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Martin is a thoughtful, quietly creative person who brings warmth and depth to everything he does. He has a natural gift for noticing the small, meaningful details others might miss, and he often transforms inner reflections into stories or images that resonate. Grounded and gentle, Martin makes people feel understood without needing to say much. He’s a calm presence, a reflective thinker, and someone who connects deeply—both with people and with the world around him.

Hagia Sophia :: Early morning, December 2009

Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the…

Basilica Cistern III :: Istanbul, December 2009.

My final image from inside the Basilica Cistern. See the lasst two days posts for more details of this amazing structure.

Basilica Cistern II :: Istanbul, December 2009.

A black and white version. More about the Basilica Cistern can be seen on yesterdays post.

Basilica Cistern I :: Istanbul, December 2009.

It was built during the reign of Justinian I (527-565) to supply water to the palaces in the vicinity. Its 336 columns are arranged in 12 rows of…

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul

A night time view (without tripod!) of the Blue Mosque in Istabul :: December 2009.

Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul

This amazing ceiling is the main part of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.