Istanbul Daily PhotoIstanbul Daily PhotoI am living in Istanbul for almost 20 years and I am in love it. I t ake a photo of my city, every single day and post it. All photos are taken by myself. They wont be a postcard like photos, they will show the real life in Istanbul through a locals Articles
Waiting for the Ferry / Part 2
2007-03-27 16:45:00 Rauf asked me about the exterior of this building.Here it is...People are rushing to the Ferr y.The bigger building behind this little one , is Haydarpasha Railway Station, which I have posted before Tomorrow, the ceilings in part 3... More About: Part , Waiting , Wait
Waiting for the Ferry
2007-03-26 18:07:00 In front of Haydarpasha Railway Station, on the waiting lounge for the Ferr y.Usually, I prefer to wait outside, but this one is a very old buildingand it is really enjoyable to sit and look at the art work and ceilings.Also, it is warmer :) More About: Waiting , Wait
Evil Eye
2007-03-25 19:04:00 The evil eye belief is that a person can harm you, your children, your business by "looking at them" with envy and praising them. Therefore it is imperative to have one of this blue glass eyes. With that , you give the message as "I see what you are doing, and you cant get away with it."The force of the evil eye was a widely accepted and feared random element in Turkish daily life. Nowadays, very few believe in the evil, but it is still such an enjoyable tradition. You'll see them all over Turkey. These were in Spice Market. More About: Evil
Questionnaire
2007-03-24 19:06:00 How many pair of shoes do you buy a year?Is there any brand you prefer?Anyone? More About: Question , Nair , Quest
Green & Purple
2007-03-23 18:45:00 I was shopping at the Farmer' s market and took this photo today.Never thought, it would come up so nice.The result was like a little present to me.Have a nice weekend... More About: Green , Purple
Secretive Church
2007-03-22 18:50:00 I was walking at Beyoglu, saw this church under the sunshineIt brighten up my day....Wanted to learn the name and the history, but they were so secretive. Also, it was closed. So, I had to live with the picture only... More About: Church , Secret
Brooms
2007-03-21 19:13:00 Good thing there are no witches around here.It would be difficult to ride these brooms. More About: Room , Broom
The Old Peninsula
2007-03-19 15:41:00 I have taken this photo from the Ferry today. This is the Old Peninsula , known as Sultan Ahmet also.Three gorgeous buildings can be seen together, from this point.The one at the very right is Topkapi Palace.The one in the middle, is Hagia Sophia, that I have posted before.The one at the left is the Blue Mosque, that I have posted here and here before. More About: The O
Sunday Reading
2007-03-18 10:47:00 Reading papers and listening Norah Jones this Sunday .Have a nice weekend you all. More About: Reading , Read
Simit
2007-03-17 18:39:00 Simit (Turkish Bagel) is very cheap, very delish and very Turkish.You definitely have to try it with a glass of tea.Less than a dollar.
Inside Spice Bazaar
2007-03-16 16:49:00 This is how it looks inside the Spic e Bazaar .Completed at 1660, this bazaar is always very crowded and colorful. More About: Inside , Side , Spice
Therapy at the New Mosque
2007-03-15 19:07:00 It feels like a therapy to watch people, feeding pigeons.This photo was taken today.The mosque is the New Mosque , in Eminonu, next to the Spice BazaarDo not get confused because of it's name, the mosque was completed at 1663. More About: The N , Hera , Therapy , Erap
Nostalgic Tramway - Today
2007-03-14 18:00:00 Previously, I had posted about this Nostalgic Tramway.This photo is taken today.It is raining, windy and very cold.We were getting ready for the spring, but winter came back:( More About: Today , Amway
Outdoor Shoe Shining
2007-03-13 18:59:00 This is Turkey's answer to the outdoor shoe shining and repairing.This is strictly a Man's world. More About: Outdoor , Shining , Shoe , Door , Shin
Door Open
2007-03-12 21:08:00 You never get bored in IstanbulThis colored door opens in every 5 or 10 minutes. A little man comes out with a trey in is hand,serves everybody tea, who sits outside this door, on little tables and then in the next 5 or 10 minutes, he comes back, collect all the glasses and his money and disappears againAnd it goes on and on and on all day.... More About: Open , Door
Cafe in Tunel - Another View
2007-03-10 14:24:00 Another view of that cozy Cafe in Tune l.But it is hard to sit outside today, it is ice cold.Have a nice weekend More About: Other , View , Another
The Big Jump
2007-03-09 18:01:00 I know that this is not one of my greatest photos. I just wanted to show you how crazy Turkish people can be....The minute the ferry gets close to the dock, the people start jumping off with no fear of them being crashed between the ferry and the dock.Everyone looks on, like this is normal.Here, you can see a bunch of them , old and young; gearing up for the big jump....Wildest thing I've ever seen.... More About: Jump
Rahmi Koc Museum
2007-03-08 17:14:00 I am taking you to the Rahmi Koc Muse um today.I haven't been there, I took this photo from the sea side on the ferry.My friend Emre was there and he says; "This museum exhibits industrial and technological objects, engravings, paintings and models. There is also a cafeteria and a restaurant open to visitors. "This vessel was originally built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, USA in 1944: it is more than 93m long, and displaces more than 2,400 tons. The boat saw service in the Second World War against the Japanese before being decommissioned and placed in the US Navy Reserve fleet in 1946. She was transferred to the Turkish Navy on 2nd July 1971, and renamed TCG Uluçalireis. She then gave thirty years of valuable service to the Republic of Turkey before being finally transferred to the care of this Museum in 2001Ask Emre for open hours and address. He gives a lot of practical information not for only this museum , also for Istanbul visitors.
Cafe in Tunel
2007-03-07 17:57:00 I would like to invite you to my favorite cafe in Istanbul today. It is in Tune l ( Taksim ), they serve the most delicious desert and cafes there.Has a very unic ambiance, there is a couple of antique shops next to the cafe. In fact, the owner of the cafe owns also the antique shops. There are lots of old items around.And since it is 15-16 centigrade today, we can sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. Are you coming? More About: Cafe , In Tune
Walking in Beyoglu
2007-03-06 18:35:00 I have mentioned several times, that Beyoglu/Taksim is a very old neighborhood and almost all buildings are historical.Well, I can not tell that this one is old...In fact it is brand new. But they made this original painting ( or photograph) on their wall, showing the same place in old times. Maybe 50-60 years ago.I found that very nice. Hope you enjoy it... More About: Walking , King , Walk
Gorgeous Red
2007-03-05 17:38:00 This gorgeous is a school.I could not believe that first. I thought, it might be a church, a libary, a museum or a governmental building...After I found out that it is a school, I looked it up on Internet and find out, that it is a high school, completed at 1881 and has around 50-55 Greek students recently.And it is a boy school !How sad is that...It looks over the Golden Horn, has a spectacular view... More About: Gorge , Gorgeous
Boat
More articles from this author:2007-03-04 18:22:00 This little fishing boat was sitting in Golden Horn.Until the 1980's the Horn was a dumping ground for industrial waste, but has since been cleaned up and the sealife began again. So, it is nice to see this little boats again there.The Golden Horn is a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul because of its history and beauty. More About: Boat 1, 2, 3 |
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