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Many a visitor to Turkey sees only Istanbul. As for those those who go beyond Turkey’s largest city, most visit the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, or perhaps Cappadocia or Konya. At the opposite end of the country though, far away from its most famous megacity in its northwest, Turkey’s southeast may be quieter in many ways but is no less spectacular.
The hospitality one encounters in the southeast is more than just courtesy. It is a part of history, it is a part of faith, it is a timeless tradition from the region where human civilization and the Abrahamic faiths began (Abraham himself was said to be from what is now Şanlıurfa, and to have cared for three guests who turned out to be angels).
Shot with multiple cameras (some digital and some analog/film) on multiple trips, this mix of photos is an attempt to show the interaction of these elements that make the southeast a rewarding destination for those who are willing to take the path less traveled; and a way of honoring the kindness I have received so many times in this corner of the world.
