As I walked the Sultanahmet District, one thing became abundantly clear, the cascading domes and minarets of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (better known as the "Blue Mosque") rule the Istanbul skyline.
It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles used to decorate the walls of its interior.
There are many important structures in Istanbul. But this one – commissioned by emperor Justinian, consecrated as a church in 537. Converted to a mosque by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. And declared a museum by Atatürk in 1935. It surpasses the rest because of its architecture, history, religious importance and extraordinary beauty.
I'm standing on the Boston University bridge, where The Head Of The Charles Regatta starts. The boats are lining up in the order of their numbers with the Boston skyline at the distance. It’s an exciting moment as the crews begin in their “high strokes.”
One day, while cleaning out my drawer, I found my old camera. I picked it up all nostalgic when I noticed there was still film in it. Curious as to what's in the time capsule, I had it developed straight away. Here's what I found. After many years in the old camera, the film had aged, but I still love these images. I love them because it's refreshingly authentic whimsical textures.
I still have the old Nikon 35mm film SLR camera. I bought it during the university years when I started to fall in love with photography. Back then, I shot in black and whites, mostly because I could use the university lab to develop/print my films. I don't use the camera anymore. I replaced it long ago with a high-tech digital camera. I'm not sure I'd call it progress.
Outdoor Christmas decoration. During the daytime and the nighttime.
A chandelier shaped like an upside-down Christmas tree all lit up. Nothing says Christmas like a little Santa cap on your dinner table.
