Photographer's Note
In Ortakφy, you must taste the fried mussels (Midye tava). Fresh mussels are soaked in a mixture of water, milk, a little flour and egg yolk and cooked in oil. Serve this dish with a delicious white sauce with garlic.
Ortakφy (literally Middle Village in Turkish) is a neighbourhood, formerly a small village, within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus.
Ortakφy was a cosmopolitan area during the Ottoman era and the first decades of the Turkish Republic, with communities of Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews. The neighbourhood still hosts many different religious (Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox, and other Christian) structures. It is also a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafιs, bars, and restaurants.
The Neo-Baroque style Ortakφy Mosque is a beautifully ornate structure, right on the jetty of Ortakφy, bordering the waters of the Bosphorus, and thus highly visible from the passing boats.
Several reputable schools, such as Kabataş Erkek Lisesi and Galatasaray University, are located in Ortakφy. The European pylon of the Bosphorus Bridge, one of the two bridges that connect the European and Asian banks of İstanbul, is also situated in this neighbourhood.
Ortakφy was the site of George W. Bush's speech during the NATO Summit of 2004, which he delivered at Galatasaray University.
(wikipedia)
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Morac
(27725) 2010-11-10 7:11
Bonjour valιrie,
Belle photo de ce beau quartier d'Istambul, j'ai aimι la visite de cette petite mosquιe.
Amicalement
Marc
papagolf21
(152605) 2010-11-10 13:48
Bonsoir, Valιrie,
Comme tout ce qui compte dans la vie, un beau voyage est une oeuvre d'art.
Merci de nous faire voyager ΰ si bon compte et d'une aussi belle faηon.
Le contraste entre l'ancien et le moderne est saisissant !
Un cadrage fort bien pensι.
Amitiιs.
Philippe
dkmurphys
(79209) 2010-11-10 14:49
Hi Valerie,
Nice calm scene, a perfect atmosphere for a walk. Picturesque city, good capture.
Have a good night.
carlosmarin
(11954) 2010-11-11 2:16
Bonjour Valerie.
Belle scθne de la vie quotidienne ΰ Ortakφy.
Avec la mosquιe, le Bosphore et le pont intercontinental.
Bon cadrage et une agrιable lumiθre d'automne.
TFS
Amitiιs, Carlos
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2010-11-11 5:45
Namaste Valerie,
excellent perspective here. It has so many focal points in this frame. Like the beautiful mosque at middle. The bridge and the pigeons added depth to it. The people at the stony yard added life to it. Light is tough but I think managed well. A very well composed shot. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
delpeoples
(60342) 2010-11-23 2:03
Salut chere Valerie, another beautiful photo from
Turkey. The POV is superb as is the sharpness and contrast. I like alot the juxtaposition of ancient with modern the mosque and the bridge. Nice work, have a good day, Lisa
TopGeo
(38220) 2011-06-04 5:56
Hello Valerie! Fantastic photo, fantastic architecture, beautiful places, Excellent composition and framing, perfect light management, wonderful colours and unforgetable perspective ! Wonderful details, Congratulations!
Georgios
Photo Information
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Copyright: Valerie Leconte (Leconte)
(5795)
- Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2010-10-22
- Categories: Μετακίνηση, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ2, Leica DC Vario-Elmar 1:3.3-4.9/4.6-46 As
- Έκθεση: f/3.3, 1/500 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Istanbul [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2010-11-10 5:15