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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 139: Light (hosted by Jerry Curtis) >> Challenge 139: Exhibition > edit image
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02-FEB-2006 Helen Betts

8th Place (Tie)
Lights Galore
by Helen Betts

Istanbul, Turkey

Taken at the Kapali Çarsi, or Covered Bazaar.

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR
1/40s f/4.5 at 34.0mm iso400, handheld, full exif

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Katherine Stanback's Photos19-Mar-2007 00:56
Beautiful shot - I love the bright colors and sharply detailed designs on the lamps!
Guest 13-Mar-2007 18:47
What a wonderful shot Helen! The multitude of lights, and their colors, are simply gorgeous. So sharp and clear; just perfectly captured!
Jerry Curtis10-Mar-2007 14:43
WOW! What a variety of colors and shapes, Helen. Nice find, indeed!
inframan 10-Mar-2007 12:43
Thanks for the link & info, Helen. If I still lived in Manhattan, I'd be tempted to import them. I haven't been to ABC Home lately but wouldn't be surprised if they bring them in.
LC Tiffany eat your heart out! jp
Helen Betts10-Mar-2007 10:35
I'm so happy you like it, Inframan! They have gotten into these lights in a very big way here -- the covered bazaar is full of them, and this display is one of the most colorful I've found (can't find it again, unfortunately). The first I saw of them was several years ago at a hotel we stayed at occasionally -- I was fascinated. Not a great picture, but here they arehttp://www.pbase.com/helenpb/image/29591072 Maybe you should come to Istanbul on a shopping trip, but be sure to bring an extra suitcase! Helen
inframan 10-Mar-2007 00:25
Oh my gawd...incredible, beautiful.
My favorite collectibles & furnishings are rugs & lamps. Maybe I should move to Turkey.
Are they all glass?
A great big WOW!!!