Photo Essays

The Golden Horn is central to classic Istanbul. Known to Turks as Haliç, it is an estuary of the Bosporus at the junction with the sea of Marmara. On a map it looks like a horn, hence the name. South of the estuary is the Old City. To the north is Galata Hill with its prominent Genovese tower that dates back to the 14th century. The area around the Golden Horn features some of the most iconic, postcard vistas of Istanbul. At night these take on a new specter. On a recent visit I arrive at the Karakӧy quarter[...]

Istanbul, a photogenic city, has a special charm at night with its various historic and modern landmarks colorfully lit. I have been exploring nighttime Istanbul with striking results. The Bosporus Strait with European Istanbul to the left, Asian on the right. It began with an opportunity to juxtapose the setting moon, a crescent, against ancient Ottoman mosques. As it turned out, the city was ideal for such shots because of its uninterrupted waterfront along the Bosporus. Standing on the Asian side, there was a clear view of the moon descending on the Old City. Map showing relationships[...]

Have you ever considered shooting aerial photos of San Francisco and its environs? You can do it from commercial airplanes. Here’s what it takes.