GALA DALI CASTLE

PUBOL, SPAIN

IMAGE NUMBER 716

The Castle of Púbol (or Gala Dalí Castle) is located in Púbol outside Girona, Catalonia. It was the home to surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and his wife Gala (but not at the same time). Gala is buried at the castle.  After Gala's death in 1982, Dalí moved into the Castle for the first time. In 1984, a fire broke out in his bedroom under unclear circumstances, possibly a suicide attempt by Dalí.  Dalí was rescued and returned to Figueres, where a group of his friends, patrons, and fellow artists saw to it that he was comfortable living in his Theater-Museum for his final years.  In 1996, Gala's private castle in Púbol was opened to the public as the Gala-Dalí Castle House Museum.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1min 1.8 seconds and at aperture f29. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 622

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.74 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 622

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.74 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 621

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.07 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 620

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.07 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 618

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of .7 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 617

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.74 seconds and aperture F22.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 616

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3 seconds and aperture F32.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 615

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F20.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 614

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

 The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 15 seconds and aperture F25.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Numbers 612 & 613

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 612

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 6 seconds and aperture F32.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 613

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 4 seconds and aperture F32.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

THE BLUE MOSQUE

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Numbers 568 & 569

The Blue Mosque was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name. The tiles number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the central prayer space is huge. The mosque is such a popular attraction that admission is controlled so as to preserve its sacred atmosphere. Only worshippers are admitted through the main door; tourists must use the south door 

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 568 (top)

 The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 569 (bottom)

The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/20th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE BLUE MOSQUE

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Numbers 567 & 570

The Blue Mosque was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name. The tiles number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the central prayer space is huge. The mosque is such a popular attraction that admission is controlled so as to preserve its sacred atmosphere. Only worshippers are admitted through the main door; tourists must use the south door.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 567 (top)

The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/25th of a second and aperture F2.8.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 570 (bottom)

The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE BLUE MOSQUE

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 565

The Blue Mosque was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name. The tiles number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the central prayer space is huge. The mosque is such a popular attraction that admission is controlled so as to preserve its sacred atmosphere. Only worshippers are admitted through the main door; tourists must use the south door.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/17th of a second and aperture F2.8.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE BLUE MOSQUE

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 553a

The Blue Mosque was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name. The tiles number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the central prayer space is huge. The mosque is such a popular attraction that admission is controlled so as to preserve its sacred atmosphere. Only worshippers are admitted through the main door; tourists must use the south door 

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/320th of a second and aperture F8.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE SULTAN'S QUARTERS

TOPKAPI PALACE. ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 563

The Topkapı Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.  It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. At its peak, the palace was home to as many as 4,000 people, and covered a large area with a long shoreline.  The palace complex has hundreds of rooms and chambers.  They contain large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, as well as Ottoman treasures and jewelry.  However the greatest treasure may well be the spectacular tiling in the principal rooms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/45th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

THE SULTAN'S QUARTERS

TOPKAPI PALACE, ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 560

The Topkapı Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.  It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. At its peak, the palace was home to as many as 4,000 people, and covered a large area with a long shoreline.  The palace complex has hundreds of rooms and chambers.  They contain large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, as well as Ottoman treasures and jewelry.  However the greatest treasure may well be the spectacular tiling in the principal rooms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 560 (top)

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/3 of a second and aperture F5.  28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 561 (bottom)

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/180th of a second and aperture F3.2.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

THE SULTAN'S QUARTERS

TOPKAPI PALACE, ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 558

The Topkapı Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.  It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. At its peak, the palace was home to as many as 4,000 people, and covered a large area with a long shoreline.  The palace complex has hundreds of rooms and chambers.  They contain large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, as well as Ottoman treasures and jewelry.  However the greatest treasure may well be the spectacular tiling in the principal rooms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/17th of a second and aperture F3.2.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE SULTAN'S QUARTERS

TOPKAPI PALACE, ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 557

The Topkapı Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.  It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. At its peak, the palace was home to as many as 4,000 people, and covered a large area with a long shoreline.  The palace complex has hundreds of rooms and chambers.  They contain large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, as well as Ottoman treasures and jewelry.  However the greatest treasure may well be the spectacular tiling in the principal rooms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and aperture F3.2.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.