The Red Banner

The Red Banner (Copyright (cc) 2007 B Kahuna)

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- The flag of Turkey, also known as the red banner or al sancak hoisted inside the Gate of Salutation leading to the second courtyard of the Topkapı Palace. The palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 1465 until 1853. It was made a museum in 1924.

Captured on 28^th October 2007 with a Canon EOS 30D (EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 II) on aperture priority (f/5.0) and a resulting shutter speed of 1/50^th of a second.