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Izmir, historically Smyrna, is a city in western Turkey. The nation's third largest city and one of its largest ports, it lies at the head of the sheltered Gulf of Izmir on the deeply indented coast of the Aegean Sea. The modern city, with spacious avenues and modern buildings built since 1924, stands mainly on the small delta plain of the Kiziltjullu (ancient Meles) River around the eastern end of the gulf and on the heights and ridges to the south. This is a good base camp for tours to Sardis and Tire. I like the city a lot, rapidly modernizing and expanding but keeping a lot of charm. I have returned in 2007 and 2011, the city keeps growing, and the public transport now is a dream come true. Fast light railroad systems run from airport to tens of miles along the bay, fine ferries, lovely. A good brochure is downloadable here.

İZMİR

Eski adı Smyrna olan ızmir, Türkiye’nin batısında bir şehir. Ülkenin en büyük üçüncü şehri ve en büyük limanlardan biri de burada, Ege Denizi’nin derinlemesine girintili sahilinde ızmir Körfezi’nin korunaklı başında yer alıyor. Modern şehir, geniş caddeleri ve 1924’ten bu yana inşa edilen modern binalarıyla, daha ziyade körfezin doğu ucundaki Kiziltjullu (eski adıyla Meles) Çayı’nın küçük düzlüğünde, güneye doğru tepelerde ve dağların sırtlarında kurulmuş. Birçok ziyaretçi Efes’e veya güneye giderken şehirden geçip gidiyor. Burada daha önce de kaldım, ama Aralık 2004’te Sardis ve Tire gezileri için bir kaç günlüğne ana kamp yerim burasıydı. Kesinlikle 21. yüzyıla ilerlemesiyle birlikte hala büyüsünü koruyan bu şehri çok sevdim. Daha fazla görmek için oraya tekrar gitmem gerekiyor çünkü sadece birkaç kilometrekaresini görebildim.

Türkçe çeviri: Melek Emir. Katkılarından dolayı teşekkür ederim.

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Jerry T.		10-Dec-2020 04:29
Just discovered your photos of Izmir … Thank you for sharing. I was stationed at Cigli AB, ’65-’67 (det.118) and of course, visited Izmir every chance I could. I experienced maudlin nostalgiia viewing the pics. I had hundreds of photos that were lost in transport when I left Turkey - actually, my whole baggage was broken into and many items were missing - the loss of the pictures was heartbreaking. Again, thank you.

Richard W McKenzie		28-Aug-2020 00:17
In 1975 to 1977 I was assigned to a US Army Signal Corp group that was training the Soldiers of the Turkish First Army on the new sign NATO Allied Land Forces Southeast. Spent many a day working the turkish troops on their new equipment. Best assignment ever.

Donna Winsor		07-May-2016 16:12
My dad was in the Air Force and I was born in Izmir in July 1957. We lived at 57 Sair Esref on the second floor. There was an earthquake during the time we lived there...I'm not sure how long that was because I get conflicting reports, 18 months? 3 years? I'd like to go back some day to see where I was born.

Guest		03-Apr-2016 06:29
Is there anybody that can tell me about the Ismir USO in the summer of 1968. Sad story, but apparently my real father, a German musician playing, probably saxophone or piano, at the USO met my mother, the spouse of an AF master sergeant. She had 2 boys, 7 and 13, and 2 girls, 9 and 12, at the time. (Now please, it's not my fault that this happened). My mother passed away before giving me a chance to learn more about my real father, and I may wish to see if he is still around and locate him. This is important to me to heal some lifelong wounds, so I will check here every now and then to see if I can learn anything or connect to someone that may know something. Thank You.

Jon Taylor		09-Jan-2016 15:03
JON TAYLOR, CMSgt USAF Ret ` 1963-64 - Assigned to SIXATAF NATO up on the hill in Sirinyah. Lived in an apartment across from the Efus Hotel next to Ataturk Circle. Ground floor was the USO where Peace Corp gals hung out. Great memories of the NATO beach western turkey..... terrain and WX reminded me so much of SoCal,,,,,,, driving there was a blast... I had an old VW. There was a great VW dealer near the consulate next to the Blue Moonie Pavion. NCO club had a really cool cabin cruiser called the Holiday. JFK was assigneated while I was there..... news was hard to get then...... Voice of America and shortwave BBC.....Stars and Stripes papers from Germany came once a week. Enjoyed all the pictures !

Tutie Fruity		03-Jul-2015 07:08
Izmir, For me Izmir is like Bali Indonesia, very glamour and sexy city. I love stay in Izmir. It's like at home for me :-)

Becky		13-Aug-2014 13:49
Hello, My father was stationed with NATO in Izmir during 1966-1968, when we had to leave due to my grandmother's illness. She lived with us in Izmir on Ataturk Cadessi, just a couple of buildings towards Ataturk's statue, from the Officer's Club. I loved Izmir, and had many enjoyable times in the city, at the Efes Hotel pool, Kulture Park, shopping around town, and going to the Mogambo outdoor nightclub. It was very elegant with a bandstand in the center of water, if I remember correctly. I worked at Cigli AFB briefly, and at the AFEX in Izmir. The last place I worked I ran a small drugstore at a NATO garrison outside of town. I seem to remember that the drugstore connected to the cafeteria. I was one of two English-speaking women on the base; the other was the British librarian.Someone mentioned a NATO garrison near or at Bayrakli, but I thought the blue bus I rode headed in the opposite direction. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Keith Johnson		24-Jul-2014 05:08
Merhaba...my first Air Force (US) assignment was to Izmir from late 1977 through early 1979. At age 18, I was a security policeman and worked (TUSLOG Det 118/SP) and lived downtown (1487 Sokak). Occasionally I had security duties at the "bomb dump" at Cigli Air Base just outside of town. The nicest thing about that assignment was stopping and getting fresh ekmek (Turkish bread). We carried aluminum foil and would always stop in the countryside and buy several loafs of ekmek straight out of the old hot stone ovens. The bread only cost a few kurus! We would wrap our bread in the foil and eat it all day long sometimes with peynir (Turkish cheese). And I will never forget the early morning awakenings of the call to prayer at the nearby Alsancak Hocazade Mosque. After I got over the culture shock, I fell in love with the city so much in fact, I asked for my tour to be extended to no avail. What I would not give for a good hot cup of chai or a heaping plate of seared doner kebab over rice! A fellow airman had bought an old VW Beetle that kept being passed on and we would travel the countryside. I enjoyed trekking to Ephesus many times. I've always wanted to go back but I hardly recognize the Izmir in these pictures. It sadly seems so Westernized and I hope the culture somehow remained in tact. I remember a few sights like the Clock Tower, Kulture Park and the water front. Is the Kordon Hotel still in operation? I read elsewhere that nearly all of the American military offices are now at Bayrakli now. That was merely a recreational site when I was there. Isn't it funny how many years later we do not semingly realize what a wonderful opportunity we are experiencing and now wish he had did much more? Such fond memories.

Guest		09-Apr-2014 03:02
I am so excited that my daughter is traveling back to Izmir in April 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her birth in the Izmir's US Air Force Hospital in in July 1964. My son also was born there in May 1966. My husband, Larry Oliver, was stationed at Cigli AFB from 02/64 - 12/66. We lived in 2 different apartments in Izmir and 1 across the Bay in Karsiyaka. I rode the AF bus out to the base where I worked for Joe Stowers in the Motor Pool, then worked for Tex Harlan, actually from New Braunfels, TX, who was head of the Tumpane Company in Izmir. I loved Izmir and loved the people. We had some wonderful times at the great restaurants and made some great friends, both in the AF and the wonderful Turkish people. I took Turkish language courses at the USO for 3 months, enough to enable me to count money, make change, and ask where something was located. Of course, I didn't understand the answer when I got one, so my hand and arm motions greatly improved. Would love to see Izmir again - in fact, that entire Biblicly-historic county. I'm originally from Ohio but have been in Illinois for the past 13 years. Merhaba, everyone! I think that's correct. Pat Oliver Deles, patsyjo38@comcast.net.

Susan Oliver		21-Mar-2014 23:50
I love these pictures. I was born in Izmir in 1964 at the USAF Hospital. My father is Larry Oliver. I am going to Izmir next month and hope to see where I was born. I understand the USAF hospital was closed. Is it still standing and where is it located? If you know, please email me at susanroliver@me.com. Thank you, Susan Oliver

Ruthie Cansiz		07-Dec-2013 05:28
Hi everyone. I am trying to find a tall, thin fellow named "Gooch" who was a sergeant at one of the US Air Force bases in Turkey in the early 60s. His head was Mack Matini - anyone know where he is as well? I also know that Gooch lived in Alsancak during his time in Turkey too...Please contact me at ruthiecansiz@hotmail.com

Michael V Metzger		10-Feb-2013 03:19
The photos on this site are wonderful and deserve all the compliments they have receiverd. My name is Michael Metzger (www.michaelmetzger.com) and I was hired by Concut who was hired by the Army Corps of Engineers who was hired by the NATO command. I arrived in Izmir on or about 1 July 1962 with five other fellows on our team. We lived first at a hotel in Izmor and then rented a house in Karsheacka(sp) across the bay from Izmir. Our equipment was held up in customs because they had never seen anything like it. It was to be used to level the 2 mi. long ruway at the Cigli Air Force Base. We all ended up living on the base in a trailer after being asked to leave our home in Karsheacka(sp) because we invited girls to the house and also sat outside and offerend free soda to anyone one who walked by. I am looking for anyone who was on the base from June 1962 to December 1962. I am attempting to put together a histroy of what the Oct. 1962 Cuban missle crisis was like to those of us on the base who had no idea of what was going on. We had all our radios, newspapers and communications taken away and were not allowed to leave the base. Does anyone have photos they would like to let me use for the presentation I am putting together. I am also looking for personnal rememberances in your own words of what it was like at those times. I will be happy to share the few photos of the work we did on the runway along with my finished text when I get it finished. The very best to you all. Michael V Metzger

Gail Day Brown		17-Dec-2012 05:02
Lynda, please email me at gail.brown82@yahoo.com... I was in your bothers class. I would love to find some others we all hung around with. Like cowles, Swinneys, Mccords, Smith just to name a few.

