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Resistence

The annual Istanbul Street Art Festival has, in the last two years, brought some giant murals to the district of Kadıköy, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. This piece is Resistencia by […]

Benches on the Bosphorus

  The Bosphorus-side benches here in Ortaköy make the perfect spot to rest and admire both the modern Bosphorus Bridge and the ancient Ortaköy Mosque (officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii or Grand Imperial Mosque […]

Oddity or Art?

Useful or artistic? I’m not sure. Linked to Odd Ball and Mundane Monday Copyright Debbie Smyth, 26 April 2015

Cookery in Motion

Eating in Istanbul is a delight – you can sample a cacophony of tastes, influenced by the disparate regions of Turkey and the many nations that have passed through this country […]

Tools of the Tea Trade

These shiny metal trays are a vital tool of the tea sellers in Istanbul.  In this nation of tea drinkers, you are never far from a tea seller.  Whether you […]

Light Trails in Stockholm

Motion, lights and long exposures can make a fun photo, especially at night. Linked to Water World Wednesday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 25 April 2015

Turkish Shadows

Three people studying the information outside the now-closed railway station at Haydarpasa on the Asian side of Istanbul. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 25 April 2015

U is for… Up in the Air

I wouldn’t advise taking a shortcut into the Tivoli Gardens over this vicious fence! But you can get a peek in the conveniently placed mirror up in the air, or […]

Blue Mosque at Dawn

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 86 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own […]