Tag Archives: Istanbul

Food for the orange cat

An orange cat snacking on some kibble in Istanbul. Some people like to say orange cats aren’t very smart, but if you can make yourself so adorable people will feed you, then who’s the smart one?

Yes, I do have a few more photos of cats in Istanbul. Not many, mind, so enjoy them while they last!


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length150mm
ISO3200
Shutter speed1/500s

I’m a Government Cat

She’s guarding a Government building in Istanbul, I think. I forgot to scan that QR code when I was in Turkey and attempts to do so now require a Turkish IP to see it. Well done cat, protecting your secrets.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length101mm
ISO5000
Shutter speed1/250s

Two cats looking for donations

Two cats on a makeshift bed and a sign looking for donations. Unfortunately, I had no change on me, and with inflation the way it is in Turkey, small currency is worthless. €1 is currently around 36Tl.


Apertureƒ/4
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length35mm
ISO1250
Shutter speed1/500s

King of the Hill

A cat on Çamlıca Hill was very affectionate and controlled everything he saw. With a meow, he caught our attention and walked back and forth, granting us permission to rub him until he got bored and wandered away.

Better to have an orange kitty as king than an orange man.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length25mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/80s

A Watchful Tabby

A very alert cat watched me carefully as I walked past in that graveyard in Istanbul where I photographed another cat shown here recently.

Most of the cats look like they’re really well cared for, but they’re probably all fairly young. I can’t imagine life on the street is easy for them.


Apertureƒ/3.5
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO1250
Shutter speed1/500s

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