Turkish Delights #5 - İzmir

 

"I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think" – Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi

 

Intro:

 
Turkey is an amazing country, blessed with diversity in its landscapes, traditions, cuisine and history. The country has more than 8,000 km of coastline, including the Black Sea (Karadeniz) to the north, the Mediterranean Sea (Akdeniz) to the south, and the Aegean Sea (Ege Denizi) to the west. There are also many vast inland bodies of water; stunning lakes and beautiful rivers throughout. From mountains to seaside, rural to urban, Turkey is a country with so much to offer, and so much to explore.

Every now and again I am fortunate enough to venture out into different regions. I hope one day that I am able to take one year to discover all of its treasures - but in the meantime I hope to post some of the photos I take on my occasional journeys.
 

İzmir

 

Today we will make a quick visit to İzmir.

Izmir is a major port city in Turkey, but it is also the name of the greater province in which the eponymous city is situated. The city of İzmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after İstanbul and Ankara. The greater province is also home to some very popular tourist destinations, including seaside resorts such as Çeşme.

 

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[İ1] Konak Clock Tower

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[İ2] Konak Clock Tower (lower section)

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[İ3] View from Hilton İzmir

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[İ4] View from Hilton İzmir 2

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[İ5] View from Hilton İzmir 3

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[İ6] Diminutive Mosque in Konak Square
Built in 1755 by a lady named Ayşe Hanım

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[İ7] Çeşme Centre and Port from Castle

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[İ8] Çeşme Harbour

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[İ9] Çeşme Castle

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[İ10] Çeşme Castle Interior

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[İ11] Amphitheater Ruins in İldir

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[İ12] Amphitheater Ruins in İldir 2

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Please reply below to let me know which (if any) of the photos you like the most.

I am not a photographer, and most of my photos are taken with an iPhone 6, so I realise my limitations. I would be really grateful for advice, suggestions and/or recommendations that the community has to offer with respect to technique, composition, equipment etc.

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All the best!