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Turning off the Conscious Mind

This post is all about my latest trip to Turkey, quite a personal one. A lot of family moments and a glimpse of my yet-to-be-named, ongoing photography series portraying Turkish Artists in their studios…

This post is all about my latest trip to Turkey, quite a personal one. A lot of family moments and a glimpse of my yet-to-be-named, ongoing photography series portraying Turkish Artists in their studios.

Being far away from home makes me think a lot about how I can connect with the life I left behind, especially from a photography standpoint. In a country polarized to its core, losing my sense of belonging day after day, I choose to hold onto the people I love, memories, and the small community I was raised in, transforming them into silver crystals. This is my way out..

All photos are Tri-X at 800 developed in XTOL 1:1, 10:30mins at 21°C, shot mostly with Leica M6 and the square ones with Rolleiflex 2.8F

Visit to Arte Istanbul

Visit to Arte Istanbul

Home studio of long time family friend, artist Yunus Tonkuş

Home studio of long time family friend, artist Yunus Tonkuş

Working on a statue of Oğuz Aral, a legendary Turkish cartoonist

Working on a statue of Oğuz Aral, a legendary Turkish cartoonist

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The series will be displayed on the streets of Kadıköy, the liberated area of today’s İstanbul

The series will be displayed on the streets of Kadıköy, the liberated area of today’s İstanbul

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Final touches on Avanak Avni, Aral’s most remarkable cartoon character

Final touches on Avanak Avni, Aral’s most remarkable cartoon character

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

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Reminiscing

Reminiscing

Happy times when I had no idea my Rollei had a misaligned focusing screen

Happy times when I had no idea my Rollei had a misaligned focusing screen

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Minnoş, the reckless host

Minnoş, the reckless host

Ufuk

Ufuk

Deniz

Deniz

I admire how he starts giggling two minutes after he wakes up

I admire how he starts giggling two minutes after he wakes up

Winter remains

Winter remains

Into the roots

Into the roots

Wandering streets of Karaköy

Wandering streets of Karaköy

When the cab driver rejects to take you to Galata

When the cab driver rejects to take you to Galata

One fell down

One fell down

Time out

Time out

The whole city turned into a massive construction site

The whole city turned into a massive construction site

The one thing that doesn’t change

The one thing that doesn’t change

A metaphorical masterpiece

A metaphorical masterpiece

Nothing beats the joy of nerdy gear talk with this man

Nothing beats the joy of nerdy gear talk with this man

Off to Eskisehir, long awaited meet up with my sister

Off to Eskisehir, long awaited meet up with my sister

Picking up exactly from where they left off, Mustafa Abi & Rüzgar

Picking up exactly from where they left off, Mustafa Abi & Rüzgar

Heirloom t-shirt that passed down generations of our family travelling all around the world, and now it’s coming home

Heirloom t-shirt that passed down generations of our family travelling all around the world, and now it’s coming home

Planting the seeds

Planting the seeds

When you realize you locked yourself out

When you realize you locked yourself out

Late night at the kitchen

Late night at the kitchen

Accidental double exposure

Accidental double exposure

Stopped by at Sivrihisar for visiting Metin Yurdanur‘s open-air sculpture museum set on the foothills of the rocky mountains.

Stopped by at Sivrihisar for visiting Metin Yurdanur‘s open-air sculpture museum set on the foothills of the rocky mountains.

Some familiar faces welcome us. Remembering Ali Dinçer.

Some familiar faces welcome us. Remembering Ali Dinçer.

Abidin Dino

Abidin Dino

And Berfo Ana

And Berfo Ana

FYI

FYI

Visit to Ali Kotan’s studio, Ankara

Visit to Ali Kotan’s studio, Ankara

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For some reason, I always have a sympathy for artists who refuse to move to İstanbul

For some reason, I always have a sympathy for artists who refuse to move to İstanbul

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Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

A tribute to Gezi

A tribute to Gezi

Suburbs of Ankara

Suburbs of Ankara

Wandering around the castle

Wandering around the castle

Fooling around with dad at Erimtan Museum. Can you spot him?

Fooling around with dad at Erimtan Museum. Can you spot him?

Moments like this make me question many decisions in my life

Moments like this make me question many decisions in my life

Limited edition

Limited edition

The gang is ready for the aspirin bubbles experiment

The gang is ready for the aspirin bubbles experiment

Failed.. Looks like it’s another Youtube clickbait video they’ve been watching

Failed.. Looks like it’s another Youtube clickbait video they’ve been watching

Relationship status

Relationship status

Reminds me this moment

Reminds me this moment

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Setting up the exhibition

Setting up the exhibition

Good to see neighbors are doing well, Egemen & Mocha

Good to see neighbors are doing well, Egemen & Mocha

Front yard drama

Front yard drama

Catching up with Kıvanç

Catching up with Kıvanç

The first episode of the series could not be complete without my father, of course.

The first episode of the series could not be complete without my father, of course.

Turning off the conscious mind

Turning off the conscious mind

We decided to go for a shoot focusing more on the performance and creative process

We decided to go for a shoot focusing more on the performance and creative process

My goal was to capture some moments when he’s really in the flow

My goal was to capture some moments when he’s really in the flow

It’s an essential part of his creative process

It’s an essential part of his creative process

A highly focused mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task

A highly focused mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task

We picked this one for the press release of his upcoming exhibition

We picked this one for the press release of his upcoming exhibition

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That signature look..

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My favourite of the session

My favourite of the session

Confrontation

Confrontation

Working on his sketchbook

Working on his sketchbook

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Which turned into diaries over the years

Which turned into diaries over the years

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Summary of the session

Summary of the session

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

Cousins cracking up

Cousins cracking up

The most photogenic nephew you could have. Never fails me, since the very first portrait I took of him

The most photogenic nephew you could have. Never fails me, since the very first portrait I took of him

Acrylic ayran

Acrylic ayran

Same spot, same camera, a very different me from 9 years ago

Same spot, same camera, a very different me from 9 years ago

Messing around with sis

Messing around with sis

Çınar

Çınar

Mom keeping things in order

Mom keeping things in order

And the moment of the whole trip for me

And the moment of the whole trip for me

January 2020, Istanbul

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Eh, It’s a Living..

Some photos from late 2017 and early 2018, mostly street captures from my weekend walks in the city…

Some photos from late 2017 and early 2018, mostly street captures from my weekend walks in the city. All photos are Tri-X mostly shot at 800, developed in XTOL 1:1, 10:30mins at 21°C, Leica M6 and 35mm Summicron ASPH.

Meow

Meow

The contrast

The contrast

Hunger games

Hunger games

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Bla bla bla

Bla bla bla

Walking through washington square park

Walking through washington square park

Street performers

Street performers

Nomophobia

Nomophobia

Musing

Musing

Elegance

Elegance

Wheels not rollin

Wheels not rollin

Pick one

Pick one

Sweet

Sweet

5th ave

5th ave

Time to go home

Time to go home

Featured him twice in this post. shot a couple months apart

Featured him twice in this post. shot a couple months apart

Love love love

Love love love

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Turned out much stronger than I thought

Turned out much stronger than I thought

Bryant Park

Bryant Park

White Plains ladies

White Plains ladies

I like overcast weather better than sunny days. Occlusion shadows look super cool in black and white

I like overcast weather better than sunny days. Occlusion shadows look super cool in black and white

Looking for the closest coffee place

Looking for the closest coffee place

Taking halloween decorations to a new level

Taking halloween decorations to a new level

Nostalgia

Nostalgia

When you have to dine outside

When you have to dine outside

Diviera Drive

Diviera Drive

Starts a little after the big bang

Starts a little after the big bang

Weekend visit to DC. Erhan & Levent

Weekend visit to DC. Erhan & Levent

Levo cracking me up

Levo cracking me up

Enjoying the Portrait Gallery from kids’ point of view

Enjoying the Portrait Gallery from kids’ point of view

Goodfellas

Goodfellas

Wolfman visits the nostalgia train

Wolfman visits the nostalgia train

It was really cool to ride trains from 1930s but it was too packed inside

It was really cool to ride trains from 1930s but it was too packed inside

Still more than enough to impress him

Still more than enough to impress him

Crossings

Crossings

Yielding

Yielding

Underground

Underground

Vacation dreams

Vacation dreams

Bundle up

Bundle up

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Yoga time

Yoga time

You are here

You are here

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The look

The look

Welcome to NYC

Welcome to NYC

Cuddles

Cuddles

Under the furry hood

Under the furry hood

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My favorite off the roll

My favorite off the roll

Stumbled upon her again a couple months later

Stumbled upon her again a couple months later

Holiday train show

Holiday train show

A rainy day in Soho

A rainy day in Soho

I could fit all my darkroom equipments in that bag

I could fit all my darkroom equipments in that bag

Love is in the air

Love is in the air

Off to Cape May for the weekend

Off to Cape May for the weekend

Finally some time to relax

Finally some time to relax

ND3 filter on

ND3 filter on

Low media regulations effective

Low media regulations effective

Visiting the flight museum, cockpit check

Visiting the flight museum, cockpit check

My favorite off the roll

My favorite off the roll

Fighter pilots in need of ice cream

Fighter pilots in need of ice cream

Back to city

Back to city

İstanbul was on the 9th line from bottom

İstanbul was on the 9th line from bottom

Times sq

Times sq

Toddlers of Gotham

Toddlers of Gotham

Shopping went off the rails

Shopping went off the rails

Kids of NYC

Kids of NYC

Smartphone vs DSLR

Smartphone vs DSLR

There he is

There he is

Gotcha

Gotcha

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Expressions

Expressions

Qcho & Isa

Qcho & Isa

Like the bag

Like the bag

For love of pat

For love of pat

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Leering

Leering

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Shocking news

Shocking news

When leather meets Tri-x, it’s the best

When leather meets Tri-x, it’s the best

Williamsburg exclusion zone

Williamsburg exclusion zone

Favorite spot on Bedford Ave

Favorite spot on Bedford Ave

Eh, it’s a living..

Eh, it’s a living..

