Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin
The Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin (Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey) was built in the late 14th century during end of Artuklu (Artuqid) period in this region. Maybe the Medrese was completed during the reign of turkoman Akkoyunlu in the mid of 15th century. It is named after Kasim Pasha, the son of the Akkoyunlu Cihangir Bey (r.1444-1453). Kasimiye Medrese was an important place for studies of physics, chemistry, medical science, astronomy and islamic theology.
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Eyal Nahmias
i love the composition and the inclusion of the woman in it. consider lightening the image a bit and straightening the left tilt. Still a well seen and capture image.
Thanks for sharing with the Art of the Middle East group
Jens Helmstedt replied
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EvCohen
Beautiful shot!
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Steve Buffington
This is sooooo moody. Just a stellar capture. I think you should add it to more groups. Mood and Ambience comes to mind. But it deserves to be seen.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks a lot for your nice words, Steve, I will try to find more groups for this image.
Antanas
lovely capture, very good composition and mood
Jens Helmstedt replied
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linda858100
stunning
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Susan Bergstrom
Stunning powerful capture!
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helmutk
Great capture !
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Paulette x
excellent image, love the composition and light
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Ralph Olsson
Lovely shot…moody and archaic:)
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doreen01
Wonderful place and fantastic atmosphere!
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KevinH
Beautiful shot, great lighting and composition
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Jonicool
Fantastic light and comp!
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Anthony Mancuso
superb work Jens, great composition and colour
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Gracey
oh…
this is so beautifully done; subtle, but…you feel as though you were there…back in the past, walking there.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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geoff curtis
Great capture….......the composition is wonderful.
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Torfinn Johann...
Excellent shot! Great colours, composition, and use of light.
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Harald Gick
Wonderful capture!
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Jacqueline Baker
I love the softness of the atmosphere here it just has such an overwhelming sense of tranquility and peace :0)
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mikebov
Beautiful composition
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GerryMac
fantastic perspectie! excellent light and shadows…
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coffeetea
brilliant archietecture… such perfect perspective! susan
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coffeetea
and thank you for presenting different cultures and civilization , Jens.
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Susan Kimball
I love this image and appreciate your history on it!
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rodsfotos
The lone figure is perfectly placed in the composition, wonderful perspective and a truly outstanding image, well done Jens,
Regards, Rod.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks very much for your friendly words, nice to read this, Rod – Best regards, Jens.
lefty1
outstanding work, the lighting is exquisite!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Erika .
This is beautiful. I love the mysterious mood to it. This is an instant favorite! :)
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simonesphotos
Stunning work Jens, the lighting and composition are superb!!
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jacqleen
just STUNNING…...........I love the LIGHTING…......and the warm rich TONES….wow !
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Mykola
Excellent light and shadows!
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Mike Stone
what a fantastic photo—love the framing, subject, tones and light. just perfect.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Leslie Battjes
I’m really loving my stroll through your portfolio tonight…you have some really beautiful images! :)
Jens Helmstedt replied
It´s nice to read this, Leslie, thank you very much for your interest!
Elana Bailey
Sensational tones, comp, lighting and mood. Well done. An instant favourite. Cheers Elana.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks very much Elana, i´m happy you like it.
aussiedi
a stunning image and loved that you have some history to go with the shot.
DI
Jens Helmstedt replied
Nice that you can feel the history of that place. Thanks very much for your nice comment!
Dane Austin
Beautiful shot, Jens, it’s truly lovely. Great composition, and my eye likes the lighting as is.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks so much your nice words here, Dane!
DaveBassett
Classic composition and the figure really gives it a lift – nice work.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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ambient-1
Gorgeous shot! Timeless and totally engaging! Kudos!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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i l d i l a z...
Great capture,composition and lights are perfect!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks so much, Ildi, it´s nice that you like it!
Pet _
Beautiful! xx
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Barbara Brown
Love this type of moody shot. Great job!!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Barbara. Glad you like it!
Solomon Walker
great image!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks again Solomon!!!
Martina Fagan
lovely composition:)
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Tenee Attoh
Nice one…..
