Previous: Day Two in Istanbul My third morning in Istanbul began with a sunrise walk along the Bhosphorus River.I usually hate mornings, but when I travel, I always get up early. Sunrise is (in my opinion) the best time for photographs. Few people, cooler temperatures, and different lighting than sunset. I walked along the 19th-century…
Previous: Day One in Istanbul Istanbul is one of the most photogenic cities I’ve visited, with Ottoman mosques, rooftop viewpoints, the Bosphorus and historic neighborhoods packed into a surprisingly walkable area. On my second day in Istanbul, I photographed Galata Tower at sunrise, explored the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and finished along the Bosphorus…
My first day in Istanbul began at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport on the Asian side of the city. I took a Havaist bus to the city center. I had read the metro was faster (and cheaper) but after two long plane rides (and jetlag)- the last thing I wanted to do was figure out transportation….