March 2019, New York

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Nice and Cozy

Catching up from last summer. I just keep documenting streets and people around me that make my life worthwhile, without really thinking too much about what to do with all these photos…

Catching up from last summer. I just keep documenting streets and people around me that make my life worthwhile, without really thinking too much about what to do with all these photos. I like the freedom to express myself through photography and I’ll keep doing it as long as it keeps me in the flow.

All photos are Tri-X at 800 developed in XTOL 1:1, 10:30mins at 21°C, shot with Leica M6 and 35mm Summicron ASPH. Grab some coffee and enjoy!

NYC Pride day. The parade was too crowded so I decided to walk along the streets of Greenwich Village

NYC Pride day. The parade was too crowded so I decided to walk along the streets of Greenwich Village

which I think is the best way to capture the spirit

which I think is the best way to capture the spirit

Expressions

Expressions

Watching the fire

Watching the fire

Came across the legendary Harvey Stein in the crowd. We had a nice chat and he showed me his Leica M4, which was pretty much in this condition.

Came across the legendary Harvey Stein in the crowd. We had a nice chat and he showed me his Leica M4, which was pretty much in this condition.

Looks like I ruined their selfie

Looks like I ruined their selfie

Cool ink

Cool ink

Sky through the viewing lens

Sky through the viewing lens

Patched

Patched

It’s always cheesy and insincere when big brands try to take advantage of these events, but this trio was just too cute to not feature

It’s always cheesy and insincere when big brands try to take advantage of these events, but this trio was just too cute to not feature

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Refreshing selfies

Refreshing selfies

Don’t give up

Don’t give up

Always cross the line

Always cross the line

The one

The one

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Suit up

Suit up

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

You talkin’ to me?

You talkin’ to me?

Nitpicking

Nitpicking

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Self sustaining

Self sustaining

She says it all

She says it all

Here’s the story

Here’s the story

Inspired me to watch the documentary

Inspired me to watch the documentary

Girls just wanna have fun

Girls just wanna have fun

“Go for it” she said

“Go for it” she said

Nice and cozy

Nice and cozy

A great day for street portraits

A great day for street portraits

Summer’s not over yet

Summer’s not over yet

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Really?

Really?

A visit to NY Transit Museum

A visit to NY Transit Museum

Ruzgar cracking people up

Ruzgar cracking people up

Retro birthday present for Kemal, ready to ship to Moscow

Retro birthday present for Kemal, ready to ship to Moscow

One of those books that you order five more copies as soon as you finish it, and gift them to your bestfriends

One of those books that you order five more copies as soon as you finish it, and gift them to your bestfriends

Barbeque party at Webby’s

Barbeque party at Webby’s

Luna & Erik

Luna & Erik

Edwards

Edwards

When raising a low media child pays off

When raising a low media child pays off

My favorite off the roll

My favorite off the roll

Had to block his view to get the pose

Had to block his view to get the pose

When you lost your favorite toy in the bushes

When you lost your favorite toy in the bushes

The Atlas of Misty Continents, never gets old

The Atlas of Misty Continents, never gets old

That time of the year again, Jazz Age Lawn Party at Governor’s Island

That time of the year again, Jazz Age Lawn Party at Governor’s Island

Indeed

Indeed

Windy

Windy

Love the hat

Love the hat

Hey there!

Hey there!

Family trying to decide what to eat. Like the expressions

Family trying to decide what to eat. Like the expressions

Little one has big words to say

Little one has big words to say

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They were having a very heated discussion, looked ironic with that rose he’s carrying on his back

They were having a very heated discussion, looked ironic with that rose he’s carrying on his back

Dumbo meet up

Dumbo meet up

Sonay

Sonay

Next bench

Next bench

Coffee mates

Coffee mates

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Williamsburg

Williamsburg

This. just.. shouldn’t be happening

This. just.. shouldn’t be happening

Eva?

Eva?

Diviera Drive

Diviera Drive

Remembering Pina Bausch in Starbucks

Remembering Pina Bausch in Starbucks

No more ice cream

No more ice cream

Visit to Storm King Art Center, an open-air museum with some pretty cool giant contemporary sculptures

Visit to Storm King Art Center, an open-air museum with some pretty cool giant contemporary sculptures

an Alexander Calder horse in the back

an Alexander Calder horse in the back

All we wanted was to celebrate Rae’s birthday and Ugur’s new job and to chill a bit

All we wanted was to celebrate Rae’s birthday and Ugur’s new job and to chill a bit

It wasn’t long before we found ourselves having depressing discussions, mostly on the constitutional referendum in Turkey, which was held that very day.

It wasn’t long before we found ourselves having depressing discussions, mostly on the constitutional referendum in Turkey, which was held that very day.

Never count on stroller naps

Never count on stroller naps

Birthday girl

Birthday girl

The crazy duo

The crazy duo

Waiting for the pizza delivery guy

Waiting for the pizza delivery guy

Enjoying the geometry

Enjoying the geometry

Hector being Hector, I have no idea where I took this photo and the background doesn’t help

Hector being Hector, I have no idea where I took this photo and the background doesn’t help

A very short love story, Part I

A very short love story, Part I

Part II

Part II

Back to the city, Sheep Meadow

Back to the city, Sheep Meadow

Someone’s bored of watching the skaters

Someone’s bored of watching the skaters

Çiğdem telling weird stories

Çiğdem telling weird stories

Morning!

Morning!

The off hook & loop

The off hook & loop

I was walking the crosswalk when he noticed my camera and said he has a film rangefinder, too. Then took out his Canon QL and we shot each other at the same time. Had a little chat before the lights turned green. Only could happen in NYC moment

I was walking the crosswalk when he noticed my camera and said he has a film rangefinder, too. Then took out his Canon QL and we shot each other at the same time. Had a little chat before the lights turned green. Only could happen in NYC moment

Waiting for the Shake Shack buzz

Waiting for the Shake Shack buzz

Brooklyn love, my favorite off the roll

Brooklyn love, my favorite off the roll

Heads down

Heads down

I became part of the mural for a sec

I became part of the mural for a sec

High life

High life

Family goals

Family goals

Celebrity grocery time

Celebrity grocery time

Cool style

Cool style

Two ladies and two puppies

Two ladies and two puppies

He left me no choice

He left me no choice

Meanwhile, underground

Meanwhile, underground

by Chloe‘s restroom

by Chloe‘s restroom

Red light chronicles

Red light chronicles

February 2018, New York

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What’s so Funny, Sir?

This one starts with VES NYC Awards night, a fancy event mostly for New York’s VFX community to gather in person and complain each other about their studios…

This one starts with Visual Effects Society NYC awards night. It was pretty dark inside, wasn't expecting anything usable would come out but ISO 2000 helped me save the night.

It’s a fancy event mostly for New York’s VFX community to gather in person and complain each other about their studios.

It’s a fancy event mostly for New York’s VFX community to gather in person and complain each other about their studios.

Though it was a good excuse for me to see one my favorite directors in the flesh..

Though it was a good excuse for me to see one my favorite directors in the flesh..

Darren Aronofsky giving his acceptance speech for the Empire Award

Darren Aronofsky giving his acceptance speech for the Empire Award

Blind date

Blind date

Marshmallow party outside

Marshmallow party outside

Documenting the documenter

Documenting the documenter

Some familiar faces on the red carpet, Lucy and Chloe

Some familiar faces on the red carpet, Lucy and Chloe

At his favorite brunch place

At his favorite brunch place

Too tired to fold out the couch

Too tired to fold out the couch

Finally I traded in my two 25+ year old Summicrons to get a brand new Summicron 35mm ASPH, it was a pretty good deal for me considering that I wasn’t shooting with the 50mm at all. I like how Leica glass keeps its value over time. All photos from th…

Finally I traded in my two 25+ year old Summicrons to get a brand new Summicron 35mm ASPH, it was a pretty good deal for me considering that I wasn’t shooting with the 50mm at all. I like how Leica glass keeps its value over time. All photos from this point on are exposed on Tri-x at 800 with the new lens.

First impressions: It’s crazy sharp, so sharp that it even feels a bit too clinical sometimes, but I really like the contrast, which was the main reason for me upgrading from the pre-ASPH model.

First impressions: It’s crazy sharp, so sharp that it even feels a bit too clinical sometimes, but I really like the contrast, which was the main reason for me upgrading from the pre-ASPH model.

All kinds of phones

All kinds of phones

The gang

The gang

Couple enjoying the St Patrick’s breeze

Couple enjoying the St Patrick’s breeze

Abstract

Abstract

Meanwhile, underground

Meanwhile, underground

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Kısmet

Kısmet

Staying connected

Staying connected

When zone focusing fails you in a good way

When zone focusing fails you in a good way

Warming up Times Sq with stories

Warming up Times Sq with stories

The expression

The expression

The team-O

The team-O

Catching the raindrops

Catching the raindrops

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A man loves to park

A man loves to park

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Chaos

Chaos

Spousal murder attempt

Spousal murder attempt

You can guess her next move

You can guess her next move

Reading the instructions handbook

Reading the instructions handbook

They asked my Facebook page to see the photo. I said I usually share them on a blog but none of us had a pen to write the address. Definitely need a business card for these kind of situations.

They asked my Facebook page to see the photo. I said I usually share them on a blog but none of us had a pen to write the address. Definitely need a business card for these kind of situations.

She was swearing at a man who shouldered her seconds ago

She was swearing at a man who shouldered her seconds ago

Yet another NYC street photo ruined by some vehicle in the background. Though you can still see some wrinkles and expression, if you’re not looking on your phone, of course.

Yet another NYC street photo ruined by some vehicle in the background. Though you can still see some wrinkles and expression, if you’re not looking on your phone, of course.

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Welcome to New York

Welcome to New York

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One more reason to love St. Patty’s day

One more reason to love St. Patty’s day

Good vibes

Good vibes

Sharing issues

Sharing issues

I like the way highlights leak out of the frame on a negative, especially when the lens is wide open. Feels more organic and makes a unique border to each photo. I like to use that on darkroom prints, too.

I like the way highlights leak out of the frame on a negative, especially when the lens is wide open. Feels more organic and makes a unique border to each photo. I like to use that on darkroom prints, too.

