Sores Dogan : Ephesus Kusadasi Turkey

Turkey is the largest country in Asia Minor. It has an extremely varied nature, diverse climate and topography. Culturally and economically this is a country of great extremes. The contrast between the highly developed and modern cities and backward and conservative province is incredible. The country ranks among the 20 most developed countries in the world, but the benefits are very unevenly distributed. On the one hand are the dynamics, innovation and modern style of life at the metropolis Istanbul, on the other hand is the province in which at many places the lifestyle is generally without changes in the last 100 or 200 years.

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Sores Dogan : Tourist attractions in Turkey

Turkey is a very special and magnificent country. Situated in between Asia and Europe, it has blended in the cultures of both continents and emerged as something totally new. The Turkish people take their pride in their earth, their majestic monuments and architecture, their food and their history. Turkey is the symbol of luxury, beauty and elegance. The houses and monuments are very intricately built. Visit the Antalya beach to experience the cleanest Mediterranean beach. Istanbul is a must for every turkey visitor as it is right in the middle of two continents. Turkey’s cultural heritage comes alive here.
The capital Ankara is also a great spot. It has beautiful tourist spots like the Cave of Seven Sleepers where ancient and fascinating Greek and Muslim stories come to life. Turkey is moreover a good place to invest in real estate. If you’re visiting with your family, make sure that you allow the ladies to shop till they are completely satisfied as turkey’s shopping destinations are world famous.

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Sores Dogan : Getting Visum in Turkey

Getting a visum in Turkey at the airport and why you need a visum

With the countless things to see and do in turkey most people are opting to tour the country. The country boasts of perfect beaches and ancient ruins of its coast to the pulse of its cosmopolitan cities. Visitors can lose themselves in the magic of a historic palace before enjoying a world class meal, or swim amidst roman ruins before continuing their journey in the comfort of a state of the art yacht. Turkey has vital history on Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Therefore, with this entire beautiful place in turkey visitors who want to tour the country have only one concern, how to get a visa.

You can buy a visum online or at your point of entry. This means that you get even buy a visum at the airport. So, how what do I need to get a visum in turkey at the airport? Getting a visum in turkey at the airport can be relatively simple or complicated at the same time. Nationals of some countries are allowed to buy their visums upon arrival while other are not allowed. Therefore, if you are a national of the allowed countries you can find the visum sales point at the left hand side of the border control gate. The countries whose nationalities can acquire visa at the airport include Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States.

The only thing you will do to acquire a visum at the airport if you are a national this country is to part with a small fee at the visa counter located just before the passport control area inside the arrival halls. The amount paid varies according to your nationality and is determined by what your country charges the Turkish nationals to enter your country. Remember to consult a travel agent in your country before you travel so what he can update you on the charges, as they frequently change. Don’t forget to bring the exact amount of money in Euros, Dollars or Pound Sterling. Traveler’s cheques, Turkish lira or credit cards are not accepted. In addition, if you are travelling with your children then you will have to pay the same amount for each one of them. It is important to note that the amount paid for a visa at the airport is much less than if you paid it in advance.

So, why do you need a visum? A visum carries great importance to both the host country and the traveler. Queuing for the border control without a visum will be a loss of time, not mention the shame of being refused to enter the country in front of the others. A visum will save you from all this embarrassments. The Turkish government will also need a visum for immigration control. Because of concerns like terrorism, overpopulation and economic, it is important for the country to monitor who enters their country. A visum will also act as identity verification; during the visa application process the host country has the time to verify your identity. It will help them know whether you have a criminal record and your medical background.

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Sores Dogan : Istanbul View

Istanbul is a gorgeous city which was the capital of more than 50 civilizations.It is the pearl of Bosphorus and has appealed many people of all ages until today. Thousands of poems, novels and apothegms have been written on İstanbul. At the junction of Asia and Europe, Istanbul, which is the gateway from Anatolia and Middle East to the Europe, is the biggest financial center of the area besides being a very important center of population.

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Turkey Property : Sores Dogan

Local agents believe that the demand for property in Turkey will continue to boom in 2013, with GYODER (the country’s association of real estate investment companies) estimating that overseas investment in the Turkish property market will rise from the current $2.5 billion a year to around $10 billion per annum over the next few years.
Changes allowing buyers from new countries including those in the Middle East and Russia to buy in Turkey have meant that the Turkish property market has largely
weathered the storm seen throughout the eurozone.

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Sores Dogan View of Turkish Temple

Turkey Temple

Hagia Sophia, also known as The Blue Mosque. In Istanbul

Turkey is a uniquely situated country having one foot in Europe but at the same time being the passage way into Central Asia and the Middle East. Turkey has been the bridge between the all three areas therefore giving it a crucial geostrategic standing and gaining attention from big powers. “For the last half century, Turkey’s geopolitical outlook has been shaped by its military alliance with the West” (Wilkens 3).

Great photography by Sores Dogan

Great photography consists of a few key elements: composition, lighting, and a great moment. Sounds easy, but these three components, in various forms, are what are missing in most photographs you see. To combine the three is the aim of all good photographers, and a time-consuming, laborious, frustrating effort it can be. BUT, when it does come together, when that magic image appears on your screen, not much can touch that feeling.

Lose yourself in the moment.

One of the things I love most about street photography is this feeling that I lose all consciousness of myself when out shooting on the streets. I no longer think of myself consciously as an entity– rather, I feel like my body melts into the streets and I become physically and spiritually embedded into the environment that I explore.
I lose consciousness of walking, of breathing, and even of holding my camera. I let my eyes wander– being fascinated by the people living their everyday lives on the streets, and their interactions. Whenever I see something I want to capture– I don’t hesitate. I fluidly approach my subject, and the camera almost takes the photo by itself. Of course I generally follow-up with a smile and a brief hello, and either continue to talk with them, or continue on my way.

One of the philosophies of Zen is that you should lose self-consciousness of yourself, and especially of your own ego. You don’t think of yourself as being great and the center of the world. Rather, you see yourself as something quite insignificant and just like a grain of sand in a desert.

When I am out shooting on the streets, the feeling of getting lost in the “flow” makes me feel much more comfortable shooting in the streets (and is often when I take my best photos). The second I become self-conscious, I find myself (sores dogan) drawing too much attention to myself and my subjects can sense my hesitation and feel less comfortable.