Boat tour of Beşiktaş harbor and historic Istanbul waterfront

Street life snapshots from a busy Şişli afternoon

Beşiktaş waterfront on a sunny morning, boats and all

Morning around Beşiktaş: streets, waterfront, and a glass of çay

Bosphorus twilight and a curious tabby cat in Beşiktaş

Inside Cup of Joy café in Beşiktaş, pastries and neon

Fishing and architecture along Beşiktaş waterfront

Turkish breakfast by the Beşiktaş waterfront on a sunny morning

Morning workout along the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş

Subway train passes through Şişli station

Şişli skyline from above, blue glass tower front and center

Morning coffee at a bookish Beşiktaş café

Along the Bosphorus: fortress, bridge, and open water at dusk

Passenger ship crosses the Bosphorus at twilight

Bosphorus nights: wine, cigarettes, and Istanbul glowing after dark