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Istanbul Fog

Istanbul Fog

Istanbul cover in morning fog. A city so full of life, it awakes your senses. The different noises, the smell, the atmosphere, and it might be that the city is on its most beautiful in fog. The fog works like the silk scarf of a belly dancer, covering the city, making the colors softer, the noise subdued……
Istanbul in fog reminds us of a poem by the Turkish poet Orhan Veli Kanik:

I am listening to Istanbul

I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed;
At first there blows a gentle breeze
And the leaves on the trees
Softly flutter or sway;
Out there, far away,
The bells of water carriers incessantly ring;
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.

I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed;
Then suddenly birds fly by,
Flocks of birds, high up, in a hue and cry
While nets are drawn in the fishing grounds
And a woman’s feet begin to dabble in the water.
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.

I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.
The Grand Bazaar is serene and cool,
A hubbub at the hub of the market,
Mosque yards are brimful of pigeons,
At the docks while hammers bang and clang
Spring winds bear the smell of sweat;
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.

I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed;
Still giddy since bygone bacchanals,
A seaside mansion with dingy boathouses is fast asleep,
Amid the din and drone of southern winds, reposed,
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.

I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.
Now a dainty girl walks by on the sidewalk:
Cusswords, tunes and songs, malapert remarks;
Something falls on the ground out of her hand,
It’s a rose I guess.
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.

I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed;
A bird flutters round your skirt;
I know your brow is moist with sweat
And your lips are wet.
A silver moon rises beyond the pine trees:
I can sense it all in your heart’s throbbing.
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.

Orhan Veli Kanik (1914 – 1950)  Turkish poet.

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Istanbul dekket av tidlig morgen tåke. Et nokså vanlig syn, men det gjør byen enda vakkrere, tåken svøper seg rundt byen, demper lyder og gjør sol lyset vart og skjørt ……..

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model NIKON D200
exposureTime 10/2500 s
fnumber f/8.0
isoEquiv 100
focalLength 200
13. February 2009, 17:18 hide details Posted in: Travel, Urban The permalink address (URI) of this photo is: http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/13/istanbul-fog/

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  1. I’ve never been there, but I’ve always thought Istanbul to be a fascinating city. Love the poem and the photo.

    613photo — February 13th, 2009 at 18:01

  2. Hmmm… it’s foggy and I think that might be the George Washington Bridge from the Bronx!

    You’re right about the colors and muffled sound with fog. This is a beautiful shot of a richly historic city. Great poem, too!! You’re very lucky that travel is a big part of your life.

    Michael Paulison — February 13th, 2009 at 20:07

  3. The fog really washes out the colors and makes the city look much more soft. Nice shot.

    Ivar — February 13th, 2009 at 20:55

  4. I have never been to Istanbul but I imagine that it’s a quite exotic place with lots of beautiful things to photograph. Love this as the fog enhances the mystery surrounding Istanbul for me….

    Frida — February 14th, 2009 at 06:10

  5. Excellent shot. Just the hint of the city and the majestic bridge bathed in the glowing fog.

    Harry — February 14th, 2009 at 10:02

  6. If you have smog, you must photograph smog. That intrusive atmosphere makes a terrific shot.

    Michael Rawluk — February 14th, 2009 at 10:55

  7. Superb image!
    Very nicely done, I couldn’t stop enjoying this frame :)
    Thanks for sharing
    Happy Valentine!

    Ilan — February 14th, 2009 at 11:07

  8. haven’t been there yet but it does look great.. the houses & structures in the foreground look so classic.. great shot..

    rian — February 14th, 2009 at 12:25

  9. Bonito paisaje. Es una imagen muy delica y bucólica. Saludos.

    Pere — February 15th, 2009 at 05:44

  10. lovely capture

    Olivier Jules — February 15th, 2009 at 06:35

  11. Wonderfull shot, but I loved to see more of the bridge in the background. Well done!

    Krims@nline.be — February 15th, 2009 at 08:13

  12. This is just beautiful. I feel as if I’m there looking at this scene. Well done. You get to see a lot of nice places. :)

    Tom Sheehan — February 15th, 2009 at 08:19

  13. Beautiful composition and a good atmosphere … Istanbul is one of the next cities I plan to visit …

    Wolfgang — February 15th, 2009 at 12:54

  14. I love the way the fog creates an almost layered effect. The building in the foreground looks like it almost popped out of the fog to been seen clearer.

    Stephen Wiggett — February 15th, 2009 at 13:23

  15. Beautiful capture, all an atmosphere with this fog.

    Denis — February 15th, 2009 at 15:15

  16. If I didn’t know any better I would have guessed this was the golden gate. Nice fog.

    Kristian — February 15th, 2009 at 16:00

  17. This is real dreamy . . but, yes, fog imparts something special almost everywhere . .

    Ronnie 2¢ — February 15th, 2009 at 18:13

  18. Fabulous landscape shot. The morning misty feel is just so beautiful

    Thomas — February 16th, 2009 at 03:38

  19. The smog certainly works well in this photo as well as being from Istanbul great atmosphere !!

    Philip — February 16th, 2009 at 06:50

  20. so nice perspective with the fog

    BoB — February 16th, 2009 at 08:18

  21. Bonjour,
    Amazing composition..great details..Bravo!

    jelb — February 16th, 2009 at 10:26

  22. Me gusta la composición vertical y la niebla al fondo le da un toque de misterio.
    muy bella!

    NJ & SB Photography — February 16th, 2009 at 11:24

  23. Amazing view with the fog.

    Laurie — February 16th, 2009 at 13:59

  24. Entre Europe et Asie la brume des malentendus

    lasiate — February 16th, 2009 at 18:05

  25. Really interesting shot, beautiful work!

    Robert Kruh — February 19th, 2009 at 06:20

  26. HO! Unusual and impressive view! You lead my minds in a inaccessible country…

    Doum — February 23rd, 2009 at 10:59

  27. Ahhh! Disse Istanbulbildene deres har bestemt meg: Jeg drar til dobbeltkontinentbyen i løpet av 2009. Basta!
    Liker disen som tilslører byen – og på det viset åpner den for fantasien. Delikate fargetoner som dere utnytter på en innbydende måte.

    Ståle — February 28th, 2009 at 05:40

  28. If only one could get up at such early hours. This is an experience I selldom have… Wonder why ;-)

    Geir — March 2nd, 2009 at 17:43

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