Taken in Istanbul in 2004. This shot shows the Blue Mosque, Istanbul. The Blue Mosque gets its name from the blue tiles that adorn its roof. They come from Izmir, I believe.

Blue Mosque

Haydarpasa Station

Istanbul, Turkey – where East meets west. Over the years, this ancient city has been home to the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.  On the Eastern side of the Bosphorous is this train station. Looking at the destinations board it was possible to take a train from Istanbul to Baghdad!

Shot this in Istanbul during Friday prayers at the Blue Mosque. I liked the dynamic quality of this shot.

Blue Mosque, Istanbul

Istanbul is an ancient city that contains some truly stunning architecture. Over the years, the influences of Christianity, Islam and the Ottoman empire have helped sculped the  city into a unique place. The pictures here show the Blue Mosque – so named because of the Izmir blue tiles used in the construction of its roof,  The Haghia Sophia – one time church, one time mosque and Haydarpasa train station. At this train station, which sits on the Asian side of the Bosporous, you can catch trains to  Baghdad.