Travel Istanbul 2 - Topkapi Palace

Istanbul 2 - Topkapi Palace · **5 Likes**

Part 1 is here.

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, so it's quite difficult to get something good.

At the right time of the year, the gardens literally overflow with roses

Topkapi_1 by Paolo Del Lungo, su Flickr

This kind of DR is a technical challenge

Topkapi_2 by Paolo Del Lungo, su Flickr

A pavilion with a nice vista

Topkapi_3 by Paolo Del Lungo, su Flickr

Light plays with the window glass

Topkapi_4 by Paolo Del Lungo, su Flickr

bertwert · 06-21-2018, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Another good series

Sandy Hancock · 06-21-2018, 06:28 AM - **1 Like**

You certainly get around!

LensBeginner · 06-21-2018, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Another good series

Thanks!

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

You certainly get around!

Hahaha yes I do

I'm a traveling billboard for Pentax

**PJ1** · 06-21-2018, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

Very nice. So much to see there.

LensBeginner · 06-21-2018, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

Very nice. So much to see there.

Yeah... had exactly one day off, so I had to cram everything in...
Did the museum pass and used it to visit Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace+the Harem and part of the Archaeological Museum.
Also managed to cram a 2+hrs Bosphoros cruise (which is a steal... on the ferries of the main navigation company you are charged like 3-4€, can't remember exactly...).

IgorZ · 06-21-2018, 07:25 PM

How did you manage not to get any tourists in any of the photos?! That's quite an achievement!

Mr Bassie · 06-21-2018, 07:38 PM

Nice series

pentaxfall · 06-21-2018, 07:40 PM

Islamic art has lot of miniature work.They are good subject for MACRO work. I have never seen them in person. Just book knowledge.

LensBeginner · 06-22-2018, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

How did you manage not to get any tourists in any of the photos?! That's quite an achievement!

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

Nice series

Originally posted by pentaxfall

Islamic art has lot of miniature work.They are good subject for MACRO work. I have never seen them in person. Just book knowledge.

Thanks all

@IgorZ I wait. I put myself in a spot, point the camera, if someone wants to pass I make a gesture indicating they can pass in front of me no problems. Eventually I get a gap and I take my picture. Using an UWA (like in the pavilion picture) helps, because you can get closer and people just pass behind you.

@pentaxfall There were also lots of interesting things that couldn't be photographed... from everyday's items to swords, books... unfortunately they were in rooms with "no camera" signs.

IgorZ · 06-22-2018, 07:04 AM

I remember when we went to Topkapi and had to go through the metal detector, my camera bag set off the alarm. I started taking it off and opening it to show it to the security agents. They just gave me a look like "are you crazy?" and waved me through. They are definitely laid back...

LensBeginner · 06-22-2018, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

I remember when we went to Topkapi and had to go through the metal detector, my camera bag set off the alarm. I started taking it off and opening it to show it to the security agents. They just gave me a look like "are you crazy?" and waved me through. They are definitely laid back...

Hahaha!

They've got x-ray scanners now (maybe you went to Istanbul before the coup attempt?), so I just took it off and placed it on the conveyor belt, like you do at the airport.
Nothing too strict anyway, I too set one metal detector off - I think it was the trouser's belt - but they didn't seem to care much just like yuou said.

gmans · 07-10-2018, 02:53 AM - **1 Like**

Lovely and Thanks.

Cheers

PancakeFlipper · 07-10-2018, 05:13 AM

Beautiful. I’m going in October, can’t wait

PancakeFlipper · 07-10-2018, 05:13 AM - **1 Like**

Beautiful. I’m going in October, can’t wait

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LensBeginner Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,695 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Another good series Thanks! Originally posted by Sandy Hancock You certainly get around! Hahaha yes I do I'm a traveling billboard for Pentax

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PJ1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mosquito Creek, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,174	Very nice. So much to see there.

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LensBeginner Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,695 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 Very nice. So much to see there. Yeah... had exactly one day off, so I had to cram everything in... Did the museum pass and used it to visit Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace+the Harem and part of the Archaeological Museum. Also managed to cram a 2+hrs Bosphoros cruise (which is a steal... on the ferries of the main navigation company you are charged like 3-4€, can't remember exactly...).

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IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	How did you manage not to get any tourists in any of the photos?! That's quite an achievement!

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Mr Bassie Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,255	Nice series

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pentaxfall Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 581	Islamic art has lot of miniature work.They are good subject for MACRO work. I have never seen them in person. Just book knowledge.

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LensBeginner Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,695 Original Poster	Originally posted by IgorZ How did you manage not to get any tourists in any of the photos?! That's quite an achievement! Originally posted by Mr Bassie Nice series Originally posted by pentaxfall Islamic art has lot of miniature work.They are good subject for MACRO work. I have never seen them in person. Just book knowledge. Thanks all @IgorZ I wait. I put myself in a spot, point the camera, if someone wants to pass I make a gesture indicating they can pass in front of me no problems. Eventually I get a gap and I take my picture. Using an UWA (like in the pavilion picture) helps, because you can get closer and people just pass behind you. @pentaxfall There were also lots of interesting things that couldn't be photographed... from everyday's items to swords, books... unfortunately they were in rooms with "no camera" signs.

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IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	I remember when we went to Topkapi and had to go through the metal detector, my camera bag set off the alarm. I started taking it off and opening it to show it to the security agents. They just gave me a look like "are you crazy?" and waved me through. They are definitely laid back...

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LensBeginner Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,695 Original Poster	Originally posted by IgorZ I remember when we went to Topkapi and had to go through the metal detector, my camera bag set off the alarm. I started taking it off and opening it to show it to the security agents. They just gave me a look like "are you crazy?" and waved me through. They are definitely laid back... Hahaha! They've got x-ray scanners now (maybe you went to Istanbul before the coup attempt?), so I just took it off and placed it on the conveyor belt, like you do at the airport. Nothing too strict anyway, I too set one metal detector off - I think it was the trouser's belt - but they didn't seem to care much just like yuou said.

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gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,467	Lovely and Thanks. Cheers

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