Ferries are the orphans of the vehicles. People view their car as their identity; people appreciate planes, and people takes vacation with cruise ships. If you look at around the world, you will find cars, planes, and passenger ships preserved; however, you will hardly find a ferry preserved. One should that Istanbul would not be exotic Istanbul without her pretty ferries; San Diego would not be colorful San Diego without her ferries, and Messina would not be macho Messina without her ferries. Even though many people are not aware of these great vehicles' ability to beautify cities, ferries still carry their mission, carry cars and people from one place to another. After publishing my book, Modern Cruise Ships from 1931 to 2008, I decided to publish this book as well because many people know little about ferries. Therefore, I would like to present the ferry pictures that I have taken during the past 13 years. Ferries of the World is a collection of ferry pictures which I have been taking since 1995. This book also provides some technical data for each ferry. There are 126 ferry pictures in this book. I shared my experience with each ferry in this book.
This book also provides some technical data for each ferry. There are 126 ferry pictures in this book. I shared my experience with each ferry in this book.
This book is meant to be a statement to the world; a statement of encouragement and inspiration. The Love of the Rose is set to inspire and develop confidence in ones own beliefs and thoughts. To believe and think is not taboo and should be developed for all to listen, of course with respect to every one else’s opinions and beliefs, and to discuss. The Love of the Rose was written in inspiration of positive virtues that has been seen in the world through the ages. I wrote this book in the best intention to encourage people to speak up and voice their opinions all with respect and politeness. There is no right or wrong way of developing an opinion as long as it gives the world a better understanding of the various occupants of this place we call home. This book is made with the intention to show people that positive virtues and positive ways of expressing one self is what the world needs to unite, no matter what creed, political views or level of education. Brotherhood and tolerance amongst people is needed to connect peacefully and allow to freely expressing ourselves in a manner that is not judgmental or oppressive to others, this is needed in a world full of miscommunications and aggressiveness. The Love of the Rose is my feelings and my thoughts; they are not to bewilder anyone. They are there to open free speech, peace and another way of thinking. The more people who are open to their opinions: the more that one can understand. And with understanding from where our neighbors come from will bring tolerance. And with tolerance one can fight for the opinions of others and the feelings that are involved. This is a step for peace in a micro-societal way. Inner peace and tolerance comes with understanding of each others thoughts and backgrounds and with all this peace will come in a macro sense.
This book is meant to be a statement to the world; a statement of encouragement and inspiration. The Love of the Rose is set to inspire and develop confidence in ones own beliefs and thoughts.
As I'm riding in one of the boats of Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri (IDO) in Istanbul, the colorful sea life presents itself in an amazing way. There is everything that I can possibly imagine: from the gigantic cruise ships to the little ferryboats docking at the Karakoy Port, to smaller conventional passenger boats. Istanbul, a marvelous city, portrays itself wonderful with her Turkish ships. The unforgettable and magnificent scene in Istanbul inspired me to photograph Turkish Maritime Lines ships and IDO ferries. Modern Turkish Ships is the third book of the World Ship Collection. This book will help readers who are interested in learning about Turkish ships. There are 135 ship photographs presented in this book followed by technical data for each ship. The different varieties of ships photographed in this book are conventional passenger boats, conventional vehicle ferries, cruise ships, fast ferries, ferryboats, harbor motorboats, passenger ships, train ferries and yachts. You will find yourself in Cesme, Marmaris, Mersin, Istanbul and Izmir. In addition, this book is a remarkable archive item for ship lovers. While you read, you will join the author on his journey of maturity about life and Turkish ships.