Guest		14-Dec-2012 17:27
My name is Lynda Sales... My dad was stationed at Cigli AFB from 1962-1965. I was looking at all the old pictures and they brought back so many memories. Every weekend we used to go to the teen club on base and maybe see a new movie. The teen club, movie theater and bowling alley was about all there was to do for entertainment. We loved it when new kids came in and brought their records so we could hear the new songs and learn the new dances. Loved to go to the beach, hated the slaughter house smell every day to and from our tobacco warehouse school. Fond memories of the snack bar before school jukebox always playing "If I had a hammer" What a time, what memories that others will never have and they will never leave you. Thanks for the pictures.

Gail Day Brown		12-Dec-2012 06:00
My name is Gail Day Brown---Just found this site, wonderful pictures, my father was stationed at Cigli AFB fron 1962-1965. I think he was with DET 116 (he's passed now). I still have wonderful memories of Izmir. Wish I could find some of the others who were there then. My sister Cathy has all the pictures taken then. Maybe I can get her to share.

Jim Carver		24-Nov-2012 21:12
I grew up in Izmir from 1950 - 1965, was stationed at JUSMMAT in Ankara from 1969 - 1971, and was the Marketing Director for the Izmir Hilton from 1988 - 1991 as it was being built. I attended all 12 years at the Izmir American Military Dependents School from its first year in 1953 until I graduated in 1965. Returned for a nostalgia tour in 2005 and hope to do so again in the near future. If I have a "home town", Izmir is it--I truly love the city and appreciate its continued flowering into an ever more beautiful, cosmopolitan and friendly metropolis. Keri Lecklikner Gailloux and others who knew me there, please feel free to contact me at jimcarver2@yahoo.com. Dick, your photos are a wonderful, extensive trip down memory lane, one which tugs at me to return home. Thanks.

Guest		17-Nov-2012 06:13
I'm taking a shot in the dark with very little information... Does anyone recall a young serviceman, likely Air Force, stationed at Alsancak around 1963, with nickname "Gooch"?

Dick Osseman		26-Nov-2011 19:31
Barbara: NOT my city (which is Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Thanks anyhow.

Barba		26-Nov-2011 17:40
Those are really great pictures you did an awesome job photographing your city

Kathy Brown		25-Oct-2011 15:20
My family lived in Turkey from 1956 to 1959 when my father was stationed there in the Air Force. I remember our stay there fondly and would love to go back. Thank you so much for the pictures! A lot has changed but some things remain the same - I loved the faces of the children and the pictures of the market and of the carriages! Thanks again for posting them.

Guest		18-Oct-2011 22:25
Wow, awesome collection!! My father was in the Air Force and we lived on Chili Air Force Base in Izmir Turkey from 1966-68. We lived in the city for the first few months before we moved to the base and looking through your pictures brings back childhood memories! There were 8 kids in our family at the time, we lived right next to the Rod and Gun Club on the base. A view of Alexander the Greats castle on the mountains in the background, surrounded by cotton fields!! Playing marbles on the playground, hey if anyone remembers me I was the guy winning all the marbles back then and I still have some....lol I remember the cheerleaders use to sing on the bus going to School in the morning, it was fun. The long lolly pops with different colors, 3 cents for a popsicle at the PX and they were so frozen I remember getting it stuck to my lip one time...lol If anyone from those years finds this message please drop me a line.....grkboy38@aol.com (Greg) I would love to hear from you......I could easily write a book from my experience in Turkey...It was fantastic!!

MeUf		14-Oct-2011 22:01
These are really wonderful pics. I've also took a lot of photos of Karsiyaka and each time it is a great joy to have a look at them. I am also turkish, but I was born in Germany. I try to visit my grandparents in Izmir each year. I missed our city so much and hope to go there in December again. I wish all the potential visitors an enjoyable stay in Izmir :)

Jim Glenn		22-Sep-2011 01:19
Thanks so much for the pictures. My father was stationed there in NATO HQ from 72-74. Many great memories, the fantastic and very gracious Turkish people are still in my heart. I loved this place, its history and how it helped me see the world for the first time. We lived across the street from the Izmir Kultur Park on Mustafa Bey Caddesi right across from the Wedding Pavilion. We were there for the earthquake and were there when Turkey invaded Cyprus. I care not for the politics but simply remember these events living there. Wow, what memories from the pictures.

Keri (Lecklikner) Gailloux		13-Apr-2011 22:46
Wonderful photos of Izmir and I find it much changed. I lived across the street from the Culture Park on Sair Esref (I think that's how its spelled) from 1963 thru 1965. I have some of my very best memories of what was a small city. I loved every bit of it and hope to return to see all the changes.

Shirley Hastings		04-Mar-2011 04:24
Thanks for your beautiful pictures of Izmir. So many changes since we lived there (1962-66). My husband was assigned to Det 36. Would love to hear from anyone who was there during that time. email address is g.anashirl54@gmail.com

Dick Osseman		19-Nov-2010 19:27
I received the following message, concerning a Rita. Please contact me if you are the one it concerns.: I noticed a note from "Rita", dated 18 April 2009, mentioning her husband was stationed in Izmir, and worked for NATO 1968-69; and that they lived on Sair Esref. Well, if Rita's family name is MAINZ, and her husband was Dick, having daughters, then Dick and I must have worked at the same office, and we were family friends. I will be happy to get in touch with Rita again. Thanks, Meral

Guest		17-Oct-2010 20:23
I LOVE IZMIR. AND I EXCEPT YOU JUST THE WAY HOW YOU ARE....

Guest		28-Aug-2010 14:47
Izmir, Alsancak benim dogdugum yer Karsiyaka,Basmane,Fuar,Bostanli,Buca,lisesine yatili olarak giderdim. Ayrildim 1972, 2 Mart New York ilk geldigim sene.Karsiyaka iskelesinin karsisindaydi odam, (Babaannemin evi) palmiye agaclarini ozledim. Resimler Sahane, bizim IZMIR gibi baska yerde yok malesefki. Gece kondulara gelince; herkezin imkani yok, denizin karsisinda otursun. Gecekonularda oturanla onlarda bir insan.

yavuz		26-Jul-2010 07:18
Burada gercekten takdir edilmesi gereken bir emek var, hangi turk fotograf sanatcisi boyle bir sey yapti? (KENDISINDEN ISTENMEDEN) Olumsuz elestirilerin temelinde "Izmir'i yeterince anlatmayan resimler' olduğu, birkacinin disinda sadece "pis" (!) sokaklarin ve gecekondularin cekildigi gibi yorumlar var. Birincisi, pis "sokaklar" fotograf emekcisi arkadasin sucu degil... bu sehri o mu bu hale getirdi??? adam ne gorduyse cekmis... objektif... iyileri one curukleri arkaya atmamis.. ustelik o "pis" dediginiz gecekondularda ne "guzel" insanlar yasiyor, ne "eziyet, cefa" ceken emekciler yasiyor siz bilmiyorsunuz galiba... Ikincisi, Izmir kordon kiyisinda, goztepe sahillerinde, bostanli sahillerinde yasayan levantenlerden mi ibaret? Ucuncusu, bu vatandas kendi olanaklarıyla bu sanatsal ugrasi vermis... Birileri cikti da "gel kardesim otelin hazir, araban hazir, su izmiri bi dolas al sana bi de rehber, guzelliklerini de cek" dedi de biz mi bilmiyoruz????

Malcolm		22-May-2010 06:33
I am amazed at some of the changes, especially the Konak Ferry Station. I shall always remember New Year's Eve there at the end of 1956. I was married in Karsiyaka some three weeks later. The family moved across the Korfez to Alsancak in 1964, and had a beach house at Kalabaka from 1957 onwards. I last saw Izmir in 1980 and it had changed a lot then. I would loved to have known the old city as it was before the fire in 1922. My father-in-law, Henri Zacharie, once pointed out one of the old metal plates set into a pavement which was still in Arabic.

Ozan Senli		03-Apr-2010 01:50
Lovely pics. Must have taken you so many visits to complete. Thank you.

Dick Osseman		03-Mar-2010 09:09
I think Umit's comment refers to this text: This attempt at showing my home town is just that, "an attempt". It does not paint the FULL picture of my beautiful city... It only depicts a very small area of "gece kondu's" Izmir, is not anything like this, why can't people just be honest and show how beautiful a place Izmir really is. Why do they always find all the run down places and want to show them?

Umit		03-Mar-2010 00:50
Guest 23 September, If you climb up to the citadel you will see the same sight as Dick has. It has a great vista of the bay and the surrounding suburbs. The photo he has shown is one of those among others. They are all part of Izmir. This is not a tourism bureau information site, and has never claimed to be, but a one generous person's perspective of a great city. Just enjoy waht's on offer and if you don't then I suggest that you take Dick's advise.

F.Inci Sirmen		14-Jan-2010 16:43
Ýyi güzel, hoþ da Izmir sadece sokaklardan ibaret edðil, Fuar gösterlmiþ , ancak Fuar da ki Arkeoleji Müzesine ait hiçbiþey yok. Ayrýca Türkiyede sadece 2 (iki) tane olan Resim ve Heykel Müzesinden birisi ve en önemlisi de Izmir- Konak'tadýr. Onlara da yer verilmesini isterdim. Lahanalarýn resimleri var ; Ancak Teleferik ve Asansörle ilgili pek birþey bulamadým. Gene de verilen emeðe çok teþekkürler ediyorum.. Inci Sirmen

omar		13-Jan-2010 23:21
het is een geveldige stad van turkije, lirfde vol

omer		13-Jan-2010 23:19
izmir izmir baska bir kelime ye gerek yok

A Wonderer		12-Jan-2010 06:20
You did a great job.

