Turkish photography trip

Author: Zhai Dongfeng
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The joy of traveling in Turkey lies in the continuous surprises, especially when something from the depths of memory is awakened in a certain place, such as facing Istanbul, the Trojan Horse, or the ancient city of Ephesus. The geographical and historical significance of Turkey lies in its ability to attract those who truly understand it. Getting close to the "Horse Head" was accidental, yet without realizing it, the author found himself immersed in a gentle ocean—the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean Sea. Countless romantic waves embrace this passionate nation. The more the author experiences Turkey through the lens, the less clear its beautiful, almost illusory layers become. Those majestic and opulent old palaces, the sacred yet cold cathedrals, and the solemn mosques that treat visitors with reverence all speak of dignity and inviolability through their distinct angles and lines, though they are merely a cycle of solemnity from one dynasty to another. Walking among the mundane folk, one can also feel this sense of dignity at every moment. More often, the author uses the lens to discover and record, but Turkey taught the author to be moved by the lens—moved by the country's inclusiveness; moved by the peaceful coexistence of Turks, Kurds, Armenians, and many other groups living in the country; moved by the intricate lines and colors they meticulously create; moved by the historical relics, the wonders of nature, and the fusion with the modern world.