Ensar Camii, Göktürk, Eyüp, Istanbul. 25-12-2007, 7:45.

Early morning shot from my terrace... The light got better a few minutes later but the moon was lower and partially concealed by a contrail.

The trees at the bottom belong to Belgrad Forest, which is part of a continuous stream of woodland ranging from Germany all the way to Georgia. Urban sprawl has been stealing land from the forest every year. Current plans for building a third bridge across the Bosphorus will possibly nail the coffin for this supposedly protected area. Wildlife has been reduced to virtual non-existence many moons ago, just as in the rest of Europe.

Nikon D200, AF-S Nikkor 18-70/3.5-4.5G ED, 1/180 sec, f/6.7, ISO 280, FL=70 mm