From Asia to Europe, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

Istanbul is the only city being in two continents, one of them is Asia and the other is Europe. There are two bridges over the Bosphorus and this is the second one which was built in late 80's. but isn't nice that one leg of the bridge is in Asia and the other is in Europe?

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Catcher (845) 2004-01-22 17:18

incredible how something made of iron and nor to big makes the diference between two huge continents! Nice shot, well positioned!
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mitternacht (1839) 2004-01-22 17:22

Wouldn't want to live under there, especially not during an earthquake.

I like this picture but it would be nice to have both 'legs' in the picture since this is a main subject of your picture accordingt to the note. The light reflected in the bridge is really nice and I like the busy traffic. The green park in front is a strange contrast and works really well.

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thinduke (145) 2004-01-22 17:45

The contrast between the misty background and the neater foreground is very pleasing, and renders well the size of the bridge, despite perspective (it's very long actually).

I agree with Simon that if you could include the second leg it could be even better, and maybe have the streetlamp on the left or below the bridge.

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jurgen (2074) 2004-01-22 19:03

I think this is just a pretty picture without the second leg --sometimes it is impossible to have everything in the frame. I've never been there so far, but it reminds me of the Herc璱io Luz bridge in Florian鏕olis (SC, Brasil) uniting both sides of the city: one part in the island and the other in the continent. Of course this one in Turkey is much bigger and in use. Give it a try by night or twilight, that could be an impressive photo.

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jlz (341) 2004-01-22 19:12

I like this picture, you rendered well the wide effect, perspective and feeling of height.

the light pole on the left disturbs, maybe you could have taken a step on the right, and make sure that pole wasn't over the bridge?

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cxxl (2684) 2004-01-23 1:39

An interesting composition Seda. The high contrast light on the diagonal aspect bridge is very attractive. I'd probably crop out the foreground, but it would be difficult not to loose any of the bridge. Well done.

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avigur_11 (22535) 2004-01-23 4:05

This is a very impressive shot of an impressive bridge, Seda. I had the opportunity to drive on this bridge, 15 years ago.
The light works very well inyour photo, making the bridge huge and endless. I like it very much.
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meyavuz (741) 2004-03-03 17:04

It is an overexposed photo, Seda. But the angle is great. The siloutte of the buildings at the back look great.

roconnell (327) 2004-03-04 3:09

'Tis something indeed. This is a difficult shot. You managed to capture one bridge in its entirety, two continents and wonderful color all in bright sun light. Well done.

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bluedolphin (364) 2004-03-15 17:10 [Comment]

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prohwer (79) 2004-03-18 19:24

Great perspective, great leveling foreground/background, capturing the grand leap the Bosporus bridge takes connecting Asia and Europe. Nice shot!

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Marcie (345) 2004-04-22 23:43

Hi Seda, I like the composition, and that in the far it fades out. I would put away that closer lamp, but I know, we can't destroy things for a good shot :o) I also like the greyish blue of the bridge, and the vivid green of grass in the front. Well done!

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Tomernayer (516) 2004-05-29 18:11

Also nice to see this bridge, this is the northern one, i beleive, beautiful photo Seda

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taivo (1843) 2004-05-31 5:13

Great view of the bridge. Just great shot! It's pity the sky is overexposed. I like the fact that I can also have a view of what is happening under the bridge.

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trasher (195) 2005-01-18 16:26

Really great pic... and a great bridge of course... Amazing view with these buildings below. And those sun reflexes. I was so lucky too see this bridge "onlife" too. Congratulations!

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MON (135) 2005-09-30 4:54

Good composition. You show in your note the point of view of this shot and the importance of the photo: link between Asia and Europe. Well done!.

rajhema (1873) 2006-05-24 13:21

Beautiful architecture Seda. the bridge is high enough and the depth is visible in your picture. We create the borders and we ourselves amaze to certain things that are caused because of that. This is one of them. As a picture, this is a landmark capture. Good one. Haze is a bit high.

teutza (10590) 2006-05-24 14:00

very interestimg picture!and it's funny that when i look at your picture i feel like the bridge is standing on air..cause i don;t see the legs!:)