May 4, 2009 at 11:40 am
Şimdi eminim, Heybeliada en sevdim ada.
Of course, I did go on a partly-cloudy Monday, when there will naturally be many fewer people than on a sunny weekend, but it was glorious. Back roads, empty of everyone but me, the singing birds, and seemingly zillions of little green lizards. Found a comfy bench with a terrific view, so sat and did some knitting in nature. Walked a loop around the island, which I have done before. But last time I stuck to the low roads and had a much longer walk. This time I went up to the high roads, had nicer views, a stop at an interesting Greek Orthodox cemetery, and a shorter loop.
Heading out of the main village
Alone with the birds and trees
A lovely spot to sit in the sunshine
And some green friends for company. This is just two of at least a dozen I saw.
view of the Marmara sea
Pics from my visit to Emrah in Mersin coming soon…
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March 23, 2009 at 12:06 pm
The weekend was mostly grey and cold, not really encouraging me to go outside. But on the 2nd afternoon at 3pm the sun appeared and I scampered out. I stayed in my neighborhood but walked on a new route, on Eski Bağdat Caddesi, just above the train tracks.
I turned a corner and my heart leaped with green pleasure when I saw this little path. Probably a dangerous place at night, but in the sunlight it felt like the closest thing to a stroll in the woods I would find in Istanbul. My joy was muted when I realized it was just a one-block-long dead end, but it was still a nice find.
Next to the fence by the train track, a tree was blooming.
And a lovely overgrown garden filled with little purple wildflowers.
And something that looks like forsythia except it has pink flowers. Maybe it’s quince? It looks just like something in my mom’s yard, but I can’t remember what it is.
I’m really enjoying the warm spring weather (despite the almost nonstop rain) and new plants I see peeking out everywhere. During the winter I reaaaallllly missed the smell of green, and didn’t even get the smell of white to make up for it.
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May 18, 2006 at 4:53 am
This afternoon it was drizzling during my back roads country commute. Passing a weathered and rickety barn, I spied a young raccoon looking out from the hayloft window. One paw raised in the air, as if it were checking on the rain. Catching this little scene in the two seconds it took my car to pass was a remarkable funny lighthearted moment. Just me and the raccoon, watching the rain.
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May 21, 2005 at 4:21 am
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January 28, 2005 at 4:04 am
Neither of these images is what I would call a great picture in terms of photographic aesthetics, but I love them anyway. For me, they capture the essence of their setting perfectly and evoke a lot of positive feelings in me.
I like the crow picture because it makes me think about the wonderful quiet and peace you can find so easily in the country. Not by visiting and taking scenic pictures, but by living there and experiencing the open space and seasons and wildlife. It also reminds me how much I love the beauty of the small things in the country — wildflowers by the roadside, weathering fences, a single bird soaring in the sky.
I took the picture below while walking through Times Square at night. It had to be a quick picture, because standing still in the middle of the sidewalk was just not acceptable. I’ve taken lots of pictures in New York but none captures the energy of the city as this one does. I love the challenge of the city streets and the confidence that comes from just making it through. I love the incredible variety of people, and the crazy things they do and say. I love how you can still experience the centuries of history crammed into this little island. I love how there’s always new ideas coming, mental firings stimulated just by walking the streets and watching what’s happening around you.
I adore the peaceful minimalism of the country, I revel in the high-energy overstimulation of the city. I have not yet found anything to love about the suburbs.
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