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HDR pictures

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on January 3, 2014 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

I tried my hand at HDR photography when visiting Europe in 2010.  HDR stands for High-dynamic-range imaging.  It is a technique to reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than possible using standard digital imaging or photographic techniques. HDR images can represent more accurately the range of intensity levels found in real scenes, from direct sunlight to deep shadows, for example.  HDR compensates for this by capturing multiple photographs at … Continue reading →

Tagged Aix en Provence, Eiffel Tower, HDR photography, Istanbul, Meteora, Saint-Guilhem, Varlaam | Leave a reply

A Street in Istanbul: 1997 and 2010

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on May 15, 2013 by adminFebruary 10, 2016
Akbiyik Caddesi

            On our first visit to Istanbul in 1997 we stayed at the Alaaddin Guest House in Sultanahmet. This neighbourhood gets its name from the Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Camii) that is just around the corner. We long ago decided to always stay in the old city centres where we would be the close to the touristic attractions. We enjoy walking around in the … Continue reading →

Tagged Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Lonely Planet, market | Leave a reply

ISTANBUL: The Hagia Sophia

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on May 8, 2013 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

Our first visit to Istanbul was in summer 1997.  We were well prepared.  We have read much about Constantinople, the once capital of the civilized world.  One of the first things we wanted to do, was to visit and experience the 14 centuries old Aya Sofya (The Church of the Devine Wisdom) built by emperor Justinian to restore the greatness of the Roman Empire.  It is said that Justinian, on … Continue reading →

Tagged Aya Sophia, Church, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Justinian, Turkey

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