In Crimea, a photo from Krym, East

Photographer's Note

Difficult not to think about this cruel war. The support of Ukrainians in Poland is immense. In shopping centers there are cartoons in which one can put necessary items for help - food, toys, children prams. The volunteers go in their own cars and offer the rides. For a long time, I haven't seen anything like this. But this is mainly from just the people or local governments, like in Warsaw. The Catholic church that fights for every zygote now is still. Also, the government tries to use the people's good heart to its one goal.

There are quite many photos on TE from Kyiv or Lviv, but there are places almost totally unknown.
In 2010 I was in Crimea. Then it was Ukrainian.

In February and March 2014, Russia invaded and subsequently annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. This event took place in the aftermath of the Revolution of Dignity and is part of the wider Russo-Ukrainian War. Following the annexation, Russia escalated military presence on the peninsula and leveraged nuclear threats to solidify the new status quo on the ground.
The names of the Crimean conflict may vary by constant degree. In Russia, it is known as the accession of Crimea to the Russian Federation (Russian: Присоединение Крыма к Российской Федерации, romanized: Prisoyedineniye Kryma k Rossiyskoy Federatsii), the return of Crimea (Russian: За возвращение Крыма, romanized: Za vosvrashchenie Kryma), and the reunification of Crimea.

In Ukraine, the names are known as the Temporary occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia (Ukrainian: Тимчасова окупація Автономної Республіки Крим і Севастополя Росією, romanized: Tymchasova okupatsiya Avtonomnoyi Respubliky Sevastopolya Rosiyeyu), the illegal occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the fall of Crimea, and the invasion of Crimea. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annexation_of_Crimea_by_the_Russian_Federation]

In the photo, The Big Khan Mosque located on Palace Square to the east of the northern gate in Bakhcysarai. It is one of the largest mosques in Crimea and one of the first buildings of the Khan's palace. The mosque was built in 1532 by Sahib I Giray and bore his name in the 17th century.

The Khan's Palace was built in the 16th century and became home to a succession of Crimean Khans. The walled enclosure contains a mosque, a harem, a cemetery, living quarters and gardens. The palace interior has been decorated to appear lived in and reflects the traditional 16th-century Crimean Tatar style. It is one of the best known Muslim palaces found in Europe, alongside the Sultan palaces of Istanbul and the Alhambra in Spain. (Wikipedia)

Two additional photos in Workshops.

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holmertz, ikeharel, PaulVDV, CMJC, pierrefonds, jemaflor, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, worldcitizen, adramad ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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holmertz (102708) 2022-03-04 6:56

Hello Malgo,
This war is so totally beyond any sense and comprehension that it's hard to believe that a human being could order such attacks. And we have no idea where he will stop. Now Russians who say anything against the war can be sent to prison for 15 years. Nothing but the official "truth" can be written or broadcast. He is doing everything to copy Hitler and Stalin.
Photos like these, showing beautiful buildings on a sunny day with fine colours, are a small distraction from the terrible situation that darkens our present lives.
Kind regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (221627) 2022-03-04 9:02

Ciao cara Malgo, great view of fantastic architecture, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

cargus (13954) 2022-03-04 9:15

Interesting architectural scene , well rendered, sharpness, exposure and natural colors are excellent!...well done.!!
Regards
Adrian

Tue (92370) 2022-03-04 10:13

Hello Malgo,
Support for Ukraine in The Netherlands is also big at the moment, four houses in my street are flying a Ukrainian flag and many charities are collecting all kinds of things that can help refugees from Ukraine. This is a beautiful view from Crimea from more peaceful times. The colours and lighting are very appealing and vivid.
Lars

aliabazari (22205) 2022-03-04 10:13

Hello Malgorzata
Beautiful view of this historic mosque. Clarity and exposure are well done. beautiful text.
Thanks for sharing

