Another amateur photographer :)

Beach behind the tree

2011-12-09T10:38:00.000-08:00

a photo from last summer.
I think a good view in these cold days
:)

A turtle in the garden

2011-11-27T07:28:00.000-08:00

A guest in the garden, or are we the guest in their area.
:)

Fishing nets

2011-11-15T11:02:00.000-08:00

Another mobile phone shot. When the light is good cellular phone cameras are also good if your camera is not with you. At least works for website photographs.
Some fishnets were covered with fabric to protect from UV I guess :))

Fishing boats

2011-11-03T13:12:00.000-07:00

Yellow hibiscus flower

2011-10-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

Close up photo of a yellow hibiscus flower, a beautiful flower for gardeners, landscaping architects.

Photograph of winsurfers

2011-10-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

windsurf training

sunset & beach

2011-10-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

beach & sunset

Palm trees

2011-09-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

Only palm trees up to the sky :)
Nice decorative trees.

White hibiscus flower

2011-09-08T04:08:00.000-07:00

A white beautiful flower. Red and yellow hibiscus flower photos will follow as every summer.
:)

Sea rocks windsurf

2011-08-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

Sea rocks windsurf and seagulls :)

Also some sailing boats but very far away :)

Simple view

2011-07-13T05:37:00.000-07:00

A simple view of sea, sand and a part of tree. Also the seagulls (again) on the sand.
:)

Blue

2011-07-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

Ferries and the bridge behind.
A blue photograph.
:)

Beach, tree, wooden bench

2011-06-27T04:10:00.000-07:00

A beautiful beach and a point to sit and watch the view. Tree and wooden bench is a good combination.
:)

Camera extender

2011-06-21T01:51:00.000-07:00

While surfing the net I came across a website of a camera extender.

Nice gadget for the summer holiday. So you will be in the photo also. :)

OK, you may say you can place the camera on a stone and run by using the selftimer or use a tripod or monopod or etc.

But still I found it practical.

Easy to carry.

Can be used while travelling in a train, car or fishing in a kayak to take the photo from outside (be careful)

Pocket one extends up to about 77 cm (30,5 ")

For details check the website: http://www.xshotpix.com/

Rocks and boats

2011-06-10T03:48:00.000-07:00

An interesting fig tree grew up between the rocks.

seagulls on the rocks

2011-05-25T06:29:00.000-07:00

Yep, again seagulls :)
plus rocks + moss + seaweeds
:)

A playground in the woods

2011-05-10T04:51:00.000-07:00

A playground in the woods. Again plastic. I prefer the ones made of wood. It should be better especially in the woods.
:)

Garden pond

2011-04-25T03:35:00.000-07:00

I liked the view of the pond in spring with flowers around. Also it is hard to see but there were turtles around and in the pond. I also liked the old style marble fountain.
:)
Ok I am lazy to carry my camera and this is again a mobile phone shot.
:)

Wooden bench

2011-04-15T03:12:00.000-07:00

Sea, wooden bench, tree shadow- I like that combination
:)

How to replace the lithium battery of Nikon L35 ad2

2011-04-14T01:45:00.000-07:00

I received a comment asking how to change the databack battery of Nikon L35 AD2 camera. Comment was placed on my post about this camera by Louis Row care.
Here is the answer by pictures. I took the photographs and tried to explain below.

-Push the lock release to open the battery chamber lid.

-Remove used battery

-insert new battery

-push lid down until it snaps closed
Battery type is CR 2025 lithium battery.

Hope it helps

Ferries

2011-03-21T06:01:00.000-07:00

Ferries, ships and sea view.
Again
:)

Another vintage flash gun

2011-03-10T05:20:00.000-08:00

I think most of young people do not know these type of flash guns.

I found this in my archive.

Just wanted to add to my blog.

This is a German made Tickytest flash gun with foldable reflectors.

It uses flash bulb like the other Voigtlander flash in one of my previous posts.

But the bulb should be PF1 or something type.

I even forgot how to use

Just for files.

