Turkey (Türkiye) Beyazit Mosque

The Bayezid II Mosque is an early 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located in Beyazıt Square in Istanbul, Turkey, near the ruins of the Forum of Theodosius of ancient Constantinople.

Most of the photos were taken with a Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 lens, but for close-ups I used the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, and for even closer details, the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8. I also like to experiment with some unconventional perspectives using a manual-focus fisheye lens. My advice is to explore the mosque from a distance and from inside, try out various angles and compositions, and look for details (there are many today due to the nature of mosques, such as doors, windows, and engravings on the walls and floor). I also use a lot of framing in my compositions because of the prevalence of arches in this type of architecture. Regardless of whether you’re religious or not, places of worship from almost every religion are an excellent way to learn photography, as they offer many perspectives and details that can only help you improve.

Beyazıt, Yeniçeriler Cd., 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye