Turkey

Country:
Turkey
Location:
38.9637° N, 35.2433° E

Istanbul is one of the most culturally rich cities I've had the chance to visit (11 times now).

Down magical alleyways, interesting faces greet you in the little nooks and crannies of bustling markets. Fruit stands around every corner, the sounds of traditional music and prayer calls echoing through the ancient buildings... and friendly cats everywhere.

It's no surprise a 3000 year old city is so vibrant.

Every sunrise in Cappadocia is mind-blowing. The misty valley is filled with hundreds of hot air balloons.

Every sunrise in Cappadocia is mind-blowing. The misty valley is filled with hundreds of hot air balloons.

I shot this with a 400mm lens as the horse and rider walked along the crest of the hill... perfect timing.

I shot this with a 400mm lens as the horse and rider walked along the crest of the hill... perfect timing.

We stopped at this crater lake on our way to the coast. The water was ice cold, crystal clear and shallow until it suddenly dropped off into darkness. Turkey is filled with so many hidden gems.

We stopped at this crater lake on our way to the coast. The water was ice cold, crystal clear and shallow until it suddenly dropped off into darkness. Turkey is filled with so many hidden gems.

We pulled over on the side of the road to take some random pictures of sunset. As soon as we got the drone up in the air, we discovered this massive canyon snaking through the forest.

We pulled over on the side of the road to take some random pictures of sunset. As soon as we got the drone up in the air, we discovered this massive canyon snaking through the forest.