I wanted to get that natural border in my scans as well and that’s when I realized how brutally my scanner (Nikon Coolscan V ED) has been cropping the photos by default, from top and bottom. I had to physically hack the device with a utility knife s…

I wanted to get that natural border in my scans as well and that’s when I realized how brutally my scanner (Nikon Coolscan V ED) has been cropping the photos by default, from top and bottom. I had to physically hack the device with a utility knife so now it scans the whole frame

I love the expression cashiers make every time we walk in a Starbucks and Çiğdem asks for hot tea

I love the expression cashiers make every time we walk in a Starbucks and Çiğdem asks for hot tea

She said she turned 100 the day before. We had a nice chat and she wished us a happy life

She said she turned 100 the day before. We had a nice chat and she wished us a happy life

Customer hunt

Customer hunt

Rain is on the way

Rain is on the way

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I agree with the ladies, what’s so funny, sir?

I agree with the ladies, what’s so funny, sir?

Nice

Nice

Love that family, instant fav

Love that family, instant fav

Red light chronicles

Red light chronicles

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Some faces, chinatown

Some faces, chinatown

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Rain is really on the way

Rain is really on the way

Caffeine level: Critically low

Caffeine level: Critically low

Water bottle flip challange

Water bottle flip challange

Hi Mr. Kent

Hi Mr. Kent

Exhausted

Exhausted

I blindly agree

I blindly agree

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Walking around Central Park

Walking around Central Park

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When you come back home from Turkish market

When you come back home from Turkish market

Rosa’s mom paying homage to Di Stefano, a heated debate over who the best soccer player in history was

Rosa’s mom paying homage to Di Stefano, a heated debate over who the best soccer player in history was

Hector losing it again

Hector losing it again

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Visiting NYC Public Library

Visiting NYC Public Library

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Main reading room

Main reading room

Kids these days

Kids these days

Lines and more lines

Lines and more lines

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Excuse me

Excuse me

Lost in the crowd

Lost in the crowd

Creepy

Creepy

Did Disney acquire your company, too?

Did Disney acquire your company, too?

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NYC mom

NYC mom

Killing time in harmony

Killing time in harmony

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Lost his way

Lost his way

My favorite off the roll

My favorite off the roll

Batman arrives in the crime scene

Batman arrives in the crime scene

Thank you

Thank you

Zig zag

Zig zag

More ice cream, please

More ice cream, please

Cool style

Cool style

Doing 24,000 steps in the city, ends up with the coziest train ride

Doing 24,000 steps in the city, ends up with the coziest train ride

December 2017, New York

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Williamsburg Vigilante

Trying to catch up with some old season stuff, dozens of rolls waiting to be developed.. Wandering here and there mostly in the city…

Trying to catch up with some old season stuff, dozens of rolls waiting to be developed.. Wandering here and there mostly in the city, all shot with Leica M6, Summicron 35mm Pre-ASPH, Tri-x exposed at 800-1000-1600 and developed in XTOL, enjoy!

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

From the men waiting while their wives shop series

From the men waiting while their wives shop series

Where?

Where?

Tried to take puppy’s attention several times for an eye contact, and this is the result. I definitely need to improve my silent barking skills

Tried to take puppy’s attention several times for an eye contact, and this is the result. I definitely need to improve my silent barking skills

Checking results of the photo shoot

Checking results of the photo shoot

Somewhere in roosevelt island

Somewhere in roosevelt island

Even the dogs are lazy these days

Even the dogs are lazy these days

Hey little one

Hey little one

Stripes day

Stripes day

Killing time waiting for the boss

Killing time waiting for the boss

An ordinary day in SoHo

An ordinary day in SoHo

Introducing Ray..

Introducing Ray..

Moving is a serious business

Moving is a serious business

Concrete jungle rain

Concrete jungle rain

On our way to The Wassaic Project. An artist-run, multidisciplinary arts festival situated on a bunch of historic farm structures in Wassaic, a small, cute town at the very end of Metro North’s Harlem line

On our way to The Wassaic Project. An artist-run, multidisciplinary arts festival situated on a bunch of historic farm structures in Wassaic, a small, cute town at the very end of Metro North’s Harlem line

Main stage, sound check

Main stage, sound check

A barn theater where they were screening animated shorts, saw a bunch of cool student films

A barn theater where they were screening animated shorts, saw a bunch of cool student films

Lots of creative activities for kids, too

Lots of creative activities for kids, too

Lucky ones to find some shade under the bright sun

Lucky ones to find some shade under the bright sun

The organization committee

The organization committee

Rockin

Rockin

Someone’s having fun

Someone’s having fun

Time travel

Time travel

Later on

Later on

End of the day

End of the day

Clean up time

Clean up time

Meanwhile in Coney Island

Meanwhile in Coney Island

Postcard photo of the day

Postcard photo of the day

Now you can post that on Fotokritik

Now you can post that on Fotokritik

Gritty

Gritty

Stretchy

Stretchy

Waiting in the line with a friend of a friend of a farmer

Waiting in the line with a friend of a friend of a farmer

Respect

Respect

Good vibes

Good vibes

That shady look

That shady look

Mystery

Mystery

Taking advantage of the long red light, morning stretch

Taking advantage of the long red light, morning stretch

Nap time

Nap time

In a lovely French bakery next to Leica Gallery, while I was having a croissant and waiting for the gallery to open

In a lovely French bakery next to Leica Gallery, while I was having a croissant and waiting for the gallery to open

Reminded me the mad scientist who can’t dream, from The City of Lost Children

Reminded me the mad scientist who can’t dream, from The City of Lost Children

Look down

Look down

Look up

Look up

Not going home

Not going home

Boys out shopping

Boys out shopping

Making sure everything is in order

Making sure everything is in order

Have fun, now!

Have fun, now!

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Wonder how the baby’s glasses looked like

Wonder how the baby’s glasses looked like

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Elegance

Elegance

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I guess they were in the middle of an argument

I guess they were in the middle of an argument

Bumped into the anti-bike Williamsburg vigilante

Bumped into the anti-bike Williamsburg vigilante

This one reveals how lazy I am sometimes, to develop, scan and post photos on time

This one reveals how lazy I am sometimes, to develop, scan and post photos on time

The little one seems to be an aspiring street photography appreciator

The little one seems to be an aspiring street photography appreciator

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I like how the bodybuilder Spiderman is a misfit in the scene

I like how the bodybuilder Spiderman is a misfit in the scene

Google Pixel viral

Google Pixel viral

Him being her hands

Him being her hands

Welcome to the club

Welcome to the club

Cool couple

Cool couple

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Park Ave.

Park Ave.

Killing time waiting for orders

Killing time waiting for orders

He was on the phone talking when I took the shot, I was just passing by – all of a sudden he changed the conversation and started talking about my camera, lens model etc to the other person on the phone. I started laughing and waited for him to fini…

He was on the phone talking when I took the shot, I was just passing by – all of a sudden he changed the conversation and started talking about my camera, lens model etc to the other person on the phone. I started laughing and waited for him to finish. Had a little chat afterwards, funny moment

I’ll take it, only if the flight is overbooked

I’ll take it, only if the flight is overbooked

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One of the rare photos that doesn’t have a cell phone in it

One of the rare photos that doesn’t have a cell phone in it

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Did better this time

Did better this time

Foot fetish

Foot fetish

Leading the viewer’s eye to the subject with pita chips

Leading the viewer’s eye to the subject with pita chips

Three hats

Three hats

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A metaphorical masterpiece

A metaphorical masterpiece

Oh, I’ve always thought that it was just an arbitrary company name

Oh, I’ve always thought that it was just an arbitrary company name

All he needs is a screwdriver

All he needs is a screwdriver

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My feelings that day

My feelings that day

He said she kept him warm

He said she kept him warm

Bored to death

Bored to death

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Glasses for all ages

Glasses for all ages

Another mystery

Another mystery

A democracy held together with safety pins

A democracy held together with safety pins

Nice to meet you guys!

Nice to meet you guys!

Just ignore and you’ll be fine

Just ignore and you’ll be fine

One of my favs from the roll

One of my favs from the roll

It’s too late

It’s too late

Hands tight

Hands tight

Not sure

Not sure

July 2017, New York

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From NYC with Love

First post after moving to United States. It took a while to settle down but I finally worked my way back to film photography. I tried digital for a while but sorry, grain calls me…

First post after moving to United States. It took a while to settle down but I finally worked my way back to film photography. I tried digital for a while but sorry, grain calls me…

As I left the majority of my family behind, I can see the blog is heading towards more street than personal stuff. Not complaining but I’ll definitely miss those none-sense daily photos. All Tri-x between 800-1600 ISO shot with Leica M6 and Summicron 35mm and 50mm, developed mostly in XTOL, some grainy ones in HC-110. enjoy!

M2 train

M2 train

I was so focused on capturing the train operator that I don’t even remember shooting this one

I was so focused on capturing the train operator that I don’t even remember shooting this one

Getting naughty at the Met

Getting naughty at the Met

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Expressions

Expressions

Getting dark at Soho

Getting dark at Soho

Love his hat

Love his hat

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A dog, a girl and a guy cuting his own clone’s hair

A dog, a girl and a guy cuting his own clone’s hair

Food not comin’

Food not comin’

Sister chilling at the high line

Sister chilling at the high line

Much better than Converse

Much better than Converse

Slightly out of sync

Slightly out of sync

Sending her off to Turkey, time to say good bye

Sending her off to Turkey, time to say good bye

Life at Mamaroneck Ave. Gothic font freaks me out

Life at Mamaroneck Ave. Gothic font freaks me out

He stood there reading just like that for about an hour, Barnes & Noble

He stood there reading just like that for about an hour, Barnes & Noble

Having the best Salmon Pesto Monterey in the world with Daniel, some fish place in Armonk

Having the best Salmon Pesto Monterey in the world with Daniel, some fish place in Armonk

Pigeon: Impossible

Pigeon: Impossible

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Looking at the Flatiron

Looking at the Flatiron

Walking Astoria

Walking Astoria

Took a nap standing up for two stops on express q train, wish I had that super power

Took a nap standing up for two stops on express q train, wish I had that super power

Selfie with some Bryant Park grass in the background 

Selfie with some Bryant Park grass in the background 

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Hang in there, buddy

Hang in there, buddy

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Cove Island

Cove Island

Walking Soho

Walking Soho

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No standing?

No standing?

