Fountain.

It has been a big couple of weeks for us all: Anton's birthday, Ruskin returning to England for the start of term and Anton starting kindergarten. Anton has now done four days at 'school' while I sit in the office there in case he needs me. Anton has managed very well, I less so! But today as all the kids were up early and bouncy, and the light on the Bosphorus shimmering gold I gave up on the routine (yes I know I should try harder!) and we all went to run around on our nearest patch of Green. The closest patch of grass to us is at Tophane where there is a mosque, hamam and a particularly beautiful fountain. Breakfast was a picnic of poğaça fresh from the baker's oven. We played energetically, but not too loudly, so as not to wake those that use it as a place to sleep. By half past nine we were all ready for an ice-cream.

And ummm yes, it was me who cut Anton's hair!

Fun at breakfast.

Her heart bubbles over!

Galata Tower from the Miniatürk train.

From our window at 7 am.

Breakfast at Tophane.

Picnic breakfast.

Rising sun.

Shiny treasures.

My turn.

Spray....

......smile.

The chase.

I found a leaf.

Big leaf.

Matti!!

Fountain fun.

Tophane fountain.

Jump!

Anton and Neve.

Orange dress.

Morning sun.


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6 thoughts on “Fountain.

  1. Julia, I think it is a good thing that that you are a very fine photographer because, my friend, a fine hairdresser you are not! But as my dad always said there is only a week between a bad haircut and a good one, so I wait in eager anticipation of next weeks' pictures ;)

    PS Loving all the lens flare/backlight/warm fuzzy goodness ;)

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  2. You made me smile a lot. As he hates going to the hairdresser (and I can't bear doing the shave it all off thing again) I have to rely on time being a fixer of even the worst haircut. Thankfully your Dad is right. Luckily, as you may have guessed, I would rather be a photographer than a hairdresser. I was hoping the warm fuzzy goodness would kind of gloss over my scissor marks but it seems that it is just too soon for that. :-)

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  3. Also loving the warm fuzzy goodness. We cut Arlo's hair at home too - far from an amazing job, but cheaper and easier than going to a salon. Plus, aren't bad haircuts a childhood right of passage? ; )

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  4. The final photo is asking for a frame. Routine, schmootine. Love and light dear friend, both of which you're in charge of - in every possible interpretable way.

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  5. Julia I can't chose a favourite from these. They are all absolutely beautiful, but then your photos of your kids are always my personal favourites. Sounds like a truly wonderful morning and one we would have loved to indulge in with you.

    Also as an aside Neve's dress is stunning. Love it.

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  6. Love that last photo! This sounds like a wonderful morning. I'm struck by how big your baby girl is now. My hair cuts turn out very similar.

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