Comments on: Istanbul: An odyssey through chaos, carpets, and call to prayer with a Leica Q-P https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/ Leica cameras, photography and discussion Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Mark https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82230 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:41:00 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82230 In reply to David A..

Hi David,

At no point did I see any Turkish men in the Bazaar shops making feature length films on antiquarian Swiss cinema cameras. But I was offered a “Bolex” James Cameron Deep Sea that didn’t seem to have the build quality of my beloved Submariner.
Good for you for making sure though!
Cheers
Mark

]]> By: David A. https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82226 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:42:33 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82226 You mentioned a Bolex. Are you absolutely certain there was not a Bolex lurking in that cabinet?

]]> By: Mark Catto https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82189 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:24:10 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82189 In reply to Dale.

Dale,
I couldn’t agree more. One of those unforgettable places in the world that has a special way of subliminally calling for a return. We shouldn’t rule it out.
Cheers my friend!
M.

]]> By: Dale https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82180 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:46:33 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82180 One of the great experiences of my life and very glad it was with you my friend. As always wonderful photo’s and enjoyable read!

]]> By: Mark Catto https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82176 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:07:49 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82176 In reply to Scott Gamble.

Hi Scott,
I am so glad to hear that. You will not regret any time you can lend to a visit. I hope you enjoy every minute.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Mark.

]]> By: Scott Gamble https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82175 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:39:47 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82175 Hi Mark,

Brilliant article and beautiful photos! Istanbul is definitely on our short list for a photo vacation!

Cheers,

Scott

]]> By: Mark Catto https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82174 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:21:37 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82174 In reply to Andrew.

Andrew,
Thanks for getting in touch. If you are heading back one day then I can call this post JOB DONE!
Sorry to hear that last time things didn’t go to plan. I think the next time will be a charm!
All the best.
Mark

]]> By: Andrew https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82173 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:11:48 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82173 Great article and pictures, we visited Istanbul some years ago on a flying day trip from a beach holiday elsewhere in Turkey and it was a disaster. Plane delayed, horrific traffic from airport to city centre, election in full swing with loudspeakers of both opposing parties at full blast near the Grand Bazaar. Ever since that day, I’ve suspected that going back for a longer stay would be a good idea; I think that your article just sealed the deal.

]]> By: Mark Catto https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82171 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:01:37 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82171 Angus,
I appreciate you finding time to have a look when you are so busy.
All the best!
D.

]]> By: Mark Catto https://www.macfilos.com/2025/02/14/an-istanbul-odyssey/#comment-82170 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.macfilos.com/?p=81512#comment-82170 In reply to Rick Shimonkevitz.

Hello Rick,

I am very glad to read you also really enjoyed your visit to Turkey. In addition, you are definitely setting a high bar when it comes to “Cultural Symmetry”.
Thanks for sharing your memories!
iyi hafta sonları!
M.

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