Fall 2010

Istanbul

Istanbul

Our Fall 2010 vacation began with a stay in Istanbul

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There were roasted corn vendors (the corn is dipped into various sauces) in many locations on this Sunday afternoon.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 4:13 PM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 53mm

There were roasted corn vendors (the corn is dipped into various sauces) in many locations on this Sunday afternoon.

Just down the street from our hotel in the Sultanahmet district was a nice park.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 4:14 PM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 53mm

Just down the street from our hotel in the Sultanahmet district was a nice park.

At the entrance to the Blue Mosque courtyard

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 4:20 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/8.0 | Focal Length: 49mm

At the entrance to the Blue Mosque courtyard

Pretty impressive architecture

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 4:22 PM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/100s | Aperture: ƒ/6.3 | Focal Length: 42mm

Pretty impressive architecture

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 4:24 PM | ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/9.0 | Focal Length: 48mm

The "Walled Obelisk" was built in the 10 century and was originally covered with bronze plaques. This is at one end of teh Hippodrome.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 4:47 PM | ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500s | Aperture: ƒ/16.0 | Focal Length: 51mm

The "Walled Obelisk" was built in the 10 century and was originally covered with bronze plaques. This is at one end of teh Hippodrome.

We could not keep our eyes off this mosque.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 5:02 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/8.0 | Focal Length: 44mm

We could not keep our eyes off this mosque.

A view of the Hagia Sophia

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 5:03 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/160s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 55mm

A view of the Hagia Sophia

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/12/10, 5:10 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 55mm

The Blue Mosque from the breakfast terrace at our hotel

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 7:32 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/16.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

The Blue Mosque from the breakfast terrace at our hotel

Our local guide and Patricia discuss the day's itinerary.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 8:28 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/125s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 55mm

Our local guide and Patricia discuss the day's itinerary.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 8:28 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/16.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

The Obelisk of Thutmose III was brought from Egypt in 390 AD. It was already ancient because it was first put up at around 1490 CE at Luxor. This is only the top part of the original obelisk.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 8:30 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/7.1 | Focal Length: 55mm

The Obelisk of Thutmose III was brought from Egypt in 390 AD. It was already ancient because it was first put up at around 1490 CE at Luxor. This is only the top part of the original obelisk.

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This is a view of the base on which Theodosius had the obelisk mounted.

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 8:40 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/400s | Aperture: ƒ/3.8 | Focal Length: 8mm | Focal Length (35mm): 45mm

This is a view of the base on which Theodosius had the obelisk mounted.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 8:41 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/250s | Aperture: ƒ/7.1 | Focal Length: 84mm

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 9:07 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/400s | Aperture: ƒ/8.0 | Focal Length: 84mm

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Inside the Blue Mosque. Notice the intricate screens behind which the women would pray.

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 9:13 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/30s | Aperture: ƒ/3.5 | Focal Length: 5mm | Focal Length (35mm): 30mm

Inside the Blue Mosque. Notice the intricate screens behind which the women would pray.

This will give an idea of why the mosques is named "Blue". It is for the inside decoration, and not the outside.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 9:16 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/100s | Aperture: ƒ/5.0 | Focal Length: 74mm

This will give an idea of why the mosques is named "Blue". It is for the inside decoration, and not the outside.

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This is a very large open space.

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 9:18 AM | ISO: 640 | Exposure: 1/30s | Aperture: ƒ/3.5 | Focal Length: 5mm | Focal Length (35mm): 30mm

This is a very large open space.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 9:24 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/20s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

The open space in the Blue Mosque is very blue.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 9:25 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/15s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

The open space in the Blue Mosque is very blue.

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Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 9:27 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/30s | Aperture: ƒ/3.5 | Focal Length: 5mm | Focal Length (35mm): 30mm

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 9:30 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/30s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 9:31 AM | ISO: 800 | Exposure: 1/15s | Aperture: ƒ/5.0 | Focal Length: 123mm

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