stunsworth Posted November 25, 2013 Share #61 Posted November 25, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) What about Australia or New Zealand....:(... There's nothing to stop someone organising a Southern Hemisphere challenge. In the early days there was a North American one, but that seems to have petered out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lanetomlane Posted November 26, 2013 Share #62 Posted November 26, 2013 I was thinking of including Armenia as a side trip, but transport is very difficult (indirect) due to conflicts with Turkey. We're considering Greece or another Turkish location, but now that you mention it, Jordan would also be wonderful. I checked on the Turkish Airlines price Heathrow-Istanbul-Amman-Heathrow and it's actually cheaper to do two trips. EasyJet flies to Amman from Gatwick and so I think we're going to do that one sometime in Spring. Maybe stay in Turkey for longer and do something like Steve is suggesting. Maybe a group of us could get together and arrange something either before or after the actual challenge .... we'd certainly be interested. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted November 26, 2013 Share #63 Posted November 26, 2013 As an aid to UK members I got the BBC to make this three part series about Byzantium starting next month... BBC Four - Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities, Episode 1 Looks like another BBC4 "worth the liscence fee by itself" programme that may give some people ideas about what, and where, to shoot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted November 26, 2013 Share #64 Posted November 26, 2013 How strong is your link with the BBC, Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted November 26, 2013 Share #65 Posted November 26, 2013 How strong is your link with the BBC, Steve I give them £3 a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted November 26, 2013 Share #66 Posted November 26, 2013 Good man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest odeon Posted November 27, 2013 Share #67 Posted November 27, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) However, any accommodation recommendations? The budget is too important. I can advise some hotels: Splurge (>300 Euros/night) - Ciragan Palace Kempinski - for the best view - The Ritz-Carlton - Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - for the best service Upper Class (200-300 Euros/night) - Grand Hyatt - Divan Hotel at Elmadag - Pera Palace Hotel - for the best history Mid-range (100-200 Euros/night) - The Marmara Pera - you must try Milka - The House Hotel at Galatasaray (or, at Nisantasi) - Gezi Hotel Bosphorus Budget (<100 Euros/night) - Grand Hotel de Londres - Point Hotel We have a member on the ground in Istanbul who is going to sort out a restaurant when the time comes and make sure that we don't pay "tourist" prices. Sorry, but it's true. I stayed at Grand Hyatt two years ago. It's a well-known hotel in Istanbul. They offered 130 Euros/night for Turkish citizens. The rate was include breakfast for two. Actually, the regular price was 200-250 Euros for only room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted November 28, 2013 Share #68 Posted November 28, 2013 Somehow I have missed this thread, despite originally voting (for Tokyo) in it. However, being a great Turkey fan, especially of Istanbul, I approve the choice, despite it STILL being so bloody far from home. I have no idea if I will ever make it there. It will be a short notice choice like Wetzlar for me which was done on four days decision. I can definitely state that Istanbul is one of those destinations that offers Soooo much photographically that allocating extra time there will be richly rewarded. I'm not going to give away specific locations (just in case I make it and want to shoot competitively ), but there will be no shortage of excitement for your camera, or self. The Pera Palace in Taxim is fabulous for at least one night's accommodation. I remember joining the belly dancer for the floor show and being given some "consideration" afterwards by the management. There are a number of interesting rooms there dedicated to people such as Agatha Christie and Ataturk, amongst others who stayed there. Management said they would dedicate a room to me after my performance, but I doubt it really happened. However, I am confident the local deros will remember me kindly and I them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted November 28, 2013 Share #69 Posted November 28, 2013 The Pera Palace in Taxim is fabulous for at least one night's accommodation. I remember joining the belly dancer for the floor show and being given some "consideration" afterwards by the management. I was enjoying the morning until you posted this. Now I can't get the thought of you belly dancing out of my head ..... not a pretty thought;) Whatever, hope to see you next year in Istanbul. Cheers, tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 7, 2014 Share #70 Posted January 7, 2014 Just booked a flight for the guv and I ....... three hundred and twenty odd quid on British Airways from Heathrow; which I didn't think was bad at all. (Please; NO responses saying you got a First Class for £9.50, with a £4 rebate.) We're flying out on Thursday the 9th and back on Sunday the 19th, so will now be looking for some sort of side trip within Turkey. Sorry Robert, decided not to drive, as we've already past the "start off date" for the Land Rover. Looking forward to it. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 7, 2014 Share #71 Posted January 7, 2014 I don't think I'll be able to make this year. It's been a couple of years since I've been to Perpignan for the Visa Pour l'Image festival, so I've decided to go there this September. Since that's only a month before the Istanbul trip I won't be able to do both. Have a great time, and I look forward to seeing the pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share #72 Posted January 7, 2014 We are combining this with our annual holiday this year. Can't justify both any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted January 9, 2014 Share #73 Posted January 9, 2014 Great choice Been wanting to visit there this year so now hope Ripon and I can arrange a weekend co-incidiing so we can attend Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
octo Posted January 10, 2014 Share #74 Posted January 10, 2014 I'll be retiring in September, so it's a little early to commit yet though I'd hate to miss a Challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsv Posted January 14, 2014 Share #75 Posted January 14, 2014 What?! At age 42? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolotse Posted January 14, 2014 Share #76 Posted January 14, 2014 Dagmar and myself have never been to Istanbul before. Upon StS's recommendation were are currently looking for a hotel in the Sultan Ahmet Area - the orange circle. Any more suggestions for this area? StS: The last time in Istanbul, I stayed in this place, the neighbouring building is the Haghia Sophia. Would it be fine to look for hotels in the purple area as well? Where are the other participants heading to or plan to stay? andybarton mentioned that they have booked a hotel in the orange area as well. I'm not aware of the local commuting infrastructure therefore it's difficult for me to make assumptions of time needed to go from place A to place B. Looking forward to see you all in October, Carsten and Dagmar Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/215043-istanbul-challenge-the-winner/?do=findComment&comment=2509244'>More sharing options...
photolotse Posted January 14, 2014 Share #77 Posted January 14, 2014 I've read on the internet that it should take about 30 to 40 minutes from Taksim to Sultan Ahmet Area with public transport. Can someone confirm these numbers? Thx Carsten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 14, 2014 Share #78 Posted January 14, 2014 I'd stick to the smaller circle in the map shown above. It's a long time since I was last in Istanbul, but there's so much to see within easy walking distance from that area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share #79 Posted January 14, 2014 We have booked a hotel within the orange circle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted January 14, 2014 Share #80 Posted January 14, 2014 It would be good if possible to suggest a couple of hotels and have the majority of members stay at those. Istanbul is so big that if we all choose on our own we will end up in different hotels and logistically this will be a hassle.... Maybe our member on the ground could make some suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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