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End of the Production Line712 viewsThe turbine blades come rolling off the production line and out to the storage area.
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LIghting the Fuse712 viewsMaybe these are real bombs after all, and the cooks are really terrorists in disguise.
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Ready to Shoot the Eclipse712 viewsMy equipment: a TeleVue Pronto 70mm refractor on a TelePod mount; a Baader mylar white-light filter, and an Olympus OM-1 film camera. In the background, just behind my back, Marvin Blaski is relaxing and enjoying the spectacle.
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Erin go Bragh712 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth.
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Dolmabahçe Clock Tower712 viewsA late addition to the Dolmabahçe Palace complex, built in 1890-95 in Ottoman neo-Baroque style at the behest of Sultan Abdulhamid II.
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Stage Building711 viewsThe amphitheater's stage building originally consisted of 3 stories, only one of which has been restored.
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The Hellenistic Gate711 viewsAfter entering through the Roman Gate, one comes to the Hellenistic gate, which dates back to the 3rd century BC. I don't know why the Romans thought the city needed another gate, especially because the Hellenistic Gate is the most imposing building of the city and was a formidable bulwark, far better suited to protect the city with its twin towers and its horseshoe-shaped courtyard at the back. The towers had three floors and were crowned by a conical roof.
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Lap of Luxury711 viewsThe Kaya Side was probably the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in, not excepting Las Vegas. The roses and rose petals scattered around the bathroom added an extra touch of opulence to an already outstanding ambience.
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Imperial Gate (Bab-i-Humayun)711 viewsMain entrance to Topkapi Palace., leading to the First Courtyard. Guarded by Al Treder, at left.
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Full Veil711 viewsA strict Islamic family visits the upper gallery of Aya Sophia.
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The Wishing Column711 viewsThis column, located in the northwestern part of Aya Sophia, has a hole in the middle left uncovered by the bronze plates surrounding it. Legend has it that if one puts one's thumb in the hole while making a wish, the wish will be granted.
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Mediterranean Vista710 viewsPalatial residences perch atop the heights on the east side of the Old Harbor, overlooking the Mediterrranean Sea.
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