Jens Helmstedt replied
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melbourneguy75
I love the composition in this, the woman gives great perspective to the architecture – great capture :)
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Dennis Gay
Prost Jens!
I am always attracted to this type of photograph. I really like that sense of being drawn in and the intimacy between the viewer and the sole human being in the scene.
The lighting, exposure and processing have rendered a beautiful light painting with nice subtle gradation between light and shadow without the loss of detail.
The depth of field and perspective combined with your focal point have created a great 3D effect.
I am so glad you included the narrative to help us understand the architecture in this shot and the building itself adds its very interesting shapes and textures.
Lovely work man!
GB
Dennis
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment here, Dennis, i really enjoyed to read your kind words. I´m glad you like this photo and that it could bring some history feeling and understanding to you. Nice to meet you here, my best wishes – Jens
micklyn
What a lovely image – the light, the composition, the simplicity. Brilliant!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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RonnieGinnever
A powerful, beautiful and intense image.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Paulo Nuno
Great work,
very good light,shadows and composition.
Fantastic atmosphere,
this is an image with a story behind.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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calves
wow..this is wonderful!!!:)
Excellent
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Paul Woloschuk
A superb image Jens.
Excellent composition and exposure control.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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DebraLee Wiseberg
Jens – excellent capture. Well seen!
Debra
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Jan Fijolek
This is beautiful capture, great framing and colours!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Garth Smith
Great image, I love it.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Cathy Cale
Fantastic, I LOVE THIS!!! ({:o)
Jens Helmstedt replied
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KcranmerArt
Ohhhh I love the depth to this shot, and the woman really makes this!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Richard Murch
.. Great lighting and composition….
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Andy Mueller
What a fantastic, mysterious shot, LOVE it! Great use of available light!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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sonjas
Love the composition and mood of this image. Excellent.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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John Mitchell
Wonderful light, excellent composition. I like the way the person adds to the scale.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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AnaCBStudio
Fab shot…great comp
Jens Helmstedt replied
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IanTaylor
Wonderful atmospheric image
Jens Helmstedt replied
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LisaR
Wow amazing lighting! Excellent shot.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Stuart Thorpe
Beautiful, simple, perfect.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Lori Peters
An excellent picture. I love the warm earth tones and the DOF is great. xo
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Brian Carey
Great shot!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Tom Vaughan
wow! this is a special image… love the dark tones.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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DebraLee Wiseberg
Jens – I have already commented on this image but I feel its so good I wanted to revisit. Great work.
Debra
Jens Helmstedt replied
I´m glad you like this Debra. So thank you very much for your visit.
Finbarr Reilly
Outsatanding shot:)
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Fino!
John44
Oh man dieses izt SUPER Arkadism Jens
Realy a shot for inside the National Geographic!
In side I say .. hell no ..frontpage !
Groet uit Holland: Selamlar
John
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank youuuuuu John! I enjoyed to read your kind words. Selamlar – Jens
JennyDean
fantastic Jens!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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annalisa56
Excellent !!!!...great capture !!!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Dusker
I have very few favourites; but this is a must inclusion. The composition, lighting, detail of the stonework—and on and on. There is so much in this photo for “learning”. Rule of thirds, use of light, the eye being drawn in, the feel. This is one of the best I have seen on redbubble. Would like to know your equipment and how you achieved this truly wonderful photo. Heather from South Australia.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment Heather! I sent email.
rightasrain
A very contemplative photo – beautiful!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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lorilee
FABULOUS!!!!!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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gompo
everything has been said, but… WOW, WOW, WOWWWWW!!! extraordinary!!!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Scott d'Almeida
excellent work.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks for your support and kind comment Scott!
Lois Romer
fantastic mood to this shot.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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kilmann
Wonderful capture, with great light and interesting comment.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Peacefulwarrior
stunning image…..... just stunning!!!!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Carolina Couto
I feel like I could hear stories coming from this picture…. really beautiful
Jens Helmstedt replied
Nice that you feel like this Carolina. Thank you so much for your nice words!
savosave
great perspective
Jens Helmstedt replied
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FelicityB
This is beautiful, love the way you’re just drawn into the picture
Jens Helmstedt replied
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poupoune
Stunning, there’s a gentleness and respect emanating from this photo it’s amazing.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Sarah Pett-Noble
This is really gorgeous, the lighting is divine, the exposure is fabulous. I like the woman walking towards the shot, she adds interest. STunning!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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RavenSoul
NOt Much left to say = ) This is a Gorgeous photo!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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monaiman
Wow .. Fantastic shot !!! instant fave !
