The Colors of Kaş: A Turkey Travel Story by Andrew Hutchinson

Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
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Today, we’re featuring a beautiful Mediterranean travel story from Andrew Hutchinson. Here is more from Andrew about visiting Turkey…

I found myself wondering aimlessly in one of earths more vibrant colorful nooks and crannies, which is the turquoise coast of Turkey. It goes by the name of Kaş – it’s one of those unique destinations where time seizes to exist. As I rode my inexpensive rental scooter along the curvy and hilly coast line, a reminder rang true through my mind, “life is long ⦾ slow down.” It’s a place where you don’t feel guilty by not achieving anything beyond yourself. Work, finances, and structure are all important, but so are you. I sat on the pebble shores, radiating from the sun and soaking in the salt from the healing Mediterranean ocean.

This serendipitous and eye-catching part of the world has an intricate maze like town square that leads you to all color palettes, delicious local mezes, sugar soaked baklava, sleepy cats, friendly locals, and abundance in honey/sesame coated nuts.

My inspiration behind these images were knowing I had no where to be but here – so I intentionally filled my days one foot in front of the other just capturing the grit and the grain that this place entails.

“The medicinal Mediterranean
Flows to the hues of the blues
As I sink to its cold depths
The elixir soaks to my core
When I fly along the shores
In hope to find anything out of the ordinary
A familiar voice finds her way
Strangers from the same worlds
She prompts stimulating thought
With light that drowns out the stars
I float from afar with the hope not to shy away”

Analog cameras and films used: Nikon FE2 (Find at KEH Camera or on eBay) | Kodak Gold 200 (Find on Amazon)

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Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film
Turkey Travel Story on 35mm Film by Andrew Hutchinson on Shoot It With Film

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