Diyarbakir Armenian Church, a photo from Diyarbakir, Southern East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

The impressive restoration on the formerly roofless and partly destroyed Armenian church in Diyarbakir. which can be seen in workshop as it looked in 2009. Taken from the 2nd floor. There is a stairway at the entrance after you enter the main building. I tried adding more yellow but it made the rest of the image look odd. Also messed around with the red and magenta layers but did not like the cyan green tint either so I reversed that too.

ikeharel, seres76, pierrefonds, bona, jjcordier, mcmtanyel, SnapRJW has marked this note useful

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seres76 (1078) 2014-07-02 10:27

Beautiful building. However, a nice shot. Thank you ...

jemaflor (147224) 2014-07-02 10:45

Hi Chris,
Lovely blue interior, well captured, good symetrical composition, perfect sharpness, tfs.

ikeharel (113427) 2014-07-02 11:21

Chosen an exceptional perspective inside the church, Chris.
Beautiful set of pillars, meticulousely built in juxtaposition which you very well show with excelent clear details.
Indoor's light well managed.
Impressive the change since before the restoration as shown on the WS.
Good evening,
Ike

Silvio1953 (221729) 2014-07-02 11:34

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic architecture, excellent perspective, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (114536) 2014-07-02 15:22

Hi Chris,

The sucession of arches is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and the colors of the architecture of the interior of the church. The surrounding light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

bona (15057) 2014-07-02 17:59

Hi Chris,

this is a very pretty church. I like a lot the colors you manage well it. The up floor photo showing the details of the archs are really good. I be curious about the blue mosaic on the floor, it looks pretty.

Regards
Andre

Periko (9107) 2014-07-02 18:23

Hi Chris
Nice group of arches.

jjcordier (79299) 2014-07-02 22:38

Chris
La restauration a été remarquable! Très belle photo de l'intérieur de cette église arménienne. Bon cadrage et excellente exposition.
Amicalement
JJ

Nicou (193806) 2014-07-03 2:26

Hello

Quelle vue de cet église superbe quelle architecture et effet merveilleux ces arches que c'est beau ce gris bleu sur la pierre superbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

fabbs99 (17179) 2014-07-03 5:38

Hello Chris,

Welcome back ! Fantastic shot of the Diyarbakir Armenian Church.I like the designs and patterns on the walls.Very well done.Keep sharing.

Regards,
Farhat

mcmtanyel (68623) 2014-07-03 6:34

Hello Chris,
The sheer geometric beauty of this church and the symmetry with which you captured it compelled me to click on the TN for this. The colors look fine to someone who has not seen the place first hand.
Why do you think the church was restored? Was it an effort at reconciliation, do you think? Does it have a congregation, or is it a museum piece (of sorts)?
Regards,
MT
PS. What are you doing in Afyonkarahisar? Visiting or relocated?

nikkitta (17070) 2014-07-03 13:38

Hola Chris

An Armenian church restored with the help of Turkish money, if so a good example to follow all over the country

Don t understand why you complain about the color having obtained a soft blue one
Great POV and symmetry obtained by the following arches
Nice to see at the back the painted image

Well done,tfs
Maria

siudzi (34141) 2014-07-03 22:44

Hi Chris,
You have selected a perfect POV for taking this beautiful symmetrical presentation. It really works to get such an eye catching result. Cold tonality made the scene unique and special in my opinion.

Best,
Gosia

SnapRJW (31631) 2014-07-04 12:47

Hello Chris - Interesting to see the before and after shots and heartening to see that this ruined building was deemed worthy of restoration. I think you colour work is fine... perhaps not true to life but that doesn't bother me, what is important here are the details all of which are clear and well presented. I like the way the arches funnel the view to the altar and icon.

Warm regards

Rosemary

Miguel82 (47110) 2014-07-21 7:41

Amazing architecture and interior of church Chris, high definition, educational report, regards

kiks (12805) 2016-05-03 11:16

Perfect choice of POV to show the beauty of his building. I like the symmetry and strong graphic effect.
tfs
Kiks