Creepy Mannequins
There are mannequins everywhere in Istanbul. I can’t quite put my finger on why, but there is something creepy about them. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 14 August 2015
Pixel Pancho in Istanbul
This 2012 painting on a wall in Kadakoy, Istanbul, is by Italian artist Marco Bertolli, aka Pixel Pancho. Born in Turin, Bertolli started his Pixel Pancho project there in 2001 and now lives […]
Early Morning Shadow at Suleimanye Mosque
Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday and My Sunday Photo Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 August 2015
Behind Bars
This pair of dilapidated windows in an old han in Istanbul have seen better days. Linked to Lingering Look at Windows Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 August 2015
Foggy Day on the Bosphorus
Linked to Fog Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 August 2015
Pause for Thought
Linked to Weekend in B&W and My Sunday Photo. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 July 2015
Elephant in Istanbul
This giant mural by Freddy Sam (real name Ricky Lee Gordon) dominates this side of an apartment block in Kadıköy, Istanbul. Ricky is a self-taught artist born in Johannesburg in […]
Symbol of Fertility
I love pomegranates – as they come or juiced. They are one of the first things I think of when I think of Istanbul, where you’ll find numerous stalls offering […]
Enjoying a Cuppa on the Bosphorus
Linked to Weekend in Black & White Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 July 2015
Mussels on the Street
Mussels are a popular street food in Istanbul – displays like this are a common sight on the streets. Linked to Fun Foto Challenge Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 July 2015
Travel with Intent 