Fall 2010

Istanbul

Istanbul

Our Fall 2010 vacation began with a stay in Istanbul

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At first I thought this kind of decoration was too busy. I quickly grew to like it.

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 11:34 AM | ISO: 1000 | Exposure: 1/50s | Aperture: ƒ/4.5 | Focal Length: 18mm | Focal Length (35mm): 102mm

At first I thought this kind of decoration was too busy. I quickly grew to like it.

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Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 11:34 AM | ISO: 500 | Exposure: 1/50s | Aperture: ƒ/4.4 | Focal Length: 16mm | Focal Length (35mm): 89mm

In some respects, there was more blue in the Library than inside the Blue Mosque.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 11:35 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

In some respects, there was more blue in the Library than inside the Blue Mosque.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 11:36 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.5 | Focal Length: 84mm

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 11:36 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.0 | Focal Length: 146mm

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 11:36 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.5 | Focal Length: 79mm

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Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 11:36 AM | ISO: 250 | Exposure: 1/30s | Aperture: ƒ/3.6 | Focal Length: 6mm | Focal Length (35mm): 34mm

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Water and water transport in all directions

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 11:46 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/500s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 54mm | Focal Length (35mm): 300mm

Water and water transport in all directions

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A portion of the wall which once surrounded Constantinople

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 11:47 AM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/200s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 54mm | Focal Length (35mm): 300mm

A portion of the wall which once surrounded Constantinople

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 11:54 AM | ISO: 160 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 11:55 AM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

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Even the least expensive things seemed brightly colored. 5 new Turkish Lira (YTL) is about $3.25

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 12:11 PM | ISO: 100 | Exposure: 1/640s | Aperture: ƒ/3.5 | Focal Length: 5mm | Focal Length (35mm): 30mm

Even the least expensive things seemed brightly colored. 5 new Turkish Lira (YTL) is about $3.25

Inside an ancient (4th century AD) cistern under Istanbul

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 1:10 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

Inside an ancient (4th century AD) cistern under Istanbul

Even where you would not expect anyone to see them, there are elaborate decorations--even in this cistern

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 1:12 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 55mm

Even where you would not expect anyone to see them, there are elaborate decorations--even in this cistern

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 1:18 PM | ISO: 1600 | Exposure: 0.4s | Aperture: ƒ/4.0 | Focal Length: 70mm

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The acustics are so good that they sometimes have concerts down here

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 1:18 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 0.7692308s | Aperture: ƒ/3.5 | Focal Length: 5mm | Focal Length (35mm): 30mm

The acustics are so good that they sometimes have concerts down here

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Yes, this head of Medusa really is at the base of a column and is upside down. No one knows why for sure.

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 1:28 PM | ISO: 640 | Exposure: 1.0s | Aperture: ƒ/3.7 | Focal Length: 7mm | Focal Length (35mm): 39mm

Yes, this head of Medusa really is at the base of a column and is upside down. No one knows why for sure.

And this one is sideways

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 1:29 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.5 | Focal Length: 33mm

And this one is sideways

A display in the Grand Bazaar

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 3:13 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.0 | Focal Length: 45mm

A display in the Grand Bazaar

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 3:13 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.0 | Focal Length: 45mm

Patricia drives a hard bargain

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 3:15 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/4.5 | Focal Length: 34mm

Patricia drives a hard bargain

One could easily become lost in the bazaar

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 3:18 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.0 | Focal Length: 96mm

One could easily become lost in the bazaar

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i | Date: 9/13/10, 3:39 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60s | Aperture: ƒ/5.6 | Focal Length: 55mm

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I didn't think to check (I will next time) to see if everything was made here or if it all came from China

Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S8000 | Date: 9/13/10, 3:41 PM | ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/40s | Aperture: ƒ/3.5 | Focal Length: 5mm | Focal Length (35mm): 30mm

I didn't think to check (I will next time) to see if everything was made here or if it all came from China

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