Voda Laurentiu		24-Dec-2009 09:22
Beautiful city

Hal Sheeler		22-Dec-2009 19:09
Thanks for this! I'm looking forward to a day in Izmir when our cruise ship stops there next month. I have been to Ephesus before and also to Istanbul which I loved. I'm excited that I will have at least a short time to walk the streets of Izmir. Looking at your pictures of the beautiful people and city, I know that one day will be much, much too short.

Brian Nalley		15-Dec-2009 18:31
I really enjoyed looking at your photographs, brings back a lot of memories. My dad was stationed in Izmir with the Air Force from 1972 to 1974. I was only in the 2nd and 3rd grade at the time but I really enjoyed living there. Visiting Ephesus, and some of the other historic places around izmir. walking around the waterfront, playing with friends in front of our apartment building, the food, and being able to walk to school by myself or with friends. The horse drawn carriages, the electric buses that got their power from overhead wires, the dancing bear, and the Turkish music. I could see the citadel from the window of our apartment, never got to visit it though. Would love to go there again someday.

maine		07-Dec-2009 18:52
I was also stationed in Izmir with the us air force from aug 79 to nov 80, i worked in the apo. Izmir was such a wonderful place to live, i had so many wonderful friends, a great job, I loved the food and the tea. I would love to go back an visit with my wife some day. Love the photo,s

Guest		26-Nov-2009 18:03
I was sent your site by a friend I met in Izmir over 40 years ago when I was stationed at the NATO HQ in Izmir. He has lived in Sweden for many years and now lives in Turkey again since retiring. I was a young soldier fresh out of high school and did not appreciate the history like I do now. Your pictures brought back many memories. I did not want to leave Izmir then, but the Army had other plans for me. I have always wanted to return to see the changes that have taken place and your pictures have given me a glimpse of what is still the same and what has changed. It is still a beautiful city, full of friendly people. Thank you for your beautiful photos.

Dick Osseman		31-Oct-2009 19:31
Why do "guests" (almost always nameless) always react as if bitten by a snake when a gecekondu is in sight? And don't call my honesty in question, because I never promised anyone I would show a beautiful picture, whatever you may think of that. Rather, I stated so from the very beginning of this site (but you obviously never took the trouble of checking my profile). I think you are not the type of viewer I want, so please move off.

Guest		31-Oct-2009 16:20
This attempt at showing my home town is just that, "an attempt". It does not paint the FULL picture of my beautiful city... It only depicts a very small area of "gece kondu's" Izmir, is not anything like this, why can't people just be honest and show how beautiful a place Izmir really is. Why do they always find all the run down places and want to show them?

Hank Palmer		23-Sep-2009 01:00
Sirinyer barracks were good as an enlisted man. but with marrage we got an apartment you could see the Sea. I remember the dancing bear and being able to get anything from venders just drop the bucket down on the rope. Those were the days for this SP4 and wife. We had many good friends American and Turkish too. We saw the first TV show in Ankara (I love lucy). We hope to go back one day.

Guest		23-Sep-2009 00:42
Was stationed in Izmir from 1968 to 1971 worked out at the mountian most of the time. Loved Izmir and all of Turkey we travelled alot and made many friends. I was first at the Sirinyer barracks, then I went home on leave and got married came back and got an apartment. We want to go back one day. We almost had our first child there.

Joanne (Branton) Duming		08-Sep-2009 14:59
Dear Dick, I lived in Izmir with my AF husband, Lloyd Branton, (he was the x-ray tech at the AF hospital from Appril 1971 to April 1973) and our two girls. We lived just across the street trom the hospital and when he was needed at night, the Turkish attendant would come across the street, stand below the balcony of our 2nd floor apartment and call his name. My husband has since died but the girls (Robin and Wendy) all consider our time in Izmir the happiest of our lives. Thanks for the memories. Joanne (Branton) Duming, San Antonio, TX

Guest		23-Aug-2009 18:08
My husband was stationed in Izmir from 1966-1968 with NATO. We loved living in Turkey and traveling some in the area. It was one of the best experiences in life to live where there is so much history. We lived near the International Fair grounds and Zoo. We met so many nice Turkish people and had some wonderful Turkish neighbors. Our children played with both American and Turkish children. So many great memories of that wonderful city and country! Thanks so much for the many pictures that real the history and also how much the city has modernized in the years.

Guest		15-Aug-2009 04:23
I was a SP/4 still photographer assigned to Land-southeast Headquarters in Izmir,from 69-71. I was the personal photographer to Maj General John Bowles. Also the Boys Scouts of America Scoutmaster for the local scout troop. And the diving instructor for the Izmir Sub Aqua club as I was a Special forces quaified instructor ,before PADI ,SSI, Naui became popular. Bill Setzer harbourlyt@gmail.com

Guest		24-Jul-2009 14:04
my best friend, Christine Grahn was here from 1963-68. I haven't been able to track her down for over 40 yrs.

Rosalind		19-Jul-2009 00:47
Dick, thank you so much for the pictures. My dad (he was in the EOD) was stationed at Cigli AFB during 1963 through 1967. The pictures brought back so many memories. We lived on base in those wonderful government issued hammered tin trailors. Absolutely, the best four years of my life. My sister, Audrey and brother, Charles were very active in the teen club. I was the little sister and there was one younger than me, Rhonda. Also, we have some famous AF brats that lived in Izmir during that time. Ryan Crocker, the former ambassador to Iraq. My mother noticed him on TV.

Bruce Pethel		23-Jun-2009 13:22
I was stationed in Izmir 1977-1978 and was assigned to the Base Clinic. We were a close community, enjoying the Rod&Gun Club, chili cookoffs, and the port visit of Commander Olds (brother of Air Force ace Robin Olds) and his ship's crew. Ephesus and Lake Kacadici (spelling?) were highlights..Buying handmade pipes at a countryside stand was interesting. I wonder if the Kordon Hotel is still there??Bruce Pethel, Msgt USAF Retired (Rock Dawg)

Kelli Meban�		22-Jun-2009 20:20
Izmir is a beautiful place and rich in history, especially the history of my family. I noticed my uncle and grandfather posted comments in 2007 and they are right, a part of them will always be in Izmir. We have taken two trips to Izmir, and each time I discovered something magical! It's a place that can be captured in photos, but only experienced in person! Thank you for the photos!

Dick Osseman		22-Jun-2009 17:38
For an atheist i find i show quite a number of churches. i did not forget these, just didn't care.

Guest		21-Jun-2009 22:45
toutes les photos sont tres bien...sauf que vous avez oublier de faire un tour dans les endroits de 7 eglises de l Apocalypse-------all of the photos are really goos.the only thing is that you've forgetten to make a tour of 7 churches of Apocalypse....bütün fotograflar cok iyi ancak Kýyametin 7 Kiliselerinin bulundugu yerleri gezmeyi unutmussunuz....

izmirli		04-Jun-2009 21:04
hakikatten yaa güzel izmirimin o kadar güzel semtleri varken bu resimler biraz saçma geldi bana yaa,izmir bu gördüðünüzden ibaret deðil arkadaþlar dönüp dolaþýp ayný yerin resmini çekmiþsiniz ben þahsen çok kötü buldum..

Yasir Ahmed		09-May-2009 21:00
this april i was in izmir for 8 days of company traning along with my other fellows this was finest movement fo my life because i my from pakistan and i find izmir and turkey as heven on earth. i never forget those days of my life. one thing i would like to thank turkish people thats are very kind to us specially when i told them that i am from pakistan they even respect me a lot and gave special discount (endurm) on purchasing. i live turkey and love izmir. God Bless you all thanks for lovely pictures.

Rita		18-Apr-2009 23:55
My husband was stationed in Izmir in 1968 and 69, he was with NATO. We lived on Sair Esref right across the street from the mosque. That had to have been one of the best places to live. I loved your pictures, they make me want to go back.

janet_finley_davis		05-Apr-2009 00:53
My dad was at NATO headquarters in Izmir from 1966-1968. Imagine my surprise coming to this site to look at the pictures and finding the last person to comment was my good friend who lived upstairs in the SAME apartment building when we were there. I have wonderful memories of Izmir and really would like to go back. No one who lives there is ever quite the same. It's an amazing city and the people are great. Thank you, Mr. Osseman, for these beautiful photos to remember Izmir by.

Susan Derr Drake		05-Mar-2009 01:42
My father was stationed at CAFB, Izmir 1968-1970. We lived on Ataturk Cadesi, one block from the what was then the Ephesus Hotel on the sea. It was and still is my most favorite place to live in my life. The people were so friendly and the food awesome. I miss it. Thank you for these wonderful photos and taking me down memory lane. It has inspired me to revisit.

bvash		24-Jan-2009 20:31
My father was stationed at Cigli AFB From @1962-1967. We lived off base on the water in Izmir, I think it was either Karentina or Karshiyaka, on Mithtatpasha Cadesi. Beautiful Izmir Bay, the ferries, the food, the people, the culture, the history, and cats everywhere. I was in the 4th grade when we arrived. It was safe to run around on the bus and go a lot of places on our own, even as kids.Thank you for the beautiful pictures and the memories they sparked

Guest		13-Jan-2009 14:47
Thank you these pictures, as others have noted, my father was in the AF and was stationed in Izmir 1964-67. It appears that many things have changed and would love to visit this city again. So many memories from my childhood and appreciation for other cultures and history that stay with me now.

prenone		13-Jan-2009 03:28
I lived in Izmir from July 1961 until December 1963. My Dad was in the Air Force and worked in the legal Office. Over 40 years later vivid memories remain. All the tactile senses come alive just thinking about it. As Kim stated below, a quarter to ride the carriage to the show on Saturdays, playing little league baseball in the park near the Bay. Skating along the Bay and yes a kid fell in but at least he did not drown. The Izmir then, I am sure only exist in our collective memories.

duygu		28-Dec-2008 08:57
izmiri izmir yapan güzellikler nerde sadece gördüðüm bi kaç resim ve gerisi gecekondu pis bi nehir çarpýk yapýlar.... ben asla bu resimleri izmirli olmayan birine göstermem hani alsancak hani karsýyaka hani balçovanýn o güzelim yerleri keþke biraz daha özen gösterseydiniz...

