Khiva at dusk, a photo from Xorazm, West

Photographer's Note

Please open both photos in new tabs for the better versions.
After I took yesterday's photos we entered through the walls and then climbed onto them to watch the sun go down. The setting sun gives the colours of Khiva a deeper, richer colour.
In the WS are a wider photo and also a fun one of our shadows in a section of the walls.

ikeharel, Fis2, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, ktanska, jhm, PaulVDV, PiotrF, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (220637) 2021-10-19 23:03

Ciao Ian, great view of fantastic architecturey, splendid late evening light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (146312) 2021-10-19 23:13

Hi Ian,
Greta architecture style and good POv of this monument, so pleasant warm light, good rendering, tfs with also your Ws, tfs.

pajaran (114945) 2021-10-19 23:16

Pozdrav cestom i dragom komsiji sa fotografijama na TE.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa arhitektura, dobro pokazan sa lepim bojama, kontratsom i persepktivom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lep deo grada i odlazak dana.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja

holmertz (102008) 2021-10-20 1:04

Hello Ian,
I wonder if there is any more "1001 night-ish" city in the world than Khiva. All these domes and minarets and narrow alleys are amazing, especially seen in this light, and no ugly Soviet style buildings to spoil the view.
You could use that "portrait" in the WS for your TE profile, in case it is technically possible to change it. It would be a bit similar to the coincidental portrait I am using.
Best regards,
Gert

Gerrit (62042) 2021-10-20 2:12

Hello IAn,
great overview in fantastic warm light. It shows how many monuments this town gathers,
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

mkamionka (73410) 2021-10-20 3:48

Hi Ian,
amazing light and resulting colors. Usually we see these structures in such different color schemes. Fantastic work, the evening light transformed the place completely. Very good point of view which allowed you this brilliant capture,
M

Fis2 (169759) 2021-10-20 5:29

Witaj Lan!
Wonderful view, this building makes impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
Photo has atmosphere.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (113610) 2021-10-20 5:36

Hi Ian,

The scene is impressive. The point of view of view is showing the details of the different buildings of Khiva. The dusk light is giving nice colors to the picture. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Tue (91604) 2021-10-20 8:40

Hello Ian,
The warm sunlight is amazing and adds such a wonderful golden glow to the already beautiful buildings of the town. The greenish towers add a nice colour contrast.
Lars

Royaldevon (85606) 2021-10-20 9:11

Hello Ian,

You certainly had some interesting photographs of Khiva stored away! Each photograph gives us an increased understanding of the city.

Although this main photograph is quite unique, at first, it reminded me of a Lancashire town in the early-to-mid 20th century. The repeating arched windows were like the repeating 'northern lights' on the roof of a cotton mill, whilst the tall towers were like the tall chimneys of the mills.
I like the effects created by the low sun ... and in the w/s.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

lousat (138623) 2021-10-20 9:27

Hi Ian,2 beautiful pics from above, great moment with the best light,especially in the main pic, to take the best bright colors,very funny WS with your shadows too! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ktanska (44484) 2021-10-20 9:36

Hi Ian,
Low angle sunshine looks great on these old buildings. Arches and towers give strong oriental feeling to this. You had a great high viewpoint.
Kari

jhm (211734) 2021-10-20 9:40

Hello Ian,

We get a less to see pictures out of Uzbekistan.
This is splendid exemplar with depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are excellent.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

emka (157280) 2021-10-20 9:42

Hello Ian, Thank you for the critique of my last photos, I am happy that I am not yet forgotten.
great view of Khiva at dusk. I was in the same place, as you can see here:
https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Uzbekistan/West/Xorazm/Khiva/photo1561368.htm
Great light.
Best regards MAlgo

PaulVDV (62804) 2021-10-20 12:42

Hello Ian,
The evening light makes the buildings look very beautiful.
Great views over the town with it many minarets.
In your first WS several roofs look like they have a white layer on them. I wonder what it is. Snow is impossible in the beginning of September.
Best regards, Paul

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-10-21 0:51

Hi Ian
Nice overall view of the city skyline despite the challenge of a strong warm morning light. The haze imho, is a bonus point. Nice take
Best regards

ikeharel (112467) 2021-10-21 5:02

Hello Ian,
The golden afternoon last light enhanced the light-brown colors of the monumental edifice.
The towers and domes attractively dominating the skyline scene.
Good evening,
Ike

PiotrF (54246) 2021-10-21 16:07

Hello Ian
Interesting view of Khiva at sunset, amazing architecture
Thank you for informative note. I like superb light, good composition , nice colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

jmdias (114296) 2021-10-23 6:23

ian

The golden and amber effect you got here is fabulous. Amazing architecture. The main post shows us a general view with many details. Tfs.
Tc
Jorge

mcmtanyel (67681) 2021-11-27 19:27

Hello Ian,
Is that a mosque or madrassa complex? Whichever, it looks splendid on the afternoon sun. The photo your shadows is quite artsy, that is my favorite of the lot.
Regards,
MT