Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin

Jens Helmstedt

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.

© Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt

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Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin by Jens Helmstedt
Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin by Jens Helmstedt
  • Eyal Nahmias

    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

    Thank you for your words and showing my photo in your group.

  • EvCohen

    EvCohen

    Beautiful shot!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much

  • Steve  Buffington

    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

    Antanas

    lovely capture, very good composition and mood

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks very much, Antanas

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    stunning

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks!!! Linda

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Stunning powerful capture!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice words, Susan

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Great capture !

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks for your nice comment

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    excellent image, love the composition and light

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Paulette

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Lovely shot…moody and archaic:)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    thanks a lot, Ralph

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Wonderful place and fantastic atmosphere!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you for your nice comment!

  • KevinH

    KevinH

    Beautiful shot, great lighting and composition

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your friendly words!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Fantastic light and comp!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    superb work Jens, great composition and colour

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Gracey

    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

    Thank you so much Gracey!

  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Great capture….......the composition is wonderful.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Geoff

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent shot! Great colours, composition, and use of light.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks for your nice comment Torfinn

  • Harald Gick

    Harald Gick

    Wonderful capture!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much, Harald

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    I love the softness of the atmosphere here it just has such an overwhelming sense of tranquility and peace :0)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you for your wonderful words here, Jacqueline

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Beautiful composition

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic perspectie! excellent light and shadows…

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment, Gerry

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    brilliant archietecture… such perfect perspective! susan

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks so much for your nice words, Susan

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    and thank you for presenting different cultures and civilization , Jens.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks very much for your interests, Susan

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    I love this image and appreciate your history on it!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment here, Susan

  • rodsfotos

    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

    lefty1

    outstanding work, the lighting is exquisite!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much, John

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    This is beautiful. I love the mysterious mood to it. This is an instant favorite! :)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks very much for your nice words, Erika

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Stunning work Jens, the lighting and composition are superb!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks for your nice comment Simone

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    just STUNNING…...........I love the LIGHTING…......and the warm rich TONES….wow !

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for this nice words here, Jacqleen

  • Mykola

    Mykola

    Excellent light and shadows!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Mykola

  • Mike Stone

    Mike Stone

    what a fantastic photo—love the framing, subject, tones and light. just perfect.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you a lot for your nice comment, Mike!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    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

    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

    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

    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

    DaveBassett

    Classic composition and the figure really gives it a lift – nice work.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Dave!

  • ambient-1

    ambient-1

    Gorgeous shot! Timeless and totally engaging! Kudos!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you a lot, Robert!

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    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 _

    Pet _

    Beautiful! xx

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much, Pet!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Love this type of moody shot. Great job!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Barbara. Glad you like it!

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    great image!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks again Solomon!!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    lovely composition:)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you a lot Marsbub!

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Nice one…..

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Tenee!

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    I love the composition in this, the woman gives great perspective to the architecture – great capture :)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much David!

  • Dennis Gay

    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

    micklyn

    What a lovely image – the light, the composition, the simplicity. Brilliant!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Micklyn!

  • RonnieGinnever

    RonnieGinnever

    A powerful, beautiful and intense image.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice words Ronnie!

  • Paulo Nuno

    Paulo Nuno

    Great work,
    very good light,shadows and composition.
    Fantastic atmosphere,
    this is an image with a story behind.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks a lot for your nice comment here, Paulo!

  • calves

    calves

    wow..this is wonderful!!!:)
    Excellent

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you a lot Claudia!

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    A superb image Jens.
    Excellent composition and exposure control.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks very much for your visit and friendly words Paul!

  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    DebraLee Wiseberg

    Jens – excellent capture. Well seen!

    Debra

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Debra!

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    This is beautiful capture, great framing and colours!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Jan!

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Great image, I love it.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Garth!

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    Fantastic, I LOVE THIS!!! ({:o)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks very much for your visit and comment Cathy!

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Ohhhh I love the depth to this shot, and the woman really makes this!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you sooo much for your nice comment!

  • Richard Murch

    Richard Murch

    .. Great lighting and composition….

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Richard!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    What a fantastic, mysterious shot, LOVE it! Great use of available light!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Andy!

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Love the composition and mood of this image. Excellent.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks very much for this nice compliment Sonjas!

  • John Mitchell

    John Mitchell

    Wonderful light, excellent composition. I like the way the person adds to the scale.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you for your nice comment John!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Fab shot…great comp

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment!

  • IanTaylor

    IanTaylor

    Wonderful atmospheric image

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Ian!

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Wow amazing lighting! Excellent shot.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for your nice words Lisa!

  • Stuart Thorpe

    Stuart Thorpe

    Beautiful, simple, perfect.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Stuart!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    An excellent picture. I love the warm earth tones and the DOF is great. xo

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Lori!

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Brian!