Dick Osseman		11-Nov-2008 19:57
I did take some pictures of bread being made, like an old picture athttp://www.pbase.com/dosseman/image/29506315 but there are more. But fresh bread is so plentiful in Turkey that I often didn't bother to show it. Last September on my way from Kozan to Feke the busses would make a stop at a bakery along the road so the passengers could buy it, a similar thing happened when I travelled from Trabzon to Samsun. I have the feeling the Black Sea bread is slightly more famous than "ordinary", but like I said, it's plentiful.

Guest		11-Nov-2008 18:31
In all of your traveling in Turkey did you ever have a chance to eat the oven bread. For the three years we lived in Izmir, my father, Major Eugene T Becker, would buy a fresh loaf of the bread for dinner. To this day I have wanted to build one of those ovens and find a true recipe for the bread. Do you or anyone out there have a picture and/or the recipe of that oven and bread. Of all the places I have lived I enjoyed Izmir the most. Hope you can assist. Thanks, Kim Becker (kbecker@banknews.com)

�mit		05-Nov-2008 11:16
Merhabalar Bu fotoðraflara bakýnca (Ýzmir'de yaþayan birisi olmasam) kesinlikle görülecek hiçbir þey yok diye düþünürüm.Oysa Ýzmir sadece Konak ve çevresinden ibaret deðildir, ayrýca gecekondu þehri hiç deðildir.

Kim Becker		27-Oct-2008 18:41
I lived in Izmir from 1960 to 1963. My father was an army engineer stationed there. We lived in a 3 story flat on Shire Esseref (sp). The owners family lived on the third floor and were Muslin, we rented the 2nd floor and were Catholics and the family on the first floor were Jewish. We celebrated religious holidays year round! I'll never forget the vendors, Guzoos (sp), jordon almonds, candied dates, the carriage rides that would take you anywhere in town for a quarter, having breakfast on the water front, the city market and the wonderful time I had there. Some day I hope to revisit.

J. Franklin		07-Oct-2008 00:29
Mr. Osseman, I've enjoyed the pictures of Izmir. They brought so many memories, of my times in Izmir 1996-1997. Back then I was only 18 now I'm 31 with a wife and daughter, I would love for them to visit the place I fell in love with. Hopefully soon, thanks again!

Guest		06-Oct-2008 22:30
5000 years of a city.A sunny city for 3 quarter of a year.A hot summer and spring's a real spring.Autum feels like spring and winter is short and mild.People are warm and lively.You never get bored if live in Ýzmir and district.Your heart and soul will always be feeling relax and relief.What a humble people.Just joy and delight.Great pleasure to have a dinner towards sunsetting.What a wonferful pleasure to cross the sea by boat and feel the warm breeze.What a city,what a great people

CCaarol		30-Sep-2008 18:11
I visited Istanbul and Kusadasi in May and June, 08. It was so facinating, I will return next spring and visit areas in southern and western Turkey. I took my 13 year old grandson and we went to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey. Of all the places we went, we want to return to Turkey.

Khepri C. Polite		18-Sep-2008 15:57
My name is Khepri Polite. My father taught American military college level English in Izmir in the mid 80's. I was able to go and spend summers there. I loved Izmir, and Turkey in general...still do. Last time I was there was in 2000. The antiquities, the food, the people are forever etched in my mind. Someday I hope to get a chance to live there for a year or two. Gule gule

Guest		04-Sep-2008 19:19
My name is David Portillo i was stationed in Izmir in 1982 till 1985. I loved every minute there. I was stationed there with NATO and US Air Force. I made many friends there who are turkey but have not been able to contact them. I lived on alsanchak and my good friend was nadiem a cab driver. Thanks for the great memories.

nihal		19-Aug-2008 08:46
i am from IZMIR and i live in sweden now.. when i see IZMIR s picture i felt iam proud of with this city !!! and i miss IZMIR ver very much.. i am holding my tears difficultly now.. i couldn't not go to turkey this year so i feel sad little bit.. JAG ÄLSKAR IZMIR ! NIHAL

Esat		01-Aug-2008 14:40
For Stavroula I'm in holiday now, I will return to Izmir 2 weeks later. I can help you. Mail me. esatay@yahoo.com

Stavroula		13-Jul-2008 09:56
Hello from Greece! I visited Izmir in 2002 and baught a musical instrument called lafta. Can someone please help me to find the adressess of musical stores, it seems I've lost all the informations I gathered over there! :( Thanks in advance for any given information!

Rich		09-Jul-2008 17:43
Rich Gilbert I Was one of the First 27 Airmen assigned to Cigli Air Base. 1960-1962. It was a great duty station. wonderful people. Althought is't been almost 50 years. I remember is like yesterday. Thanks for the Great pictures

Scott		11-Jun-2008 11:20
I live in Izmir and I think this is a very good reflection of the life and surroundings there. the only thing missing (but an important omission) are the rich streets of Alsancak, with its socialite cafes, cool pubs and Neon signed boutique shops. When you return next time you could add those to your portfolio. But you have really done a fine job- well done!

Guest		04-Jun-2008 07:54
Hey, i am currently living in izmir as a half Turkish half American citizen and i can say that these pictures are nothing compared to real izmir indeed:) I have lots of friends especially from US Army and Air Force in izmir and i am kinda guide to show them around. So is there anyone who is gonna moving to izmir and currently living here as a near future, i will be glad to help you to adjust the city and the culture. Also we will organize seaside trips for US Soldiers during the summer time and that would be great to see more ppl who join us.

necmi ekim		02-Jun-2008 13:52
selam...Güzel bir çalýþma .Emeði geçenler kutlarým...Yalnýz Ýzmiri resimleyen arkadaþlarýn dikkatine; Ýzmir gecekondu bölgelerinden ibaret deðil, daha açýlmak gerekirdi. Dar bir alanda çalýþýlmýþ çok geniþ bir yelpaze unutulmuþ ...Ýzmirde görülmesi gereken çok daha çekici yerler var...Resmedenin dikkatine.

Julia		23-May-2008 12:56
I have just come back from a tour to Turkey last Friday and met a very nice Turkish man who inviting me to visit his home town, Izmir. I must admit I don't tend to visit the same country twice but after viewing your wonderful photos of Izmir, I have a change of heart. Izmir, here I come ......... thank you for sharing your photos Mr Osseman

Ka�an		18-May-2008 13:20
Hi, I'm Kaan, a native of the capital city of my world, Ýzmir. I lived in Ýzmir until 2000 then moved to Florida, US where I joined the US Air Force and got stationed at Eglin AFB. I returned home after a long journey of 8 years and unfortunately now serving in the Turkish Air Force. It makes me truly happy happy to see so many people from all over the world interested in where I call home and so many have their family roots going back to Ýzmir. I am currently stationed in Ankara Turkish Air Force Headquarters and will be permanently moving back home in May 09. I would be glad to assist anyone who needs information about the city or will be moving there. You all have a blessed life and be sure to leave your hearts in Ýzmir :) - Kaan ...

irfan		03-May-2008 14:43
spent some of the best years of my life there between1994-1997 and dedicate this to the people i met and never forget dogan-the guy with the old bmw bike who let me use it memhet-owner of safak shoe shop who rode with me the the following girls all special servtap,dilek,nur and leanne worked at video english school does it still exist?

Claudio		02-May-2008 13:24
Mr. Osseman, I've enjoyed the Izmir photo-gallery very much. I'm from Uruguay in South America and my grandfather's family comes from Izmir. He's always nostalgic about the land of his mother, and once he had travelled to Turkey, but he weren't able to visit Izmir, which makes him sad. Yesterday was his 90 birthday and I came to the idea of making him as a gift a wallpaper of photos from Izmir which will make him really happy. By the way I'm astonished by the pictures of the Agora, your photos made me wanna go there right now. I'll start saving money... Thank's so much

Guest		27-Apr-2008 01:10
Lawrence--Mr. Osseman, we have enjoyed the pictures of Izmir. Our family lived in Izmir for ten years,1962-72. My husband worked for Tumpane Co. for the USAF and we lived at 1381 Sokak and loved every minute of our stay in Turkey. We returned in 2000 with our two children and our two grandchildren and visited all our familiar spots. Our only regret is we would love to have extended our last visit as we still count Izmir our favorite place and the people are very dear to our hearts.

Jami Bennett		21-Apr-2008 14:29
So glad I found your site. I lived there as an AF brat from 1980-1982. I loved every minute of it. My parents took me to all the ruins. You even captured a pic of our old apartment on the waterfront in your" Izmir along the sea" photo. My father was the head of transportation, Al Fields. I love the turkish people and their beautiful country. I dream of returning to see it all again. Thank you Jami

Dick Osseman		01-Apr-2008 15:18
Some along the front, you'll have to find them though.

