Turkey | travel photography

I got home a few days ago from a wonderful 10-day, 9-night trip to Turkey. Travel photography is an artistic expression I really enjoy. In this age of digital cameras, it is so easy to share pictures with anyone connected to the internet. Pictured above are the beautiful blue waters of the Aegean Sea as seen from Bodrum (in the southwest of Turkey). Bodrum's February weather was quite pleasant, and in the summer it is a destination frequented by Turkey's rich and famous.

I have posted a collection of photographs here. For those interested in such technical details, they were taken with a Ricoh GRD II camera, a small, light camera with an extremely high quality 28mm (equivalent) fixed focal length wide angle lens.

These photographs were taken in a variety of locations in Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus, Bodrum, and Cappadocia. Interested in exploring some of these sights for yourself? Get in touch, and I can help you plan a great vacation in Turkey. The best months to visit? May, September, and October.

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copyright (c) 2007 by David J. Ourisman. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website.
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traveling to Turkey

I will be flying off tomorrow afternoon for a fabulous 9-day trip to Turkey, and I will post as I am able while I am away. While in Turkey, I'll be visiting three major destinations.

Istanbul is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. I'm looking forward to the religious sites, especially the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia, as well as exploring the Grand Bazaar and the other various attractions of the city.

Cappadocia is home to a bewitching landscape that features conical rock outcrops known as "fairy chimneys," and I'm looking forward to the view from a hot air balloon flight. The printed itinerary cautions us to "wrap up warmly this morning." With February temperatures forecast in the 30's, I expect to take this advice seriously!

Our final destination is Bodrum on the coast, a summer beach resort. Again, this is February and a reminder that this is a working trip... the better to help my clients plan the perfect summer vacation to Turkey.


copyright (c) 2007 by David J. Ourisman. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website.
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