Cappadocia Transportation
Uploaded: August 16, 2010 22:14:38
1/100s @ f.22, ISO 100, 12-24 lens @ 20 mm. (T&P)
More than 10 million years ago, the landscape of Cappadocia, Turkey consisted of active volcanoes. Aeons worth of eruptions dumped layers of mud, ash, and lava on the area, which compressed and turned into tufa, a soft, porous rock. Erosion by rain, snow, and wind created fantastic rock formations resembling chimneys, cones, needles, pillars and pyramids. Earthquakes added vast valleys and oxidation gave the area an artistic touch: rocks painted many colors.
No one is really sure when people came to inhabit Cappadocia but by 600 BC there are references in ancient texts to the Kingdom of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia has changed little over the centuries - with the exception of the addition of a booming tourist industry. People travel between their farms and villages in donkey- and horse-drawn carts, much like the one shown above.
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: NIKON D100
Michelle Alton August 17, 2010
Fantastic capture and description, Rona. #1299043Terry Cervi August 17, 2010
A very interesting photo and story to go with it, Rona! Very nicely done! #8842765Monnie Ryan August 17, 2010
Intriguing, well-composed photo and very interesting information, Rona! #8843025Anita Hogue August 17, 2010
Wonderful textures and shadows Rona! I have no shadow image for this month. Looks like you're working on that.Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2010
Wonderful little cart! #8844242Kathy Salerni August 17, 2010
What an interesting capture and your description is outstanding, Rona! So well done! #8844741Rona L. Schwarz August 17, 2010
Thank you all for visiting - your comments and support really mean a lot to me! #8844898Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2010
Fascinating info & exceptional image to go with it, Rona! Have not heard of that place before! CONGRATULATIONS on the EP! Good luck, indeed! #8845931Patti Coblentz August 18, 2010
What an interesting place, Rona! Your capture is full of great texture and light...beautifully composed! #8846427Renata Gusciora August 18, 2010
What a fabulous find and super capture with fantastic lighting and color,Rona!Very interesting! #8846939Rona L. Schwarz August 18, 2010
Thanks Patrick, Patti, and Renata! Still trying to catch up on my commenting. #8847246Nikki McDonald September 15, 2010
I love the way the shadows replicate the interesting lines of this cart, Rona. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8903921Sherran Andersen September 15, 2010
Congrats. #8904344Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010
This is such a great image with wonderful details, textures and colors. No surprise to see this as a finalist!! EXCELLENT image!! Congratulations, Rona!! Deb #8906501Val Feldman September 16, 2010
A fantastic find, Rona and very interesting info, as well. You've done your share of traveling (in between watching/participating in tennis matches, that is !:) :)! Congratulations on a superb image and a terrific Finalist! #8909717Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2010
Thank you all very much for stopping in to comment and for your wonderful remarks! #8909821Renata Gusciora September 16, 2010
Yet another congratulations on your fantastic finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8909931Jeana Clark September 16, 2010
~J~ #8910264
Patrick Rouzes September 16, 2010
ANOTHER incredible finalist, my friend! Good luck, Rona! #8910638Deborah Lewinson September 20, 2010
Beautiful travel image, Rona! Congrats again!Debby #8920574
Rona L. Schwarz September 20, 2010
Thanks so much every one! #8920705Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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