Pat		01-Apr-2008 09:12
P.S. I hit the enter tab too soon. Thanks again for all your pictures. Have you taken any pictures of the buildings along the sea front? Pat Dunbar PDunbar538@aol.com

tthompso		27-Mar-2008 18:25
I lived in Izmir back in 1969-1973. My father was stationed there with the USAF. We lived right across the street from the American hospital. There was no base we lived the local people. Your pictures show that the places is even more beautiful. One day I would like to take my family there to visit and show them where I use to live. Thanks for the pictures. They certainly bring back memories.

umita		15-Mar-2008 00:41
Dear Dick, thank you for a wonderful tour of Izmir. I am an expat living abroad and have done so for over 35 years but go back to my city of birth regularly to keep reexpreinecing its warmth and wonderful people. I took my family to Turkey on a 5-week drive by holiday and was a great way to experinec Izmir and its surrounding areas. Again, well done and thank you.

makedon		13-Mar-2008 15:25
i wanna go to izmir . im from macedonia.. and i will learn turkce too .. i will go to bostanli cause all people there are from macedonia. hadii bye bye

Justin R		06-Mar-2008 20:26
I am going to be moving to Izmir in Aug 2008 and am very excited. Everybody has nothing but wonderful things to say about Turkey. I am in the US Air Force and will be doing security there. Thank you for the pictures so I will have a better understanding of what I will be experiencing soon.

Frederick M. Rupel		05-Mar-2008 20:51
Dick, Thanks for the pictures which brought back many fond memories. I was stationed wit TUSLO DET 118 from 15 August 69-15 August 70. I loved Izmir, its wonderful food, gracious people, great weather and the list goes on. It's been nearly 40 years but I'll never forget my time in Izmir. Chaplain (Major) Frederick M. "Bud" Rupel, U.S. Army (Retired)

Angelika Maria Blahak		02-Mar-2008 13:30
My parents and I lived in Izmir from January 1959 to September 1965, I was 14 when I moved from Germany to Turkey. I was then at an age when you breathe in impressions, put your life's goals on the right track and I decided that I love Izmir - I love Turkey - and I have returned ever since. Minimum once a year! I step off the plane and feel at home. I have myself taken thousands of pictures, depicting the changes the town and country have undergone - not always to the better, but it is still Izmir, that I love.

ivana		01-Mar-2008 20:47
Thanks for this wonderfull pictures,i hope i can use some of them for my final work in schooll cause i m writing about Izmir:))...also i was there 2 times,one was for new year 2005/2006 in Port masa club (i hope i wrote it right)and it was gorgeous and i hope i ll come again soon...cause i left my heart there :)) to someone...and karsiyaka place is cok cok guzel-my favorite!

Barbara Fincher		27-Feb-2008 22:06
Guzel Izmir! Thank you so much for sharing your photos. We lived in Izmir 1974-75 at 316 Hatay Cad. We had the most beautiful view of the Bay of Izmir and the surrounding hills. Living in Izmir was an experience I will forever treasure and I certainly wish that I could visit again to see all the changes as seen in your beautiful pictures.

Guest		11-Feb-2008 20:44
Izmir...a place where dreams come close to reality...I was struck by this beautiful place...I have also been to Efeso. Thanks for bringing back ot life so many beautiful times of when I worked on the ship with Costa Cruises, way back in Summer 2006. Great pictures, hope to visit again soon... Isabelle

murat		05-Feb-2008 08:13
Very nice work and great views of the city. Some of these photos can be used in Izmir ads around the country and the region. It looks like you took pictures of every single corner but the famous beatiful Izmir girls and women and Inciralti region of the city. Other than that, I've realised you took most of ''people pictures'' in the gethos instead of the city site. Kids, women, men. Anyway, a comment has to carry good and bad critisim right?. Nice work and thanks for the effort to introduce Izmir. Regards, Murat from Izmir

Brigitte Tait		02-Feb-2008 17:45
I lived in Ankara from 1959 to 1961, Izmir 1961 to 1964 and Adana 1964 to 1965 when I immigrated to the US. My time in Izmir were some of the best times. I still keep in touch with some of the friends I made while there. I have been back 6 times and going again in September. Next to Africa it is the best place to be. I was not happy when my parents moved from Germany to Turkey but I am sure glad they did now. Brigitte bgtait@gmail.com

raymond charles		01-Feb-2008 18:51
I lived in Izmir back in 1979 to 1980 when I was stationed there with the US Air Force. There was so many woderful things about Izmir. I met some realy good Turkish friends. The food was so good and who could ever forget how good the Turkish tea is. I worked in the APO and got to meet some realy wonderful people

Melanie		13-Jan-2008 03:31
I was stationed in Izmir '83 - '85. I loved the city and the hospitality of the Turkish people. I have so many wonderful memories of my time there. I would love to visit again! Thanks for the pictures.

Bob Scheibe		22-Dec-2007 19:14
I lived in Turkey five years. My father was stationed there. Izmir in 57, 58, and 59. The American High School in Anakara in 65 and 66. It has to be the greatest place on earth with its history. I was lucky that mom and dad drug us all over the country looking at ruins and meeting the citizens of Turkey.

Wayne		06-Dec-2007 04:04
Dick, I was stationed in Izmir '58 - '60 with the Air Force. No USAF base there at that time. We lived with the local folks. It was a beautiful place then but your pictures show it to be an even more beautiful place. The Bazar hasn't changed in all these years. I hope to make it back there someday. Thanks for the great pictures.

Bouran Zu'bi		15-Nov-2007 08:08
I am half turkish, my mother is from Izmir, i used to go there every year in summer, i agree it is a great city and i love it very much, please keep taking photos for all of turkey... i am jordanian living in Doha,qatar.

Melis		14-Oct-2007 12:04
even i - as a turkish person- haven't seen any of those places. i live in izmir since i was born, some photos you took, i can't guess where you took them:) it's really nice you made those trips and enjoyed our country. thanks for sharing. i am kind of jealous to be honest. :) i hope you keep doing what you are doing best....

Lina K.		13-Sep-2007 20:55
My best friend have sent this website. We both were living and studying in Izmir last autumn and winter. She knows that my heart still belongs to this city, i think her hears does the same. It is the nicest city andi all time felt as at home and it is the best place for living. I am from Lithuania, i was born and grew up here but after this time in Turkey (cok guzel), i have found one more HOME on the earth. My hear dashes to come back to this beloved city. Thnaks Linda and this site creater.

Guest		11-Sep-2007 01:04
Merhaba! Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful sites/scenery of Izmir. I was born in Izmir and miss it very much. I reside in the states now and haven't been back home for a visit in quite sometime now - seeing these photo's make me smile. Thanks agian. Have a wonderful evening. Gule gule, Kadirye

Mehmet Doktan		07-Aug-2007 21:59
Dear Osseman Thank you the superb photos showing many faces of our beloved city my hometown izmir. I was born and raised in Kizillcullu (now known as Sirinyer- Buca) which was best known for its old mansions (Yalis), ancient flood barriers on Melez river vineyards, horseraces, NATO base an dlast but not least its very friendly locals. I will proudly recommend your site to my all friends. Please keep up the good work - My best regards Dr Mehmet Doktan - Brisbane Australia

Dr Pardeshi		24-Jul-2007 16:59
Being in Izmir was like being at home of hospitality and warmth. Gulen and all her friends took us fro ride of life experience. City is most fascination one I have visited so far in my last 15 years of global exploration. If you have opportunity don’t miss visiting Izmir and its people. – Dr Pardeshi. MD.

Guest		21-Jul-2007 03:18
MEHMET KALAYCIOGLU TANKYOU,THANK YOU DEAR MAN FOR YOUR INTEREST AND BEATIFUL PICTURES,i BORN AND GRADUATED FROM ATATURK LISESI[HIGH SCHOLL] THER WAS NOT ANY UNVERSITY IN IZMIR IN 1942. AFTER GETTING MY M.D. DEGREE IN ISTANBUL,GONE TO USA FOR SURGICAL TRAINING.IT WAS TIME TO HAVE FAMILY, MARRIED AND PRATICED I, WEST VIRGINIA AM STIL HERE 55 YEARS BUT MY HEART BELONG TO IZMIR AND KARSIYAKA,ROMANTIC ,SENSATIONAL CITY.THANKS AGAIN.

Tanzer Kalayciogly		20-Jul-2007 17:59
My city of birth, my dear city, I have been living in US last 50 years but Izmir is where my heart is. It is in compareable to anywhere I lived or visited. How can one say they have tasted what life has to offer unless they have watched and enjoy a couple glass of raki on rihtim, as world went by?

donato lucari		18-Jul-2007 09:56
My name is DONATO my father gave it to me as he knew that San Donato is AREZZO patron a biutifull city in ITALY .What i found out is that san Donato was born in IZMIR that is wy i came to see your photo; beautifully detailed in all it's picks. Hope to see more in the future as you realy are doing a good job. A curious observer Donato Lucari.

Guest		10-Jul-2007 05:40
Hallo Mr. Osseman! I was living in fabulous city Izmir since 2001 to 2005 as a student from Kazakhstan... Your photos are really amazing and touch the full heart so softly...I love Izmir! God bless Turkey forever! AS

Dr M Alpay ENGIN		26-Jun-2007 00:19
Dr M Alpay ENGIN Dear Mr Osseman I live in Melbourne-Australia far from IZMIR(~20.000km) but my mind and heart are still with Karsiyaka/IZMIR.I have lived in Karsiyaka and graduated from EGE University in Izmir.I would like to congratulate you as a lover of Izmir and strong supporter of Turkiye.People say Melbourne looks like Izmir, in my opinion nowhere looks like Izmir. Regards

tayfun buluktimur		20-Jun-2007 05:58
Dear mr. Dick osseman,this is beautiful jop that you have done.i do not know how can i thank you enough my friend.i am originaly from Izmir but i have been iliving inUSA for 12 years now.you remind me everything that about my childhood and teenager time.As you know Izmir is the one of the most beautiful and historicle city in the world.i am very proud to be from izmir.Actualy turkey is the country that has had many diffrent cultures and nations and religions.i have missed alot and i hope i will be there next summer.i am also proud to see the people like you very interested about my own country.you are so kind and know what you do my friend.good luck for your next job.i would like to say hello to izmir and everyplace and person in turkey from philadelphia pennslyvania.god bless you mr. osseman.that is great to read alot of american people saying that they have been in turkey and specialy in izmir and love that.i have a special thanks for their comment about .thanks again.sicerelly yours.

