Flats in the Beyoglu area Istanbul Turkey | Limited Edition of 10
Where Everyday Istanbul Lives: Flats of Beyoğlu
Istanbul is a city of layers—old over new, elegance over grit, tradition wrapped in noise. And nowhere is that more obvious than in Beyoğlu. I shot this scene while wandering one of its quieter backstreets, just off the pulse of İstiklal Avenue. The sunlight hit these flats at the right angle, turning chipped paint, exposed balconies, and lines of laundry into something quietly poetic.
This isn’t postcard Istanbul. These are lived-in spaces. Buildings with scuffed façades, tangled wires, and the unmistakable marks of life. You can see the years etched into the shutters and balconies. Every surface feels like it’s survived something. And that’s exactly what drew me in.
The composition plays with symmetry but doesn’t force it. It lets the irregularities speak. The light softens the scene, but the texture does all the talking—brick, concrete, shadows, grime, and resilience. It’s not a polished moment—it’s a real one.
This print is for those who love cities with soul. People who appreciate the unpolished beauty of places that have been through time and kept their character. It brings a grounded kind of presence to a space—especially rooms with vintage or industrial touches. It works in hallways, offices, or anywhere that welcomes a quiet, observational mood.
I captured this on foot—no guides, no schedule. Just me and the rhythm of the neighbourhood. This wasn’t taken in a tourist zone, and you won’t find this angle on a brochure. It’s part of the everyday Istanbul most people walk past without looking up.
Every print I offer is signed by hand. I don’t outsource the printing, and nothing is AI-generated. This is real work from the street, made with care from shutter to signature.
If urban stories like this speak to you, explore more from across the country in my Photography in Turkey Collection—where history, architecture, and everyday moments live side by side.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2014
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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