Walking by the sea

2011-03-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

A seagull was walking by the sea.
:)
YES, again another seagull photograph.
:))

sea and the rocks

2011-02-14T02:39:00.000-08:00

My camera was not with me again :)
I liked the simple view of the sea and took the photo with a mobile phone camera.
:)

Creek and flowers

2011-02-02T07:59:00.000-08:00

A photograph of a small river bridge and flowers around.

DIY Tabletop Studio Photography done with mirrors

2011-01-14T06:32:00.000-08:00

I liked the ideas and wanted to share in myblog.
He is doing great with a few mirror pieces, sticks, reflectors and etc. Using one light only.
A nice do it yourself type table top photography studio.

Ferry behind the fishing rod

2011-01-05T07:35:00.000-08:00

Bench and the beach :)

2010-12-23T02:46:00.000-08:00

In these cold winter days a view from summer
:)

Seagull posing

2010-12-13T02:51:00.000-08:00

Seagull on the sand.

Posing :)

Seaside walk

2010-12-02T03:01:00.000-08:00

Nice day for a walk.

I like the weeping willow trees always good decoration for landscape and photography :)

Ferry and Galata tower

2010-11-26T05:02:00.000-08:00

Galata tower is behind the ferry :)

Lantana Camara flowers

2010-11-25T03:16:00.000-08:00

Orange and red "lantana camara" flowers.
This is an interesting flower. It is like flowers on top of another flower.
:)

Old wooden house and tree

2010-11-24T02:57:00.000-08:00

Old wooden house behind a tree

Hibiscus up to the sky

2010-11-10T06:19:00.000-08:00

Red hibiscus flowers directed to sky like rockets.

Sunset fishing :)

2010-11-09T05:21:00.000-08:00

My camera was not with me last sunday. I took this photograph with my mobile phone (Nokia C5).

The quality of mobile phone cameras are not very good (at least mine) but it works not to lose moments.

Wooden bench

2010-10-14T03:03:00.000-07:00

Wooden bench and the beautiful view of the sea.

Fish and bread boats

2010-09-07T06:53:00.000-07:00

Fish and bread boats in Istanbul. Cooking fish in the boat. In Istanbul, Eminonu just near the Galata bridge on the golden horn.

Red hibiscus flowers

2010-08-25T05:50:00.000-07:00

From summer holiday
:)
Hibiscus is a nice plant with beautiful flowers for your garden.

Hibiscus flowers near the wooden fence

2010-08-24T04:36:00.000-07:00

red hibiscus flowers just near a wooden fence.

Galata bridge, tower and ferries

2010-08-19T05:02:00.000-07:00

A typical photograph of old Istanbul with view of Galata bridge, Galata tower and ferry coming to Eminonu.

Boats

2010-07-19T03:55:00.000-07:00

My camera was not with me.
I shot this photograph with my mobile phone Nokia C5.
Photo downsized.
I saw some comments in some internet forums and reviews that Nokia C5 mobile phone camera is not very good. I do not agree. Photograph mainly depends on the light conditions. OK it is not a DSLR and a camera of a mobile phone. But handy, you can take photographs when your camera is not with you. Here some pictures taken with Nokia C5.

Expired film

2010-07-18T05:03:00.000-07:00

I found one expired film in my father in law 's files.

Do you think it will work if I take some photos?

Film is an Ogapan and German made (in 1972)

Fishing on the bridge 2

2010-07-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

Fishing with a better view :)
Fishing rod tied up to steel fence, clever invention.
:)

Fishing on the bridge

2010-07-12T07:58:00.000-07:00

view of fishing rods was like foldable paper fans.

Purple orchid

2010-07-06T07:57:00.000-07:00

Just a shot of a purple orchid at home.
Close up shots are more impressive in flower photography.
:)

Red Bull flugtag 2010

2010-07-05T05:41:00.000-07:00

Some photos from "redbull flugtag 2010"

Hard work to prepare a flying machine

Ready to fly

Waiting to fly

Flying machine are swimming on the sea :))

Seagulls

2010-06-09T01:21:00.000-07:00

The two at the top were like managers
:)

Fishingline

2010-06-04T07:43:00.000-07:00

Lonely fishing rod (line)

Trains

2010-06-01T03:47:00.000-07:00

Trains, perspective view.