Ahmet VURAL		09-Jun-2007 22:28
Guzel bir calisma. Bir Izmir'li olarak tesekkur ediyorum. Fakat Izmir'i Izmir yapan pek cok detay atlanmis. Bunu da, fotograflari ceken kisinin Izmir'de yasamamis olmasina veriyorum. Saygilarimla... (Cengelli ve noktali harfleri yazmadigim icin tum Turkce konusan ve yazanlardan ozur diliyorum. Lakın yazdıgım takdirde site bu karakterleri kaldirmayacakti. Affola...)

Yasemin Durakcay		01-Jun-2007 15:00
Ankarada Ýzmir ozlemi ceken biri olarak,resimleri genelde begendim.Ancak Ýzmiri Ýzmir yapan;Kordon'dan bir gunbatýmý(en onemlisi),guzel kýzlarý,buzlu bademi,Vapurlarla birlikte Karsýyaka,Kemeraltý(Havra sokagý) eksik.Otogar resimlerinden daha ilginc olabilirdi.Yine de tesekkurler.Eline saglýk

ZAYBABA		28-May-2007 15:56
HER ÞEHRÝMÝZ GÜZELDÝR FAKAT ÝZMÝR BÝR BAÞKA GÜZELDÝR. SEVGÝLÝ ATATÜRKÜMÜZÜN ANNESÝ BÝLE ÝZMÝRDE UYUYOR.SEVGÝLÝ EÞÝ LATÝFE HANIM BÝLE ÝZMÝRLÝYDÝ.GELÝN ÇIKTIÐI EV BÝLE ÞU ANDA ÖZELTÜRK KOLEJÝNÝN BAHÇESÝNDE BULUNUYOR. ÜLKEYÝ BÝLE ENSON ÝZMÝRDEN DÜÞMANI DENÝZE DÖKEREK KURTARMIÞTIR.

Izmir		27-May-2007 19:23
Guzel resimlerin yani sira gecekondusal resimleride gerekli gereksiz cekip siteye koymaniz bence ince ince elestirel bir yaklasim gosterdiginizin de belirtisi olmus.Guzel izmirim burada olmasi gereken duzinelerce resminin olmasi gerekirken bircok kotu ve gereksiz resime yer vermeniz bence alaysi yaninizida ortaya koyuyor.

Shaz Buchanan		26-May-2007 15:38
Well your pics are fabulous....we are about to embark on our first trip to Turkey staying in a hotle in Izmir. I CANT WAIT X

Guest		26-May-2007 03:03
WONDERFUL PHOTOS OF MY NATIVE CITY. THANKS. RACHEL

�ahin		25-May-2007 08:17
Ýzmirin güzelliðini ancak bu kadar iyi gösterebilirdin. sayýsýný hatýrlamdýðým kadar çok gittim izmire ama bu þehrin ihtiþamýný farkedememiþ olmamýn nedeni gözlerimi kör eden bi güzelliðin orda yaþýyo olmasý ki o olmadan izmir bu kadar güzel olmazdý belkide. Ýnþallah bi dahaki gidiþinde gün batýmýný incir altýnda çay içerek izlersin.

Gregory Fletcher		22-May-2007 16:46
I'm Gregory Fletcher , i lived in Izmir from 1979 to mid 1983 (Usaf in Cigli), i got great memories & it was a great opportunity because i've tasted great friendships(still sharing). Blue Sea,Wonderful Weather,Friendly People,Great Food,Pubs,Dog Fights with Turkish friends(Real Friends) i'll be there next summer and i'm so happy :)

Patrick		16-May-2007 15:52
Great Photos. I live in Los Angeles but was born in Iran. I lived in Izmir for six months in 86-87 when I was 11. Very beautiful city and very nice and friendly people. The city has changed a alot. I remember the fouar(?) and Karshiakar. There used to be a restaurant on a small pier with red roofs, is it still there? I wish there were Turkish Restaurant in Los Angeles but there arent any. Patrick patrickm707@aol.com

Tugrul-o-scope		07-May-2007 12:52
Dear Dick the traveller, I admire your way. You are on a mission and I feel privileged to have a chance to look in. Having born in istanbul, grown in izmir and lived abroad for 14 years, I appreciate the beauty of my country even more now. Your pics reflect that beauty. Thx for sharing. With light, Tugrul

Lele		20-Apr-2007 22:01
Splendido paese , speriamo un giorno di poterci andare

Yunus Emre G�rmez		11-Apr-2007 11:15
Great pictures ! i could almost smell the herbs and spices at the Kemeralti bazaar watching the pictures. I lived in Izmir from 1997 till 1999 and even got married at the Balcova Thermal Hotel. Many many good memories. Now these days we have a few apartments in Balcova and narlidere and a summerhouse In Cesme wich we vissit verry often. Now (2007) we live and work in Amsterdam the Netherlands and by watching the pictures it give me a warm feeling inside !! Keep up the good work !!

Er.Er.		04-Apr-2007 12:27
I couldnt find any words the explain how great pics these are.. thanks one more time... I think I am the luckiest one among those sended commend cause still I have been living in Izmir and I love much it. "www.myspace.com/eroglu" you may prefer to see some photos about Izmir with nice song on my space... thanks again..

Dick Osseman		03-Apr-2007 10:23
Regarding your question: "are there any more horse & buggy rides available? Any street vendors? Any delicious shisk-kebab?": I found all alive and kicking in March 2007, of which the pictures will appear in a month or so (am now busy with other galleries).

Guest		03-Apr-2007 08:14
Mr. Osseman, How can I possibly thank you enough for the sheer delight of those pictures which brought back so many great memories! Turkish people are like a great wool blanket in winter, so warm, so protective, so inviting. Yet in the summer it turns into a lovely picnic blanket from which we can all sip Chai and break bread together. Such hospitality I've never seen anywhere but in the Southern part of the U.S. How I enjoyed our stay while my husband was in USAF in Cigli. Our son was born there in Izmir and is very proud of it. He loves to here stories of how his father's friend and his family sort of took us under their wing, even quilted a quilt for my son (43 years old now). I missed getting a Chai set while there, but did purchase a glass, saucer, & spoon. How I wasted wonderful opportunities then--If only I could go back! Thanks again for the many remembrances. (By the way, are there any more horse & buggy rides available? Any street vendors? Any delicious shisk-kebab?) Joyce 1962-1964

Guest		18-Mar-2007 21:54
Thank you for your wilingness to share your marvelous photos of Turkey. I made a presentation to the World Affairs Council of Olympia, Washington last week and used several of your photos of Izmir. I lived in izmir from 1997 to 2001 and unfortunately lost all of my pictures of izmir and Turkey when my household goods went down on a ship while in transit from Izmir to Italy. This was one shot presentation so access to you photos made it much more interesting. I especially liked the 2 Santas selling lottery tickets on the waterfront.

Linda Towry		17-Mar-2007 02:45
I lived in Izmir at the turn of the century - 2000. I remember going out on the street as the 20th century ended and the 21st began. I danced with a gendarma and celebrated. How I loved Turkey and the Turkish people! How I would love to return. Your pictures brought it all back to me. Thank you!

Adam William Dennis		04-Mar-2007 17:10
Dear Sir, I was stationed with the US Air Force and NATO from 1985-1986 in Izmir. Your pictures are excellent and bring back so many great memories. It is funny. Even though I longed to go home while I was there, Izmir and Turkey live in my heart and make me proud to have been there. I would love to go back and see Foca, Cesme, Bodrum and my old neighborhood, Alsancak. I believe I lived at 1479 Sokak(?). Some of the Americans called a street behind my apartment "James Bond Alley". I miss the street vendors, the people, and wonderful relationships!!! It is a GREAT COUNTRY with GREAT PEOPLE!!!

BARI� �ZBEN�G�R		27-Feb-2007 21:18
hi dick...no one can imagine what iZMÝR means to me...the city ý was born,the city where ý first began to talk and walk....the city that's imposible to live without..where my family live...where all my memories and my childhood sleep....where ý buried my grandma and grandpa...what more can I say?.....ÝZMÝR ....I LOVE U.....lLOVE U SOOOO MUCH...

Jack Berghmans, Netherlands		15-Feb-2007 23:36
Mr.Osseman, thank you for showing ths beautiful pictures. They give me a very good memory. June 2006 I was in Izmir to meet my girlfriend, she lives in Izmir. I never felt so much warmness from people as I felt in Turkey. Izmir has stolen my heart, such an amazing and beautiful city. Picture number 3 showes an old woman with pigeons on the square infront the mosque, I think this woman spend a lot time there because I made almost the same picture in June 2006. I am an amateur photographer and it is very nice to see that I made a lot pictures the same but from another angle. Everytime I look at my pics, I remember every minute that I spend in Turkey and now that I found your pics on the web, I get this same warm feelings again. Thank you for sharing them With special regards, Jack

Guest		08-Feb-2007 03:28
Oh my God! Glad I found your site. Was stationed in Izmir in late 70's early 80's and to this day would give anything to return for a longer visit. Looks like the entire city as change 100%. Modern and in the 21st Century. I love the photos. I love Turkey and the people. Being a religious man the entire area just sends chills down my back thinking of the history. Thank you so very much for this site. I will visit often

Evren Durak		01-Feb-2007 22:44
Dear Mr Osseman, I was born and raised in Izmir. As a real Izmirer I miss a lot old days.Your pictures took me to my childhood, congratulations and thank you.

