The Library at Celsus - Ephesus, Turkey

[LyndeeLoo]

Great image Lyndee (IMO some noise reduction in the clouds selectively might work fine).

That sounds like a plan, thank you!

 

[LyndeeLoo]

I keep coming back to this. The light, the clarity of the air, the clouds, and the photographer who framed the scene and captured it at just the right moment make this an extraordinary image.

I thought I would post a link to the Wikipedia article on this interesting structure, dating from Roman Era in the 2d century CE. Apparently it was reconstructed from ruins in the 1970s.

Library of Celsus

Thank you for the link, Bill - I appreciate it!

 

[LyndeeLoo]

Lovely shot, Lynndee Loo. It's an amazing place for sure.

I was there is 2011.

Thank you - and I loved visiting Ephesus (and the rest of Turkey). I can't wait to get back there!!

 

[Richard_M]

Great shot Lyndee Loo. Not only do the clouds add atmosphere, the people add scale.

I like how you have taken the photo from an elevated position so we can look straight into the building.

Well done!

 

[BrownsFan12]

Sometimes people in the foreground can be distracting, but in this case, they add perspective and give it life. Nicely captured.

 

[Pa]

Excellent photo, Lyndee. You definitely found a better perspective for this shot than I did, and you had a much more interesting sky.

You shot at 18mm on a crop-sensor camera, I used 32mm on a full-frame D600, so the angle of view was similar. But you were farther back and higher up, so you got more of the scene. Well done!

 

[LyndeeLoo]

Great shot Lyndee Loo. Not only do the clouds add atmosphere, the people add scale.

I like how you have taken the photo from an elevated position so we can look straight into the building.

Well done!

Thank you so much, RIchard!

 

[LyndeeLoo]

Sometimes people in the foreground can be distracting, but in this case, they add perspective and give it life. Nicely captured.

Thank you, and welcome to the Cafe! We're glad to have you!

 

[LyndeeLoo]

Excellent photo, Lyndee. You definitely found a better perspective for this shot than I did, and you had a much more interesting sky.

You shot at 18mm on a crop-sensor camera, I used 32mm on a full-frame D600, so the angle of view was similar. But you were farther back and higher up, so you got more of the scene. Well done!

Thanks, Jim!

I remember your trip to Ephesus and you took some wonderful photos. I was further back because I wanted to capture as much scenery as I could. I am counting down the days until I can return for another visit, however, I will be visiting other parts of Turkey, as well...

 

[Mitchell]

This is really good! A wonderful travel photo.

 

[gnagel]

This makes me think a trip to Turkey should be in my future.

Glenn

 

[LyndeeLoo]

This is really good! A wonderful travel photo.

Thank you so much, Mitch! I really appreciate it!

 

[LyndeeLoo]

This makes me think a trip to Turkey should be in my future.

Glenn

Glenn, I am here to tell you it would be a trip of a lifetime for you. Unlimited photo ops, friendly people, wonderful food, excellent transportation system...I loved visiting that place and there’s just so much to see. A trip there should definitely be in your future!

 

[Butlerkid]

Superb image, Lyndee! And tougher to get than it looks!

 

[MNglass]

The pandemic has bolluxed up so many of our plans (I think we counted 5 cancelled trips last year including Iceland which is back on the schedule!) but I hope your return goes smoothly and you bring back more wonderful images to share.

 

[LyndeeLoo]

Superb image, Lyndee! And tougher to get than it looks!

Thanks, Karen!

You've been to Turkey, haven't you?

 

[LyndeeLoo]

The pandemic has bolluxed up so many of our plans (I think we counted 5 cancelled trips last year including Iceland which is back on the schedule!) but I hope your return goes smoothly and you bring back more wonderful images to share.

Thanks so much! I've been keeping an eye on things over there and as soon as I can, I'll be returning, so stay tuned!

 

[acnomad]

Wonderful image. The vantage point you chose really makes for a great composition.

 

[Butlerkid]

Thanks, Karen!

You've been to Turkey, haven't you?

Yes, we were scheduled to go 4 days after 9/11. LAX wasn't not even open. We went in 2002 and saw a LOT of the country. I'd love to return!

 

[jbird]

That is the type of place where I would want to beat the crowds. Great shot. I hope you can go back soon