Two Obelisks, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

We are looking south from the middle of Sultanahmet Plaza. Of the two obelisks, the closer one is the Obelisk of Theodosius. In Turkish it is called, unimaginatively, Dikilitaş meaning obelisk (literally, erected stone). The further one is the Walled Obelisk or Masonry Obelisk (Turkish: 琀me Dikilitaş). Both of them were erected during the Roman times. The Obelisk of Theodosius was brought over from Egypt in the 4th century AD. The Walled Obelisk is of Roman construct, date unknown.

The building in the background is the Republic Museum of Marmara University.

Exif Data:
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Software: Adobe Photoshop 23.3 (Macintosh)
Exposure Time: 1/1000
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 18446/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2021-05-26 11:02
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
File Size: 1420 kb
GPS: 41.0065073146652, 28.975871017705252

pajaran, jemaflor, Fis2, PaulVDV, ChrisJ, adramad has marked this note useful

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pajaran (115779) 2022-05-04 22:01

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lep trg sa zeleniom drvecem i obelisci, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa prolaznicima.
Dobar rad, sa lepim fotografiojama u radionici.
Lepi detalji na obelisku.
Dobar tekst o korsicenoj tehnici i lelementima snimka.
Lepo secanje.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Pajat

jemaflor (147018) 2022-05-04 22:58

Hi Murat,
well presented these columns, good vetical format, pleasant light to give contrast at your presentation, tfs.

Silvio1953 (221463) 2022-05-04 23:49

Ciao Murat, great view of fantastic obelisk, lovely composition with walking couple, fine details, wonderful colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (102604) 2022-05-05 0:48

Hello Murat,
We see beautiful details in WS #1 and a good composition in #2. The main photo sort of combines the two assets.
Regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170639) 2022-05-05 0:49

Witaj Murat!
Another curious set of photos.
The two obelisks makes impression.
Interesting place, I like it.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

lousat (139170) 2022-05-05 11:31

Hi Murat,interesting post as usual,2 obelisk very close and differents,and 2 useful WS showing the view and the details of big one,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Tue (92302) 2022-05-05 12:26

Hello Murat,
A cool photo with the two obelisks closely together. They are nicely framed by the trees on both sides as well and the sidelight was very appealing as well.
Lars

jmdias (115046) 2022-05-06 9:45

murat

amazing monuments. I am happy the religious authorities didn't spoiled them despite having drawings and carvings. very beautiful and surprising.

take care

jorge

PaulVDV (62846) 2022-05-06 12:21

Hello Murat,
Wonderful to see both obelisks side by side.
The many hieroglyphs makes the Egyptian of course the most attractive. Or for me anyway.
Many beautiful green tones in the foliage of the trees.
Best regards, Paul

adramad (72934) 2022-05-10 10:45

Hello Murat.
Splendid this composition with the two impressive obelisks, the Egyptian with the hieroglyphs is fantastic.
Sharpness, lighting and color are magnificent
Nice job. I like it.
Have a nice day. Very best regards.
Luis.