Ani Castle, a photo from Kars, East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

The main entrance to the fortified ruins of Ani, the former Armenian capital destroyed by an earthquake in 1319 AD. The Armenian border is only a couple of km away across the river, but the border is closed and relations between Turkey and Armenia remain very frosty. The horse drawn hay-rake must be going inside to remove the weeds and long grass.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ani

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ricardomattos (17408) 2021-08-26 7:14

Hi Chris,

Linda foto e composiзгo ! Belas cores, luz e nitidez.

Parabйns

Ricardo

holmertz (102066) 2021-08-26 7:15

Hello Chris,
Partly ruined but still impressive, giving us an idea of how magnificent this castle must have been before the earthquake. You timed the photo well to include the man and his horse pulling an agricultural tool (I don't know what to call it in any language).
Best regards,
Gert

alvaraalto (42804) 2021-08-26 7:23

Hello Chris,
After 700 years of surviving an earthquake, large parts of the walls are still tightly standing and show little wear and the test of time.
Beautifully photographed with the farm vehicle in front. Only the modern cars detonate in the picture.
Beautifully photographed.
Have a nice day, groet Rob

pierrefonds (113676) 2021-08-26 7:27

Bonjour Chris,

La prйsence de la personne et du cheval anime la scиne. La prise de vue permet de voir les dйtails du chвteau Ani. La qualitй de la lumiиre embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journйe.

Pierre

Fis2 (169847) 2021-08-26 8:15

Witaj Chris!
Curious place, interesting building.
A horse-drawn rake is impressive here.
Good framing, composition and colors.
I like this scene from daily life.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

jhm (211734) 2021-08-26 8:49

Hello Chris,

The horse drawn hay-rake are a very antique machine, between 1930 and 1940 use in Belgium.
Excellent fortress to look at sharp and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

lousat (138683) 2021-08-26 10:02

Hi Chris,not a lucky light but still an excellent view of entrance of Ani castle, a bit in ruin but stll very serious and imposing,i like the farmer with his horse too. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Tue (91658) 2021-08-26 10:12

Hello Chris,
I really like the play of light around the smooth and round shapes of the old castle. Also the warm tones make a good contrast with the clear blue sky. Well done.
Lars

ifege (47069) 2021-08-26 21:50

Hi Chris
Another good interesting one from this former Armenian area.
cheers
Ian

PaulVDV (62810) 2021-08-26 22:36

Hello Chris,
Good inclusion of the man and the horse drawn hay rake on this beautiful picture of the ancient Armenian walls.
Too bad the parking wasn't out of the view of the walls. On the other hand, the cars provide a stark contrast to the old agricultural implement.
Best regards, Paul

COSTANTINO (115605) 2021-08-26 23:18

Hello dear Chris and have a nice day
and a happy week end
I generally love the castles and here
I see one of them with the main
entrance to the fortified
ruins of Ani
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (146382) 2021-08-26 23:26

Hi Chris,
interesting fortress well framed, nice light and sharpness, good composition with this man, tfs.

dkmurphys (79209) 2021-08-26 23:42

Hello,
The presence of that man with his horse and the agricultural machine makes the scene even more authentic. Well spotted, great catch!

D

adramad (72592) 2021-08-27 11:07

Hello Chris.
Impressive view of this gate of the walls and the cyclopean towers, the one on the left has ruined the upper part, which is to think that it was higher.
Excellent colors, along with superb sharpness and clarity, contribute to image success.
Very well done. I like it.
Have a nice day. Sincerely.
Luis.

jmdias (114360) 2021-09-14 13:15

chris

the rounded corners of the towers created a different aspect to this castle and this curious rustic machine- cart, is an excellent bonus. excellent.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67757) 2021-09-16 19:24

Hello Chris,
The horse-drawn rake is as interesting as the fortress. You shot two birds with one camera.
Regards,
MT