JOHN RUPERT		21-Jan-2007 20:17
Mr. Osseman: I am so delighted to see your web-site. After years of much consideration, at age 49, I am currently writing a Non-Fiction Novel, which partially entails my 2 years (1968-1970) at Cigli AFB with our dear friends the Horoson's (Turkish General, who died about 6 years ago). The Turkish People are among the finest Peoples I have ever met in my lifetime and a Turkish Muslim gave his own life to save mine and 13 other Americans in Menemen in a 1969 bus accident where a small Turkish boy was hit and killed. I was aboard that US Military Shuttle Bus in 1969 and we had to fight off our agressors for over 3 hours before nearly being killed by them, when Mustafa, our Bus Driver sacrificed his own life to save us 14 American passengers. I have never forgotten my friend Mustafa, the wonders of Turkey, the Turkish Government's protections we recieved as guests there or the incredible and genuine hearts and souls of the Turkish People. Turkey is a part of the man I am today and if there is Reincarnation, it is my belief that I must have been a Turk in a past life. I am hoping to return with my wife, daughter and son-in-law by the end of 2007 to share with them the spiritual wonders of the Great Country of Turkey and the hospitality of the Turkish People. A man who worked with our family on the CAFB Housing area was named OSSEMAN also. Keep up your wonderful work. John Rupert Moreno Valley, CA

Chuck Cropper		08-Dec-2006 20:49
Thank You for a look back into the past. I was stationed with the Air Force in 1963 - 65 in Izmir and have many wonderful memories of that time. It would be great to hear from some of the people I met there. I can be contacted at ccropper@pckeyboard.com. Thanks again. You have done a wonderful job of showing the beautiful city of Izmir.

Kent from Iowa		28-Nov-2006 02:36
Thank you for the beautiful photos of Izmir. I was stationed there in 1972 and I can see that it has changed a great deal since my tour of duty. The Turkish people were so kind and I regret that I only knew the minimal amount of the Turkish language to get me by. I lived on Talat Pasa (sp) Boulevard and some day I hope to return to see the changes in person. Kent from Iowa

Guest		14-Nov-2006 10:26
mr 0sseman, many thanks for your note....naldoken is directly opposite the city on the other side of the bay on karsiyaka side(north sideof bay)...there were oil terminals at Turhan? which was just before you reached naldoken, which was the small village that you passed through before you reached karsiyaka. we lived in a house next to the palamut factory between a small turkish navy base and a shipyard....it was so long ago I am sure it will all have changed beyond recogntion.. there was a small local railway station at naldoken. and the road forked off to karsiyaka and menemen there.....hope this is of assistance......thanks for your interest regards stuart johnston

Dick Osseman		13-Nov-2006 21:15
A message to my latest guest: Could you be a bit more precise about Naldoken (I'm poor at geography), where it is, what to look out for. I expect to return to this city and I'd gladly try and take a picture.

Guest		13-Nov-2006 16:40
MR OSSEMAN, REALLY WONDERFUL TO LOOK AT THESE PICTURES....I SPENT EARLY PART OF MY LIFE IN IZMIR WHERE MY FATHER WAS DIRECTOR OF THE PALAMUT FABRIKASI IN NALDOKEN, KARSIYAKA...I WENT TO SCHOOL IN BORNOVA AND WE HAD A SUMMER HOUSE IN FOCA. IT WAS 45 YEARS AGO THAT WE LEFT ZMIR AND CAME BACK TO UK...IT HAS OBVIOUSLY CHANGED SO MUCH AND NOW LOOKS A PROSPEROUS CITY.... ANY PHOTOS OF NALDOKEN? I THOUGHT ONE OF THE VIEWS FROM CITADEL SHOWED IT FROM A DISTANCE... STUART JOHNSTON

Sylvia Johns		07-Nov-2006 16:44
Thank you - your photos are great, I will visit Izmir for the first time in February to stay with friends who are at uni there. Looking at all you wonderful photos has given me an ideal what to expect, I can't wait. Thanks again Sylvia

Guest		29-Oct-2006 23:20
ERSIN FAIKZADE IZMIR TARIHIN VE INSANLIGIN BESIK KENTI BIR SEHIR BU KADAR MI BUYULU OLUR SENI TADAN BIR DAHA AYRILAMIYOR GUZEL SEHRIM BENIM.

New Place to Visit in izmir Area		24-Sep-2006 21:49
www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/4888354.asp?gid=74

Aydin Gonulsen		10-Sep-2006 18:44
Sir, Thank you for your interest in Izmir and Turkey. You have done a wonderful job with all 1300 pictures. However, Izmir can be best presented by pictures taken not during the middle of winter. Having born there and lived the first 20 years of my life, Izmir is much more beautiful than your pictures present. As they say" Guzel Izmir-Beautiful Izmir" is truely Beautiful. Please come and visit Izmir during the summer as my guest, you will see a different city. Sincerely, Aydin Gonulsen-sweetcoach@msn.com

Mehmet KOCAER		27-Aug-2006 03:50
Dear sir, Thank you very much for your help for peace.These pictures are very important datas for the culture a muslim country as well as a modern Turkey.These pictures are goingto contribute the peace of the world.Ataturk says "Peace at home peace in The world. I am a teacher in Kahramanmaraþ in the south-east of Turkey if ou wanna any pictures from here I can help but I cant take as well as you.Thenks for your masterpieces. Mehmet KOCAER mkocaer@hotmail.com TURKEY

Karadeniz Guzel Bah�e		26-Aug-2006 23:34
Seeing these pictures of Izmir reminds me so much of the wonderful 3 months I spent there with my husband, a native of Izmir, Turkey. I cannot wait to go back there and stay for a longer while. Izmir is rich with hospitality, beautiful scenery and wonderful food. Truly my home away from home. Izmir Kendine Iyi Bak !!!

Paula		26-Aug-2006 22:59
Thankyou Mr. Osseman. I have very fond memories of Izmir and enjoy seeing it again. My sister Nancy sent me to this site. She left the post about our father being stationed at Cigli AFB from 1962-65. We lived in the city on Cumhuriyet Bulvari one block in from the Alsancak ferry station. My parents had seven children including my youngest sister who was born there. I remember a Lieutenant Tim Davies and his wife Joanne. Also Major Carpenter. Another good friend was Sgt. Andre Lopez . His wife may have been Medina. I may not have these exactly right. My father was Captain Reed at the time. Our school was in a large four story building , formerly a warehouse I think. My family fell in love with the beautiful city and surroundings. The food was wonderful too. Best of all were the kind and very generous people. We were made to feel so welcome . I'll never forget Izmir and her gracious people.

Soner		25-Aug-2006 13:37
Dear Friend of all Turkish people You have done very good job better than a Turkish person. I am from Izmir but I live abroad and with your pictures I felt like I am there. Thank you to make me feel better.

Nancy		24-Aug-2006 15:11
To Dick: thank you for the beautiful photo gallery. My father was stationed at Cigli when I was a child. I have very fond memories of my nearly three years there. I will definitely share this site with my siblings. To S. Wilderon: My father was stationed at Cigli AFB from early 1963 to mid 1965. Sadly, he passed away in 2001. Have you located others who were stationed there in the early 60's? I was 9-12 years old when we lived there so do not remember many names of my father's acquaintances. Good luck in your search!

HARUN		11-Aug-2006 14:35
Eyvallah kardeþ Türkiye seni seviyor...

gokhan sezal		21-Jul-2006 09:58
thanks for this beatiful pics... Next time please send e-mail and lets take pics together in karsiyaka.

Mustafa		20-Jul-2006 15:17
Mr. Osseman its really good job and thanks for your interesting about our -beautiful- country. and thx for Izmir's pictures. .im from there dont forget to go Teleferik and Historical Elevation next time.. you deserves applause many times.. ....Turkey WeLcoMes You...

Guest		18-Jul-2006 14:24
really good job. it might have taken great time to take thousands of pictures. it deserves applause. Good luck for the next.

Linda Watford		09-Jun-2006 01:03
I have enjoyed your pictures very much. My father was stationed in Izmir with the Air Force in 1954 & 55. I remember walking to school and taking the short cut through the bazaar every day. At that time our "school" was different apartments rented around the city. My classroom was in the first line of buildings across from the seawall. I fondly remember watching the fishermen returning each day as well as the bazaar. Thank you so much. (I was 9 & 10 at the time)

baris		23-May-2006 20:00
MR. OSSMAN, I am to congratulate than heart you for your works and i am waitng your works' continuation... very thank you again:))

ays		23-May-2006 12:09
ellerine , emegine saglýk guzel izmir'imi cok guzel fotogralamýssýn..

Guest		21-May-2006 18:24
hello dick thanks for your interest to our country, it's really impressive.

melek		12-May-2006 20:04
iþte burasý beným sehrým.dogdugum,nefes aldýgým,asýk oldugum,sevýstýgým, cýrýlcýplak sumuklu gezdýgým sokaklar.... byrasý beným anammm

h�seyin ad�g�zel		01-May-2006 07:36
çok güzel bir site.Tüm ideolojileri unutturan sadece bu vataný hatýrlatan

Zamans�zZaman		30-Apr-2006 15:15
havasýna suyuna kýzýna guvenýlmez ýzmýrýn ama resimlerine bakýlýr.aný býrýktýrmek acý býrýktýrmek mýs býr kez daha gördüm ve hissettim.

nur		30-Apr-2006 12:30
güzel izmirimizi bu kadar güzel görüntülediðin için çok saðol.izmirli olmaktan ne kadar gurur duysam azdýr,izmirde yaþayamasam bile... nur

filiz yorulmaz		27-Apr-2006 12:25
Gurbette bana izmir'le hasret gidermemi sagladigin icin sana cok tesekkur derim.Sanki gercekden oradaymisim gibi hissettim.Bir daha gidersen Telefrik, guzelyali, hatay taraflarininda resimlerini cekermisin.Hersey cok tesekkurler, SAGOLASIN.