Old wooden house

2010-05-27T03:03:00.001-07:00

Abandoned old wooden house behind the pine trees.

Fisher woman

2010-05-20T05:13:00.000-07:00

Hope she will catch some fish for dinner
:)
Actually I took this photograph in autumn and this restaurant was not open.

Haydarpasha terminal

2010-05-17T05:17:00.000-07:00

Haydarpasha terminal was designed by German architects Otto Ritter and Helmut Cuno in Neo-Renaissance style, and the construction began in 1906.

Daisies

2010-04-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

If you see daisies around you can understand that spring has arrived

:))

Clouds and waves

2010-03-10T08:14:00.000-08:00

A typical waves, sun and clouds photograph. It can be also said "a sunset photo" although there was about a few hours to sunset.
:))

Cranes and contaners 2

2010-02-25T07:57:00.001-08:00

A container harbour view with cranes and containers. On the other side a ship is ready for loading.
:)

Old brick, stone wall

2010-02-19T04:19:00.000-08:00

I liked the texture and took the photo of this old wall

Windy day

2010-02-08T04:10:00.000-08:00

A windy day photograph. I liked the waves and white bubbles
:)

Snow on pine

2010-02-01T05:40:00.000-08:00

a simple winter photograph.

Optimist sailing

2010-01-11T05:48:00.000-08:00

Children learning how to sail.
Optimist sailing is almost the first step.

Sea sunset and boats

2010-01-06T08:10:00.000-08:00

That palm tree is not a real one . A plastic shade on a lifeguard seat.
:)

Shopping mall

2010-01-04T05:43:00.000-08:00

Shopping mall new year decorations.

white hibiscus flower

2009-12-22T06:32:00.001-08:00

A white hibiscus flower close up shot. Macro photographs show nice details.

Seaside walk

2009-12-18T07:31:00.000-08:00

Nice sunny day. People were walking. Seagulls also seem happy under the sun.

another brick in the wall

2009-12-14T07:38:00.001-08:00

"Just another brick in the wall"

Yep, I like the song of Pink Floyd.

Fisherman

2009-12-11T05:48:00.000-08:00

Fisherman watching a sunken boat.
:)

Restaurant on the sea

2009-12-09T07:19:00.000-08:00

I liked the composition of the rust color on the steel piles and the blue color of the sea. This photo was taken in november and the restaurant was closed for the winter.

Wild flower ( Gazania)

2009-12-07T06:13:00.000-08:00

Orange coloured flower.

I do not know the name of the flower so I called wild flower. I found it just between the sands of the beach and the road.

15,Dec.2009 : I received a message that this flower is Gazania.

Sunset on the sea

2009-12-03T01:17:00.001-08:00

Actually it is not exactly sunset. May be one hour more. But I liked the color and composition. A weeping tree and twosome on the bank.

Cat on a car

2009-12-02T02:07:00.001-08:00

Cat was posing on a car. I've just wanted to take a snapshot.
:)

Autumn leaves

2009-11-23T01:17:00.000-08:00

Autumn leaves on the sidewalk. I liked the colors orange and yellow on the street

Houses behind bougainvillea flowers

2009-11-19T00:14:00.000-08:00

A pine tree and houses behind the bougainvillea flowers. A housing compound photograph. Houses with gardens.

Red hibiscus flowers

2009-11-17T02:59:00.000-08:00

Red and green composition.
These hibiscus flowers are also called Chinese hibiscus, China rose and shoe flower.

Palm and pine trees

2009-11-11T02:30:00.000-08:00

A road crossing and palm and pine trees near the seaside.

The sun was against me so trees are darker. :))

wave and pebbles

2009-11-09T03:40:00.000-08:00

It may not be an important photograph but I like seaside, waves, sand and pebbles

Resting under a jujube tree

2009-11-05T02:46:00.000-08:00

A neighbour was resting under a Ziziphus (jujube) zizyphus tree. It is a healthy fruit.