Nice to meet you

Nice to meet you

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Nan Goldin! Nice find

Nan Goldin! Nice find

She had purple hair, same color as the rose on her shoulder, too bad I didn’t have color film

She had purple hair, same color as the rose on her shoulder, too bad I didn’t have color film

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Hope news are good

Hope news are good

Bark!

Bark!

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Played Itsy Bitsy Spider for Rüzgar

Played Itsy Bitsy Spider for Rüzgar

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OK

OK

Chinatown

Chinatown

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Late for the party

Late for the party

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Enjoying the breeze, Governor’s Island ferry

Enjoying the breeze, Governor’s Island ferry

Getting ready for the Lawn Party

Getting ready for the Lawn Party

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Found out that he’s mMichael Arenella, founder of the jazz age lawn party

Found out that he’s Michael Arenella, founder of the jazz age lawn party

Hi Mr. John

Hi Mr. John

Clean up time

Clean up time

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Ferry delay

Ferry delay

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Back to White Plains

Back to White Plains

USPS summer 2016 postman fashion

USPS summer 2016 postman fashion

Walking around Williamsburg..

Walking around Williamsburg..

A Williamsburg native, we had a small talk, he said the neighborhood changed so much recently that he feels himself as a foreigner

A Williamsburg native, we had a small talk, he said the neighborhood changed so much recently that he feels himself as a foreigner

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Nice music store

Nice music store

people taking photos of people taking photos said the guy with shades, 3 seconds after I released the shutter

people taking photos of people taking photos said the guy with shades, 3 seconds after I released the shutter

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Brooklyn street brass band

Brooklyn street brass band

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Made my day

Made my day

Sorry that fear and hatred won.. Once again

Sorry that fear and hatred won.. Once again

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Walking down 9th ave

Walking down 9th ave

Puking responsibly

Puking responsibly

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She couldn’t cheer him up

She couldn’t cheer him up

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Black Lives Matter rally

Black Lives Matter rally

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Not today

Not today

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Fight like a kid

Fight like a kid

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July 2016, New York

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Don’t Mess with my Home

The chemicals and film prices went so freaking high in Turkey that I had to quit film and put everything on hold for a while. Finally found some time and enthusiasm to get the blog running again…

Back to blogging with a packed, dirty post after a while. A lot happened meanwhile. At some point the chemicals and film prices went so freaking high in Turkey that I had to quit film and put everything on hold for a while. Finally found some time and enthusiasm to get the blog running again. Sharing stuff from here and there. Not much street on this one, mostly documenting stuff going around me as I go to places. All Tri-x between 800-2400 ISO shot with Leica M6 and Summicron 35mm V4

Starting with some photos from the set of Yahşi Batı (The Ottoman Cowbows)

Starting with some photos from the set of Yahşi Batı (The Ottoman Cowbows)

Background player having a rest

Background player having a rest

The artificial moon light

The artificial moon light

They literally built the whole town, even the interiors

They literally built the whole town, even the interiors

I must say it was one of the best organized feature film sets I’ve ever been, but we still had to sleep in the car and wake up at 3am for a retake

I must say it was one of the best organized feature film sets I’ve ever been, but we still had to sleep in the car and wake up at 3am for a retake

The sequence they shot that night, we were responsible to make the butterfly and the tumbleweed at the end in CG.

The sequence they shot that night, we were responsible to make the butterfly and the tumbleweed at the end in CG.

Stopped by at Cumalıkızık on the way to Ayca’s wedding

Stopped by at Cumalıkızık on the way to Ayca’s wedding

A well-preserved Ottoman village with not so well street vendors

A well-preserved Ottoman village with not so well street vendors

Postmodern backyard

Postmodern backyard

3 by 3 by 3

3 by 3 by 3

That’s the question

That’s the question

Ayten signing the wedding guestbook

Ayten signing the wedding guestbook

Gave a visit to Erkan’s, everything went fine until Çiğdem fell asleep in the doorway

Gave a visit to Erkan’s, everything went fine until Çiğdem fell asleep in the doorway

A surprisingly quiet night at Çeliktepe. No street fights, no soldier send-off celebrations.

A surprisingly quiet night at Çeliktepe. No street fights, no soldier send-off celebrations.

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Some random coffee place

Some random coffee place

At the opening ceromony of Balat Art Square

At the opening ceromony of Balat Art Square

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A group of protesters broke into the place with their shirts labeled ”Don’t mess with my home”

A group of protesters broke into the place with their shirts labeled ”Don’t mess with my home”

They’ve been raising their voice against the slum clearance in Balat for a while, trying to take mayor’s attention this time

They’ve been raising their voice against the slum clearance in Balat for a while, trying to take mayor’s attention this time

A foreign journalist taking notes (with a beautiful handwriting and amazing layout)

A foreign journalist taking notes (with a beautiful handwriting and amazing layout)

Çerkes Karadağ following the uproar

Çerkes Karadağ following the uproar

with Selvin Gafuroğlu

with Selvin Gafuroğlu

Mom

Mom

Phanar Greek Orthodox College

Phanar Greek Orthodox College

Edeple varis, Lütufla dönüş in a galaxy far, far away

Edeple varis, Lütufla dönüş in a galaxy far, far away

Good luck with that

Good luck with that

Back to office, side effects of working for commercials. Even the plush toy crashed

Back to office, side effects of working for commercials. Even the plush toy crashed

That’s what a post-production studio trash bin looks like

That’s what a post-production studio trash bin looks like

Erkan

Erkan

Turgut

Turgut

On the set for an Art-Documentary shooting at Hagia Irene, a 1600 year old historical Orthodox church in İstanbul

On the set for an Art-Documentary shooting at Hagia Irene, a 1600 year old historical Orthodox church in İstanbul

13 & 13, a 13 episode show produced by TRT, where artists and musicians meet up, perform their art, improvise and feed each other. Each episode is 13 minutes as you might guess

13 & 13, a 13 episode show produced by TRT, where artists and musicians meet up, perform their art, improvise and feed each other. Each episode is 13 minutes as you might guess

In this episode my father is accompanied by harpist Zeynep Öykü

In this episode my father is accompanied by harpist Zeynep Öykü

hHere is the final cut, if you are into that kind of stuff

Here is the final cut, if you are into that kind of stuff

Don’t remember exactly but it must be Tri-x rated at 1600

Don’t remember exactly but it must be Tri-x rated at 1600

One of my favorites from the day, the triangles seem to work there

One of my favorites from the day, the triangles seem to work there

The coast is clear!

The coast is clear!

Behind the camera..

Behind the camera..

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This one got printed on his latest book last year

This one got printed on his latest book last year

Never been to the place before. Breathtaking ambiance.

Never been to the place before. Breathtaking ambiance.

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The paintings from each episode find their way to an auction for charity.

The paintings from each episode find their way to an auction for charity.

Got his hands a bit dirty.

Got his hands a bit dirty.

At least he finally has a Facebook profile photo, if you don’t mind the acrylic splashes

At least he finally has a Facebook profile photo, if you don’t mind the acrylic splashes

Chilling at home. Uykusuz & Turkish Coffee

Chilling at home. Uykusuz & Turkish Coffee

Hanging out with Mark, Cihangir

Hanging out with Mark, Cihangir

Bayram morning, Ankara

Bayram morning, Ankara

^^

^^

Studio visit

Studio visit

Mom

Mom

Looks like dad placed my darkroom prints on the best spot

Looks like dad placed my darkroom prints on the best spot

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Eyes on me

Eyes on me

Mustafa Abi (and a Fatih Urunç in the back)

Mustafa Abi (and a Fatih Urunç in the back)

Confused

Confused

Arte İstanbul

Arte İstanbul

Visiting Yunus Tonkuş

Visiting Yunus Tonkuş

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Some of his students’ works

Some of his students’ works

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Ready for the opening night

Ready for the opening night

On the set of Av Mevsimi (Hunting Season). Crew setting up the fog for the scene

On the set of Av Mevsimi (Hunting Season). Crew setting up the fog for the scene

Smart way to protect an Arricam from rain

Smart way to protect an Arricam from rain

Leads taking a break between shots, Şener Şen and Çetin Tekindor

Leads catching their breath between takes, Şener Şen and Çetin Tekindor

Set photographer with a huge boner

Set photographer with a huge boner

Another break

Another break

He noticed my Leica and called me over, we had a nice chat for a few of minutes. All the urban legends I heard about him seem to be true, though. Imagine the most strict teacher you had in high school. I couldn’t even ask for a photo.

He noticed my camera and called me over, we had a nice chat for a few of minutes. All the urban legends I heard about him seem to be true, though. Imagine the most strict teacher you had in high school. I couldn’t even ask for a photo.

Weekend visit to Dikmen family, Urla

Weekend visit to Dikmen family, Urla

Çınar chilling at the patio

Çınar chilling at the patio

Şinasi Dikmen talking about his upcoming projects

Şinasi Dikmen talking about his upcoming projects

We agreed to buy their house if they ever decide to move back to Germany

We agreed to buy their house if they ever decide to move back to Germany

Meanwhile in the kitchen

Meanwhile in the kitchen

Çınarino

Çınarino

Visiting Cuma Ocaklı in his studio

Visiting Cuma Ocaklı in his studio

Discussing his latest works

Discussing his latest works

Good vibes

Good vibes

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Nice

Nice

Streets of Alaçatı

Streets of Alaçatı

Off to Eskişehir, as a proud member of The Underdevelopers Club

Off to Eskişehir, as a proud member of The Underdevelopers Club

Walking around Odunpazarı

Walking around Odunpazarı

Nature wins

Nature wins

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Çınar bending some air

Çınar bending some air

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How is “Masal Dünyası Yapılması İşi” going?

How is “Masal Dünyası Yapılması İşi” going?

Gave a visit to the village where my father was born, countryside near Konya

Gave a visit to the village where my father was born, countryside near Konya

All the family members moved to bigger cities over time and no one living in here any more. Adobe house is eventually falling apart.

All the family members moved to bigger cities over time and no one living in here any more. Adobe house is eventually falling apart.

