Turkey

Europian and Asian Civilisations

I visited Turkey in October 2022. It was a relatively rapid tour of many locations in western and central Turkey. Having said that, my round-trip journey from Istanbul was over 1000 km. I was fortunate to see several classic sites in Turkey such as Troy, Ephesus and Cappadocia as well as some of the more modern Turkey in Istanbul and Ankara. My visit to the Gallipoli peninsula was sobering as it brought home to me the horrific loss of life suffered by both Allies and Ottoman Turks.

Turkey, unusually spans two continents, Europe and Asia, and has an incredibly rich history involving the influence of civilizations in both these continents together with northern Africa.

My photography here was mostly landscape and architectural. Some of the sights are highly photogenic, whether of ancient architecture or classic buildings erected in the last few hundred years. I was in two minds whether to embark on a balloon ride in Cappadocia but I was not disappointed by my decision. My journey on a cold, crystal-clear morning was unforgettable and the images I took will continue to provide me with vivid memories.