View from Izmir Hilton - I

Izmir Hilton, having 32 floors, is the tallest skyscraper of the town. This is the view from 25th floor of the building.

The facility in the right-centre is another old otel; Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir.

Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 27 March 2011

Peace and Quiet

Peace and quiet in Yeniliman.

Photographer: Ozgur AKSOY
Taken on 05 August 2010

Kids in Yeniliman

Kids enjoy the sea of Yeniliman in the last hour of daylight.

Photographer: Ozgur AKSOY
Taken on 05 August 2010

Fishermen

Fishermen are sailing to work.

Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 29 July 2010

Turkish Stars - II

Today it is the 88th anniversary of survival of Izmir from Greek occupation.

On 15 May 1919, the Greek Army occupied Izmir. The Turkish Army which was commanded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, retook possession of Izmir on 9 September 1922, effectively ending the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922) in the field.

To celebrate the independence of Izmir, on 9th of September every year, Turkish Stars (Türk Yildizlari) put on a breathtaking show in Izmir. Turkish Stars is the only aerobatic team performing their displays with "eight" supersonic NF-5 aircraft, and the only team that has already performed a display to more than one million people.

Hanedan Beach

Hanedan Beach in Foça.

Photographer: Özgür Aksoy
Taken on 29 July 2010

Bodrum

Bodrum area of Karaburun.

Photographer: Özgür AKSOY
Taken on 17 May 2010