A Blustery Day in Istanbul
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Words by Dalene Heck / Photography by Pete Heck
This wasn’t our first documented run-in with inhospitable weather, and it was nearly as painful. A brisk wind cut right through us, and thus Istanbul photos were few.
With plenty of time left while we housesit in Turkey, we know we’ll be back for more…
the blue mosque
hagia sophia
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Great Shots! (But they all make me want to go put on a sweater….)
Thank you! Yes, it was SO cold.
Amazing images. I was there in Dec/Jan 2009/2010. Sub zero weather and everything was packed. Would love to go back.
I’ll be back there in a few weeks, can’t wait to wander in warmer temps!
I acutally like the chilly looking sky in the photos – it makes the buildings pop.
Oops. *actually*
I like the photos too, it was just a bit painful to get them! 🙂
gorgeous photo! makes me wanna go there (but not in that weather though) 😉
Thanks! Yes, better weather would be welcomed for us next time too.
Love the pink umbrella!
Me too. Totally makes that shot.
Great photos, it’s so beautiful even in the bad weather. We were there 15 years ago!
15 years! I wonder how much it has changed since then??
Loved the shots – and certainly enjoyed the area when i visited
Thanks Ursula! We can’t wait to get back and take more (in nicer weather hopefully)
Gorgeous shots! Isn’t overcast weather a photographer’s dream? We were there a few years ago in October, so it was definitely warmer. Great to see those impressive sights again, and how wonderful for you to be house-sitting there… Enjoy 🙂
I like big fluffy white clouds to take pictures with! Ah well, maybe next time it will be warmer for us and we can see more of the city! 🙂
I was there a week ago (9th-15th), looks exactly like weather I experienced.. Managed to enjoy anyway. 🙂
Yes, Istanbul doesn’t seem to be warming up much. I’m excited to get back there soon so we can walk around without wincing! 🙂
So beautiful. I’m that one person who loves gray winter days!
I do love them. As long as it’s not cold it hurts!
You guys are great photographers. Love the two ladies sharing an umbrella, and that architecture is amazing.
Thanks Jan! We love that photo too.
Beautiful pics. Never been there. The Blue Mosque looks so lovely.
Thanks for sharing, looks blustery indeed.
Well, these are still great shots, despite the bad weather! You’re making me really excited for the handful of days I’ll be spending in Istanbul this summer!
Glad that Istanbul is making the *cut*! Have you posted your itinerary yet? We’ll still be kicking around Europe for most of the summer now…
Nope, haven’t posted an itinerary yet as it’s still in the works. But I’ll be bouncing around Eastern Europe and the Balkans from June 24 until late July, and then I’ll be heading up to the UK until August 14.
Hmmm hmmm hmmm. Let’s keep in touch. We may just cross paths… 🙂
Wow! Beautiful pictures.. looks like an amazing place! I like the ‘bad’ weather.. gives character to the pics
Bad weather usually makes for interesting photos, but unfortunately also frozen fingers!
Now I see where Mos Eisley was modelled on 😉
Your photos make Istanbul so beautiful, even on a gloomy blustry day. Great shots, guys!
Thank you for taking time for a shot for us on such a old day.
Love the colors, and I’ve never seen the Blue Mosque look so beautiful. I happen to have gone there in summer, so it was interesting to see it in the dead of winter.
Thanks Abby! I’m excited to get back there soon, and see it in warmer conditions. 🙂
Such the opposite of when I was there and it was SWELTERING. I think I’d prefer your way!
I’m really not a fan of traveling in cold weather. I don’t blame you for not getting too many photos, I’d want to get inside quickly too!
Your shot of the Blue Mosque is perfect! It looks darker and more interesting with the weather like that. Even with the bad weather you still made Turkey look beautiful.
Thanks Alexa – bad weather always adds an interesting perspective in pictures…if we can stand it long enough to take some!
Istanbul is a great place to visit. I love the structures and other spots which are very interesting.
Thanks for sharing those photos. It’s beautiful!
That second picture is amazing. Love your shots!
Thanks so much Lauren!
The pics are still great even though the weather wasn’t so awesome. I love the one with the pink umbrella 🙂
Me too. That was a “right place, right time” kinda photo!
I was in Turkey in October and loved it. Make sure you go to Goreme in Anatolya. Amazing scenery there.
While you are in Istanbul, go hang out at Itsiklal Cadessi, the main street near Taksim, so much to do and see at night there.
Not sure if we will make it to Anatolya, but I will definitely take your advice on Istanbul, as we are excited to spend more time there!
That shot of the Blue Mosque is amazing. I admit Turkey ain’t one of my top 10 places i would like to visit some day but these pics surely entice me somewhat.
Great stuff as usual, keep enjoying the journey guys…
Stick around Joe, and we’ll make it our personal mission to get Turkey into your top 10. 🙂
Wow! Great shots for sure… rainy days sometimes make for the best pictures!
That first picture of the Blue Mosque just blows me away… definitely on my list of things to see. What’s travel in Turkey like?
Travel in Turkey is really easy. The transportation is comfortable and fairly cheap, there are plenty of great hotels and the food is incredible. This is moving up the ranks as one of our favorite countries!
My god! You have no idea how bad I want to come to Turkey.
Sooo beautiful.
Istanbul was highest on my list of places I wanted to see…and when we finally ventured there in 2015 it was a dream come true. We always traveled with the children and it was wonderful to see it through the eyes of the kids, too.
We visited during Ramadan which gave us a wonderful peek into the family life of the locals. LOVED Istanbul.