Istanbul through my eyes

This country shaped like the head of a mare

ozgur ozkok — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:34:42 +0000

istanbul-Taksim, 1 Mayis 2011, pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

This country shaped like the head of a mare
Coming full gallop from far off Asia
To stretch into the Mediterranean
THIS COUNTRY IS OURS.

Nazim Hikmet

Filed under: event, Istanbul, pentax, photo, poem, portrait, postaday2011, Taksim, Turkey

I wanted to change the world

ozgur ozkok — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:24:17 +0000

İstanbul lale festivali, Istanbul tulip festival, Gülhane Parki, İstanbul, pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
Mevlana Rumi

Filed under: Eminonu, Istanbul, pentax, photo, postaday2011, quotes, tulip festival, Turkey Tagged: mevlana

I need to love

ozgur ozkok — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:19:01 +0000

İstanbul tulip festival, İstanbul lale festivali, April-2011, Türkiye, photos by ozgur ozkok

It may be that the satisfaction I need depends on my going away, so that when I’ve gone and come back, I’ll find it at home.

Mevlana Rumi

Filed under: Emirgan, Istanbul, pentax, photo, poem, postaday2011, tulip festival, Turkey Tagged: mevlana

some recipes for cold days

ozgur ozkok — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:12:43 +0000

İstanbul tulip festival, İstanbul lale festivali, April-2011, Türkiye, photos by ozgur ozkok

I am planning some improvements at this blog. This month I’ll share old frames

Filed under: Eminonu, Istanbul, pentax, photo, postaday2011, tulip festival, Turkey

secrets of spice bazaar

ozgur ozkok — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:29:56 +0000

Filed under: Eminonu, Food, Istanbul, pentax, photo, postaday2011, Turkey Tagged: spice bazaar

birds and cats Taksim-Beyoglu

ozgur ozkok — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:32:54 +0000

Taksim-İstanbul , Türkiye, pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

Filed under: Beyoglu, Istanbul, pentax, photo, portrait, postaday2011, Taksim, Turkey

harmony of blue-gray “Uskudar, Kiz Kulesi”

ozgur ozkok — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:28:16 +0000

İstanbul-Üsküdar, Kız Kulesi, Maidens Tower, Türkiye , pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

Filed under: Istanbul, pentax, photo, postaday2011, Turkey, Uskudar Tagged: kiz kulesi

They will ask you what you have produced

ozgur ozkok — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:09:44 +0000

Kalenderhane Camii, Kalenderhane Mosque, Beyazid-İstanbul, Türkiye, pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

They will ask you what you have produced. Say to them, except for Love,
what else can a Lover produce?
Mevlana Rumi

Filed under: Beyazid, Mercan, Istanbul, mosque, pentax, photo, postaday2011, quotes, Turkey, window Tagged: kalenderhane mosque, mevlana

work has been put in every heart

ozgur ozkok — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:52:52 +0000

Kalenderhane Camii, Kalenderhane Mosque, Beyazid-İstanbul, Türkiye, pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.
Mevlana Rumi

Filed under: Beyazid, Mercan, Istanbul, mosque, pentax, photo, postaday2011, quotes, Turkey, window Tagged: kalenderhane mosque, mevlana

Your love has prepared a feast for me

ozgur ozkok — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:23:21 +0000

old fabric houses of Balat, Balat evleri, İstanbul-Türkiye, pentax k10d, photos by ozgur ozkok

Your love has prepared a feast for me; Reason came and sat in a corner; The wine was laughing in the cup, The jug was crying tears of blood. The wine, archer of joy,Has pierced the bird of sorrow with its arrows.
Mevlana Rumi

Filed under: Balat, Fener, house, Istanbul, pentax, photo, poem, postaday2011, Turkey