You can find more information here:

http://myhobbyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/healthy-and-beautiful-tree-for-your.html

wooden bridge in the woods

2009-10-30T04:14:00.001-07:00

A wooden bridge over in the forest. But there is no water below in the creek almost dry.

Sailing (B/W)

2009-10-21T00:33:00.000-07:00

This photograph was taken against sunlight but very cloudy and dark day.

So, I guess black and white is better.

Yes it is possible sunlight ( a few) and dark day.

Old stone windmills

2009-10-16T00:36:00.000-07:00

I have met these 3 old windmills on the way and wanted to take their photographs

white hibiscus flower

2009-10-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

A white hibiscus flower.

I have taken this photograph at about noon. So under the sunlight it is too white

Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) at the seaside

2009-10-05T04:11:00.000-07:00

A big carob tree at the seaside.

People are sitting under it and looking at the sea in the afternoon.

A mediterranean beach

2009-10-01T00:21:00.000-07:00

The same bay in the previous photo but from the other end and late in the afternoon.

Sea was beautiful.

Another summer holiday photo

Ducks in the forest

2009-09-30T01:44:00.000-07:00

Ducks fleet in the forest
:)

The beach

2009-09-23T04:47:00.000-07:00

This beach photograph was taken early in the morning. So, there are only a few people in the sea.
:)

old windmill

2009-09-18T05:07:00.001-07:00

Old windmill. Now renovated and being used as a restaurant
:)

Garden view

2009-09-16T06:24:00.001-07:00

Garden view through bougainvillea flowers.

Red hibiscus flower

2009-09-15T01:28:00.000-07:00

A close up photograph of a red hibiscus flower.
Also known as the Chinese hibiscus, China rose and shoe flower.

Moon rise over the bay

2009-09-11T04:16:00.001-07:00

It is not sun, it is the moon. :))

Moon is rising over the bay.

Lantana Camara flower and a bee

2009-09-10T02:01:00.001-07:00

I like that flower.
It is like flowers inor on another bigger flower
:)

timid look

2009-09-07T00:27:00.000-07:00

morning dove

timid look

Hibiscus rosa-chinensis

2009-09-01T02:59:00.000-07:00

Also called as Chinese hibiscus or China rose.

Bee is working hard on a flower not opened yet

Sunrise

2009-08-26T02:26:00.000-07:00

Just before sunrise.

Actually it is a beautiful place to take photographs. You should carry a wide angle and a good zoom in this road.

But as I did not have much time it is a snapshot.

Bosphorus

2009-08-25T07:30:00.000-07:00

Bosphorus wiev from Beylerbeyi in Istanbul.

Below is the Beylerbeyi palace.

Train station and trains

2009-07-29T04:41:00.001-07:00

Train station and parked trains

Cappadocia

2009-07-17T05:47:00.000-07:00

Geographic events formed Peribacaları (fairy chimneys), during the historical period.

The name was traditionally used in Christian sources throughout history and is still widely used as an international tourism concept to define a region of exceptional natural wonders characterized by fairy chimneys (image below) and a unique historical and cultural heritage. The term, as used in tourism, roughly corresponds to present-day Nevşehir Province of Turkey.

For more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia

Railway lane changing

2009-07-13T02:39:00.000-07:00

Railway, lane changing.
Old wooden raildroad slippers.

bee and Elaeagnus angustifolia (oleaster) tree

2009-07-01T03:38:00.000-07:00

A bee on a oleaster tree. This tree smells very nice in June.

seagull on the rocks

2009-06-23T02:11:00.000-07:00

A seagull on the rocks. Looking at the see and thinking,

"what will happen tomorrow"

It does not know:

Yesterday is past, tomorrow yo never know, live today

Carpe diem.

Sunset

2009-06-19T06:55:00.001-07:00

Caddebostan sunset.

Actually not exactly sunset. Need an hour or may be more

multi colored rose :)

2009-06-16T03:19:00.000-07:00

A beautiful red orange mix coloured rose

Long advertising :)

2009-06-15T03:07:00.000-07:00

No limit in advertising. Coca cola made a presentation on the streets by a hummer limousine.