Long Ago and Far Away

by Joan Carroll

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16.000 x 9.500 inches

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Long Ago and Far Away

Artist

Joan Carroll

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Photograph - Digital Photograph

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Cruising on the Golden Horn, this is the view of the skyline of Eminonu, Istanbul. Eminonu is a neighborhood in the Fatih district, and covers roughtly the area on which the ancient Byzantium was built. The Galata Bridge crosses the Golden Horn into Eminonu and the mouth of the Bosphorus opens into the Marmara Sea. And up on the hill stands Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Thus Eminonu is the main tourist destination in Istanbul. Eminonu buzzes with activity. You can see one of the large ferries that ply the waters of the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. Watching these ferries load and unload is a cultural attraction all of its own! In less then 10 minutes the ferry docks disgorges hundreds of passengers and loads up again. Don't be shy about pushing your way onto the ferry or you will be run over by others looking for a seat! The airlines could learn a thing or two about quick turnarounds from these ferries. Also seen on this waterfront is the New Mosque, only called 'new' because it was built in 1597 and not the millenium before! Near this location is also the Spice Bazaar. It is quite a busy place, with two million people working or passing through the area daily.

FEATURED PHOTO, Comment for Comment - CFC group, 5/1/13

FEATURED PHOTO, Urban Images group 1/17/13

FEATURED PHOTO, World Religious Architecture group, 1/10/13

FEATURED PHOTO, USA Artist News DAILY 1 group, 1/6/13

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January 6th, 2013

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