Brian Park

I wanted to continue showing the beautiful photography of Brian Park after my post on Restoring a House in the City here. So here are some more mouthwatering images from his website, taken for the book.

all images from Brian Park Photo

pomegranate vase

Here's my first attempt at making a clay pomegranate vase, as I saw in Istanbul. It doesn't really resemble the lovely creations I saw there (it doesn't really resemble a pomegranate either for that matter!) - but to be fair to myself, I didn't even look at them - just made it up out of my head. Perhaps next time I should have a photo of the originals next to me as I create!

lovely rooms

These rooms from the July issue of Living etc inspire me.
Yesterday we drove to Nottingham to pick up new furniture for our home, from India - photos to come soon, including shots of my new kilim from Istanbul!

Istanbul

interior of Hagia Sophia

I arrived home last night after a wonderful week in Istanbul with Mum. My cousin (from Australia) who has been living and working there for 2 years got married to an American who teaches in Istanbul, so we went for the wedding. Had a relaxing and interesting time! Mostly took photos of shops as well as some sights we saw, mainly mosques. I'll do my best to label the photos. It's a truly beautiful city with a fascinating history.

above 2 images Hagia Sophia

interior of Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque

outside the Grand Bazaar

beautiful shops and arcades in the Grand Bazaar

tiled walls in Suleymaniye Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

Topkapi Palace

buildings in back streets near Istiklal Caddesi

evening crowds on Istiklal Caddesi

wall mural on building near Galata Tower

traditional felt dolls

more tempting items to purchase

pasaji

a church on Istiklal Caddesi

more pasaji

Bosphorus Bridge from the Bosphorus (Strait)

2 tiled murals in the funicular railway station at Kabatas

some gorgeous shops