Wednesday, March 28
“Old News” alert! This post falls under the ‘blast from the not-so-distant past’ category.
In August 2009, I learned that two of the photos I had submitted for a Fodor’s contest were selected for publication in the seventh edition of their guide book for Turkey. Here’s the post I wrote at the time in Two to Travel, our non-RV travel adventures blog:
What a wonderful surprise! I open my email and find a message from Fodor’s that starts out as noted in the title of the post. This is all a result of a photo contest I entered on the Fodor’s website.
The content of the email is short, but sweet: “Congrats! Two of your photos appear in Fodor’s Turkey, which came out last month. One on page 220 (horse-drawn carriage) and one on page 188 (Temple of Trajan). I apologize that it has taken me so long to connect with you. We’d like to send you a complimentary copy. ...”
Unless the copy Fodor’s is sending me arrives in the next couple of days, I’ll have to wait until we return from our trip to the Canadian Rockies to see my photos in print. In the meantime, here are the two photos in question.
Temple of Trajan — Pergamum
The ruins of the ancient city of Pergamum are located in the modern-day Turkish city of Bergama. The Temple of Trajan was built to honor the Roman Emperor by the same name and dates back to somewhere between AD 100-130. It is the one structure at the Acropolis of Pergamum that does not date back to the city’s Hellenistic period. Visit my Favorites — Fairy Chimneys & More gallery for more images from my 2007 trip to Turkey.
“Fayton” in Gündoğdu Square — Alsancak, İzmİr
I came across the horse carriage on an early morning walk along “Kordon,” the waterfront promenade in İzmir. I have many fond memories of riding these buggies as a child. They were a fun and convenient mode of transport for us ... these buggies are now primarily a tourist attraction. The monument in the background is “Cumhuriyet Ağacı Anıtı” (Republic Tree Monument). It was erected to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Turkey becoming a republic. The top portion represents Atatürk and the Turkish cavalry fighting the War of Independence. The reliefs carved on the marble base depict scenes associated with Turkey becoming a republic. I like the contrast of having something from my childhood in the same photograph with something that didn’t exist back then. Visit my Favorites — Ruins & Memorials gallery for more images from my 2008 trip to Turkey.
So, why am I re-posting old news?
It was my intent at the time to scan the actual pages from the Fodor’s guide book and publish them in another post. Well, somehow life intervened. I got immersed in blogging about our Canadian Rockies adventure after we returned from our trip. Then, one thing led to another and I never got around to scanning the pages.
A few days ago, as I was looking through what books to put in storage, I came across the guide book again. It will likely not make the cut, so I thought I’d better scan the pages before it was too late.
Oh, and the two complimentary guide books I received in addition to the one on Turkey … I chose South America and Africa … both of which are on our must-return list for future travel.
Very nice! Can't wait to see you Canadian Rockies photos!! We took a trip to Banff and Lake Loise in 2009 and really enjoyed ourselves, but it was really not enough time.
ReplyDeleteOkay, we're going to have to go back and find your pictures from the Canadian Rockies. Which blog are they on? Loved these two photos and what an achievement to be in a Fodor's publication. I can see why they chose these photos...just beautiful.
ReplyDeletenice to be famous!!!...congrats on being published!!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder they chose them, those are fabulous photos. What camera did you take those? I'm wondering now where else your great photos have been. Had no idea you were a professional photographer although I should have suspected.
ReplyDeleteCall me slow.
Sherry, thanks for the compliment … not a professional photographer by any means (although I’m being nagged to try and sell my photos). I'm just an avid amateur who enjoys going out and about to photograph things that catch my eye. As to the camera I used ... back then ... probably a Canon 20D or 40D DSLR; with a 17-200 mm lens that was lightweight enough to be an all-around option.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Funny story about one of my photos ... the guide we used in Peru asked if I would consider allowing him to use one of my photos as a poster for a vendor show. I said, no problem and he picked one. That photo actually came back to the US and was displayed at his booth at the Adventure Travel Expo in DC.
Very impressive Erin! Your photos are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey are great photos, but we enjoy all the photos you post, yes even the one of you on the roof of the Phaeton! ;c)
ReplyDeleteDevamı da gelsin insallah....
ReplyDeleteFodor knows a good thing when he sees it. Very nice in situ.
ReplyDeleteDibs on all orphan books! Stuff Fod's Turkey, with whatever else will fit, into USPS flat rate box and send to Pagoda-KnowZ Library project. Postage covered by z's.
If Saray-Phae ever needs a paint job... think red ;))
This is so cool! And well deserved! Congrats!
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