andybarton Posted September 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The details for the venues etc for the Istanbul One Challenge are in the PDF. I have chosen the lunchtime cafe in the newer part of the city, towards Taksim Square and where there are local bazaars, according to the guide book. The cafe is owned by a local Magnum photographer, Ara Guler so seems to me to be a good venue. Ara Cafe Tomtom Mahallesi Tosbağa Sokak No:2 Galatasaray İstanbul 12 noon. Let me know if there are any problems with the pdf and I will edit it. [ATTACH]455396[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Hi andybarton, Take a look here Istanbul Challenge - details. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
DigitalHeMan Posted September 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2014 Hi Andy, the link doesn't seem to work for me, although I am accessing the forum via Tapatalk. Could you provide a direct link, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted September 3, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks a lot, Andy, looks very good. The link worked fine for me (Firefox on Mac).... Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted September 3, 2014 Hi Andy, the link doesn't seem to work for me, although I am accessing the forum via Tapatalk. Could you provide a direct link, please? http://www.andybarton.com/Challenge_Instructions_2014.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted September 3, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2014 http://www.andybarton.com/Challenge_Instructions_2014.pdf Thanks Andy, that works. I've had problems with Tapatalk and PDF files in the past, so I guess there is a bug in there somewhere with the way it handles PDF files. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 7, 2014 For those who stay longer in Istanbul: Fotoistanbul | Beşiktaş International Festival of Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted September 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 17, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just became aware that Turkish Authorities have stopped issuing visas at the airport, at least to Australians. (Info from Oz site). It was not clear if this only applies to Australians, or is a new general rule. May be worth Forum members checking regarding their nationality. Obtaining the e-Visa online is quick, easy and virtually instant, if bloody expensive for Australians (US$60.70). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamilsukun Posted September 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 17, 2014 What a great news ! Istanbul will be more than happy to welcome the distinguished members of the forum. Congratulations Andy, The program is excellent. So is the choice of Ara Cafe, a very meaningful place to meet on Saturday. Dinner I am sure will also be a very nice experience. As a late comer to the thread I will be reluctant to offer additional ideas. However I can't stop suggesting a possible inclusion of a Bosphorus trip to all visitor's private calendars. Nisantasi area may also be an additional visiting spot with a totally different alternative social profile. Anyone who wants to take a taxi during their stay may use 'BiTaksi' a free mobile app downloadable. It may be a precaution against some unwanted taxi adventures which are rumored to be valid especially in tourist intensive areas. The only restriction with the service is it is not usable from the airport. As a resident of Istanbul and a humble member of the forum I am ready to try to answer any questions you may have. You are all welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnew Posted September 19, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 19, 2014 Andy, Unfortunately I can not make it to Istanbul as I will be in Turkey but in another city at that time. I have seen the rules of your challenge and I see that you also propose a Night Challenge. For this , let me just to suggest a route which can be very interesting : after dinner, I suggest the group to walk to Sirkeci station, join the Galata bridge (night vistas of mosques and fishing people at midnight), cross the bridge and walk up the hill towards Galata tower (The genoese Tower) around which some nice wine and cheese bars will be welcome for some, including very night atmosphere for pictures. I have done this early this year with a variant through the Suleymaniye mosque and that was very interesting. Best time there and have a great success ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted September 21, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 21, 2014 It was not clear if this only applies to Australians, or is a new general rule. May be worth Forum members checking regarding their nationality. Obtaining the e-Visa online is quick, easy and virtually instant, if bloody expensive for Australians (US$60.70). Same holds true for US passport holders and it is likewise a pricey $60. I recall reading that the Turks did this out of spite because the US, Australia and others were requiring Turkish citizens to apply for one. Seeing what enters Turkey nowadays and passes into Iraq/Syria emerging as professional beheaders, the caution seems to have been well-founded. Just returned from Istanbul and felt completely safe, though. The locals were always gracious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted September 21, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 21, 2014 I have no complaint about buying a visa, just the cost discrimination relative to say UK passport holders. I don't think the high fee would discourage would-be assassins seeking entry to Iraq/Syria. I agree about the safe feeling in Turkey, although it is a while since I have been there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted October 1, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 1, 2014 Andy, will it be allowed to use the new Leica V-LUX? It has a 25-400FF lens. The rules if the One challenge say ONE LENS an not ONE FOCAL LENGTH So I assume that someone can participate with the V-Lux, if I interpret the rules correctly? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted October 1, 2014 Share #13 Posted October 1, 2014 Short answer is 'yes', you may use any Leica branded camera or lens, or both. If you use a zoom lens you must specify which focal length the lens will be set at. This so that you are not at a superior advantage to other competitors who have locked themselves into one focal length. This self monitored, on a trust basis. Others may supply more detailed answers. See you there soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted October 2, 2014 Share #14 Posted October 2, 2014 Thanks Earl for the explanations! This is what I had thought;) A small reminder from last year: 1-C Participants listening very carefully to the organizer who is making some noise with the spoon an the cup:D [ATTACH]460380[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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