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Photo of the day (10.28.10)
Six months ago today, I arrived in Turkey, jetlagged and excited to begin my current adventure as an expat. Since then, I've gotten to know the many hills, museums, and cafes in this city nearly as well as New York. In honor of this anniversary, I chose this photo by Flick user Luke Robinson that says "Istanbul" to me with nary a kebap, bazaar, or minaret in sight. It's on the Galata Bridge spanning the Golden Horn, where dozens of fishermen stand every day in hopes of catching a fish from the Bosphorus. Some men fish for a living, others fish for pleasure, and you can spot more than a few men wearing suits and leather shoes. Hungry for fish? The bridge's lower level is packed with fish restaurants serving the catch of the day.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sarah Worsham Oct 28th 2010 5:53PM
Wow. Did you try any of the restaurants nearby? I can't imagine fish gets much fresher unless you catch it yourself!
Roxanne Rahim Oct 29th 2010 5:50PM
While this is a beautiful shot, I don't think that this shot represents much of what Istanbul has to offer. This is a classic shot that every tourist takes. I'm sorry, I don't really like this as the chosen picture of the day.
Meg Nesterov Nov 3rd 2010 2:36PM
Thanks for your comment Roxanne. It would be impossible to choose one photo from our great but limited pool to show what Istanbul has to offer. I do think the Galata Bridge is a classic photo and one place that is equal parts local and tourist. Incidentally, I *loved* your Flickr photo of the graffiti jump shot but we can't feature what we can't download! Keep taking great shots and enjoy Istanbul!