Travel Photography > Photos tagged as blue
Such an amazing space to be in
Looking up into the central dome
Blue Mosque, Istanbul
A gem, inside and out.
Typical beachfront scene on La Promenade
On the way to Lobster Cove Head, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada
Lazy black cat in blue country chair
Cornflower in the field
Sky reflecting on the outline of this amphibian
birthday 12.July 08
Swimming with Dolphins in Zanzibar
Arty farty shot of the white cliffs - loved what the sky looked like in the background
A great shot illustrating 'Istanbul' well - in the background, the Blue Mosque looms in a hazy light; in the foreground, you see a muslim woman with her hair covered modestly, and a street vendor selling corn on the cob (a popular snack)
The Blue Mosque was built in the 17th century, and was designed to overwhelm the Aya Sofya in size and grandeur. It certainly is impressive to the average Aussie tourist... though dress codes to apply
When we entered the Blue Mosque, we (the girls) were asked to cover shoulders, midriffs, and from knees down to ankles. Everyone had to remove shoes, though Trav was allowed inside in boardshorts; and we were surprised that they didn't care if we covered our hair or not. Out of respect to the locals who were there to pray, Nadine and I covered our hair (following the locals' lead), and thought it rude of other Westerners who didn't cover their hair... funny how easy it is to adapt to someone else's way of life - out of respect for their beliefs
The Blue Mosque was originally named after its creator, but gained the nickname 'Blue' after its unique mosaic tiles, which dominate the interior.
The domed ceilings within the Blue Mosque are at least 3 to 4 storeys high - making most visitors feel very humbled by the sheer size of the place!