Recently, I was asked to join a sailing trip in Turkey. Sailing
is always a favourite activity that creates many travel photography
opportunities, but when thinking of great sailing destinations,
Turkey was not typically on the top my list. As it turns
out, the Turkish Coast is an absolutely fantastic place to spend
time on the water! The scenery is beautiful; the towns
are picturesque; and there are incredible historical and natural
sights that are accessible to all.
I had gotten past the Midnight Express misconception of the
Turkish people many years earlier while working in Istanbul.
The Turks are extremely warm, friendly, and open people. Their
hospitality is unrivalled, and their culture reflects the mix
of eastern and western influences of having one foot in Europe
and one in the Middle East.
What really surprised me on this trip was how much Turkey has
to offer along its beautiful Mediterranean Coast. We started
out from the Sunsail
base in Gocek, and headed east and south from there. The small
bays and inlets are dotted with Byzantine ruins, stone tombs,
small towns, and secluded beaches. But the best way to tell a
story is through pictures, so follow the images and take a quick
tour of this amazing area.
About the Author
Jim White is the Editor at Travel Photographer Online Magazine.
Jim's work can be viewed at JimWhitePhotos.com
, in PhotoPortfolios.net
, and in the TPN and NPN forums.
