Seljuk Mausoleum, a photo from Van, East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

An unusual Seljuk Turk Mausoleum in Gьzelsu standing in front of the Hoşap castle on the bg hilltop. Gьzelsu was formerly known as Hoşap. The roof is prism shaped and the triangular walls accentuate the geometric effect.

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/hosap-castle-van-turkey-seljuk-style-mausoleum-background-191666483.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho%C5%9Fap_Castle

holmertz, pierrefonds, jhm, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102066) 2021-01-23 3:11

Hello Chris,
I saw mausoleums with similar roofs near Van Castle, but they didn't have these unusual walls. Unfortunately I didn't get as far out of the city as this place. This mausoleum offered a superb photo opportunity with the impressive castle in the background. I like the good exposure and pleasant colours.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (220717) 2021-01-23 3:19

Ciao Chris, great view of original mausoleum, fantastic castle in BG, excellent clarity, splendid light, fine details and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-01-23 3:23

Hi Chris
Good shot with the imposing mausoleum as a strong subject of interest packed by adequate details, shades of green and earthy tones. The castle frames the backdrop as a bonus point but it leaves a pleasing feel, Excellent take
Best regards

Royaldevon (85674) 2021-01-23 3:38

Hello Chris,

This mausoleum is a very unusual, geometric shape! It looks as if buttresses have been incorporated into the design.
You have captured it sharply and set it neatly in front of the castle, obviously designed for a different purpose.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (113676) 2021-01-23 4:59

Bonjour Chris,

Le cadrage serrй met le chвteau et le mausolйe en йvidence. la prise de vue permet de voir les dйtails du mausolйe Seljuk Turk et du chвteau. La lumiиre met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journйe.

Pierre

lousat (138683) 2021-01-23 5:33

Hi Chris,very curious location and style too for this mausoleum, the form reminds a bit the mongolian tents,a perfect capture with the castle in background made in the usual top quality! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2021-01-23 6:04

Hello Chris,

The roof of the building in foreground leads us nice to the castle above on the mountain
Sharpness and clarity are perfect
Pleasant composition with a nice presentation
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (91658) 2021-01-23 10:15

Hello Chris,
A good capture of the mausoleum here in the foreground, it stands out really well with its warm tones from the slightly hazy castle in the background.
Lars

mkamionka (73500) 2021-01-23 12:55

Hi Chris,
these two structure don't seem to go together.
The fortress on the top seems interesting the mausoleum less so, but it does make a good foreground for the composition.
Very well seen and captured,
M

ifege (47069) 2021-01-23 20:38

Hi Chris
A great POV for this one with the mausoleum in front of but not obstructing our view of the castle.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (146382) 2021-01-23 23:38

Hi Chris,
Interesting presentation for these buildings, great effect with these different styles of architecture, good depth with Fg and perched castle in the BG, tfs.

emka (157280) 2021-01-24 0:13

Hello Chris, Interesting mausoleum under the castle on the hill. Unusual view, excellent composition.

Best regards MAlgo

jmdias (114360) 2021-02-07 8:05

chris

a curious aspect of this tomb. the prismatic conical roof is rare and we can see as solid it is, because it is made of clear stone. nice inclusion of the castle.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67757) 2021-05-22 20:43

Hello Chris,
Interesting shape for the mausoleum. I like your POV that makes the fortress seem to be rising out of it.
Regards,
MT
PS. changing the name of the place from Hoşap to Gьzelsu is another attempt to erase history.

COSTANTINO (115605) 2021-11-26 22:48