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Sunday, 2nd August 2009

Colours of Nature

by Kani Polat

The region of Cappadocia is one of the nature's gifts to Turkey. Wind, water and sand carved rocks form a surreal panorama kilometers long. That was not very easy to get the clouds, balloons and the sun together for many days, but in the end, one day in the morning, the weather was calm enough for the balloons to fly and the clouds were waiting for the first lights of the sun. I was very lucky to be there to capture that moment of collaboration of nature and colourful balloons.

Equipment: CANON EOS 40 D AND CANON 17/40 MM LENS

Kani Polat

I am an amateur photographer living in Bodrum, Turkey. I am interested in photography since two years. I like the simplicity in my life, therefore, I try to compose my photos in most simple way.

Colours of Nature by Kani Polat was photo of the day on Sunday, 2nd August 2009. It is tagged Balloons, Sunrise. You can leave a comment below.

32 Comments

Mesquite

2nd August 2009 at 2:24 am

Amazing Photo! The composition is not all that simple, there is alot going on in this photo. I would have loved to have been in one of those balloons. Great Shot, very fun yet with a very natural back drop.

Jeanne

2nd August 2009 at 5:50 am

I thought this was a absolutely beautiful sight.

Here in my town, Sandy,Utah, we are having an a.m. and p.m. balloon festive on the 7th and 8th
of august. I hope to attend.

I can only hope that my camera will live up to your pics.
Thanks for the beauty.
Jeanne

Rastello

2nd August 2009 at 7:34 am

right place at the right time

Leslie Parsley

2nd August 2009 at 7:48 am

I love the brilliant colors contrasted against the sandy rocks and the cloudy sky with just a little sun breaking through. You almost feel you’re there watching the balloons as far as the eye can see. Keep up the good work.

2nd August 2009 at 8:03 am

Wonderful,what a wonderful way to travel.

Gerry Pacher

2nd August 2009 at 8:35 am

Hi Kani, you photographed this surreal area combined with the hot air balloons in a perfect way! Congratulations.

Take care

Gerry Pacher

Sue

2nd August 2009 at 8:59 am

That is an amazing photograph taken in such a stunning area. I was in Cappadocia in 1987 and in those days there were very few tourists and certainly no balloons. I would love to return one day.

wanda krack

2nd August 2009 at 12:08 pm

This is a pleasing composition. What a delightful area to be taking photos of. Good luck to you and your picture-taking!

Rajib Singha

2nd August 2009 at 1:40 pm

Thank you Kani for sharing this beautiful photograph. At the same time I request you to be careful about your personal safety. Good luck.

Marie Dunphy Harding

2nd August 2009 at 1:44 pm

The sun on the tips of the rocks & that wonderful sky blend beautifully with the colorful balloons. Good work, Kani !

Pauline Jones

2nd August 2009 at 1:48 pm

The colors of the balloons reflected in the rocks makes a really good composition; well done.

planet lover

2nd August 2009 at 2:23 pm

What a beautiful place! I’ve seen many pictures of fantastic places in Turkey in my days but never one of Cappadocia. Thanks for this beautiful picture. My sister traveled in Turkey years ago and was impressed by the kindness and openness of its people. I hope things haven’t changed much in that regard.

Herman

2nd August 2009 at 3:13 pm

Kani… An exciting shot!! but were does one land?

Marileen

2nd August 2009 at 4:19 pm

Beautiful light and great composition. Well done!

MATE

2nd August 2009 at 4:34 pm

i was in bodrum this summer too, its a beautiful place and steeped in culture and sights youll never forget

Victoria

2nd August 2009 at 4:37 pm

I am the only one perhaps who feels this photo has great movement. The coulds feel as if they are coming at you, yet the balloons are drifting away… the ground anchors it all. What a great photo to view… (also love the little “caves”… also adding a new dimention to what one knows and does not know about the rest of this planet)

Victoria

2nd August 2009 at 4:38 pm

(TYPO)…meant to say AM I??????