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Subterranean Light of Istanbul

Byzantine cistern in Istanbul with illuminated arches reflected in calm water, mysterious mood

Istanbul · Turkey

Subterranean Light of Istanbul

Ancient marble columns emerge from a glassy pool, their arches bathed in golden light as reflections stretch into the cavernous cistern’s depths.

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Captured: 6 September 2025
Camera: Pixel 9 Pro back camera 2.02mm f/1.7
Focal length: 2.02mm
Aperture: f/1.7
Exposure: 1/12s
ISO: ISO 489
Dimensions: 3,791 × 2,840 px
File type: JPEG
File size: 1.6 MB
Transparency: Opaque

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