Istanbul Revisited Photo Gallery by Helen Betts at pbase.com

Istanbul Revisited

After living in Ankara for four years, then moving to Okinawa for three, I'm living in Turkey once again, much to my delight. This is a gallery in progress that I update everytime I visit this great city, one of my favorite in the world. The first page of this gallery is sort of an overview of the Istanbul I know; the other pages are more detail of certain places and various other images. Enjoy!

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Hidden oasis	Storm over Aya Sofya	Hamam (Turkish bath)	The Tourist Police building	Zeynep Sultan Camii (1769)
Star view	Fountain detail	Atrium (Zaman building)	Complex in Ataköy	Yenibosna view
Cihangir Camii	Cihangir detail	At the tomb of Sultan Bayazid	The vendors	Working in Beyazit
The pigeon lady, Beyazit Square	Istanbul University 1453	Beyazit Mosque	Old han in Beyazit	Early spring
Moving right along	Friends	A splash of color	Old han, Covered Bazaar	Covered Bazaar shop window
Shops among the ages, Covered Bazaar	Yenibosna crowds 1	Yenibosna crowds 2	Yenibosna crowds 3	Yenibosna crowds 4
Yenibosna crowds 5	Yenibosna crowds 6	Yenibosna crowds 7	Extremes	Morning exercise
At the Covered Bazaar	At the Covered Bazaar	At the Covered Bazaar	Covered Bazaar, fabric dealers street	Covered Bazaar, fabric dealers street
Decked out for a holiday	Roof with a View (8th place, Distance Challenge)	Covered Bazaar roof dweller	At the Covered Bazaar	The pink shop revisited
Galatasaray wheelchair basketball team	Ugur Bey	The shoe shine shop	The corn seller	Election Time
Rose petals at the Four Seasons	An abundance of slippers	A wealth of souvenirs	Aya Sofya on a winter's day	Carpet shop family
Four Seasons: Once a prison, now a hotel	Four Seasons room on the corner	Four Seasons: Watchtower	Four Seasons simplicity	Four Seasons: Opposites attract

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Iris Chung		26-Apr-2013 14:47
Stunning photos! Just been back from a 10-day tour to Turkey, entirely fascinated by your great photos!!

Denise J T Lee		25-Sep-2012 13:34
When I'm viewing these photos the Turkish music seems to echo in my mind, because your presentation is filled with lively rhythm that makes it seem more like a documentary film than just a photo album. You shoot with feelings !

Father George York		18-Aug-2012 13:21
Your pictures of Istanbul are wonderful. I am a Russian Orthodox priest in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA, my son and I were there twice. We were blessed to be at the Litrugy at the Ecumenical Patriarch's compound. Your picture album is the best I have ever seen of the city. My son and I just loved it there and wish we could have stayed for at least a month or more. A lot of your pictures brought back a lot of good memories. Thank you! Father George

John Hamers		24-Oct-2011 17:27
Excellent and very impressive gallery Helen, love your style of photography !! V

Buba Jafarli		15-Oct-2011 18:45
One of the best pbase galleries about the beauty of Istanbul! Wonderful camera work, Helen! V.

Guest		19-Dec-2010 23:05
I have just come across this delightful gallery. I spent about a month in Turkey earlier this year and a week or so in Istanbul. You have captured the major sights but also many of the "real Istanbul". Thankyou!! V

Sunil		02-May-2010 17:33
Great Pics. Thanks a lot for sharing them. Both the place and the pics have a soul.

William Barletta		27-Feb-2010 19:17
This is a fabulous gallery. It certainly proclaims "visit Istanbul!"

Guest		21-Oct-2009 16:20
what a great gallery of photos you have put together makes great reference material for me you have a very good eye thanks Paul.

jayjay		14-Jul-2009 12:44
Beautiful photo's a pleasure to look at

Bijan Asmai		03-Jun-2009 17:28
Beautiful Gallery..... www.Bijan-Asmai .8m .com

Gervan		14-May-2009 10:13
Thanks for this wonderful tour in one of my favourite cities. V.

bill friedlander		29-Jan-2009 02:23
Excellent gallery. Colorful and diverse images to give a good feel for the place and the people. V

amen		18-Jan-2009 03:20
Not bad :-D

Riza		17-Dec-2008 06:30
Hi, i loved every singel of you pictures , valla i have been lived there for twenty seven years never alble to take such beautiful photos, any way it was nice to see istanbul's macig soul again.

luis mancia		08-Sep-2008 04:06
SONY H3, ? IT SEEMS LIKE DSL CAMERA, LIKE POSTCARD WOW.... GREAT COLORS AND SHARP, THE CAMERA, IT WORKS BETTER ON APERTURE PRIORITY THAN AUTOMATIC. FANTASTIC

blizzard		01-Jun-2008 21:47
delightful and very interesting gallery congrats v

Steve Morris		26-Mar-2008 19:50
Wow another great gallery Helen! Aya Sofya at sunset is definitely my favourite of all - the light is exquisite! Vote

ramona		14-Dec-2007 12:08
Beautiful pictures!! I will spent my winter holiday in Istambul and I am glad for this choice! Thank you!

John L Kirkman		11-Sep-2007 19:03
Beautiful images, excellent exposures and colors, even in subtle and difficult lighting. Wonderful golden late day light in some, great patterns and textures. Picture after picture is framed and captured to its best. A standout set of photos, a feast for the senses, a pleasure, thank you.

Milan Vogrin		30-Jun-2007 16:54
Great shots with superb light

Sharmi		30-Jun-2007 14:57
Excellent Work

Marwan Habib		23-Jun-2007 16:31
Your gallery on Istanbul is really beautiful and reminds me of all the nice things I'vs seen in this city without any camera at the time of my travels. Well done. V.