PaulVDV (62920) 2022-03-04 11:21

Hello Malgo,
For you Ukraine was never very far away.
Most Europeans will only go there once if they go at all. During a first trip, it makes sense that you visit places like Kiev, Odessa and Lviv ...unless you have a lot of time.
When I went to Ukraine, Crimea was already occupied by the Russians. At that time I heard of someone from Belgium who went there, but from Russia and going back to Russia without entering Ukraine. But that's not what I wanted to do and now it's becoming clear that I will never ever visit Crimea.
You show us very nice pictures of Khan's Palace and the mosque there.
On your main photo the mosque is well framed with the trees and the flowers. I like the architecture and the paintings on the walls. It looks quite exotic.
I admit that this palace and the place where it is built are completely unknown to me.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (139286) 2022-03-04 12:19

CIao Malgo,three beautiful photos of this building that I did not know, very old but well preserved. The opportunity to talk about this war again, last night the tragedy with the nuclear power plant came close, let's hope it won't go further. Also in Italy and also in my village are organizing collections of necessary goods to be sent to refugees, the positive thing is that everyone participates. We hope for a quick end. Have a nice weekend! Luciano

pierrefonds (114470) 2022-03-04 15:56

Hi Malgo,

THe trees and the vegetation are framing well the Mosque. The point of view is showing the details of the Big Khan Mosque. The colors and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.

Pierre

mcmtanyel (68533) 2022-03-04 20:11

Hello Malgo,
Yep, that is the Russian way of expansion. They invaded the Crimean Khanate ruled by Turkic people. Then during the Soviet Empire, they expelled all the Turkic people to Siberia and are now claiming Crimea to be theirs.
Beautiful mosque, BTW.
Regards,
MT

ifege (48111) 2022-03-04 21:46

Hi Malgo
23 good photos of this fascinating mosque in Crimea and good ones for Ukraine.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147156) 2022-03-04 23:16

Hi Malgo,
Pleasant photo of this location in Crimea, tfs this nice architecture, so beautiful weather conditions with blue sky and sunlight, so calm and contrast with the terrible situation with this war ...

Royaldevon (85932) 2022-03-05 6:29

Hello Małgorzata,

These are black days, when a leader orders his soldiers to occupy the land of another country, without necessity or provocation! He is so blinkered, he threatens the safety of the nation, his own nation and the wider world by bombing a nuclear energy station!
I listened to some Russians, explaining why they are fleeing their country, over the border to Finland, for fear for their own safety! It’s horrendous!

You show us beautiful, historic buildings which could be lost forever by this onslaught!
Let’s hope that your lovely photographs are not all that remains.

My warm regards,
Bev 😊

jmdias (115186) 2022-03-05 12:03

malgo

I didn't know about mosques in crimea, the place looks one those spots in the globe where the property is ever showing from a hand to other. nice images with the typical ottoman style of architecture.
creio que putin vai conseguir ocupar todo o pais e colocar no poder um aliado seu, será então uma ucrânia independente no papel, não na realidade. qual será a próxima vítima ?

um abraço

jorge

ktanska (44766) 2022-03-06 10:00

Hi Malgo,
Beautiful little mosque with lots of lovely little details. And there's so many green plants around, giving a strong impression of warm climate. Crimea would no doubt be nice place to visit, if things had gone different way.
Kari

ChrisJ (171822) 2022-03-07 0:48

Hi Malgo

I do believe that Turkey was annoyed with Russia for expelling Tartars that have lived in Crimea for centuries Their mosques and minarets are evidence of the long history. Punchy light contrasts with good colour and sharpness. Tfs!

adramad (72998) 2022-03-09 11:48

Hi Malgo.
I knew few images of Ukraine, now with the tragedy that the country is experiencing and through TE I am seeing many of its beauties, like this wonderful photo that I am telling you about, I think it is an original mosque surrounded by lush vegetation.
A magnificent range of colors, which gives an attractive color scheme.
Very good management of luminosity, as well as the sharpness of the image.
A good job, with which we enjoy. Love it.
Have a great day.
Very best regards.
Luis.