Hi all .. I am just home from a wonderful week in Istanbul. We also took the opportunity to pay a visit to the ancient city of Troy. I have zillions of images as it is the most photogenic place you can imagine. Just nine though, over three posts.

Of these ones: The first is in the Grand Bazaar, the second is Achmed the brush seller, and the third is one of the entrance gates to the Blue Mosque.

Enjoy!
Mike

These three. The first is Mustafa the carpet merchant, the second is a mosque sweeper and guard, the third is a scene in Topkapi palace.

Mike

Final three: the first is a mosque scene, the second is in Aya Sofia, and the third are some poppies I saw growing on the walls of Troy.

Cheers
Mike

Beautiful shots, Mike. Your trigger finger must have been worn out.

Immensely enjoyable photos of Istanbul-especially the mosque scene-would love to see others...
Will check your user gallery for more !
Did you notice how clean the air was?

Wow you really capture that exotic essence very well. I wish I was there in Istanbul aswell I've heard so many good things about Turkey, after all it's Europe's most populous city, and it's the ''bridge'' in between Europe and Asia.

My favorite picture is got to be the mosque scene.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures, more please.

Thanks guys for your kind words .. and apologies for any delay in replying, but I have been in Budapest for the past week (photos from that tomorrow!!)

There are a number of additional images at:

http://album2591.fotopic.net/c1508067.html

Cheers
Mike