A Pose at the Entrance to Miniaturk, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

I had heard about Miniatürk a while ago and have wanted to see it. In my recent trip to Istanbul, I got a chance to see it.

Miniatürk is a miniature park situated at the north-eastern shore of Golden Horn. It was opened on May 2, 2003. Miniatürk covers a total area of 60,000 square metres (650,000 sq ft). It is one of the world's largest miniature parks with its 15,000 m2 (160,000 sq ft) model area. The park contains 122 models in 1:25 scale. It contains structures from in and around Turkey, some from former Ottoman territories, as well as interpretations of historic structures within Turkey.

This is the entrance to the park. A couple was documenting their visit to the park and I decided to include them in my take.

Miniatürk'e Girişte Bir Poz

Bir süre önce Miniatürk hakkında duymuştum ve görmek istedim. İstanbul'a yaptığım son gezide, onu görme şansım oldu.

Miniatürk, Haliç'in kuzey doğu kıyısında yer alan bir minyatür parkıdır. 2 Mayıs 2003 tarihinde açılmıştır. Miniatürk, toplam 60.000 metrekarelik alanı kapsamaktadır (650.000 ayak kare). 15.000 m2 (160.000 ayak kare) model alanı ile dünyanın en büyük minyatür parklarından biridir. Parkta 1:25 ölçekte 122 model bulunuyor. Türkiye içinde ve çevresinde, eski Osmanlı topraklarından ve Türkiye içindeki tarihi yapıların yorumları gibi yapılar içermektedir.

Burası parkın girişi. Bir çift parka ziyaretlerini belgeliyordu ve ben de çekimimde onları dahil etmeye karar verdim.

Exif Data
Camera / Image Information
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Lens: 3.8-247.0 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Macintosh)
File Size: 1061 kb
Shot Information
Exposure Time: 1/400
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal length: 6.82 mm (in 35mm: 37.7 mm)
Date Taken: 2018-07-23 13:35
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

ChrisJ, pajaran, papagolf21, ikeharel, jhm, PiotrF, Fis2 has marked this note useful

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Tue (82280) 2018-08-03 18:33

Hello Murat,
There is a similar park in the Netherlands too, I haven't been there since I was a child, but I remember that I liked it very much. A great capture of this entrance, I really like the colourful structure and the large Turkish flag.
Lars

ChrisJ (160070) 2018-08-03 21:11

Hello Murat,

It's good that we can see the woman's face. Hijabs don't bother me at all. But a full burka with gauze across the eyes and both hands and feet covered, you have to wonder what is the point of taking a photo of your wife in a burka at a public landmark, as I saw in Sultanahmet. The red and white Turk flag adds place & context. Tfs!

papagolf21 (152599) 2018-08-03 22:28

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Je remarque que les communes ou les personnages chargées des espaces urbains, font un grand effort pour assurer une décoration originale, ce qui est le cas ici.
Bel ensemble végétalisé et coloré.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (135464) 2018-08-03 23:06

Hi Murat,
Nice perspective, good effect with the contrast of colors, the flag of Turkey in the FG is well situated in your photo composition, tfs

emka (152274) 2018-08-03 23:36

Hello Murat, I have heard about Miniaturk, I wanted to see it, I like such miniatures parks, but finally, I had no time. attractive view of the Turkish flag and the triangular elements.

Kind regrads Malgo

ikeharel (105933) 2018-08-04 0:56

The flags decorated entrance scaled wonderfully by the couple taking pictures there, Murat.
Excellent colors combination, fine clear details of the iron structure and lavish green vegetation.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

holmertz (92890) 2018-08-04 1:03

Hello Murat,
That's a witty name for a park. I am sure you had an interesting visit. Now I'm looking forward to miniature versions of Cappadocia and Anıt Kabir. The Turkish flag brightens any photo and here it gets assistance from the "sails" hanging above the road. The young couple add some life to the view.
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (203057) 2018-08-04 1:17

Hello Murat,

You was not only, the couple makes also pictures.
Od course the Turkish flag is the real eye catcher on the nice picture.
You chose a very nice angle.
Create depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are amazing.
Excellent sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

lousat (130007) 2018-08-04 3:54

Hi Murat,interesting start of your visit of this park,i'm very curious to watch the miniatures of famous buildings in your next uploads! I think that this is like the Minitalia not far by Milan,excellent capture showing the entrance to start this new series. Have a nice WE and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (205793) 2018-08-04 4:45

Ciao Murat, lovely composition with beautiful flag, wonderful colors, excellent perspective and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Nicou (193806) 2018-08-04 6:38

Hello

Avec les personnages quelle armature et vue quelle compof antasitque cpatage et vue avec ces tissus colorés en forme de triangle et ce drapeau quei flotte sueprbe compo et vue trsè intéressante construction.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

PiotrF (52330) 2018-08-04 7:34

Hello Murat
Interesting photo from the entrance to this park.
Thank you for informative note.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

Fis2 (155673) 2018-08-04 9:58

Witaj Murat!
Interesting constructio, the flag makes impression.
Good frame,colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

jmdias (102954) 2018-08-08 10:16

murat

I liked the result of these strips in triangles in the roof and the combination of them with the shapes and colors of the flag. very nice result.

take
care

jorge

gervaso (28177) 2018-08-14 8:29

Hello, Murat!

Beautiful view of the entrance to the miniature park, with the Turkish flag standing out for its strong colors and its perfect position in the image! Interesting triangles that create a very nice pattern, making the photo more attractive! Well done!