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İbrahim showing a hand-made walking stick. I’ve always liked those columns by the way

İbrahim showing a hand-made walking stick. I’ve always liked those columns by the way

Door to manure storage room

Door to manure storage room

Back to İstanbul, protesting government’s internet bans

Back to İstanbul, protesting government’s internet bans

With some nice people

With some nice people

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Photo shooting session for the exhibition invitation card, 17mm

Photo shooting session for the exhibition invitation card, 17mm

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Mustafa Abi

Mustafa Abi

Sis

Sis

Uncle Necati

Uncle Necati

Enough already?

Enough already?

October 2014, Istanbul

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Dad, Me, and the Acrylic Splash on my Shirt

Wow! Its been months since my last post. Finally I’m back from the army. I wish I had the opportunity to use my camera there. Naturally it was strictly forbidden…

Wow! Its been months since my last post. Finally I’m back from the army. I wish I had the opportunity to use my camera there. Naturally it was strictly forbidden. It was so funny to witness a bunch of grown up men gather, -in the name of serving the country- form an artificial reign, role play with that ridiculous attitude of no earthly use and call this military. Not to bore you with these endless discussions, it was a total waste of time.

Starting with the pre-army shots. I feel like its been ages since those days. I really don’t remember what the topic was. so I just submit them more or less in chronological order. Looks like a weekend visit to Ankara.

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Is that Çınar?

Is that Çınar?

He was preparing for the exhibition at Milli Reasurans Art Gallery

He was preparing for the exhibition at Milli Reasurans Art Gallery

Which I missed, being under arms

Which I missed, being under arms

The bathroom of the studio

The bathroom of the studio

Collecting strange closets from all over the world

Collecting strange closets from all over the world

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He uses power wash as a part of the process

He uses power wash as a part of the process

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Extending his playground

Extending his playground

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Dad, me, and the acrylic splash on my shirt

Dad, me, and the acrylic splash on my shirt

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Everything is illuminated! I was there to make a preliminary photo shoot of the rock band Cicibebe for their upcoming album, Last Nail in the Coffin

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Some familier faces of the band, Erdem from high school

Some familiar faces of the band, Erdem from high school

And uni classmate Kıvanç, look how fragile he is

And uni classmate Kıvanç, look how fragile he is

Engin

Engin

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A focal length of 35mm can capture unwanted details

A focal length of 35mm can capture unwanted details

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After years of gigging in Ankara pubs, they finally end up with an album. The interesting part is that the CD they released was empty so one can download and burn the MP3s in it. Thus they made a remarkable impact on the music community, stating that there’s no difference left between a music CD and an empty CD.

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Back to İstanbul. I’m seriously planning to start a series of kitchens in the night. Çiğdem’s

Back to İstanbul. I’m seriously planning to start a series of kitchens in the night. Çiğdem’s

Title of a poem in a street writing.. Something you can expect from Cihangir

Title of a poem in a street writing.. Something you can expect from Cihangir

On the set of Tadelle commercial.. I was responsible for taking some reference photos and preparing the HDR image to be used in visual effects.

On the set of Tadelle commercial.. I was responsible for taking some reference photos and preparing the HDR image to be used in visual effects.

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Where I met this nice Mr.

Where I met this nice Mr.

Director of photographer Tobias Hochstein from Israel. He was there for three days, setting up a unique look for the commercial. He noticed my Leica, took out his Leica MP and we had two days of nice chat. Hope to see you again in Turkey, mate!

Director of photographer Tobias Hochstein from Israel. He was there for three days, setting up a unique look for the commercial. He noticed my Leica, took out his Leica MP and we had two days of nice chat. Hope to see you again in Turkey, mate!

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The muscle guy was going to put a baby to sleep in the shot. They bring him a fake one for rehearsal

The muscle guy was going to put a baby to sleep in the shot. They bring him a fake one for rehearsal

Toby and the director, Özer Feyzioğlu

Toby and the director, Özer Feyzioğlu

The outside shootings

The outside shootings

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Van Herpen was passing by..

Van Herpen was passing by..

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Guy taking notes about each take

Guy taking notes about each take

We made an agreement with Erkan and Sertaç, to visit all of the big stadiums in İstanbul before I leave for the army. It was a good excuse for me to see Arsenal in the flesh.

We made an agreement with Erkan and Sertaç, to visit all of the big stadiums in İstanbul before I leave for the army. It was a good excuse for me to see Arsenal in the flesh.

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No reason to sit

No reason to sit

Ramsey scores. Poor Sertaç

Ramsey scores. Poor Sertaç

Desperately trying to spend the last few days with the beloved ones, Eskişehir

Desperately trying to spend the last few days with the beloved ones, Eskişehir

Dad wearing Çınar’s trapper hat

Dad wearing Çınar’s trapper hat

Having some fun in the car

Having some fun in the car

Watching Metoroporisu

Watching Metoroporisu

I have no idea where this photo came out of, should be from three or four rolls earlier, sister making up

I have no idea where this photo came out of, should be from three or four rolls earlier, sister making up

Dad and Amelie Edgü working on the catalogue of the exhibition, Milli Reasürans Art Gallery

Dad and Amelie Edgü working on the catalogue of the exhibition, Milli Reasürans Art Gallery

and that was my last shot before the 6-month separation.

and that was my last shot before the 6-month separation.

May 2009. I’m back

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I miss the escalators

I miss the escalators

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We gave a visit to Umut’s new apartmen with Çiğdem

We gave a visit to Umut’s new apartmen with Çiğdem

Looking for his no-name cat

Looking for his no-name cat

Still looking..

Still looking..

Gotcha!

Gotcha!

Eskişehir.. Sister at her office

Eskişehir.. Sister at her office

Soo grown up Çınar at their new place

Soo grown up Çınar at their new place

Looks like he became obsessed with Power Rangers while I was away

Looks like he became obsessed with Power Rangers while I was away

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Quality time

Quality time

Desperately thinking

Desperately thinking

After putting him to sleep,

After putting him to sleep,

We stopped by at the Glass Department

We stopped by at the Glass Department

Dealing with some Erasmus students

Dealing with some Erasmus students

Going through some students’ assignments. Sis was advising him to keep it for the end of year exhibition, off the record

Going through some students’ assignments. Sis was advising him to keep it for the end of year exhibition, off the record

back home. Çınar and sis playing doctor-patient

back home. Çınar and sis playing doctor-patient

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Next day, watching Spiderman together

Next day, watching Spiderman together

Çınar getting upset just before I leave. I doubt it’s because he’s not on the train, though

Çınar getting upset just before I leave. I doubt it’s because he’s not on the train, though

Byee!

Byee!

August 2009, Istanbul

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What You Step is What You Pee

We were on a one week trip at italy. Full of tourists at this time of the year. Following shots mostly exposed at Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples…

We were on a one week trip at Italy. Full of tourists at this time of the year. Following shots mostly exposed at Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples with the ordinary setting of Trix at 1600 and developed in XTOL 1:1, 17,5 minutes at 21°C. We had this ultra fine wheather on the contrary, I had a chance to fully experience the ND filter.

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Traditional Venetian masks everywhere

Traditional Venetian masks everywhere

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On our way to Florence

On our way to Florence

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Guy recording the caricaturists at Piazza del Duomo

Guy recording the caricaturists at Piazza del Duomo

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Around Accademia and duomo in the back, about where they claim that there are 463 steps to the top, which is a huge lie. I probably lost 3 kilos climbing

Around Accademia and duomo in the back, about where they claim that there are 463 steps to the top, which is a huge lie. I probably lost 3 kilos climbing

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I have no idea what that reflection on the negative is. Looks like someone sabsabotaged my shot

I have no idea what that reflection on the negative is. Looks like someone sabsabotaged my shot

börç

börç

We decided go to Pisa by train to get rid of the tour community

We decided go to Pisa by train to get rid of the tour community

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Pisa madness

Pisa madness

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Back to Florence

Back to Florence

Piazza Delgi Uffizi

Piazza Delgi Uffizi

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On our way to Rome

On our way to Rome

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Santa Maria in Trastevere, interreligious activity

Santa Maria in Trastevere, interreligious activity

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The cute Tiber Island

The cute Tiber Island

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Killing time at Piazza di Spagna

Killing time at Piazza di Spagna

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An experimental toilet I bumped into at a stop over before pompei trip, what you step is what you pee.

An experimental toilet I bumped into at a stop over before pompei trip, what you step is what you pee.

Naples, pretty much like İstanbul, full of chaos

Naples, pretty much like İstanbul, full of chaos

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Those men in suits and their helmets on, going to work by scooters. Would be a very conflict scene in Turkey

Those men in suits and their helmets on, going to work by scooters. Would be a very conflict scene in Turkey

Musei Capitolini

Musei Capitolini

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Ciao!

Ciao!

August 2008, Istanbul

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Hmm, it’s Old!

Last month we were in Ankara for Senemk & Erhan’s wedding and I was there once again to annoy the commissioned photographers of the event…

Last month we were in Ankara for Senemk & Erhan’s wedding and I was there once again to harass the comissioned photographers of the place

Last month we were in Ankara for Senemk & Erhan’s wedding and I was there once again to annoy the commissioned photographers of the event

I was just waiting for the pose instructions to come to an end, when guy with the camcorder saw my Leica and asked me to take a look at it. Looked over for about a minute and said “Hmm, it’s old!”

I was just waiting for the pose instructions to come to an end, when guy with the camcorder saw my Leica and asked me to take a look at it. Looked over for about a minute and said “Hmm, it’s old!”

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We had some nice ambience in the terrace

We had some nice ambience in the terrace

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Aaaaa!

Aaaaa!

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Taking to the stage with Gülüm Benim from İbo

Taking to the stage with Gülüm Benim from İbo

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Ayten & Ufuk

Ayten & Ufuk

Back to İstanbul

Back to İstanbul

Some shots from here and there

Some shots from here and there

Dad showing me Bedri Baykam’s original mirror writings (sorry, there was no sperm on it)

Dad showing me Bedri Baykam’s original mirror writings (sorry, there was no sperm on it)

Ayten

Ayten

Ayca at Çiğdem’s

Ayca at Çiğdem’s

We finally organized the photos including some of the above and made some prints as a wedding gift

We finally organized the photos including some of the above and made some prints as a wedding gift

I was just walking back to home when I bumped into the crowd for Metallica concert, I noticed a young group drinking and shouting around, I approached and asked for taking some photos as they were using this homemade tool for downing the beer

I was just walking back to home when I bumped into the crowd for Metallica concert, I noticed a young group drinking and shouting around, I approached and asked for taking some photos as they were using this homemade tool for downing the beer

Waiting for the foam to go away

Waiting for the foam to go away

Okay, the idea was nothing new but it was funny that they combined some crap house cleaning tools to make it

Okay, the idea was nothing new but it was funny that they combined some crap house cleaning tools to make it

Learned all the tips & tricks by the way

Learned all the tips & tricks by the way

Close-up for better understanding

Close-up for better understanding

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Guy said they’re using a different technique coming from Çeşme..

