Photo Windows of Aya Sophia by Nada Vujanic

Aya Sophia (Church of holy wisdom) is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. Justinian himself had overseen the completion of the greatest cathedral ever built up to that time (537). In the following years after each big earthquake and large scale city fire new repairs and renovations of Aya Sophia took place to conserve it until today.
It was the seat of Orthodox patriarch of Constantinopole, during the Latin occupation (1204-1261) the church became a Roman catholic cathedral. After the fall of Constantinopole it was converted to a mosque(1453).
In 1934 under Turkish president Kemal Ataturk it was secularized and turned into the museum.
It is nice to see that different cultures and religions can pray under the same roof... so there is no good reason to fight.

published:

Sat 28 Jan 2006 08:54

equipment:

digital camera Canon PowerShot A520

permanent link:

https://www.photoforum.ru/photo/254232/

comments (15 from 23)

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chandru shahani #1 Sat 28 Jan 2006 11:04

Nice perspective. Strong sence of mood and atmosphere here. Very attractive windows and
a fine composition.

Phil Sanders #2 Sat 28 Jan 2006 11:28

Very beautiful shot .. wonderful architecture .. your notes, as always Nada, so informative and interesting

mircea grumaz #3 Sat 28 Jan 2006 11:50

good presentation; regards

Elena HL #4 Sat 28 Jan 2006 15:08

Seen very impressive!
Kind regards!

Nadezda Koldysheva #5 Sat 28 Jan 2006 15:51

Very beautiful shot, wonderful architecture!!! Bravo, Nada!!!

Vitor Nunes #6 Sat 28 Jan 2006 18:34

Excellent interior shot

Jaak BELLEN #7 Sat 28 Jan 2006 19:33

Very impressive shot. Great notes too.
Kind regards,

Jaak Bellen.

luquesio melo #8 Sat 28 Jan 2006 20:19

Beautiful details and colours, Nada!
Excellent capture. Thanks for the information.
Kind regards.

B.K. von Bernhard #9 Sat 28 Jan 2006 21:32

Wonderful photo Nada ! But I love the history lessons more . Warmest regards .
Bary smile )))

Galina Gershon #10 Sat 28 Jan 2006 23:24

Gold words, Nada!

silvia marmori #11 Sun 29 Jan 2006 03:09

an excellent image you captured.. all the magic atmosphere.... and complete notes also.. superb serie
a great work, Nada!.. have a very nice week end, my dear friend!

Nuno Milheiro #12 Sun 29 Jan 2006 03:19

Wonderful interior captured!
Excellent light and details!
Interesting notes!

Regards

Regina Lopes #13 Sun 29 Jan 2006 05:28

Very beautiful composition and light. Thanks for the notes. Regards.

Arvid Klokk #14 Sun 29 Jan 2006 11:52

Thx for the notes Nada.
This images have a power, it's a very good presentasjon from a lovley and old architecture. Best regards

fele #15 Sun 29 Jan 2006 14:34

Very good composition and tonality, Nada!
Great light control too!

Best compliments!!!

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