Jens Helmstedt replied
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PeterBusser
This is a wonderful piece of cart! Love the composition. Great calming colours. Simple both as incredible beautiful.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Sophie Gonin
Great shot. I just love Turkey!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Margot Kiesskalt
Fantastic image – beautifully photographed.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Rosemary Scott
Outstanding image!! Congrats on the challenge win :))
Jens Helmstedt replied
Many thanks for your visit and nice words Rosemary!
Marion Cullen
In a setting with such high dynamic range you have just succeeded so well in highlighting every detail so beautifully. The lone figure lends this piece a wonderful sense of scale, emphazising even more its grandure, and the old woman herself just simply somehow ‘belongs’ in that scene.
Fabulous image!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much for your visit and wonderful comment Marion!
chijude
Can see why my sister Dusker pointed out this wonderful image. Congratulations on your well deserved honours.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Waleska Luker
Congratulations! Your work was voted the most popular entry in a First Things Group challenge.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Alessandro Pinto
excellent capture… truly stunning !
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Heloisa Castro
perfect
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much for your compliment Heloisa!
FailingMemory
A building without people can be dead. Your shot is alive, with colour, and feeling. Great, and yet so simple.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Hélène David-Cuny
A beautiful perpective and atmosphere !
Jens Helmstedt replied
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John Passmore
You naioled this one just right. Great image!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Many many thanks John!
Anthony Mancuso
superb composition and tone, well done
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Richard Murch
.. Excellent shot Jens…
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Richard!
Georgie Hart
Gosh what an exceptional capture! So masterfully done…
Jens Helmstedt replied
Many thanks for your kind words Georgie!
Silvia Ganora
Excellent capture. Love the light and the woman in the distance.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much for your kind comment Silvia!
Scott d'Almeida
cheers
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thanks Scott :)
Farras Abdelnour
gorgeous, intimate, beautiful shot!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Lorena Maria
Fantastic image Jens..beautifully photographed !!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Themis
Lovely composition, perspective and light – very well captured
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Svetlana Sewell
Fabulous!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Many thanks Svetlana!
hologram
what a wonderful shot Jens.
regards,
h
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very very much Hologram!
Anuja Manchana...
Beautiful.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Anuja!
Jeff Burns
gorgeous shot
Jens Helmstedt replied
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van049
Incredible, brilliant image with fascinating history!!! GREAT SHOT!!!!xx
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Ralph Olsson
Love this big time mate:)) Well done.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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banrai
superb image plus a fine historical narrative
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Trish Woodford
Such a wonderful image, really strong composition and mood, lovely light :)))
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Mark Snelling
Great composition, well done..
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Laurie Search
Fantastic light and shadows!!!!
Jens Helmstedt replied
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bollyx
perfection
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much!
Angela King-Jones
perfectly composed.. did you wait for her to come or did you just happen by this ?
Jens Helmstedt replied
I´m moving always slow on this kind of places to be part of the situation and that people don´t notice me. I didn´t wait for her, only until she turned in my direction, to make this photo. Thanks for your nice comment Angela.
anniemaree
wonderful. full of atmosphere, full of mystery. a delight. :)
Jens Helmstedt replied
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DawsonImages
fantastic composition
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Mike!
Kate Purdy
Photography IS art. Congratulations on your feature, outstanding work!
Kate
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Simone Byrne
Such a superb image Jens, the light, the depth, the scale, all add to its majesty, lovely work.
Jens Helmstedt replied
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Crowmanic 20 days ago
Jens Helmstedt replied 20 days ago
Thank you very much for the Feature!
Keithwelding 1 day ago
one of your good shots.
Jens Helmstedt replied about 7 hours ago
Thank you very much Keith!