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A view from Bolkar Mountain for *Niek*


A view from Bolkar Mountain for *Niek*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5091 W: 178 N: 12433] (33947)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-11-05
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 800
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/4000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-III, Landscapes from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-07 0:34
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear Friends, I came back my home today and I am presenting an another scene from the Bolkar Mountain (approx. 3200 asl, Nigde province, Eastern Mediterranean Anatolia) which we eventually completed our project on the population dynamics and breeding biology of an endemic frog Rana holtzi. This elevation is the almost highest point of the Taurus Mountain Range which is located Southern Mediterranean Anatolia. It is shelter so many endemics in both animals and plants.

Though it does not include a sun to touch:), I would like to give a present to one of masters on landscapes on TN, Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) who kindly commented my previous landscape posting. Hope you can like this Niek!

TFL and Happy WE to all!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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The Toros Mountain Range are the western most branch of the great mountain chain that stretches across all of Asia - the Himalayan mountain belt. The Turkish section of this massive mountain range follows the southern border of Anatolia and it is made up of four major sections, the Western, Central, Southern and Southeastern Toros ranges. The highest peaks rises out of the Central and Southeastern branches, a stretch of mountains which are rugged, magnificent and arduous to climb. One of the important part of the Taurus Mountain Ranges is The Bolkar Mountain (3524m).

The Bolkar Mountain are bounded by the River Goksu to the west and the River Pozanti to the east. The northern part of the mountain lies in Nigde province, while the southern peaks rise in Mersin province.
These mountains exhibit interesting geological characteristics. Made of sedimentary material such as limestone and dolomites, the range reveals excellent examples of nappies, or folds in the layers of rocks. There are vast formations of karst as well as landscapes that reveal the effects of glacier and water erosion. Despite this erosion, no water network has developed on the mountains. Because of the sedimentary nature of rocks, water is absorbed underground creating large areas of karst, such as Pozanti and Sekerpinari.

The highest peaks of the Bolkar are: Medetsiz (3524 m), Kesifdagi (3475 m), Koyunasagi (3426 m), Tahtakaya (3372 m) and Egerkaya (3347 m). The north flank receives the most exposure to snow and glacier formation; it is nevertheless the best route for an ascent to the highest summits of the Bolkar.

This scenery was photographed from Boklar Mt. (and to the east) you can see the another high mountain range, the Aladaglar range, in facing side. Forming part of the Central Toros range, the Aladaglar range runs from the southwest to the northeast for approximately 50 kilometers. It is between 25 and 30 kilometers wide and boasts the region's highest peak, Demirkazik which stretches to 3756 meters. Other high summits include Kizilkaya in the center (3725 m), a peak that reaches 3688 meters in the south and Mount Vayvay in the East (3565m). The long range is situated in the provinces of Nigde and Adana and rises between Lake Ecemis and the Zamanti river.

The geological formation of the area is responsible for the interesting rock formations and waterfalls. The erosion of limestone has created a fascinating karstic topography and hydrography, especially in the Yedigoller valley, where karstic underground rivers and caverns collect the surface water. Both the Mediterranean and Anatolian weather systems influence the climate of the Aladaglar bringing warm summers and cool winters to the mountains.

Researchers and mountaineers ascending the Aladaglar usually begin their climb from either Camardi or Cukurbag villages. Those attempting to climb the Demirkazik summit depart from Demirkazik village. Both of these village lie 65 km from Nigde and can be reached by an asphalt road.
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Hello MF Bayram,
a wonderful landscape, excellent POV and composition with a marvellous alternation of colours, very good sharpness and superb lighting, i like the footpath on the snow.
TFS
Have a good weekend
Ciao Maurizio

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2009-11-07 0:47]

Hocam süper bir manzara. Aydınlık alanlar ile gölgelemeler ayrı bir hava katmış.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Dear Friend,

Welcome back! You show no matter what's the phhotographed subject / object, You're doing Your job masterfully. Very interesting pic, nice to see the combination of dry and snowy mountains - although most probably these aren't gthe best place for fungi. :)

Wonderful image, and a nice dedication to Niek. Tfs and congrats.

