Suphan Dagi, a photo from Bitlis, East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

The snowcapped peak is a strato volcano; the 2nd highest in Turkey at 4,058 metres, after compound volcano Ararat (5,137 m). 'Dagi' is Turkish for Mount, so Mount Suphan or Suphan Dagi. This is the view the Kef Kalesi Urartian temple statues uploaded yesterday would have enjoyed. They are now in the Ankara Anatolian Civilisations Museum. This plateau was well defended by three very steep drops on three sides with a steep approach only accessible from the north. The 4 wheel drive track follows that route to reach Adilcevaz on the shores of Lake Van. This is also where the Persian Medes invaded from and sacked the Urartian Fortress and Temple. The clay bricks atop the ruins of the black basalt foundations are scorched by fire. The dormant volcano itself last erupted around 8050 BC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_S%C3%BCphan

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lousat (139266) 2020-10-08 1:35

Hi Chris,beautiful valley with the typical colors of start of springtime,but the big surprise is the snowy volcano in background,great capture from East Anatolia from places not often seen on TE. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ikeharel (113345) 2020-10-08 2:28

Hello Chris,
A scaled up scenery from the green hills in the foreground and up the snowy summit at an altitude of better than 4Km.
I can follow the trails but only to the next slope, yet it added good sense of depth to the scenery.
Good evening,
Ike

pajaran (115891) 2020-10-08 3:17

Greeting.
today we are neighbors with photos at TE.
Beautiful mountain and roads, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast, perspective and good text. Beautiful photo and memory.
A well-captured moment with snow on the mountain and clouds coming.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

holmertz (102700) 2020-10-08 3:59

Hello Chris,
This photo shows the wilderness and endless hills that struck me on my first journey through eastern Turkey. That emptiness made me feel very far from home. The narrow roads show that this is however not a totally empty area. The snow clad peak form a fine background.
Actually, the word for mount(ain) is 'dağ', whereas 'dağı' is a possessive form.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (221593) 2020-10-08 4:05

Ciao Chris, fascinating mountain landscape, superb sky, excellent clarity, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (114448) 2020-10-08 4:35

Bonjour Chris,

L'騁endue de la vall馥 donne de la profondeur � la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les d騁ails de la montagne. La lumi鑽e fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journ馥.

Pierre

Fis2 (170747) 2020-10-08 5:08

Witaj Chris!
A very nice landscape, view makes impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

jhm (211736) 2020-10-08 8:55

Hello Chris,

You show us a nice and big panorama view about the area
We get also a nice view, with the big mountains in background
Nice photographed, with much details.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

dta (98848) 2020-10-08 9:57

Hello Chris,
I like a lot this kind of mountain landscape , without any tree , only the green pastures out of sight.
Regards

BennyV (34748) 2020-10-08 10:01

Hi Chris

Another superb picture from that wonderfully picturesque country. What a road to go travelling on!

Benny

jean113 (27853) 2020-10-08 12:51

Hello Chris, an excellent view across the plateau towards the snow capped mountain.
The tracks are an interesting feature as they lead our eyes across the land.
Lovely natural colours.
Kind regards, Jean.

Tue (92360) 2020-10-08 13:36

Hello Chris,
A fantastic landscape with these gently sloping green hills in the foreground and the snowy peaks in the distance right underneath the white clouds. Some other clouds also cast a very nice pattern of shadows onto the hills. The colours are pleasant and natural.
Lars

PiotrF (54666) 2020-10-08 16:10

Hello Chris,
Amazing landscape with snowcapped peak.
I like good composition,nice colours and good light. Fine presentation.
Regards Piotr

ifege (48085) 2020-10-08 21:26

Hi Chris
A good view of this range and mountain and with excellent detail in the large view.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147128) 2020-10-08 23:30

Hi Chris,
Beautiful landscape with peaks and green slopes, well photographed, good colors rendering, nice graphics with these trails on the green slopes, tfs.

emka (158156) 2020-10-09 0:23

Hello Chris, Impressive view of the wide valley and the snowy mountains in the background. Lovley composition.

Best regards Malgo

ricardomattos (17460) 2020-10-09 7:51

Hi Chris,

Beautiful and wide view here with nice green valley and the Suphan Dagi on BG. Very interesting note. Lovely panorama.

Congratulations

Ricardo

kasianowak (17676) 2020-10-10 1:04

Hi Chris
The mountain looks impressive and the snow-capped peaks reveals its considerable height. I like the way the paths/roads lead the eye towards the distant view.
Best wishes
Kasia

mkamionka (74407) 2020-10-10 13:25

Hi Chris,
interesting that these wild appearing landscapes changed the ownership in the past, passing from one culture to another. I wonder whether there will be more changes like that in the future yet. I suppose European culture is set to disappear with not many children being born and with the influx of people from outside. This may case some further cultural changes. Who knows.
Great sight of the snow covered mountain from the perspective of the green hills in the foreground
M

mcmtanyel (68503) 2021-03-25 17:45

Hello Chris,
Breathtaking view from eastern Turkey. I wonder if I'll ever be able to visit these places.
Regards,
MT