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Nighttime Istanbul I

By |November 1st, 2024|Categories: Photo Essays, Photography|

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[...]

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