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hat’s the first thing that comes closely, you can hear birds chirping off in one
to your mind when the coun- corner and water splashing against the lake
W try Türkiye is mentioned? The shore a few meters away. You can also hear
mosques, the exquisite cuisine, the rich his- locals, speaking in soft but animated voices,
tory? As a photographer, details are what sharing the latest news and gossip and tour-
matter the most to me. Nothing is more ists discussing their adventures of the day.
fulfilling than capturing the moment and The sound of joggers’ footsteps behind you
finding beauty from a different perspective, quickly get louder as the runners prepare to
one that is rather closer to the heart and pass on your left.
deeper in portrayal.
Ormanli, a small village of 213 people an
Every photo taken tells a story and expresses hour and a half from Istanbul, offered more
a different emotion. Evidence of this can be treasures to capture on film. Although tour-
seen in some of the images I was able to cap- istic landmarks are must-go destinations,
ture on a spring trip to Türkiye. what makes a trip remarkable is getting
hands-on experience by engaging with locals
In the photos, the International Istanbul and exploring the hidden gems of the region.
Tulip festival at the ‘Emirgan Park’, with its
3.5 million tulips in 120 varieties, provided Upon reaching Ormanli, after stopping by a
the perfect setting to capture the splendid daisy field for a quick picnic and enjoying the
spirit of people living in the moment against a omnipresent smell of flowers along the way,
backdrop of pure natural beauty. If you listen I was greeted by a local family who owned
