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Religious Symmetry
by Helen Betts

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25-APR-2004 Helen Betts

5th
Religious Symmetry
by Helen Betts

Ankara, Turkey

Kocatepe Camii, the most magnificent mosque in Ankara. As a matter of interest, there is a giant supermarket below the mosque, which I used to find strange until I realized that it wasn't all that uncommon. I know the minarets are leaning, and until recently I didn't have a clue how to fix them. An STF'r was kind enough to show me (thanks Michael Klemmer) but I decided I like them at an angle in this particular picture (kind of contributes to the brooding feeling set by the clouds) so I left them as is.

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Sony Forums Challenges05-May-2004 11:15
Wonderful example of symmetry, Helen. I also really like the perspective from which this scene was taken, and the overall composition. Keep up the good work.---deb
Sony Forums Challenges04-May-2004 21:45
Nice architectural symmetry, Helen. Lovely colors and crisp detail. I like your choice to allow the minarets to lean...gives me an upward soaring feeling. -Michael Puff
Sony Forums Challenges02-May-2004 22:51
very nicely done, helen ;-) lovely shot. -- andy
Sony Forums Challenges29-Apr-2004 20:18
WOW Helen what an awesome shot. POWERFULL!
Cherylm
Guest 27-Apr-2004 18:09
wow .... that's just perfect. the symmetry is bang on. distance from sides ...perspective of both sides.....amount of ridge on each of the basses of the pillars is perfect. very nice and good work.
Sony Forums Challenges26-Apr-2004 23:43
Beautiful symmetrical architectural shot Helen, with beautiful detail and color. Melanie (mlynn)
Katherine Stanback's Photos26-Apr-2004 19:27
Beautiful shot - a great example of symmetry and interesting architecture!
Guest 26-Apr-2004 19:07
Helen, this is such a beautiful image, and the symmetry is perfect! - a skillful capture of amazing architecture. Bev
Sony Forums Challenges26-Apr-2004 05:56
Helen,

What a great perspective!. You really got a perfect image here.

Miguel
Sony Forums Challenges25-Apr-2004 18:50
Such a striking perspective Helen. What rich architecture! Fremiet
Sony Forums Challenges25-Apr-2004 18:36
Helen, I like the clarity and the perfect symmetry between halves here. Nice perspective too. I esp like how the minarets pierce the sky... & how the brooding sky itself adds extra interest to the scene. MFC