The sun was exerting its last rays of sunlight as our cruise of the Bosporus almost ended when approaching Istanbul.
Against the sky was the silhouette of Istanbul in all its beauty.
The spires of the mosques were the most noticeable features in the whole skyline.
The clouds in the sky ensured that the warmth of the day was still there to stay.
Yes, warmth was all around!
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What a gorgeous photo. Thank you for sharing and may you have a very happy new year. 😉
Glad that you like the picture.
Best wishes for you and your family in 2015!
Fantastic shot and Happy New Year to you.
Many thanks and sincere wish for a healthy and happy 2015 to you and your family!
Beautiful colours, Michael. The minarets are an interesting effect. They seem to be the tallest buildings in the area.
Leslie
Hi Leslie, they are the tallest structures in the area. Glad that you like the photo!
A very nice photo… I like to color of the sea on the banks of Bosporus and the skies above Istanbul, particularly when I sip my tea in the Cafe at Sahat Kulesi (Clock Tower) within the Dolmabahce Palace complex…
My the New year find you in good health and bring you joy, happiness and prosperity!
Hi, I can imagine how enjoyable it would be sipping coffee at the café!
Best wishes to you and your family in 2015!
🙂
it’s on my bucket list. thanks for this nice post.
Hope you will visit there soon!
beauitful warm city…love it.
Glad that you love it, Sloppy Buddhist!
Very beautiful! I have been in Istanbul a few times, but have almost no pictures as I lost them in a computer crash a few years back. Thanks for sharing.
I sometimes cannot forgive myself for losing some memorable good photos!
Happy New Year!
You have a great eye! Wonderful photo. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Justjan!
Happy New Year to you and your family too!
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Thanks for reblogging this on!
your welcome. great image
Thank you!
Splendid. Loved the hues
Many thanks, Trablog!
Awesome click!
Glad that you like it!
Thanks for this nice shot of my hometown!
I read your impressions of Hong Kong, I also thank you for posting on my hometown!
Beautiful photo of a wonderful city. Thanks
Glad that you like the photo!
Beautiful! Alas I did not achieve a majestic sunset shot on my visit to Istanbul.
I was blessed to be there at the right time!
Great picture!
Thank you!
That photo is gorgeous, Michael! I love it! 🙂
Many thanks for liking the photo, Linda!
This is a gorgeous scene Michael. Great photo.
Thanks for liking the image!
Beautiful …. one of my favorite cities as .. you know. Just can’t get enough of it’s magic ancd colors.
Yeah, you have been travelling there. I think it is difficult not to love Istanbul!