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Istanbul in Black and White

September 4, 2014 Photo Essays, Travel

It’s almost a crime to photograph Istanbul without color…almost.
There’s still something so timeless and effervescent about this glorious city, in all its history and grandeur.  The colors of the Turkish capital are really something, but taking them away allows the eye to focus on what perhaps is even more unique and beautiful about the city.
When it comes to Istanbul, it’s all the details.  See for yourself…
Istanbul Black and White photos
Istanbul Black and White photos
Galata Bridge Black and White photos
Istanbul Black and White photos
Istanbul Black and White photos
Istanbul University Black and White photos
Blue Mosque Interior Black and White photos
Blue Mosque Black and White photos
Istanbul Grand bazaar Black and White photos
Istanbul market Black and White photos
Istanbul street Black and White photos
Istanbul street Black and White photos
Istanbul Black and White photos
Istanbul mosque Black and White photos
Istanbul lights Black and White photos
Istanbul Blue Mosque Black and White photos
Istanbul Black and White photos

Istanbul Black and White photosIstanbul Black and White Photographs (c) Anne Lowrey

Istanbul was the city I fell in love with when I least expected to.  Have you been?

What classic world city do you want to see featured in the Black and White photography series next?

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About Anne

Anne Lowrey is an award-winning travel writer based in San Francisco.

After spending a year in the world, she insisted on building a life at home she loved as much as she loves travel. The result was a move to SF, which she affectionately calls her “soul city.” She believes in the balance of and connection between time spent at home and abroad.

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  1. Chanel | Cultural Xplorer says

    September 4, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Very nice! I have yet to make it to Turkey, but it is on my list!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      September 4, 2014 at 9:39 am

      That’s funny! Turkey was never on my list, but it ended up being one of my favorite countries. I believe it’s highly underrated!

      Reply
  2. Vanessa says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    I love it even if I see it in black and white. What more if I see it in person and alive with colors…Im sure Im gonna like it even better! Nice photos!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      September 10, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Hey Vanessa! Thank you! Yes, this is a city it’s hard to do justice with in black and white. The colors and the people are the best parts. Excited for you to see it with your own eyes!

      Reply
  3. Corinne says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Elizabeth, Istanbul is one of my favorite cities in the world…I love your B&W gallery!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      September 30, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Thank you, Corinne! It’s a fun way to see the cities we all photograph so often a little bit differently. What city do you think I should do next?

      Reply

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