Due to the unrest in Turkey, I am going to Turkey
Due to the protests in Turkey, I am going to Turkey this fall. Kristi and I had been kicking around many possibilities for travels. We went so far as to buy guidebooks for Burma and the Philippines and...
View ArticleOn Not Falling in Love with Istanbul
In order to fall in love, the timing must be right. Conditions must be perfect. Love is a fickle, volatile thing. I came to Istanbul expecting to fall in love with this city. Alas, it didn’t work out....
View ArticleA Photo Tour of Istanbul, or Expect More Negative Posts in the Future
I was on the rooftop lounge of our guesthouse, looking out over a rain-soaked Istanbul, when I put the final touches on a post called On Not Falling in Love With Istanbul. Shortly thereafter, the rain...
View ArticleMy Favorite Photos of Turkey
Turkey is a photographer’s dream. Situated at the crossroads of the Middle East and Europe, with interesting geography, architecture and people, there are many beautiful and unique things to...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: The Mosques of Istanbul
The muezzin’s call to prayer always reminds me that I am someplace exotic. Well, that and camels. More than veiled women and squiggly writing, when I see camels and/or hear the call to prayer over the...
View ArticleLong Exposure
One of my greatest joys in photography is making long exposure photos. Whether it be a 15-second shot of the northern lights, a 2-minute exposure of a sunset or a 30-second shot of a city, as I’m...
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