Dream On

At the very first day I started photographing there was only one idea on my mind: to prove myself that the "life is beautiful." Running after this dream, I went to places that they say it's worth to see; I stood in front of great landscapes, seen all the buildings, sculptures or gardens. However the proof that I am looking for was not there. I could not find it in any specific place or building. Hopelessly I looked the people around and tried to understand what they find here. Without caring how empty the place is, they were filling the streets with their rush. They were running, screaming, playing games and enjoying whatever they do. And suddenly, there I saw what I am looking for: The beauty was not in the place but in the people's actions, and their actions were coming from their dreams. They were here just because they believe the place is beautiful. This series is all about the people of Istanbul who keep dreaming on and making their town a beautiful place.