Istanbul Unplugged
(Edited)
Today I’d like to share a series of street shots from my first visit to Istanbul.
It was May 2024. I spent only three days in the city, but they left a lasting impression. From morning until late evening, I wandered with my camera over my shoulder — mostly without a plan, guided by intuition, and at one point even got lost. You could even say… on purpose. The city drew me in not with grand hilltop panoramas or architectural variety, but with small details: the squeal of tram rails against the backdrop of minarets, a seagull perched on a rooftop far from the sea, a cat settled comfortably on a windowsill, watching it all unfold. That’s Istanbul unplugged: raw, unposed, and utterly alive.
Of course, those three days flew by like three minutes — I only managed to explore two neighborhoods. But even that was enough to know one thing for sure: I’ll definitely be back.
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Great photos and a stunning city—I've heard a lot about it but never been there. I also loved how you composed the photos—vertical and horizontal. I need to learn how to do that too.
Thanks for the comment 👍 Even if you’re only passing through, Istanbul deserves at least a day of your time. 🙂
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I've wanted to go to Turkey many times, but when the high season starts there—and I've heard it starts in May—I have work that I can't leave even for a day. But I'm sure I'll go there one day—even if it's not the warm season 👌
Istanbul is an absolute beauty to roam. I kinda miss it sometimes. I went during autumn so the heat wasn't too bad but you could still feel the warmth of the sun in the day. A little bit of rain here and there. So many narrow streets and little cafes and antique shops. So many small bars full of cigarette smoke and live music.
Absolutely agree — there’s something about Istanbul that lingers long after you leave. Those small bars, hidden courtyards… Glad you felt it too. 👍
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Oh, my city. I hope you had a pleasant three days