Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. I spent a couple of hours in full face-hunter mode stalking the streets and alleyways.
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - Sisko Osman's Carpets
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - Mr. Tea (and another fine mustache)
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - The Jeweler
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - The Mercer
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - The Blanket Merchant
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - The Mannequin
Calligrapher Hattat Kamil Nazik
I met the calligrapher Hattat Kamil Nazik in a small studio near the Little Aya Sofya mosque. He produces artwork and greeting cards in Arabic or Latin calligraphy. Took a photo and then headed off towards the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul’s Aya Sofya (also known as Hagia Sophia) was an Orthodox patriarchal basilica, that would later become a mosque, and is now a museum. Its complex history as one of the world’s greatest cathedrals, and then later as a mosque makes it a fascinating place to visit.
Main Dome, Aya Sofya, Istanbul, Turkey
Aya Sofya, Istanbul, Turkey
Deësis mosaic, Aya Sofya, Istanbul, Turkey
Aya Sofya, Istanbul, Turkey
"Freddie"
The Tissue Seller
The Shoe Cleaner
The Brass Merchant
The Smiler
The Sultan
The Carpet Seller
Many many fantastic mustaches in Istanbul. But what would the world be like if everyone had a mustache…
Blue Mosque at Dawn, Istanbul
I arrived in Istanbul late in the evening, but managed to do a quick reconnaissance around the Sultanahmet area before going to bed. The key thing I found was a suitable rooftop, and at 6.30AM the following morning I had the perfect position to get shots of the Blue Mosque.
Blue Mosque (a few minutes after dawn) Istanbul
St. Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
This is where I spent my summers when I was a kid.
Causeway linking the British mainland to St. Mary's Island
At low tide you can walk out along a causeway to the lighthouse. When the seas rise, the causeway is submerged and St. Mary’s become and island once again.
St. Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
Not your traditional lighthouse photograph. Thinking about making a big print of this an putting it on my wall. This is a little surprising because normally I’m looking for clear blue skies and smiling faces. Sentimental value I guess.
And just in case you were wondering where you’d heard the name Whitley Bay before…
And now I’m searching through these carousels and the carnival arcades
Searching everywhere from steeplechase to palisades
In any shooting gallery where promises are made
To rockaway, rockaway, rockaway, rockaway
From Cullercoats and Whitley Bay out to rockaway
lyrics by Mark Knopfler, from Tunnel of Love by Dire Straits
A final portrait from Beamish.
The Farmer
Tram Conductor
Tram Driver
Bus Conductor
Locomotion
Train Driver "67"
Spent an afternoon at Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum.
Steam Gauge
Top brass 🙂
Steam Power Engineer
Probably my favorite photo of the trip. Love the level of blur in the background keeping the focus on the face, but still allowing you to notice details like the brass gauge and dirt under the fingernails as you look closer.
TRAVEL 67 : Chris Willson Photography 