Istanbul's historic Sirkeci Train Station was once home to the Orient Express, and while I'm not up on all of the history of the station, it was a must see for one of my colleagues so when he wanted to wander through, I grabbed my camera and tagged along.
We considered eating at the restaurant - but I have a rule about eating in a place that is almost empty during prime dining time so we moved on....
Aren't the windows amazing! Why isn't stained glass used more often?
At first I was disappointed that two of the lights were burned out - making this photo less than what I saw in my head before I took it. Now I've decided I like the realism and imperfection the dark globes bring.
When was the last time you traveled by train? It is rare to the point of non-existant in my part of the US - but I use them frequently in Europe and find I enjoy that mode of travel. I even love sitting at a cafe in a train station and people watching.
It's been a while since one of my all-time favorites, Amos Lee, made an appearance on the blog. But his "
Night Train" is the perfect choice for this post.
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18 comments:
Wow what great architecture. Beautiful place. Vgreat song too
You are right about the empty restaurant thing, that's a very good rule of thumb.
It is so gorgeous. It almost seems like a movie set, it's so perfect.
Hi Jamie,
I don't know if it's fortunately or unfortunately in Spain is really usual travel by train, for me is perfect I looove it, but trains are now so fast that the distances are too short!
These station's details are fantastic, I hope you enjoyed Istanbul to my seemed a marvel!
Very beautiful place!! I'm sad it's not very busy. The train is amazing. Very romantic with the lights reflecting off the wet ground. Perfect for a movie!
Hi Jamie,
You must be enjoying all the fantastic photo ops that seem to be everywhere you turn! The color and pattern in the windows is gorgeous. I always appreciate the stained glass windows that seem to be part of a lot of older architecture. Loved the warm light and rain covered surfaces in your images outside the station, too.
My husband and I chaperoned our church youth group on Amtrak as they ventured out to camp in MT, a couple years ago. The train was very fun and a great way to travel w/ teens. Everyone sat around and played cards or talked as they enjoyed the scenery. It was a good time!
wow what a journey and i love the trains travel in the UK and Europe, and I loved the movie so lucky you .
Very pretty! Love the windows!
Jamie, this is really amazing.
Such a gorgeous design, and you have photographed it beautifully!
i love those stained glass windows! and i love people watching too :)
OH my goodness.... what a beautiful photo op place. Your photos are amazing. I like your rule about eating in restaurants.
Few travel by train in Turkey, too. You must go to the bus stations! Everyone from all walks of life.
what a cool almost eery place! i hope you have been well!!! sorry i've been so mia! where are you in the world now?
Oh my . What an amazing set of images.
So very beautiful . If one could just set into the photos.
Stuning
Your photos of Istanbul have moved a trip to there right up on my list. I think it's highly unlikely to happen, but I am just awed by the photos you've posted.
Lovely...
Best regards from Paris,
Pierre
what an amazing place... love your images as always!!!
love your night time photos & welcome home!
You captured some great photographs. Nice job. Oh and consider me terribly jealous.
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