148

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Visitors_Pillar_D3S0152

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Visitors_Pillar_D3S0152

  • Istanbul_Interior-16mmWideA worshipers_D3S0153

    Istanbul_Interior-16mmWideA worshipers_D3S0153

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    Istanbul_Call-to-Prayer_WCW5344

  • Istanbul_boat+2Mosq_D3S0193

    Istanbul_boat+2Mosq_D3S0193

  • Blue Mosque on the left, Sophia on the right

    Blue Mosque on the left, Sophia on the right

  • Blue_Mosque_at_Sunset_Silhouette_D3S5839

    Blue_Mosque_at_Sunset_Silhouette_D3S5839

  • Istanbul_Turkey-flag_Mosques_birds_D3S5835

    Istanbul_Turkey-flag_Mosques_birds_D3S5835

  • Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Dawn_WCW5318

    Istanbul_Blue-Mosque_Dawn_WCW5318

  • Istanbul_2Mosques_Sailaway_WCW5330

    Istanbul_2Mosques_Sailaway_WCW5330

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