Istanbul August 2010
Istanbul August 2010
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters.” - Norman Maclean, "A River Runs Through It" #plusphotoextract
You have capture the scope and scale wonderfully here! Lovely choice of framing and use of light.
ReplyDeleteLovely and impressive church, but the Ottomans simply took it over. It was a Byzantine Church that was converted to a mosque once Constantinople fell in 1453. I wouldn't really argue that the Ottoman Empire dominated the civilized world. Militarily, sure, they were a power for a while. But they did not have anywhere near the cultural dominance that the Byzantines had.
ReplyDeleteBut my comment should in no way be taken or used to detract from the incredible shots you took :)
ReplyDeleteAlex Grossman Yes, I'm illustrating my own point (about myself) a little too well. I vaguely knew there was a huge gap in there between the Romans and the Ottomans, and the actual detailed history is very complicated given the strategic location between Asia and Europe, but I couldn't place some of the bigger cultures to credit. I need to spend more than a few hours in museums and more than a few days in Istanbul to learn more and piece it all together. When I return I hope to make it further inland, to Cappadocia, Mt.Nemrut, Side, and so on.
ReplyDeleteI have found that the many of the most interesting Greek ruins are in Asia Minor, not necessarily modern day Greece
ReplyDeleteHarkulade bir Manzara...
ReplyDeleteAyasofya çok güzel
oh wow. this is impressive.
ReplyDeletereally nice pic love it <3
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