Friendly regards, László

hello my friend Bayram
splendid view that the depth of field leaves the glance to unfold, fine the photo output with this strong light!
TFS have a good weekend!
Nasos

Dayi hosgeldin:) Gercekten orda olup o yukseklikten bu manzarayi izlemek lazim. Muhtesem gorunuyor. isik, golgeler ve karli karsiz alanlarin tabakalanmasi ve yukseklik farklari goz dolduruyor.
Eline saglik. Selamlar.
Mel

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 0 N: 529] (3120)
  • [2009-11-07 1:13]

Merhaba Bayram,

Splendid landscape! Magnificent atmosphere. I would really like to be and I go there.
What beautiful dedication! I'm sure that a lot to like. You make me think you do not plan to include Turkey in travel!
I wish you a nice weekend,
Adrian

Ciao Bayram, fantastic mountain landscape with a lot of snow, wonderful view from Anatolia, very well done, have a good week end my friend, ciao Silvio

Bayram.. ne guzel ne gorkemli bir manzara.. Anavatanin her yeri ayri bir guzel..cok sanslisinki oralardasin ve bu guzellikleri yasayabiliyorsun.. gercekten siradisi guzellikte ve etkileyici bir foto.. insallah bigun biz de goruruz..
Eline saglik canim kardesim.. herkesten selamlar...
Leyla.

Enfes bir manzara Bayram hocam. Işık şartları çok güçlü olmasına rağmen beyaz üzerindeki detaylar bariz. Emeğinize sağlık. Kıbrıs'tan selamlar.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2993 W: 162 N: 961] (2823)
  • [2009-11-07 1:45]

Hello Bayram,
What a dramatic capture of this beautiful high mountain range! Excellent DOF, lovely colours and shadows and I like the composition.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Dear Bayram!

Many thanks for this superb mountain picture. It lets the heart of a mountaineer beat higher. When I look at this superb panorama I feel like visiting this marvellous and magical place...

Kind regards

Markus

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2009-11-07 1:55]
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Hello Bayram Dostum!
An impressive mountain scene taken in superb lighting and displaying fine colours and contrast with the snow.
Look forward to seeing photos of your finds including Rana holtzi!
All the best MF,
Cheers,
Ivan

Kanka süper manzara. İnsana coşku veren bir güzellik. Orda olmak ve manzaraya bakmayı çok isterdim. Şehre hapsolduk kaldık.
Sayende biz de izliyoruz güzellikleri. Emeğine sağlık ve teşekkürler kardeşim.
Gökhan

Renk ve şekillerin, gölge ve aydınlıkların muhteşem bir sunumu olmuş hocam. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık. Bu arada hoşgeldiniz. Gözlerimiz yollarda kalmıştı:)
Saygılar hocam.
Bahadır

Hallo Bayram
How beautiful to look at these layers upon layers of spectacular mountains. Each mountain is different from the other in so many ways but also the same in other ways. The open spaces captured are breathtaking, the view wonderful, the feeling looking at it overwhelming, the overall outcome magic! Thanks for sharing this inspirational landscape, this way taking me along on your expedition. Best regards.
Anna

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2392 W: 94 N: 5536] (17620)
  • [2009-11-07 3:21]

Hello Bayram,
Fantastic landscape, taken from a very good POV. Very beautiful clear colours, good sharpness and composition. Excellent DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5669] (18533)
  • [2009-11-07 4:12]

Hi Bayram.
As you know there not mountains in Odessa region and I visited them very seldom (only few times). However, I like mountain landscapes so much. Yours is unusual and very impressive. First of all this is very nice colours palette of the shot. Framing of the scene is also great as well as details across the frame. Bravo. Well done.
Alexei.

hello Bayram

excellent landscape photo of these great mountains,
shot with a fine POV where you are dominating on them,
each chain of mountain has a specific colour tones
and i see 3 layers of mountains and with the sky
it became 4 layers of different colour tones, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Bayram. Magnificent dephting mountainscape with superb light and excellente space's management.

