Istanbul (Turkey). Common contrasts in Istanbul skyline, with the modern buildings that seem to “threaten” the old city. (1) In Besiktas, the minaret of the old Kaptan Ibrahimaga Cami and – in the background – the Polat Tower and the Selenium Towers. (2) The hill of Nisantasi with new big towers. (3) The skyline of Sultanahmet oppressed by houses and hotels. (4) Different styles merged together. (5) The new Istanbul grows close to the ancient walls.
Istanbul (Turkey). A thunderstorm strikes Istanbul during a summer rainstorm: a fantastic opportunity to set the camera with a 30 seconds shutter speed, remaining calm and waiting for the lighting over the city…
Istanbul (Turkey). Few minutes before darkness…
Istanbul (Turkey). It looks like the “present” is slowly cancelling the “past”…
Istanbul (Turkey). Houses are built one on the others generating an uncontrolled urban development
Istanbul (Turkey). The sun goes down behind dark clouds and creating a striking landscape of Besiktas.
Istanbul (Turkey). A tornado is striking Istanbul during a heavy rainstorm.