Nemrut Statues at sunrise, a photo from Adiyaman, East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

Another shot of the enigmatic giant statues near the summit of Nemrut Dagi (2133.6m), on which a tumulus has been constructed by King Antiochus of Commagene, an ancient hybrid Greek & Iranian culture, in 62 BC. Here, the early morning sunlight has illuminated the statues depicted. There were several others, but the light was blocked by the shadows of a crowd of tourists taking snaps of the sunrise. The human figures are Antiochus and Zeus at left, and there are an eagle and a lion at right. More info and pics here:

https://www.fethiyetimes.com/travel-2/23766-colossal-stone-heads-nemrut-dag.html#:~:text=On%20the%20eastern%20terrace%20of,pair%20of%20guardian%20animal%20statues.

pajaran, holmertz, Fis2, ikeharel, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, adramad, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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pajaran (115779) 2022-04-14 2:00

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepe satare skulpture, dobro pokazane sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepo secanje.
lepe dzinovske statue.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

holmertz (102604) 2022-04-14 2:01

Hello Chris,
I feel a certain pity that I haven't been here, but it's not possible to see everything in Turkey. This was clearly the right time of the day to be here, when the still soft light accentuated the shapes and textures of the figures.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170639) 2022-04-14 2:24

Witaj Chris!
Amazing view, the statues are impressive!
Excellent framing, colors and sharpness.
I like it.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

kasianowak (17676) 2022-04-14 3:41

Hi Chris
One on my list to visit!
Great composition showing the sense of perspective. I love the warm sunlight shining in just right direction.
Best wishes
Kasia

pierrefonds (114347) 2022-04-14 4:43

Bonjour Chris,

Les statues sont bien plac馥s dans le cadrage. La prise de vue permet de voir les d騁ails des statues Nemrut. Le lever de soleil donne de belles couleurs � l'image. Bonne journ馥.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221463) 2022-04-14 5:08

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic giant statues, splendid light, wonderful colors, fine details, excellent perspective and good clarityt, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (62846) 2022-04-14 8:24

Hello Chris,
Nemrut Dagi is one of the most spectacular and interesting sites I've visited in Turkey.
I was there once in summertime and the village where I stayed (I think it was Kahta) was the hottest place of the entire country.
Captured with a beautiful light shining on the statues.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (139170) 2022-04-14 9:18

Hi Chris,is the fourth photo that you post from these ruins and every time they make me move, truly unique, incredible and mysterious, a place a little off the beaten track, so a very useful post and top quality. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

adramad (72934) 2022-04-14 10:42

Hello Chris.
Wow ..... what a wonderful place, I have an indelible memory of this day in which we had an adventure to get here, but it was worth it.
Optimal composition and good color, light and sharpness.
Nice job. I like it
Have a nice day.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (116377) 2022-04-14 21:11

Hello dear cHRIS AND HAVE A NICE DAY
and a happy week end
it is the first time I see something like this
....photo of the enigmatic giant statues near the
summit of Nemrut Dag....
greetings to the artists
who created these artworks
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147018) 2022-04-14 23:32

Hi Chris,
Interesting these enigmatic giant statues as your write, well photographed, photogenic angle of view, pleasant warm light and tones, tfs.

ikeharel (113241) 2022-04-15 1:39

Though teeth of times evident upon those ancient statues, we clearly can see details and appreciate these old art-work, Chris.
Wonderful golden glow enhanced its texture.
Good afternoon,
Ike

vjmite (6586) 2022-04-16 5:53

Hi Chris,

Nice warm light on these enigmatic faces. The statues show the ravages of time, but this gives them an air of ancient grandeur. Excellent colour and sharpness.

Vince

foxy (3461) 2022-04-19 7:49

Hello Chris,
You were so lucky to have such a wonderful morning sunlight.
The Antiochus , her face lit up , in golden glow with striking 'crack-freckles' all over her beautiful high cheekbones.
The 'head-standing' next to her ... of course , the powerful sky god with a deadly weapon of thunderbolt , Zeus. Does he need to be protected by these animals?
I've doubt about the face of the Lion. Weird looking but interesting :-)
Tfs,
Loong

mcmtanyel (68383) 2022-04-19 20:24

Hello Chris,
These are magnificent works, but I am afraid cycles of heat and cold have done a number on them. I wish there could be a way of preventing further deterioration.
Regards,
MT

jmdias (115046) 2022-05-18 11:51

chris

a coincidente the man, eagle and lion are symbols of three gospels, maybe should have a bull too. nice view with the best light, these sculptures are very famous.

take care

jorge