Guy said they’re using a different technique coming from Çeşme..

lowering the total absorption time down to 2 seconds

lowering the total absorption time down to 2 seconds

Wandering around the stadium

Wandering around the stadium

ND8 filter on

ND8 filter on

Mecidiyeköy covered in black. nice.

Mecidiyeköy covered in black. nice.

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The guy was talking about the history of Metallica

The guy was talking about the history of Metallica

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And finishing with some fresh chewing gum tattoos

And finishing with some fresh chewing gum tattoos

July 2008, Istanbul

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World’s Reflection Day

Starting from May with a few shots. Gone out for a walk on the world’s reflection day…

Starting from may with a few shots

Starting from may with a few shots

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Kung Fu Husteling at Erkan’s

Kung Fu Husteling at Erkan’s

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Some crap results at 400 developed in 8 minutes (XTOL 1:1, 20°C)

Some crap results at 400 developed in 8 minutes (XTOL 1:1, 20°C)

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Gone out for a walk on the World’s Reflection Day

Gone out for a walk on the World’s Reflection Day

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At the office, with an old classmate, Cahit

At the office, with an old classmate, Cahit

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Some breakfast place called Ağaç Cafe where you can find the cheapest menemen in İstanbul

Some breakfast place called Ağaç Cafe where you can find the cheapest menemen in İstanbul

The owner guy of Taksim, living in a small way

The owner guy of Taksim, living in a small way

Traditional single day visit to Ankara

Traditional single day visit to Ankara

Dad working in the garden, this time preparing for another project

Dad working in the garden, this time preparing for another project

in which some Turkish journalists, artists and photographers visit Van Gogh in France and reinterpret his life and work

in which some Turkish journalists, artists and photographers visit Van Gogh in France and reinterpret his life and work

A pair of shoes

A pair of shoes

Back to İstanbul, watching Turkey vs. Portugal

Back to İstanbul, watching Turkey vs. Portugal

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Çiğdem’s trademark salad (5 days old)

Çiğdem’s trademark salad (5 days old)

Some Beyoğlu stuff

Some Beyoğlu stuff

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At a very inconsistent cafe at Beyoğlu.. We asked if they have backgammon just before we sit and the waitress answered “Yeah, sure”. We took our seats, ordered some tea and asked for the backgammon again and she said “Sorry, it’s forbidden to play”

At a very inconsistent cafe at Beyoğlu.. We asked if they have backgammon just before we sit and the waitress answered “Yeah, sure”. We took our seats, ordered some tea and asked for the backgammon again and she said “Sorry, it’s forbidden to play”

Walking down to Beşiktaş

Walking down to Beşiktaş

Next roll (Trix) mostly exposed in Eminönü at 1600 and developed in XTOL 1:1, 18 minutes at 21°C

Next roll (Trix) mostly exposed in Eminönü at 1600 and developed in XTOL 1:1, 18 minutes at 21°C

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I hope they’re looking at.. me

I hope they’re looking at.. me

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This one can be quite a scary scene if you’ve seen El Orfanato recently

This one can be quite a scary scene if you’ve seen El Orfanato recently

June 2008, Istanbul

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The Most Hated Motion Designer on Earth

I was making my way from metro to home when I saw this operator guy switched on the auto-pilot, got off the vehicle, lighted up a cigar and started walking with it. Looked like he had taken his giant pet out for a walk…

Surprisingly spending time with Deniz & Umut this time

Surprisingly spending time with Deniz & Umut this time

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The night ended with The Hall disaster though I feel lucky to have snapped this one on the way

The night ended with The Hall disaster though I feel lucky to have snapped this one on the way

See the caustics effect that those extreme rims make on the floor? Amazing, nice culture acquisition on streets thanks to Need for Speed

See the caustics effect that those extreme rims make on the floor? Amazing, nice culture acquisition on streets thanks to Need for Speed

Next day, somewhere in İstiklal

Next day, somewhere in İstiklal

Met one of my ancient friends, the most hated motion designer on earth, Cem Gül at the supermarket

Met one of my ancient friends, the most hated motion designer on earth, Cem Gül at the supermarket

One who can eat pickles is always an interesting subject for me

One who can eat pickles is always an interesting subject for me

Some classic shots from here and there

Some classic shots from here and there

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Back to the sleepers for a while

Back to the sleepers for a while

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I was making my way from metro to home when I saw this operator guy switched on the auto-pilot (something like 2 km/h) got off the vehicle, lighted up a cigar and started walking with it. Looked like he had taken his giant pet out for a walk.

I was making my way from metro to home when I saw this operator guy switched on the auto-pilot (something like 2 km/h) got off the vehicle, lighted up a cigar and started walking with it. Looked like he had taken his giant pet out for a walk.

Wandering around Ali Sami Yen Stadium

Wandering around Ali Sami Yen Stadium

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The giant pet and some carts

The giant pet and some carts

Following are some Trixs at 1000, developed in XTOL 1:1, 11 minutes at 20°C, on my way to the office

Following are some Trixs at 1000, developed in XTOL 1:1, 11 minutes at 20°C, on my way to the office

A red beetle toy in a red beetle. I remember we used to count a hundred of them to make a wish. Makes no sense in black and white, though.

A red beetle toy in a red beetle. I remember we used to count a hundred of them to make a wish. Makes no sense in black and white, though.

Joined Çınar’s 2nd birthday party with a two day delay, Eskişehir

Joined Çınar’s 2nd birthday party with a two day delay, Eskişehir

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Çınar imitating me holding the camera

Çınar imitating me holding the camera

Erdoğan Dede

Erdoğan Dede

So we headed our way to Mürşit Hoca’s studio

So we headed our way to Mürşit Hoca’s studio

where my father was going to prepare some huge ceramic boards to be placed on the ground somewhere in Trabzon as an art installation

where my father was going to prepare some huge ceramic boards to be placed on the ground somewhere in Trabzon as an art installation

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Mürşit Hoca and his crew responsible of arranging the resources and the cooking process

Mürşit Hoca and his crew responsible of arranging the resources and the cooking process

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Sis with the freezing look

Sis with the freezing look

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Mustafa Abi

Mustafa Abi

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Panning some sticks in action

Panning some sticks in action

We used some fat, abundant clay from Mesopotamia

We used some fat, abundant clay from Mesopotamia

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Back to İstanbul

Back to İstanbul

Hanging around the depressing Haydarpaşa

Hanging around the depressing Haydarpaşa

Ferry chronicles

Ferry chronicles

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Some book piracy at the heart of Eminönü Square. Respect the effort, brothers, and don’t forget the reps

Some book piracy at the heart of Eminönü Square. Respect the effort, brothers, and don’t forget the reps

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These f11 1/1000s piss me off it’s obvious that I need a ND filter as soon as possible

These f11 1/1000s piss me off it’s obvious that I need a ND filter as soon as possible

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May 2008, Istanbul

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That Train will Stop Right Here!

The super bright Ankara Subway. Fits Melih Gökçek’s style very well: We have the best illuminated subway cars among all European capital cities…

Subway as usual. I like the that train will stop right here look of the man. Made me feel more confident

Subway as usual. I like the that train will stop right here look of the man. Made me feel more confident

I don’t advise you to look at this photo more than three seconds

I don’t advise you to look at this photo more than three seconds

Some nice Trivial Pursuit session against the most ignorant couple ever!

Some nice Trivial Pursuit session against the most ignorant couple ever!

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Ayten & Ufuk

Ayten & Ufuk

This leave the shopping cart and go situation is a bit misunderstood about here. You can go as far as you want with it and you don’t have to bother leaving it in a corner or a suitable place

This leave the shopping cart and go situation is a bit misunderstood about here. You can go as far as you want with it and you don’t have to bother leaving it in a corner or a suitable place

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Hey!

Hey!

Umut celebrating the 50th year of Pizza Hut

Umut celebrating the 50th year of Pizza Hut

Colleagues getting ready for the workshop in Resfest

Colleagues getting ready for the workshop in Resfest

Luca & Sinem

Luca & Sinem

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He kindly asked me not to include his feet in the frame

He kindly asked me not to include his feet in the frame

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Extreme damp is literally ruining my house

Extreme damp is literally ruining my house

At Deniz’s. Umut prepared some nice chili con carne for us. For those interested, here is what he used for the recipe

At Deniz’s. Umut prepared some nice chili con carne for us. For those interested, here is what he used for the recipe

Deniz

Deniz

And the sneaky cook

And the sneaky cook

Her cat Pudra, smelled some testosterone

Her cat Pudra, smelled some testosterone

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I had no idea what he was doing there alone at 2 am. Pretty strange people hanging out around my house nowadays. f2 1/2 second

I had no idea what he was doing there alone at 2 am. Pretty strange people hanging out around my house nowadays. f2 1/2 second

Luca doing some HDR tests at the cafe

Luca doing some HDR tests at the cafe

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Out for my one day trip to Ankara, f2 1/15th

Out for my one day trip to Ankara, f2 1/15th

You know I was looking for the responsibles for this shopping cart issue for a while

You know I was looking for the responsibles for this shopping cart issue for a while

Waiting for the service vehicle, f2 1/8th

Waiting for the service vehicle, f2 1/8th

And the bus, f2 1/30

And the bus, f2 1/30

Okay, I give up. I stumbled upon this three-wheeled shopping cart on the 4th floor of a university building. Nothing surprises me anymore.

