The northern lights (aurora borealis) were forecast to make a rare appearance in Pennsylvania this past Saturday night, so I set out with some friends to make some photographs. Unfortunately the weather…
The unique landscape of Cappadocia is often described as “moon-like” and “other-worldly.” From the moment years ago when I first laid eyes on photographs of this region in central Turkey, it captured my…
The evil eye is a traditional Turkish symbol that is widely used all across Turkey regardless of ethnicity, religion, and cultural backgrounds — it is used by Muslims, Christians, and Jews alike. Since…
Istanbul was definitely a highlight of my recent trip to Turkey (even though our time in Istanbul was cut short by 3 days due to Hurricane Sandy). Experiencing the rich history and culture of Istanbul…
The sounds of people yelling and what sounded like gunshots awoke my wife and I with a start. It was our first night in Damascus, late last March, the beginning of our trip to Syria, and we had retired…
