REAL TURKISH COFFEE
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Image Number 595
Situated along the south side of the Golden Horn, the area of Balat was historically a melting pot of Jews, Greek and Armenian Christians, and Muslim Turks. The multiethnic character of both Balat and next-door Fener was largely lost during the 20th century and the neighborhood has long been one of Istanbul’s poorer ones. This tiny coffee shop still serves truly original Turkish coffee - recognised by the modern Turks as a significant rarity.
TECHNICAL NOTES
The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/20th of a second and aperture F3.2. 45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.