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That link is for you,Brigitte.Good night,your friend Rasim

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2798207330034957777VpGvkP

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

Nice to see you on my other Safranbolu albums.Greetings and loves from Istanbul

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

Inside, the rooms were placed around a common space called sofa (hall), either on one or two sides or all around it. Sofas were in a sense interior court yards. It is an area which provides work space during the daily life as well as facilitating circulation among the rooms. They are opened to the outside sometimes completely on one side and sometimes on both sides. The rooms were arranged to meet all the needs of their occupants. There, one could sit and rest, sleep, eat, worship, work and even take a bath. The recessed cupboards, open shelves, storage cupboards and places for washing lining the walls functioned as built in furniture. The divans placed in front of the windows were both seats and beds and left centers of the rooms free. The main living area of the house was the upper floor while the ground floor was allocated to service spaces. The materials used in the houses varied according to the regions and climatic conditions. Wood and stone were used in the Black Sea Region, while it was stone and wood according to the locale in the West and the South and combinations of mud brick and wood in the Center and the Eastern parts of the country.

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

Being strong and durable, functional, economical and aesthetic are the basic characteristics of the traditional Turkish house. The houses are built along the roads and on the edges of the squares in an order which reflects a strong respect for the neighbors. In most cases, the houses on both sides of the roads, which follow the configurations of the land, are separated with high walls and have overhanging sections on these walls, reaching towards the street. Entrance to the house is generally through an inner door which opens onto the garden. When household chores permitted, the lady of the house, whose privacy is ensured with the high walls, would go upstairs and look around and chat with neighbors from the overhanging windows of the hall which face either the street or the garden. The large windows of the upper floors protected with bars or grills allowed this outlet.

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

These houses are perfect examples of old civilian architecture, reflecting the Turkish social life of the 18th and 19th centuries. The size and the planning of the houses are deeply affected by the large size of the families, in other words a total members of a big family living together in one house. The impressive architecture of their roofs have led them to be called as "Houses with five facades". The houses are two or three storied consisting of 6 to 9 rooms, each room is entirely detailed and have ample window space allowing plenty of light. The delicate woodwork and carved wall and ceiling decorations, the banisters indoor knobs etc. all come together to form an unmatched harmony of architectural aesthetics and Turkish art.

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

Safranbolu displays its extremely rich historical and cultural heritage through 1008 architectural structures displaying a good example of Turkish architecture, all preserved in their original environment. These structures include the public buildings such as Cinci Hodja Kervansaray and Cinci Hodja Hamam, Mosques of Koprulu Mehmet and Izzet Mehmet Pashas, The Tennaries Clock tower, Old hospital premises, The guild of shoe makers, The Incekaya aqueduct, The old city hall and fountains as well as hundreds of private residences. Rock tombs and tumulus just outside the city are also of interest. Safranbolu was placed in the world Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO in appreciation of the successful efforts in the preservation of its heritage as a whole. Safranbolu has deserved its real name for its houses.

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

The known history of Safranbolu, located near the north western Black Sea coast of Anatolia, in Karabük nearby Zonguldak, dates back as far as 3000 BC. Once a city of Roman Province of "Paphlagonia", Safranbolu has hosted many civilizations including the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman Empires throughout its history. During the Ottoman era the town served as an important junction on the Kastamonu - Gerede (Bolu)- Istanbul route of the famous silk road. Safranbolu was at the same time a popular residence for Ottoman Royalty close to the Sultan and Grand Viziers.

