Last night I went to Ahırkapı, in the Istanbul’s Fatih district, to assist (and participate) to the Hıdırellez. This is a very interesting event, which celebrates the meeting on earth of the prophets Hızır (Al-Khdir) and İlyas (Elijah), and that today is seen as the arrival of spring or summer.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate
Today is the Orthodox Easter, and this is my tribute: I went to shoot photographs of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Istanbul some days ago, and I found this place incredibly beautiful and mystic. This is the holiest center of the Orthodox Christian Church throughout the world and it is one of the most …
Shapes from an Istanbul landscape
There are many ways to explore Istanbul. From a walk along the Bosphorus, to a visit of its most famous landmarks, or even looking people along its crowded streets: every situation works, simply because Istanbul has many different souls, that there is not a n unique way to “feel” the city.
Ceilings of the Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier, better known as “L’Opera”, is a stunning building in the heart of Paris. Beyond its history and its “mystic” atmosphere, what hit me most were its decorations – especially its ceilings. There is no one single corner without a maniacal attention for details; sometimes I had the feeling that there was even …
Children of Balat
Balat is a very interesting area of Istanbul. I cannot say that it is representative of the city, simply because the city has too many different souls, which sometimes are even conflicting. But I can certainly say that it is a very authentic suburb, meaning with “authentic” something of extremely genuine, true, sincere, simple… therefore …
Paris
Everyone, photographer or not, has a good reason to visit Paris. No need to say that the capital of France is one of the most beautiful city of the world, and it is definitely impossible to remain indifferent walking around its “arrondissement”…
Milan
One of the world fashion capitals, Milan has much more to offer than shopping experiences. The city is a mix of hidden squares, magnificient buildings, churches and monumens… everything topped by a vibrant social and cultural life…
New York
“Grew up in a town that is famous as the place of movie scenes. Noise was always loud, there are sirens all around and the streets are mean…”
Jane’s Carousel
Jane’s Carousel is a special place in Brooklyn. Placed just under the bridge at Brooklyn Park (DUMBO), this old carousel has 48 finely wood carved horses and 2 chariots. If during the day this place is crowded with children riding enthusiastically their horse, what makes Jane’s Carousel special is also its glassed housing, which together …
Sometimes New York is Grey
Today New York was warm but foggy and grey… A layer of low clouds made the Empire State Building not visible from Washington Square, where the Fifth Avenue begins… I had the opportunity to take some photos from the terrace of the New York University – Kimmel Center for University Life (many thanks to all …
