Tag Archive for: Turkey

Two Towers, by Ersavaş Güdül - Architectural Photography, Photography Awards, Photo of the Day, Ersavaş Güdül,  Light & Composition University

Two Towers by Ersavaş Güdül

It was taken on January, 2007 afternoon, during a walk around Balat. The one on the left is a part of Phanar Greek Orthodox College and the one on the right is the minaret of Darülmesnevi Camii. Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July…
What Life Brings, by Orhan Aksel - Photojournalism, Portrait Photography, Award Winning Photography, Orhan Aksel, Photography Awards

What Life Brings by Orhan Aksel

I took this photo 27 years ago in a city called Erzurum in Turkey with a Nikon FM and a Nikon 50mm F/1.2 lens. I remember using Kodachrome 64.This gentleman happens to be a World War I veteran. He must have passed away by now. I respect & wish…
Inter-continental Fireworks, by Orhan Aksel - Fireworks Photography, Travel Photography, Photo of the Day, Award Winning Photography, Orhan Aksel

Inter-continental Fireworks by Orhan Aksel

I took this photo in New Year's Eve 2009-10 in Istanbul. The body of water is Bosphorus, the natural divider of Asia and Europe. The far side is Asia, The side I took the picture is Europe. I was in sea water to my ankles to clear the celebrating…