Today’s photo is from the shoot we did with Gündüz Photography Group in November…
At noon is a period in which we do not have the chance to study many photographs due to the steep sunlight. However, the sun, which cannot reach the right angle in winter, can help create an effective photo if you find a suitable subject and angle.
From the terrace of our building, where the Olympus Gallery is located, we have the chance to watch the whole Bosphorus and the view up to Sarayburnu. The sun rising at noon provides a reverse light condition on the sides of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
In this photograph, in which I made the silhouette formation by measuring the light from the bright area, I used a tele lens to bring the Istanbul silhouette in the background closer to the front… Using the aperture at a low value like 18 made the glows on the sea more prominent. If you use an open aperture in such photos, these sparkles will expand and explode like a ball due to the limited depth of field. For this reason, a low diaphragm should be preferred. Of course, for a stronger composition, it is necessary to wait for a boat, boat, motor, etc. to arrive at the appropriate point of the frame.
Camera: Olympus OMD EM1
Lens: 40 – 150 mm (used as 115 mm)
Aperture: 18
Shutter speed: 1 / 1000 s
ISO: 200
Exposure Compensation: -1.0 stop
