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Europe and the Middle East 2011

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

A crafty carpet salesman on the lookout for his next ‘pigeon’ just outside the Grand Bazaar.

TURKEY | Tuesday, 8 November 2011 | Views [276]

A crafty carpet salesman on the lookout for his next ‘pigeon’ just outside the Grand Bazaar.

Mother-to-be resting under the protection of the lucky eye at the Grand Bazaar.

Her human companion, a long-time resident of the Bazaar, also keeps a watchful eye on her and half a dozen of her friends. He spends his days slumped in his chair, throwing food and chatting to them.

With more on the way, he hopes that sales of his Turkish merchandise will pick up.

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The Cats of Istanbul have grown to be part of the city and her iconic skyline. At the rise and fall of the sun each day, dozens of these beautiful creatures emerge from the shore rocks of Asian Istanbul’s Kadikoy.

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