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 | Turkey 2006Eclipse trip to Turkey, March 22 - April 2, 2006. Included visits to Izmir, Ephesus, Selcuk, Aphrodisias, Hieropolis, Pamukkale, Denizli, Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Side/Manavgat, and of course Istanbul. This is the terrestrial side of the trip only; the eclipse pictures are in the Eclipses and Transits album under Astronomical Images/Solar System. |
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Library Grilles668 viewsThese grilles separate the Library, added in 1739 by Sultan Mahmud I, from the nave.
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It's Miller Time!674 viewsEven in an Islamic country, you can't get away from beer ads.
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Southwestern Entrance Mosaic631 viewsDates from the reign of Emperor Basil II (976-1025). Depicts the Virgin Mary seated in the center with the Christ child on her lap, with Emperior Constantine on the right, presenting a model of the city of Constantinople, and Emperor Justinian on the left, presenting a model of Hagia Sophia.
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Main Dome of the Blue Mosque643 viewsThe Main Dome has 28 stained-glass windows. The Mosque also has four secondary and eight tertiary domes.
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Moonstruck643 viewsSandie savors the exhilirating feeling of being one-sixth of her Earthbound weight.
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Illumination716 viewsAnother particularly fine example of the stained-glass window genre.
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Multifunction Gizmo604 viewsCandelabra, clock, bowl and dispensers for condiments or cosmetics - not sure which - but certainly a versatile product of the silversmith's art.
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Gallery Architectural Detail675 viewsThis picture captures the intricate filigree work atop the white marble column, as well as the elegant figures adorning the arches.
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Birdbath621 viewsThis exquisite garden fixture appears to be something like a birdbath, but there was no placard to indicate its purpose.Oct 21, 2019
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Changing of the Guard674 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden694 viewsMuch attention and care was devoted to the flowers growing on the grounds of the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the flowers showed their appreciation.Oct 21, 2019
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Garden Fountain697 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Gate of the Sultan665 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard714 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.Oct 21, 2019
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Jerry and Sandie581 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs618 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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