Orhan Aksel

Orhan Aksel was born in 1961. He is an Industrial and Systems engineer, graduated from University of Florida in ’86. Since then he is the founder and owner of a high-tech company in Istanbul. He has been a passionate amateur photographer since he was 12, who grew up in darkrooms. Recently he decided to step up his photography, hoping that one day he can earn money through this hobby and to donate for the education of the needy children of the world. It is still a hobby to him, but just became a philanthropic one. Eventually he wants to shift his carrier more to this direction.

Orhan Aksel

Orhan Aksel

Camera Gear: Nikon D700
Lenses: Vivtar Series I 70-210mm manual lens
Current Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/59093584@N00/
Best Achievements & Exhibitions:
Light & Composition Photo of the Day Award


Some of Orhan Aksel’s Most Popular Award Achievements

Glow by Orhan Aksel

Glow by Orhan Aksel

I used a D700 with a 60mm f/2.8 lens on it. The exposure was f/32 at 1/80sec (ISO125) with an SB600, triggered through Nikon CLS. Award Winner: Photo of the ...
Out of Africa, by Orhan Aksel

Out of Africa, by Orhan Aksel

I captured this photograph in Masai Mara region of Kenya in August 2010. The name Mara is derived from this spotty and patchy savannah-look. Colors change insta...

Inter-continental Fireworks, by Orhan Aksel
Sunset in Maasai Land, by Orhan Aksel
What Life Brings, by Orhan Aksel
Glow by Orhan Aksel
Out of Africa, by Orhan Aksel
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Recent Reflections Based on Orhan Aksel’s Photographs

The Mysterious Old Man

The Mysterious Old Man

Do you know this old man in the photo? Look at him carefully, to his dirty clothes, his tired eyes and yet his hard working hands doing their job forcefully. Do...
Splendid Fireworks!

Splendid Fireworks!

When I was a kid, I loved to see the fireworks up in the sky! With sparkling lights scattered through the night, it seemed so grand, so splendid to my little mi...

The Mysterious Old Man
Splendid Fireworks!
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