Break from Black and White Photographs

Blue Mosque Istanbul

 

A little bit of a break from the normal black and white photographs I would normally post. This shot was taken in Istanbul in 2004. The blue mosque is interesting in that it has 6 minarets as opposed to most mosques having 4.

Valens Aqueduct, Istanbul

The Romans put Valens into what was Byzantine in the fourth century. This aqueduct brought water from the outlying regions into the heart of the city.

Valens Aqueduct

More black and white photography can be found here

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul has 6 minarets (most only have 4) The name comes from the Blue Izmir tiles that adorn the roof.

Blue Mosque

More black and white photography from Istanbul can be found here.

Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, 2004

Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul

Taken in Istanbul in 2004. This palace was the place where the last Ottoman ruler of  Turkey slipped away on a secret boat on the Bosphorous. Mustafa Ataturk lived here until  his death in 1938

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, 2004

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Taken in Istanbul in 2004. The Blue Mosque is unique amongst mosques as it boasts 6 minarets instead of the usual 4. It gets its name from the distinctive blue tiles that adorn its roof.