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I was about this young man’s age when I saw him in Istanbul so long ago. He looked physically fit. He sat patiently, all curled up into himself, and waited for a customer. He seemed resigned to the will of … Continue reading
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Istanbul Skyline 1970’s or 1980’s… The old, narrow street wound to the crest of a hill and I was rewarded with this view of the Galata Bridge and the beautiful skyline of Istanbul. The reds and blues of the photo … Continue reading
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Trabzon, Turkey 2008 Many of the frescoes in the monastery church (founded 380 AD) were damaged by Muslims who were offended by the representation of human figures. This figure of Christ adorned the main basilica. I am fascinated by the heavenward lifted … Continue reading
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Harran, Turkey, 2008 We got to Harran just when the sun was too high. One of our group, who made money with her photography was incensed and began to complain loudly that there was no way we would get any … Continue reading
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Cappadocia somtime in the mid 90’s These structures are called Fairy Chimneys and were once lived in by the people of this region. When I visited, almost no families lived in here. We were told that due to high radiation from … Continue reading
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Harran, Turkey 2008 Still can’t get Word Press to do what I want!!! Below you see the unique beehive houses that once dotted eastern Turkey and Syria. Only a few remain, at least on the tourist trail. I noticed a … Continue reading
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Istanbul, Turkey 2012 You’d think it would be easy to shoot the Blue Mosque, but I didn’t find it easy. The Blue Mosque has six minarets. That’s one of the characteristics that makes it unique. Most mosques have four or … Continue reading
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Eastern Turkey 2009 I often go into a barbershop when I am wandering around a foreign city or village. Part is the mystery of entering a man’s domain. My camera gives me license to poke into places women do not … Continue reading
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Istanbul, Turkey 2012 I always think of the Hagia Sophia as a cathedral. Although it was used as a mosque for 500 years, it was a Greek Orthodox cathedral for 1000 years before that. Now it is a museum. The name Hagia … Continue reading
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Istanbul, Turkey 2009 I stood on the Sultanahmet side of the Golden Horn to shoot this. It was late afternoon. Strolling Turks enjoyed the sharp breeze blowing from the water. Fish restaurants on rocking, floating barges sold a freshly grilled fish sandwich to … Continue reading
