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Travel Photography | Topkapi Palace | Istanbul Turkey
© 2012 Wazari Wazir | Gate of Salutation | Topkapi Palace | Istanbul Turkey The Topkapı Palace (Turkish: Topkapı Sarayı or in Ottoman Turkish: طوپقپو سرايى) is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign. As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a major tourist attraction and contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed’s cloak and sword. The Topkapı Palace is among the monuments contained within the “Historic Areas of Istanbul”, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
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Photography Tips | Simple Way on How To Get Great Bokeh
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Family Outing at The Beach
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Tips For Family Portrait Photography | Keep it Simple
© 2012 Wazari Wazir | My Family Photography Outing | Hulu Langat Selangor When it comes to my family portrait photography, I like to keep it simple, so that the eyes will be drawn towards the main subject, which in this case is my family. Among the best kept secret in portrait photography especially is to keep it simple, meaning if we wanted to photograph someone, chose a plain background, with less distracting elements. That’s why in the old days majority of portrait photography were taken inside the studio, where there is only the subject and plain background. Nowadays people like their picture taken outdoors, with nature or any environment…