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

Brigitte,I am glad to read your nice comment on my Safranbolu shots.I understand that you did not look at all shots.You could read something about the traditional houses in Safranbolu while you look at the other shots.But I can write something about it.

said rasim1 1 months 24 days ago

Hi dear my friend Brigitte,I am very glad to tell you that one of my flower album is a featured album today..Link is so...http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/tag/flowers ...Kind regards,your friendRasim

said rasim1 4 months 12 days ago

http://travel.webshots.com/album/561717915sPceQR

said rasim1 5 months 10 days ago

Hi Brigitte,thanks for your comment on a shot.I hope you are too busy.I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's day.Kind regards,your sincerely Rasim

said rasim1 5 months 10 days ago

Enjoy your Valentine's Day.

said rasim1 5 months 12 days ago

Hi Brigitte,Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.This link for you....http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2508276420034957777YhIOHR....Good evening,your friend Rasim

said rasim1 5 months 12 days ago

Cheers for your warm comments on my Kea album. You ask how long did I have to wait to get theses shots.I had a school group at Mt Hutt,one of our very popular ski fields.So had all day and about 500 images later this is all I got. The birds are so fast when they take off there is no warning. The beauty of digital. Bernard.NZ

said volvob12 6 months 4 days ago

Hello again, I grew up in the sixities in South Miami near the pold Parrot Jungle. I miss the warm water, regular sunshine and all the stars you can see on a regular basis. Oregon & Washington are wonderful places, but after 30 plus cold years here, I am ready for something warmer. I am using a Canon digital Rebel XT with some pretty basic lenses. One day I hope to upgrade to someting like the new Nikon d300, someday... Randy in Vancouver

said evanreese 6 months 7 days ago

Hello Brigitte,I looked Bryce album.Thanks for sharing this beautiful album.I hope two youngers on the shots are your sons.Have a nice week.Kind regards...

said rasim1 6 months 9 days ago

G'day from downunder. March April has to be the best. In NZ it's the most reliable time for the weather and in Queensland also.Nov Dec in Australia can be very wet up by the Reef. Tropical cyclones are more likley then. Cheers. Bernard

said volvob12 6 months 17 days ago

Hi Brigitte,I looked your album 'Brigitte's Hobby - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, AZ' and finished all shots.Thanks for sharing.I liked all shots.Have a nice week with your family.Greetings from Istanbul

said rasim1 6 months 17 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my 'hanging around' photo taken in Sadona..appreciate it. But, 'darn you'... you have much richer color and the details take a backseat to no one.... John

said woodeye518 6 months 23 days ago

You are welcome! Thanks for responding, and for your most kind comment on my Pickwick Dam photo! "I wish you Health... So you may enjoy each day in comfort. I wish you the Love of friends and family... And Peace within your heart. I wish you the Beauty of nature... That you may enjoy the work of God. I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities... For those things that really matter in life. I wish you Generousity so you may share... All good things that come to you. I wish you Happiness and Joy... And Blessings for the New Year. I wish you the best of everything... I wish you a Happy New Year! (author unknown)" Sincerely, June & her girls (kitties: Silver, Faith, & Love)

said lovejoy 6 months 24 days ago

Hello,thank you for your very kind and nice comment on my album 'Fenerbahce,Istanbul'.I am very glad you enjoyed.I wish you all beauties,health,happiness with you on 2008.I also thank you for your nice friendship.It is too late and I have to get up early,tomorrow morning.Have a nice week.Your friend Rasim

said rasim1 6 months 24 days ago

Hi my friend,I hope everything is good.I wish you happy,healty,peacefull new year with your family.Greetings from Istanbul.Yours sincerely Rasim.

said rasim1 6 months 25 days ago

Hi , I hope this is my lucky day.My new album 'Red Roses' is being featured as Members Choice in the Flowers section of Home & Garden,now.This links go there ...http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2910971840034957777EGwbKG and http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/tag/flowers ....It will be nice to read your comments.Kind regards..your friend Rasim

said rasim1 7 months 10 days ago

Hi my friend,thanks for nice two comments.I took that pic.while I was driving 10-20 km.on the bosporus bridge.I hate lies.But you must know I am a good,carefully driver.You can be sure.When you write a comment or message to me you push the name and then go to message page on my page and feel yourself free then write, write..Okey.When will I learn your name? Just now,have a nice week.Kind regards..

said rasim1 7 months 13 days ago