İstiklal Caddesi, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

The Taksim to Tünel nostalgic tramway still trundles up and down İstiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue) in Beyoğlu. The formerly large metropolitan network of trams operated until 1966, and were only reopened in 1990. The route is relatively short so most people use the new metro lines, although tourists love to ride on these trams. I preferred to walk and take in the sights at my leisure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul_nostalgic_tramways

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0stiklal_Avenue

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Silvio1953 (221493) 2021-03-24 22:09

Ciao Chris, great view of fascinating tramway, lovely composition with a lot of people,fine details, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (47993) 2021-03-24 22:52

Hi Chris
Now that's a tram that I've been on (just one way and walked back). A good photo of it and surroundings.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (116405) 2021-03-24 23:40

Hello dear Chris and have a nice day
your photo brought memories into my mind
from my last visit in Istanbul
I am feeling so sad....
covid 19 created too many
problems for us to travel
regards
costantino

jemaflor (147046) 2021-03-24 23:54

Hi Chris,
a good view of this famous street and with the tram, interesting photogenic perspective, perfect sunlight, ideal for colors rendering, red and blue in particular, tfs.

dta (98848) 2021-03-25 1:23

Hello Chris ,
A street composition full of life and interesting elements . I like the red colors , in the tram , flags , trousers ...
Regards

holmertz (102636) 2021-03-25 2:41

Hello Chris,
In the early 70's this was not a particularly nice street. There was no tram and the street generally looked rather dull, so I was surprised to return in the late 90's and find that it had had a thorough face lift. Now there is so much happening in this street that I have also always preferred to walk, rather than using the tram. But the red trams are among the things that make this an ideal street for photo hunting, plus the ever present crowds.
I see that you are still registered here as residing in Turkey.
Best regards,
Gert

PaulVDV (62846) 2021-03-25 3:54

Hello Chris,
In the 1980s I was twice in Istanbul but I don't remember a tram running in the city.
This one here seems very picturesque and reminds me a bit of the old trams of Lisbon.
Beautiful with the many flags in the same red & white colour as the tram.
Best regards, Paul

pierrefonds (114371) 2021-03-25 4:46

Bonjour Chris,

Les drapeaux attirent le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du tramway et des immeubles. La qualité de la lumière embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

pajaran (115805) 2021-03-25 6:40

Pozdrav.
lepa fotografija i secanje, dobar tekst ...
Lep tramvaj i arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i uhvacenim trenutkom.
Lep deo grada i trenutak sa prolaznicima.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja

ikeharel (113273) 2021-03-25 9:11

Vibrant street view from Istanbul, chris, this is the most known busines road in the city.
Motion was well dtected, fine light and shadows cast.
Good night,
Ike

jhm (211736) 2021-03-25 10:36

Hello Chris,

Could we today yet the samen street view can see on the same place ?
Real a nice street view with the old tram and different people
Splendid detailed and lovely photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

ktanska (44738) 2021-03-25 11:58

Hi Chris,
I really like these old trams making their slow journey along this pedestrian street. People seem to walk all around it knowing they can outrun it easily. I also like all those flags above, you made a good choice on your upwards angle.
Kari

lousat (139198) 2021-03-25 14:02

Hi Chris,nice memory from your archive,with the red tram and a lot of life in indipendence avenue,very busy composition well done as usual. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-03-25 21:09

Hi Chris
Love this point of view-- watch out pedestrians! Superb street scene with a nice splash of red, cracking colour and detail a beauty. Great position of the tram too, excellent shot.
Best regards

Royaldevon (85862) 2021-03-26 2:40

Hell Chris,

By walking, you were also able to take photographs, like this! It's a fine shot, full of people and features, to make the scene lively and colourful.
You were unnoticed by the public and so were able to achieve this everyday scene with a fine exposure.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

adramad (72940) 2021-03-26 12:42

Hello Chris.
A great composition with this commercial street, very lively with people, the tram is a fantastic bonus to the photo, a line of good buildings and the beautiful sunny day, complete this good work.
Sharpness, lighting, color, and the magnificent composition; they are all perfectly realized factors, in this precious image.
Well done. I like it.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

mkamionka (74329) 2021-03-27 14:04

Hi Chris,
fantastic street scene. We see of course the red tram which adds some charcter to the scene but I also like how well you have captured the people around in quite good poses. The decorations above add a charming touch as well.
Great reportage,
M

jmdias (115072) 2021-04-02 2:50

chris

I never used a tram. in curitiba city they removed the lines and there is a similar wagon in the center part of the city to remember it. excellent view of this part of the city.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68421) 2021-06-16 20:51

Hello Chris,
Last time I was in Istanbul (2018), there was construction and İstiklal Caddesi was a mess. This time, I didn't get a chance to see it.
Regards,
MT