Guest		20-Apr-2007 03:50
I love these images of Istanbul. Lots of various subjects with good compositions.

Hari		14-Mar-2007 22:44
Great shots you have got here Helen, and they are quite proffitional too. Thank you for sharing!

Jordi Edo		25-Feb-2007 19:24
Helen, beatiful shots. Thank you for share with us.

sherwood frazier		17-Feb-2007 00:44
It has been almost 40 years since last I was in Istanbul, I was on an Aircraft Carrier and we sat at anchor in the middle of the Bosporus for the better part of a week. Next to Athens this was my favorite stop while in the Mediterranean. These are great shots, well composed, and good light control. Thank you for bringing back memories. The shores on both sides have changed, but the old favorites are still there, Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, and the street vendors. Great stuff Helen, Thanks for sharing. V! Sherwood.

kemal turanli		10-Feb-2007 13:12
Lovely pictrures, beautiful colors and combinations. Congratulations !!!

Brian Baker		10-Feb-2007 09:51
Excellent gallery, thankyou for sharing it with us.

Ali Majdfar		06-Feb-2007 18:56
SPECTACULAR COLLECTION, GMV.

Petros Labrakos		30-Dec-2006 18:51
remarkably composed gallery excelent light,favourably exposed details and candids best regards

aigul		22-Nov-2006 15:19
I've been to Istanul twice, but never saw it in these shapes and colours! Most beautiful Istanbul! Ever!

Manolis		04-Jul-2006 19:06
Excellent gallery.

TS. Bok		03-Jul-2006 22:03
Superb gallery. Voted!

emrahbakiulas		18-Jun-2006 15:03
excellent...

Guest		25-May-2006 11:12
Excellent gallery. Love this gallery so much. Will come back to see more. Thanks for sharing.

Guest		22-May-2006 02:54
Oh, I forgot to mention the photos of buildings at sunset are magnificent!

Guest		22-May-2006 02:15
Hi Helen,Your photos are so bright and beautiful, with some interesting compositions as well. I will visit again.

Abdul Rahim Al Maimani		22-Apr-2006 18:38
Just wonderful, awesome and stunning

Juvenal		10-Apr-2006 19:08
After a trip to Turkey, enjoying your pictures is a blessing! Thanks for sharing them with us!

Aurélien		30-Mar-2006 14:32
Je suis étudiant en histoire de l'art, et je tiens à vous remercier pour les photographie de la Mosquée Zeyrek Camii qui m'ont été d'une grande aide. Merci infiniment.

Guest		25-Mar-2006 10:38
Helen , beautifull pictures very well compsed !! Voted

Peekseel		17-Mar-2006 17:33
Very nice gallery!

Eldar Kadymov		19-Feb-2006 22:36
Enjoyed seeing this jewel of Pbase again ! Certainly will get references from you whenever I go to this wonderful city !

Guest		19-Feb-2006 16:57
Istanbul! One of my favorite cities. Thanks for sharing these images. They are wonderful. Voted! Salim PS. Any photos of yenikoy?

Vilone		18-Feb-2006 23:20
These are beautiful photos!!I really enjoyed browsing them! Voted!!

Faruk Tunca		12-Feb-2006 15:50
Helen, beautiful work. Thanks...

Ferida		19-Dec-2005 01:56
A visual feast Helen. Well done - you're quite the talent. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Nunes BEIRAO - PHOTO		14-Dec-2005 03:55
No doubt, may be the best gallery I've seen about Istanbul, Hellen, full of talent!!!

George Christakos		11-Oct-2005 10:42
Very nice gallery. You have catched the feeling of Istanbul. Bravo.

Jaime Serrano		15-Jul-2005 17:29
The best gallery of Istambul I saw and one of my loved cities. Do you have pics of Kariye Camii?. Congratulations.

Fatih Gumus		10-Jun-2005 13:37
excellent pictures.. powerful use of color and lights..

sara norouz		29-May-2005 18:54
Enjoyed your images very much.i love istanbul very very much.

Franz Bauer		28-Feb-2005 23:37
Enjoyed your images very much.Would like to go there once more after viewing your Istanbul. Best Regards Franz Bauer

Oktay Cagatay		28-Feb-2005 21:09
Wonderful gallery.Beautiful work.

Guest		26-Dec-2004 18:33
Many compliments. Beautiful photos. Umberto

Guest		26-Dec-2004 10:02
Great gallery. I like your attention to details of the lovely city/country.

Andrys Basten		14-Dec-2004 08:37
Beautiful work, Helen. Wonderful gallery. Thanks!

Ron Horloff		08-Dec-2004 22:20
A very nice gallery, with both the big picture and the small details. Gives one a good sense of the city. Ron

Eldar Kadymov		20-Nov-2004 17:43
Undoubtfully the best Istambul gallery I ever saw, full of colours, life and fantastic surprises !

bygaspo		20-Nov-2004 00:35
Great gallery I only wish mine were as good. Regards Bygaspo.

Helen Betts		02-Nov-2004 01:00
Alicia, thank you for all your kind comments! I live in Ankara, but I too love Istanbul and spend as many weekends as possible there (still have photos from last visit to process :-)). Helen

Alicia de Villa		01-Nov-2004 23:29
My absolute favorite city in the world! I was all over Turkey for 6 weeks this past summer. These stunning photos captivates me all over again. Kudos to your wonderful work.

Guest		08-Jun-2004 22:37
Thank you for posting the images. Since I probably will never go there in person it gives me a feel for that part of the world. Richard

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