Just one [but large] Black & White photo this Sunday.
This is St Sophia Basilica in Istanbul. I took this photo in 1993 a week or two before the Mykonos photos in my previous post. There was such an amazing ‘presence’ in this basilica. Originally Eastern Orthodox, then Muslim, the basilica is now a museum cleverly retaining both religious influences. Considered an 'epitome of Byzantine architecture' it is well worth a visit if you ever happen to be in Istanbul.
I stood for a long time waiting to see if I could grab this shot with no people, but it was not to be. Happily though, the suns rays were shining through at the right, moment!
St Sophia Basilica
[source - being Ruby]
The original photo, and another [sister to this one] are in colour. I do love the original, but now am thinking I like this black & white!! I may post the colours photos in a future ‘IF IT’S TUESDAY’ post and then you can tell me which you prefer!
OK so I had planned to use Black & White Sunday posts as self encouragement to get out and enjoy the weekends, get fresh air and try and figure out my new camera. As you can see, It didn’t happen this week [again]. I figure if I have to keep saying this I will finally guilt myself into it!!
Thank you for joining me on this Black & White Sunday.
Hosted by ‘Anne Marie of Na-Da Farm Life’
PIC NOTE: I was lucky with the sunlight streaming in. I usually find it just fills up the whole pic with glare, so I tried [successfully] to shade the lens with my hand. I remember thinking I will end up with the big finger in the picture when they were finally developed. But lucky lucky, no big finger!! Also sorry about the low res image.. blame it on the poor scanner.
In case you are wondering
I have another 'Le Tour' post ready to roll out to production. Will be up for your viewing pleasure soon!
22 comments:
That is absolutely stunning!
Oh how I love the St. Sophia...this photo is breathtaking!
And do you happen to remember the most gorgeous (oversized gigantic) urn that was sitting near the entrance? A truly remarkable piece of art.
WOW Julie.....You've really excelled yourself this Sunday....there might only be one but , BOY , what a good one..... This is magnificent , I want a print to put on my wall...you should sell them ( not to me......you can give me mine 'cos it was my idea !!!!!!). That is one seriously brilliant photograph....I've gone all shivery.It reminds me, somewhat, of inside the Duomo in Florence..a bit. Thanks so much for sharing such a beautiful image. XXXX
This is just beautiful Julie.....
truly wonderful photograph....
and to me, even before seeing the color version of this photo, I will still admire the b&w one the best.........because it shows a heavenly light upon where the altar once stood, now empty, like a tomb.........
thank you so much for participating...
That is an amazing photo!! Really spectacular!! and the light coming through the windows is beautiful. Don't worry about the people being in the shot...that just gives it "soul". Happy Sunday! Erin
I was just reading along without a single glimps and when I saw your image I was speechless and that doesn't happen to me. That almost fuzzy glow from the light in the window is magical.
I'd love to know how you got such a large image....did you do some html trick?
Don't think I'll be topping this one on Sunday.lol
Carole
Julie this is simply amazing!
Beautifully captured, the light filtering through the windows is a wonderful touch.
Such a great pic. The light is amazing... The huge chandelier is also incredible! Kellie
What an amazing photo, I lived in Istanbul and loved every moment of it - you have just reminded me how much I miss it.
Leeann x
Hi Julie!
Inspiring on so many levels! Love the light and the calm ethereal feel of it all....
Have a wonderful Sunday...Laura
That picture is so beautiful. Thanks for posting :)
Love the pictures. I can't believe the size of those chandeliers. I was outside shooting yesterday and my husband was telling me about covering the lens from the glare, but I haven't tried it yet. May get some hand shots.
The light streaming through just gives it such an ethereal quality. Its such a silent moment I'm wondering if the vibrancy of all the color may take away from it. I can't wait to see.
Cheers to you & the start of the week!!!
its a stunning photo frankly...!!!
I love all that light streaming in.
A huge triple wow! Julie this is quite spectacular, I actually love the slight graininess of the lo-res image.
Millie ^_^
That is an amazing photo! Great capture of the sunlight streaming through the windows.
Sounds like that was a fabulous trip. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful photo Julie! Ax
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. So glad to share my happy times with you all!
OMG Julie this photo is stunning. What a historically beautiful place. You are quite the photographer. Would love terrific blown up & hung. Thank you for sharing. I so love that you are a tour fan!!!
:D deb
Post a Comment