Okay, I give up. I stumbled upon this three-wheeled shopping cart on the 4th floor of a university building. Nothing surprises me anymore.

f5.6 1/1000 I guess

f5.6 1/1000 I guess

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Something new on the stairs that I’ve been using for the past 10 years. Meaning abrogation, the rising rap star of Batikent? No doubt. f2 1/4th

Something new on the stairs that I’ve been using for the past 10 years. Meaning abrogation, the rising rap star of Batikent? No doubt. f2 1/4th

Subway of Ankara. My meter says 4 times more light is entering through the lens than it would in İstanbul with my default subway setting. Fits Melih Gökçek’s style very well: We have the best illuminated subway cars among all European capital cities

Subway of Ankara. My meter says 4 times more light is entering through the lens than it would in İstanbul with my default subway setting. Fits Melih Gökçek’s style very well: We have the best illuminated subway cars among all European capital cities

Chilling out with Kıvanç before his gig performance and my home journey, Burger King

Chilling out with Kıvanç before his gig performance and my home journey, Burger King

Heading my way to the terminal

Heading my way to the terminal

Aşti harbouring lots of exhausted passengers as usual, waiting for their connections. Shaded side of the waiting lounge, f2 1/8th

Aşti harbouring lots of exhausted passengers as usual, waiting for their connections. Shaded side of the waiting lounge, f2 1/8th

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The rest are 1/4th

The rest are 1/4th

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Stop over in Bolu, f2.4 1/60th

Stop over in Bolu, f2.4 1/60th

Back to İstanbul, Umut agitated this roll. Another Trix at 1000, developed in HC-110, 17 minutes at 20°C, 1:63

Back to İstanbul, Umut agitated this roll. Another Trix at 1000, developed in HC-110, 17 minutes at 20°C, 1:63

Landscape view from Pierre Loti

Landscape view from Pierre Loti

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The Epson V700 film holders piss me off since my films tend to curl towards the emulsion side all the time. I finally attached 4 needles vertically on the 6 exposure strip holder so that they match the spaces between frames, keeping the negatives fl…

The Epson V700 film holders piss me off since my films tend to curl towards the emulsion side all the time. I finally attached 4 needles vertically on the 6 exposure strip holder so that they match the spaces between frames, keeping the negatives flat. Also set the document table height 0.5mm lower considering the needle thickness (how clever). It seems I got some sharper results. I mean sharp enough for a 1/8th

Then we were at this very interesting four storey dürüm eating house, each storey about 10 meters square

Then we were at this very interesting four storey dürüm eating house, each storey about 10 meters square

Aww

Aww

Yet irrelevant, though my fav from the night

Yet irrelevant, though my fav from the night

Having decided to end the day with some drink, we bumped into one of Deniz’s ancient friends, Umay Umay

Having decided to end the day with some drink, we bumped into one of Deniz’s ancient friends, Umay Umay

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We had some nice chat

We had some nice chat

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Deniz’s new Holga!

Deniz’s new Holga!

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April 2008, Istanbul

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Pinarda

Having dealed with this fucking angina boosted with 10 injections, I finally found some energy to make it to Sirkeci…

Starting with some late-February shots

Starting with some late-February shots

Sertaç

Sertaç

Some building in Asmalımescit having this interesting triangle elevator

Some building in Asmalımescit having this interesting triangle elevator

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Ortaköy

Ortaköy

Somebody please tell me what the fuck is pinarda

Somebody please tell me what the fuck is pinarda

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Heading our way to the museum, we bumped into Meriç and Burcu

Heading our way to the museum, we bumped into Meriç and Burcu

Visited Koudelka

Visited Koudelka

Our guide takes us to Cihangir

Our guide takes us to Cihangir

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Çiğdem claims she acted in Şehnaz Tango. I don’t remember, to be honest

Çiğdem claims she acted in Şehnaz Tango. I don’t remember, to be honest

Too many encounters for a sunday. Waiting for the subway, we bumped into an old classmate, Alper, on the single off day of his military service

Too many encounters for a sunday. Waiting for the subway, we bumped into an old classmate, Alper, on the single off day of his military service

An ordinary scene from grandma’s kitchen, Bakırkoy. I kinda like it

An ordinary scene from grandma’s kitchen, Bakırkoy. I kinda like it

back to Şişli

back to Şişli

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Şişli bus station can be an interesting place at night

Şişli bus station can be an interesting place at night

Having dealed with this fucking angina boosted with 10 injections, I finally found some energy to make it to Sirkeci

Having dealed with this fucking angina boosted with 10 injections, I finally found some energy to make it to Sirkeci

And loaded some fresh rolls of Tri-x (this one pushed to 1000 developed in HC-110, 13 minutes at 20°C with a strange dilution of 1:45 as my tank is too small to develop two rolls at the same time with 1:63)

And loaded some fresh rolls of Tri-x (this one pushed to 1000 developed in HC-110, 13 minutes at 20°C with a strange dilution of 1:45 as my tank is too small to develop two rolls at the same time with 1:63)

Then we decided to celebrate the last injection with a railway journey to Ankara

Then we decided to celebrate the last injection with a railway journey to Ankara

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And headed our way to Haydarpaşa Railway Station

And headed our way to Haydarpaşa Railway Station

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We made it directly to the dining car. All 1/8th f2 on the shaking train

We made it directly to the dining car. All 1/8th f2 on the shaking train

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Conductor lacking his hat

Conductor lacking his hat

To whom this may concern, the coat belongs to Bilge

To whom this may concern, the coat belongs to Bilge

The dining car was all the way full right after the train time. Time to share table with strangers

The dining car was all the way full right after the train time. Time to share table with strangers

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Traveling 450km in 9 hours can be a pain in the ass

Traveling 450km in 9 hours can be a pain in the ass

Arrived in home

Arrived in home

Looks like we have a family gathering going on

Looks like we have a family gathering going on

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Look who’s there

Look who’s there

This time we have the Jungle Book on the tray

This time we have the Jungle Book on the tray

Sack time

Sack time

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Dad!

Dad!

He was preparing the guestbook, for the exhibition opening

He was preparing the guestbook, for the exhibition opening

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Arranging the artworks at the gallery

Arranging the artworks at the gallery

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The thing is I missed the opening, turning the climax of this entry into a disaster.

The thing is I missed the opening, turning the climax of this entry into a disaster.

March 2008, Istanbul

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It’s a Leica

Looking around he noticed my camera and directly asked if I am studying photography. Sick of hearing this question…

Chit chat session with Umut, some strange place in Beyoğlu

Chit chat session with Umut, some strange place in Beyoğlu

Taksim Square

Taksim Square

Çiğdem killing some time before the movie

Çiğdem killing some time before the movie

I missed the bus thus I was forced to use light rail system for the following 90 minutes

I missed the bus thus I was forced to use light rail system for the following 90 minutes

In about 15 minutes from Zeytinburnu to Sirkeci, this guy sitting across me kept talking his buddy’s head off jumping from one subject to another. At the moment I know everything about CNC machines, recent street railway accidents, his father’s memo…

In about 15 minutes from Zeytinburnu to Sirkeci, this guy sitting across me kept talking his buddy’s head off jumping from one subject to another. At the moment I know everything about CNC machines, recent street railway accidents, his father’s memoirs in jail, shock heating techniques of milk production factories, reasons of dramatic failure in GS Store profits and the ability of Teknosa shop assistants

Talked everyone to death

Talked everyone to death

This man replaced the young know-it-all, looking around he noticed my camera and directly asked if I am studying photography. Sick of hearing this question. The point is film is not considered to be something one can willingly deal with, anymore.

This man replaced the young know-it-all, looking around he noticed my camera and directly asked if I am studying photography. Sick of hearing this question. The point is film is not considered to be something one can willingly deal with, anymore.

Walked from one end to the other in the rail car to make a photo of this interesting figure

Walked from one end to the other in the rail car to make a photo of this interesting figure

From light rail to bus

From light rail to bus

From bus to subway. I feel better in underground

From bus to subway. I feel better in underground

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10 hours of power outage in Şişli area

10 hours of power outage in Şişli area

Next day we had 2nd birthday party of 1000 volt. Çiğdem getting ready for the stage

Next day we had 2nd birthday party of 1000 volt. Çiğdem getting ready for the stage

On the way to the place. the party roll is a Trix pushed to 3200. Developed in HC-110, 15 minutes at 20°C (1:31)

On the way to the place. the party roll is a Trix pushed to 3200. Developed in HC-110, 15 minutes at 20°C (1:31)

I had no hope that anything could turn out well in that light

I had no hope that anything could turn out well in that light

We had this Berlin-based bass heavy trio Jahcoozi on the stage

We had this Berlin-based bass heavy trio Jahcoozi on the stage

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..and they rocked

..and they rocked

Luca in the crowd, I remember shooting this one

Luca in the crowd, I remember shooting this one

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The last thing I remember was that Pınar jumped onto the stage

The last thing I remember was that Pınar jumped onto the stage

Some random face from the audience

Some random face from the audience

Definitely my favorite from the night. Love the expression of the smoking girl

Definitely my favorite from the night. Love the expression of the smoking girl

See the grand guy staring at me? Seconds later we bumped into eachother and he started shooting questions at me about lens, aperture, etc. Being drunk and snob I said It’s a leica and walked away, he should have cursed me

See the grand guy staring at me? Seconds later we bumped into eachother and he started shooting questions at me about lens, aperture, etc. Being drunk and snob I said It’s a leica and walked away, he should have cursed me

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It started to get crowded inside, there was literally no room to step. And we left

It started to get crowded inside, there was literally no room to step. And we left

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March 2008, Istanbul

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Reusable Shit

For some reason this roll didn’t load on the spiral, I got so furious that I decided to torture the film. Did everything that shouldn’t be done. Touched the negative all over, further exposed some areas through the door lock, made some huge scratches using a pin and dropped it on the floor for a couple of times…

Well, for some reason this roll didn’t load on the spiral, I got so furious that I decided to torture the film. Did everything that shouldn’t be done. Touched the negative all over, further exposed some areas through the door lock, made some huge scratches using a pin and dropped it on the floor for a couple of times. Then I forced the film in the spiral again and developed this Tri-x at 1000, HC-110 9 minutes at 20°C (dil B 1:31). It seems to lose every detail though I enjoyed the experimental process.