Roberto

Bayram
Wonderful capture!
Lovely colors, great sky!
Congratulation!
Horia

Merhaba hocam. Öncelikle hoşgeldiniz! Manzara bildik olmasına rağmen yine cezbedici. Enfes olmuş.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

Bayram
Wonderful landscape.
Great colors and beautiful perspective!
Mariana

Hi Bayram,
I ma honored that you dedicated this photo to me. Your high view over the top of the mountains is most beautiful. I come from a country where more than half of it is below sealevel. So seeing that many mountains from front to back is breathtaking. I like the warm glow of the FG mountains and the road going over it. The natural haze of the distant mountians is great as well.
TFS,
Niek

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 56 N: 4736] (16296)
  • [2009-11-07 11:24]

Hello MF Bayram,
Another very beautiful view from the Bolkar Mountain .Lovely DOF and beautiful light and colours.Excellent composition
Best regards Siggi

Merhaba Bayram,

Glad to hear that you made it back home safely, but your trip must have been rewarding in many ways...I hope.
This is a beautiful capture of this snowy mountains/early Winter scenery with such natural details & composition.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best Wishes/compliments!
Umar

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-07 16:06]

...no comment,it's enough see and dream...Thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO.

Hello Bayram,
Very well shot panoramic landscape of Bolkar Mountain with an excellent details & DOF. I like the foreground till faded horizon with unique color tones seen during ?early morning hours. Very well done & thanks for sharing.
Best wishes-Subhash

Çalışma alanınızdan muhteşem bir manzara daha.
Gerçekten çok görkemli duruyor.
Emeğinize sağlık hocam.
Saygılarımla.
Özgür

Dostum çok iyi bir fotoğrafçı gözü var sende.Gerçekten çok iyi seçiyorsun neyi nasıl ve nerden çekeceğini.Burada ortadaki karsız dağ diğerlerindeki görevi üstlenmiş.Bütün bunların 50-500 ile çekilmiş olması benim için ayrı bir sevinç nedeni:)Biliyorsun...
Ellerine sağlık.

Dûrzan

Hello Bayram,

The vast landscape is a wonderful view, covered in the first snow of the season!
The point of view is stunning and the play of light really adds life to the scene...
As a bonus is the winding road/track...!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Merhaba Bayram
What a wonderful sight ! we seems to bee on the top of the world
very great perspective
beautiful sunlight and very sharp details
have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • jignasi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1267 W: 0 N: 2042] (14759)
  • [2009-11-08 14:32]

Precioso paisaje de ese abrupto territorio Bayram. Me gustan las diferentes luces del conjunto que encierran un fresco y alegre primer plano y un fondo melancólico. Buena sensación de grandeza por la buena profundidad conseguida. Buen trabajo!

Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Bayram,
This is an excellent dreamlike capture. The composition, color, and sharpness are excellent, but in addition you capture a rare feeling (for me at least!). Wonderful. TFS, Jeff Kerby

Hello MF Bayram,
Thanks to this strange frog, you saw this amazing landscape and you share it with us. It is not common to see mountain and winter shots from Turkey and this is a very good view (like from a plane!) of this beautiful mountain.
Cheers,
Catherine

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1139 W: 32 N: 1164] (3582)
  • [2009-11-11 7:43]

Süper manzara olmuş yine.Işık,pozlama ve bakış açısı mükemmel olmuş.
Selamlar,ellerine sağlık..

Bonsoir Bayram,

J'ai pris du retard, entre les problèmes techniques des sites de ces jours et mon absence de 3 jours jusque ce soir...

Aux couleurs de miel, ce paysage est éblouissant de beauté.
Entre ombre et lumière, quelle envoûtante atmosphère!!! Merci de l'offrir à nos yeux.
Amicalement.

Yolande

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