Istanbul - Galata Bridge
Located at the Golden Horn, the Galata Bridge connects the new and old districts of Istanbul. During the day, it is bustling with trams, cars, and taxis. In the evening, local fishermen gather, accompanied by the calls of boatmen under the bridge, creating a lively atmosphere. Best time for photography: Evening, from sunset to after sundown, when you can capture the visual impact of different light interweaving.
Istanbul - Galata Tower
No matter when you arrive at Galata Tower, the area under the bridge is always crowded with tourists from various countries. Some are climbing to the top of the tower, while others are taking photos around the base. It is indeed very challenging to take a beautiful photo without any tourists! It is recommended to blur the tourists and capture the entire Galata Tower from a good angle!
Still fighting for rooms in Sultan? No need at all! This is a super cost-effective cave hotel! The important thing is that it looks great in photos! The owner is a simple middle-aged man with glasses and a smiling face! Best time for photos: If you want to capture the sky full of hot air balloons, you need to get up before 6 AM. The rest of the time, you can take beautiful photos by the pool.
Cappadocia-Gedik Cave Hotel
This hotel is very close to the hot air balloon launch site due to its geographical location, and it is located at the southernmost part of the town of Goreme, where you can find a background for photographing the hot air balloons taking off. This hillside is very close to the hotel, and it takes less than ten minutes by ATV. The owner is very enthusiastic; show him a photo of what you want to capture, and he will tell you how to do it! Best shooting time: 6-7 AM (arrive before 6 AM).
Cappadocia - Galerie Ikman Carpet Shop
The carpet shops in Cappadocia have become a fresh spot for photography! Full of exotic charm, right? Many Western travel bloggers have been checking in here. However, due to the increasing number of people taking photos, some have even affected the owner's normal business, so some carpet shops charge for photography! But today, I recommend a high-value carpet shop that is still free! Before they start charging, go check it out!
Istanbul-Balat
The colorful houses you've been longing for are here! The coordinates are for a restaurant located on Balat Street in Istanbul. The name Balat comes from 'palation', meaning Greek temple, near Balat Hill. This is an old and pleasant community where you will see many children playing on the streets.
