• 0Shopping Cart
Light & Composition University
  • Light & Composition
  • Publications
  • The Award
  • Award Showcase
  • University
  • Getting Started
  • Dashboard
  • Search
  • Menu Menu

Loss! by Mehmet Masum

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   November 29th  |  0 Reviews
103
SHARES
FacebookTwitterLinkedinMail

The war between the Kurdish armed organization PKK and the state of Turkey came to the stage of finish with the loss of 4,500 Kurdish civilian lives. They were killed or disappeared in last 30 years in Turkey. But heir killers have not yet been caught.Mothers and other female relatives of disappeared Kurdish men gathered in the Galatasaray district of Istanbul and Diyarbakir, every Saturday, and call on the state to recover their lost sons and relatives. These Kurdish women and their Turkish female supporters came to be known as the “Saturday Mothers.”

Loss! by Mehmet Masum

PENTAX K5 with DA 50-135mm | Exposure 1/160sec @ f/2.8 | Focal Length 135mm | ISO 400
Loss! by Mehmet Masum

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | November 29
Award Score: 73 (Value 14, Clarity 13.5, Composition 18, Style 13.5, Skill 14)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Candid Photography
Photograph Location: Diyarbakir | Turkey

Photographer: Mehmet Masum Suer (Diyarbakir, Turkey) Registered
Mehmet Masum Suer is a Kurdish international photographer and freelance journalist living in city of Diyarbakir in Turkey. He began his career as a journalist in 1974, then worked for different agencies and newspapers of Turkey as a reporter, photo-journalist, writer, redactor and representative. He quit journalism after 1993, and got involved on his researches about history, culture and language. Mehmet Masum Suer has been taking photos professionally in different fields besides photojournalism since 2005. Suer takes pictures of historic places and buildings especially in citys of Diyarbakir, Mardin, Van and Hasankeyf. Meanwhile he has been involved on a project of taking photos of famous Kurdish politicians and artists. Cultural, historical values, and works of art are the subjects that take his attention. Suer also records the cultural festivals, and presentations as documentaries. Some of his exhibitions took place in Turkey, Iraq, and USA. Photos of Suer are especially used in touristic publications such as guide books, brochures, and postcards as well as they are used in international tourism fairs, newspapers, and magazines.

Portfolio: http://www.photo.net/photos/diyarbakir
Portfolio: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/masum
Portfolio: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/myshot/gallery/367769
Gallery: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/user/Id=21052
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masumsuer
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mehmet-Masum
Twitter: http://twitter.com/masumsuer

Tags: Galatasaray, Istanbul, Mehmet Masum, Turkey, Candid Photography
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
You might also like
Blacksmiths Bazaar in Diyarbakir, by Mehmet Masum Blacksmiths Bazaar in Diyarbakir, by Mehmet Masum
A Candid Moment, by Jabbar Jamil A Candid Moment, by Jabbar Jamil
Diyarbakir Castle under the Moonlight, by Mehmet Masum Diyarbakir Castle under the Moonlight, by Mehmet Masum
Be Different, by Zahraa Al Hassani Be Different, by Zahraa Al Hassani
Oriental Room from Diyarbakir, by Mehmet Masum
Observing People, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Woman Pilgrim, by Ryszard Wierzbicki Woman Pilgrim, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Daughter by Yury Rephar Daughter by Yury Rephar
Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest

guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
4,215,112

People Subscribed

698 K

Facebok Followers

From the most prestigious photography award to university education, with distance learning and research, Light & Composition is the most widely-read publication with over 2-million subscriptions. It is here, that we are changing the history of art and photography to what it should be for this and generations to come.

24/7

Get 24/7 Support

Whether you need help, want to be part of this biggest photographic community, or just to know how to join the most prestigious photography award or university, let us know, we’ll connect you to an expert.

Chat Now - We’re Online!

This will initiate the chat in Facebook Messenger in your Android, iOS, Windows smart devices, or desktop browsers.

From mobile photography to advance photographic techniques, for 35mm, large, medium, or fourth-third, from travel guides for photographers to off the beaten path experiences, from language and linguistics to religion, and there are hundreds more to come. We have been working really hard to make each of our publication the best, so that when you need it most – it’s there for you.

Subscribe Now

At Light & Composition, we portray the real images of our civilization, connecting individuals and information.
We believe you will definitely get benefited by joining our university, using our publications, contributing, and exploring with us.

About Us   |   Collaborative Learning   |   Let’s Contribute

Account

  • Create an Account
  • Account Renewal
  • Account Dashboard
  • Manage Your Courses
  • Ambassador Dashboard
  • Know Your Contributions

University

  • Admissions
  • B.S. in Photography
  • B.F.A. in Photojournalism
  • Master’s in Photography
  • Master’s in Photojournalism
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Make a Contribution
  • Scholarships and Grants
  • Academic Calendar
  • Fees and Funding
  • Transfer Credit
  • University Locations
  • Know the Team
  • Accreditation

Publications

  • Official Store
  • Books & Articles
  • Academic Journal
  • University Press

Award Showcases

  • Photo of the Day
  • Photo of the Month
  • Top 100 Photographers
  • Critic’s Perspective
  • Intricacies of Photography
  • Photographers
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • Next Photo of the Month
  • Reflections

Career

  • Search for a Job
  • Ambassador

Know the Award

  • Award Rules & Judging
  • Sharing with Millions
  • The Canvas is Yours

Registration & Submission

  • Award Registration
  • Submission Renewal
  • Photographer’s Profile
  • Submit Photos to Jury
  • Submit Selected Photo
  • Give Your Interview
  • Reflections Submission
  • Estimated Scores
  • International Press Card

Get Your Job Done

  • Book a Professional

Creative & Advertising

  • Advertising Payment

Getting Started

  • Step-by-step Guide
  • University Admission
  • University Courses
  • Award and Submission
  • Publications
  • Frequently Asked
  • Contribution Reward Policy
We’re Online!

Get 24/7 Support

  • Support Home
  • Open Campus
  • Book One-to-one Support
  • Social Media
Copyright © 2023 Light & Composition. All rights reserved. - Terms of Use    |   Privacy Policy
Long Way Home, by Andrea MigliariLong Way Home, by Andrea MigliariWatching the Scenic Beauty, by Nirupam RoyWatching the Scenic Beauty, by Nirupam Roy
Scroll to top
wpDiscuz

Get a Scholarship in

Photojournalism

With Our Scholarship, You Can Now Start University Education from just $15/month in the Field of Photojournalism, Photography, or Linguistics.

How Would You Identify Yourself in the Field of Photography?

University    |    Admission    |    Bachelor’s and Master’s