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    wow! this is a special image… love the dark tones.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice words Tom!

  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    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

    Finbarr Reilly

    Outsatanding shot:)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Fino!

  • John44

    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

    JennyDean

    fantastic Jens!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Jenny!

  • annalisa56

    annalisa56

    Excellent !!!!...great capture !!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Welcome Annalisa, thank you very much for your nice words!

  • Dusker

    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

    rightasrain

    A very contemplative photo – beautiful!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your wonderful words!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FABULOUS!!!!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment Lori!

  • gompo

    gompo

    everything has been said, but… WOW, WOW, WOWWWWW!!! extraordinary!!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your special nice words!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent work.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks for your support and kind comment Scott!

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    fantastic mood to this shot.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Welcome Lois, thanks for your nice comment!

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    Wonderful capture, with great light and interesting comment.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your visit and nice comment Kilian!

  • Peacefulwarrior

    Peacefulwarrior

    stunning image…..... just stunning!!!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you a lot for your kind comment Steven!

  • Carolina Couto

    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

    savosave

    great perspective

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment David!

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    This is beautiful, love the way you’re just drawn into the picture

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words Felicity!

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    Stunning, there’s a gentleness and respect emanating from this photo it’s amazing.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Poupoune!

  • Sarah Pett-Noble

    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

    Thank you very much for your nice words Sarah!

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    NOt Much left to say = ) This is a Gorgeous photo!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your nice comment!

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    Wow .. Fantastic shot !!! instant fave !

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for your nice words Mona!

  • PeterBusser

    PeterBusser

    This is a wonderful piece of cart! Love the composition. Great calming colours. Simple both as incredible beautiful.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice words Peter!

  • Sophie Gonin

    Sophie Gonin

    Great shot. I just love Turkey!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your nice comment Sophie!

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    Fantastic image – beautifully photographed.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice words Margot!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Outstanding image!! Congrats on the challenge win :))

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your visit and nice words Rosemary!

  • Marion  Cullen

    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

    chijude

    Can see why my sister Dusker pointed out this wonderful image. Congratulations on your well deserved honours.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice words Chijude!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Congratulations! Your work was voted the most popular entry in a First Things Group challenge.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Waleska!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    excellent capture… truly stunning !

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words Alessandro!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    perfect

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your compliment Heloisa!

  • FailingMemory

    FailingMemory

    A building without people can be dead. Your shot is alive, with colour, and feeling. Great, and yet so simple.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your kind words!

  • Hélène David-Cuny

    Hélène David-Cuny

    A beautiful perpective and atmosphere !

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Helene!

  • John Passmore

    John Passmore

    You naioled this one just right. Great image!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many many thanks John!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    superb composition and tone, well done

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words Anthony!

  • Richard Murch

    Richard Murch

    .. Excellent shot Jens…

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Richard!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Gosh what an exceptional capture! So masterfully done…

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your kind words Georgie!

  • Silvia Ganora

    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
  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thanks Scott :)

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour

    gorgeous, intimate, beautiful shot!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment Farras!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Fantastic image Jens..beautifully photographed !!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your wonderful comment Lorena!

  • Themis

    Themis

    Lovely composition, perspective and light – very well captured

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Fabulous!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks Svetlana!

  • hologram

    hologram

    what a wonderful shot Jens.
    regards,
    h

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very very much Hologram!

  • Anuja Manchanayake

    Anuja Manchana...

    Beautiful.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Anuja!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    gorgeous shot

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your kind words Jeff!

  • van049

    van049

    Incredible, brilliant image with fascinating history!!! GREAT SHOT!!!!xx

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Van!

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Love this big time mate:)) Well done.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your kind comment Ralph!

  • banrai

    banrai

    superb image plus a fine historical narrative

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your kind words!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Such a wonderful image, really strong composition and mood, lovely light :)))

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your wonderful comment Trish!

  • Mark Snelling

    Mark Snelling

    Great composition, well done..

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words Mark!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Fantastic light and shadows!!!!

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Many thanks for your nice words Laurie!

  • bollyx

    bollyx

    perfection

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Angela King-Jones

    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

    anniemaree

    wonderful. full of atmosphere, full of mystery. a delight. :)

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you so much for your nice words Anniemaree!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    fantastic composition

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much Mike!

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Photography IS art. Congratulations on your feature, outstanding work!
    Kate

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your nice comment Kate!

  • Simone Byrne

    Simone Byrne

    Such a superb image Jens, the light, the depth, the scale, all add to its majesty, lovely work.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied

    Thank you very much for your wonderful comment Simone!

  • Crowmanic

    Crowmanic 20 days ago

  • Jens Helmstedt replied 20 days ago

    Thank you very much for the Feature!

  • Keithwelding

    Keithwelding 1 day ago

    one of your good shots.

  • Jens Helmstedt replied about 7 hours ago

    Thank you very much Keith!

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