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Bilge & Deniz

Bilge & Deniz

Adil! Whaat

Adil! Whaat

Çiğ köfte + beer combo

Çiğ köfte + beer combo

There were three more pizzas, believe me

There were three more pizzas, believe me

I like the scratch on this one

I like the scratch on this one

Toilet fun goes on

Toilet fun goes on

Özlem dealing with some client

Özlem dealing with some client

Luca doing some reusable shit on the floor

Luca doing some reusable shit on the floor

Çiğdem picking me up from the office

Çiğdem picking me up from the office

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Open-air display leaned against a stool, some fresh VCDs for your taste. Next roll, Trix + 1,5 again

Open-air display leaned against a stool, some fresh VCDs for your taste. Next roll, Trix + 1,5 again

I don’t understand why some people get furious when others try to read their newspapers. A sine qua non for public transportation. You share the trip, you share the seat, you share the boredom and you share the newspaper, that’s it.

I don’t understand why some people get furious when others try to read their newspapers. A sine qua non for public transportation. You share the trip, you share the seat, you share the boredom and you share the newspaper, that’s it.

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Taksim Square

Taksim Square

Couldn’t convince her for Cloverfield

Couldn’t convince her for Cloverfield

Through the very low ceiling of AFM

Through the very low ceiling of AFM

On our way home

On our way home

Another subway hipshot, little cutie was looking for her dad, terrible framing

Another subway hipshot, little cutie was looking for her dad, terrible framing

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Next day we had this huge snowstorm in İstanbul. I remember we used to have snow like that when I was a little kid

Next day we had this huge snowstorm in İstanbul. I remember we used to have snow like that when I was a little kid

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A broken closet in the snow, what a pointless scene. My favorite of the roll, 1/4th at f2

A broken closet in the snow, what a pointless scene. My favorite of the roll, 1/4th at f2

February 2008, Istanbul

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Like a Dream

My weekend started with this intercorporate meeting during which we made serious plans of conquering the world. The details are confidential, sorry…

My weekend started with this intercorporate meeting during which we made serious plans of conquering the world. The details are confidential, sorry…

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Working on saturdays can be a pain in the ass. I was lucky enough to have arranged a 27 hours weekend visit to Eskişehir, where my nephew and his family lives.

Working on saturdays can be a pain in the ass. I was lucky enough to have arranged a 27 hours weekend visit to Eskişehir, where my nephew and his family lives.

On my way to station

On my way to station

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Arrived in beautiful Eskişehir, Çınar welcomes us

Arrived in beautiful Eskişehir, Çınar welcomes us

Sister

Sister

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Çınar following his grandfather’s footprints

Çınar following his grandfather’s footprints

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Going out for some fresh air

Going out for some fresh air

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It was Robert’s Coffee (no Starbucks in Eskişehir)

It was Robert’s Coffee (no Starbucks in Eskişehir)

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Watching Atlantis the Lost Empire for the 9th time

Watching Atlantis the Lost Empire for the 9th time

I made this possible with a rangefinder and Trix+2

I made this possible with a rangefinder and Trix+2

Wandering around

Wandering around

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Ratatouille, 12th

Ratatouille, 12th

Big grin on my face everytime I see this photo

Big grin on my face everytime I see this photo

Playing with grandpa’s camera

Playing with grandpa’s camera

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Meanwhile in the back room. White explosion fits the mood so well. My favorite.

Meanwhile in the back room. White explosion fits the mood so well. My favorite.

Back to the living room

Back to the living room

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A good example of why I love black and white photography. What turned out here is pretty different from what I saw through my left eye at that moment. BW transforms reality into something else..

A good example of why I love black and white photography. What turned out here is pretty different from what I saw through my left eye at that moment. BW transforms reality into something else..

.. Like a dream

.. Like a dream

Next morning, the journey home

Next morning, the journey home

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Eskişehir has such a little, cute airport that only small planes are allowed to take off and land

Eskişehir has such a little, cute airport that only small planes are allowed to take off and land

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Back to İstanbul with some hip shots, all 1/15th f2, Plusx 125

Back to İstanbul with some hip shots, all 1/15th f2, Plusx 125

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February 2008, Istanbul

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The Last Turşusuz Cheeseburger

I heard rumours about Umut that he was busy trying to combine these two photos to make one…

Umut

Umut

Wake up!

Wake up!

Night at Çalıkuşu Street

Night at Çalıkuşu Street

I went home, saw the scene and immediately ran away

I went home, saw the scene and immediately ran away

Subway adventures as usual

Subway adventures as usual

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Hanging out with Çiğdem, some kind of a jazz bar in Taksim

Hanging out with Çiğdem, some kind of a jazz bar in Taksim

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I like the reflections on this one

I like the reflections on this one

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Felt hungy. preparing the last turşusuz cheeseburger of his shift, 2.30 am

Felt hungy. preparing the last turşusuz cheeseburger of his shift, 2.30 am

Ronald welcomes you till 3am

Ronald welcomes you till 3am

Somewhere in Taksim

Somewhere in Taksim

Next day at Çiğdem’s, Nazlı and Bilge

Next day at Çiğdem’s, Nazlı and Bilge

I have no words for this one

I have no words for this one

Back to work, Süleyman

Back to work, Süleyman

I had my cam snatched by Umut, sound room chronicles

I had my cam snatched by Umut, sound room chronicles

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Ikeaa!!

Ikeaa!!

Transit the desperate office dog

Transit the desperate office dog

Luca

Luca

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Enjoying the sunny morning, Gamze

Enjoying the sunny morning, Gamze

Burcu

Burcu

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I heard rumours about Umut that he was busy trying to combine these two photos to make one

I heard rumours about Umut that he was busy trying to combine these two photos to make one

Design department gave us a visit

Design department gave us a visit

Meriç in the middle of chaos

Meriç in the middle of chaos

Bürkan

Bürkan

February 2008, Istanbul

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Ankara Has Run out of Water!

Wandering around Beyoğlu, the guy was standing still in this pose, reminds me the lifeless model Vahe Kılıçarslan…

Wandering around Beyoğlu, the guy was standing still in this pose, reminds me the lifeless model Vahe Kılıçarslan.

Wandering around Beyoğlu, the guy was standing still in this pose, reminds me the lifeless model Vahe Kılıçarslan.

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Saw The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Alkazar

Saw The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Alkazar

Subway cliché, I like the expression of the man, we usually get on the same subway car lately

Subway cliché, I like the expression of the man, we usually get on the same subway car lately

On my way to Ankara, random guy in Nilufer bus station

On my way to Ankara, random guy in Nilufer bus station

Dad!

Dad!

He was too busy with his novel notebook, a painting diary reflecting his recent confusions, 500 numbered copies printed

He was too busy with his novel notebook, a painting diary reflecting his recent confusions, 500 numbered copies printed

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He arranged a small atelier at home, signing the notebook for friends

He arranged a small atelier at home, signing the notebook for friends

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An İsmail Yıldırım in the corner

An İsmail Yıldırım in the corner

This was my bed when I lived with my family

This was my bed when I lived with my family

Took some photos of the notebook for the press, front yard

Took some photos of the notebook for the press, front yard

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Break for a social message, dear friends Ankara has run out of water, you know what to do

Break for a social message, dear friends Ankara has run out of water, you know what to do

Heading our way to the actual studio

Heading our way to the actual studio

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Last moments of the two day family visit at the station

Last moments of the two day family visit at the station

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January 2008, Ankara

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With pleasure, Mr.

Everything was great until the guy began singing out some kind of folksong very loud…

We were at the celebration after the press conference, for release of İbrahim Karaoğlu’s book about artist İbrahim Örs book of artistic analysis on which they used one of my crap shots as portrait of the author. Everything was great until the guy began singing out some kind of folksong very loud…

Ahmet Erhan pointing out the paparazzi

Ahmet Erhan pointing out the paparazzi

Author having a good time

Author having a good time

Lots of figures from fine arts community and literary world, Hanefi Yeter

Lots of figures from fine arts community and literary world, Hanefi Yeter

Ending the party with the starring.. he signed the book for me and noted down: I hope you make a photo of me someday, brother

With pleasure, Mr.

With pleasure, Mr.

Bad news is that these were the last shots I made with my beloved Pentax me Super, it’s broken now and way beyond repair. After a few weeks of Ebaying I found a clean Leica M6 coupled with a Cron 35mm. First shots, Tri-x at 800 developed with Ilfosol (very crap combo)

Wandering around the office

Wandering around the office

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Luca & Sinem

Luca & Sinem

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We discovered a nice tea-house near Çiğdem’s house

We discovered a nice tea-house near Çiğdem’s house

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Walking around Taksim & Şişli

Walking around Taksim & Şişli

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Back to work.. The famous WC

Back to work.. The famous WC

Mustafa Presheva at his best

Mustafa Presheva at his best

Pointless photo session with Umut, hosted by the Avid room

Pointless photo session with Umut, hosted by the Avid room

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On my way home

On my way home

This is last time I use Ilfosol, that’s for sure

This is last time I use Ilfosol, that’s for sure

Overtime & Playstation madness

Overtime & Playstation madness

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They call me to the front desk

They call me to the front desk

Aww Çiğdem’s given me a visit!

Aww Çiğdem’s given me a visit!

Back to cafe

Back to cafe

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Tolga. Having telecined for the last 8 hours, he can’t open his eyes at light.

Tolga. Having telecined for the last 8 hours, he can’t open his eyes at light.

Pointless photo session with Umut again, this time hosted by the sound room. All 1/8th

Pointless photo session with Umut again, this time hosted by the sound room. All 1/8th

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Having ran out of chemicals, I had this roll developed and scanned at some photo store. I don’t understand how and why they produce sepia toned images from my Tri-x rolls every single time. I feel confused trying to desaturate BW shots.

Actually, I love the way these digital photo stores approach on BW film photography.

- Hi, do you have any kind of BW film?
- Take this Kodak Gold, just shoot and we can convert your photos to black and white.

Later on, I realized that this guy was the fairest. Some try to sell expired rolls for $10.

There is no doubt that the most enjoyable part is trying to print something with these guys. Taking the initiative, he tries to brighten the photo to reveal the face in silhouette, or cancels the print for a particular photo if he doesn’t like the composition, claiming that it’s a crap photo shot by mistake.

January 2008, Istanbul

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