Guest		24-Apr-2006 22:55
Hi Mr. D., I've got 2 exams tomorrow but I couldn't close i-explorer before I write you a comment. well.. it's so nice of ya. it's not even easy to design a web site which include thousands of photos! Thank you so much! Please keep doing your best!!! Sincerely Y. Crow

Burak		22-Apr-2006 19:18
hi Dick, I'm a student abroad n my hometown is Izmir.I couldn't see any picture of Karsiyaka which is the best place in Izmir.If u have a chance to cum to Izmir,be my guest and we'd get nice pictures.u ve done a great job.Men dont cry ,but u almost made me,thanks mate..

Guest		20-Apr-2006 21:32
Ithink you have done an excellent job. Thank you Yuruk

��kr� �zseyhan		19-Apr-2006 10:31
Hello Dick, Awesome work! You have done something that has not been done by most of Turkish photographers.Or even if they did ,they did not spreaed their work as good as you did.Thank you and I say keep up your good work.Ever come to Turkey please do not hesitate to stop by fr a cup of tea...:)) you know that is the 1st and the most offer you can get here...

Recep (GAZ�EM�R)		12-Apr-2006 11:25
gercelten nediyim harika olmuþ ama genelde merkez görüntüleri birazda saklý yanlarýný ortaya cýkarsan dahada iyi olur bence emegin için teþekkürler Dick...

Rustavi		12-Apr-2006 10:55
Beste Dick, Ik vind je site echt top...Helaas zag ik geen foto`s van Karsiyaka en omgeving. Mocht je nog eens in Izmir komen, wil je dan alsjeblieft ook foto`s van Karsiyaka en omgeving nemen... Ik heb nog een link voor je van een site van amateur fotografen van Izmir, waar je ook een aantal foto`s van Karsiyaka en omgeving kan vinden... www.egefotoclub.com Heel erg bedankt nog... Met vriendelijke groeten, Murat (Rustavi)

Guest		07-Apr-2006 12:41
My dear friend Dick, you are a friend because you have done your job without any prejudice. You gave us those archives as a big present. Done a great great job! THANK YOU and COME AGAIN! Sevil Ayberk

isa		06-Apr-2006 06:17
DEAR DICK !!!! thank you very much.it's really god job wish you have nice day! Sana göstermiþ olduðun bu büyük çabadan dolayý bir ÝZMÝRLÝ olarak teþekkür ederim.Tekrar Ýzmir e geldiðinde sana kordonda bir kahve borcum olsun:)))

burcu		01-Apr-2006 16:22
hi Dick, All these impresssive scenes are very nice to see from my country. it is very kind of you. and thanks for your pure heart...

bafa		30-Mar-2006 20:35
hi dick its really good job... congratulations... all the best... c u next time in türkiye...

Gultekin		30-Mar-2006 04:14
Hi Dick Eventhought I was born there, I couldn't see Turkey as much as you showed us on this page. Because I am living in Canada now, I missed everywhere there. After seeing some of the pictures, I have dreamed that I was there for a while. You created a great page that I will send its link to everybody I know. If you go there again, please visit my city, Malatya too. Thanks again. Regars

Hazal		29-Mar-2006 19:58
Dear Dick , I am glad to see your photos about Turkey, now I am in US, when I saw those pictures , I felt like I was in Turkey:) thank you very much, good luck.. We Turks will be glad to see you again in Turkey.. :) Hazal

ajkula		29-Mar-2006 08:33
thank you... for being so kind to show us the beauty of IZMIR again. farkun where have you been...

Elif E. Yildirim		26-Mar-2006 23:31
Thanks for showing us ( I mean The World) the real face of TURKIYE..We need friends like you to introduce us..I saw many of your photos from the other cities, but I stopped in my home city to thank you..

Guest		26-Mar-2006 22:48
I'm realy glad to your kindless about this project whatever the pictures includes a small part of my great country.In the name of all the people of izmir: we want to see you every time the best place of TÜRKÝYE and te world; "ÝZMÝR"

bahri urbay		25-Mar-2006 03:25
hello dýck. ý thýnk your photos about izmir are realy good but ý thýnk you forgot some places ýn center of izmir s distrýct. for exmaple karþýyaka,bornova,buca like that. but of course you have a answer for thýs but ý can say that ýn the karþýyaka and other diistrict have got many hýstorýcal places and especially some ancient houses. but we love you dýck... good luck and... we hope to see you agaýn izmir and maybe you will come ýn that karþýyaka ha... bye...

Eren �zbek		24-Mar-2006 20:57
Dear friend, thank you very much for this great work and its splendit pictures of my hometown! We will be honoured to host you again.Great work!!

sanem		24-Mar-2006 10:22
sana bu güzel tanýtým ve duyarlýlýðýn için teþekkürler...türkiyeyi özellikle izmiri doðru olarak tanýttýðýn için teþekkürler..tekrar izmire gelirsen tanýþmak isterim

cem liman		24-Mar-2006 06:59
Dick Merhaba Bu guzel resimler icin tesekkur ederim. Tekrar gelirsen Mordogan'a bekleriz. www.mordogan.gezisi.com Thank you wonderfull website Cem Liman

Ozan Senli		23-Mar-2006 05:51
16 yil once liseyi bitirip California'ya tasindim yasim 18 iken. Anami, babami, anneannemi, ailemi biraktim geride ve cocuklugumun futbol oynamakla, bisiklet surmekle, mese oynamakla gectigi dar Izmir-Karsiyaka sokaklarini. Simdi goruyorum Izmir resimlerini ve resimler beni yillar oncesine goturuyor. Hala butun ailemin, sevdiklerimin yasadigi yerler. Senin gibi insanlar olmasa bu dunyada hayat gercekten cok monoton olurdu. Ne zaman istersen California'ya gelmek, seni agirlamaktan seref duyarim. Ve Izmir'de de agirlayacak ve yardimci olacak cok insan var tanidigim. Tekrar sonsuz tesekkurler..

bryan Flanagan		23-Mar-2006 05:35
Great site! I definitely can relate to you as I am a huge fan of Turkey myself. Turkey is definitely one of those places where people are some of the most friendly and the most hospitable. Thank you very much for the site..

Mete Durdag		21-Mar-2006 11:47
My wife and I enjoy visiting your gallery. We are from Cesme/Alacati (Izmir) and hope that you will also include some photos from our beatiful corner of Turkey in your collection. Thanks and congratulations for your magnificient work. Mete Durdag

Guest		20-Mar-2006 12:39
saðol dick. eline saðlýk.gene bekleriz.

Nur		19-Mar-2006 21:50
Hi Dick, I am glad to see the impresssive scenes of my hometown Smyrni..I recommend you to catch it's misery at sunset also ;)

ali r�za saysen		15-Mar-2006 11:48
Chers amis, je suis un Smirnien (né a Izmir). Depuis mon enfance, je demeure en cette belle ville. Et naturellement je me voyage beaucoup dans mon pays. Je dois avouer que ce travail de Mr.Dick Osseman est absolument superbe... tous les photos sont magnifiques... C'est un honneur pour moi de féliciter Mr. Osseman, et remercier beaucoup au nom de mon pays... Avec toutes mes sinceres salutations... Ali Riza Saysen, Le Gouverneur Passé des Lions Clubs Internationales District Nr. MD-118R

Selda		14-Mar-2006 13:20
Selam Dýck eðer izmire bir daha gelirsen lütfen izmirin incisi olan karþýyakayada zaman ayýr ve oranýn güzelliklerinide resimle teþekkürler

Ferit		13-Mar-2006 19:49
Dick merhaba ; O kadar güzel olmuþ ki ne diyeceðimi bilemiyorum. Her þey için teþekkürler. Bir gün tekrar ÝZMÝR'e gelirsen, Kordon'da bir kahve içelim ne dersin . :)) Kendine iyi bak.

Guest		13-Mar-2006 10:36
Dear Dick, I really enjoyed to see the pictures of different parts of my own city, remembered the past and the city at the present time which is moving to next century with a rich culture of different civilizations, served as a melting-pot. Thanks a lot for your nice work. A. Dirkali

KAD�R S�NAN		13-Mar-2006 10:19
TEÞEKKÜRLER DICK, ÇABAN ÝÇÝN,EMEÐÝN ÝÇÝN,YÜREÐÝN ÝÇÝN.......

Osman		10-Mar-2006 05:52
Dear Dick, Thank you very much for the pictures of Turkey that you have displayed in your website. They are very well presented.

Ozlen TUNCER		03-Mar-2006 16:17
Dear Dick, Being an award winning photographer and a TV producer, I can say that you have done a great job...Your point od view is interesting and nice. You have found out many interesting scenes which we see everyday and accustomed to see but DO NOT even notice. Next time if you visit Izmir I would like to chat over a cup of Turkish coffee. Warmest Regards Ozlen TUNCER www.magictora.com

Svetim		22-Feb-2006 22:29
Thank you dear friend! Its really very interesting your city. I guess I must come here.)) Wish you have a nice day!

Timur&Heather		22-Feb-2006 08:29
This is a wonderfull website. Realy super. I send my all friends to see this pages.

H�seyin and �smail		14-Feb-2006 09:39
Dear Dick These are some of good photos of Ýzmir but We suppose that you had also been taken other beautiful places of Ýzmir like Karsiyaka, Alsancak, Göztepe, Ýnciralti even Çeþme or Efes. Fans of Ýzmir

yavuz		02-Feb-2006 22:33
Very good pictures. Very clean job. Thank you very much. You reflect the all beauty of the town through your lens. Come again to my town...maybe we take pictures together...What about to make a joint photo-project ''izmir 24 hours" together? I am serious...

Dick Osseman		26-Jan-2006 20:25
swilderom1@sbcgloal.net is the mail address Mr. Wilderom left, so if you feel like contacting him, you know where to find him. Give him my regards. That's all I can do. I had not realised mail addresses are only visible to me, sorry if this led to miscommunications earlier.

S. Wilderom		22-Jan-2006 23:53
Thank you, certainly is one of the best representations of my wonderful hometown, "Ege'nin incisi Izmir"! The site address was forwarded to me by another "Izmirli-Izmirite", and I am very grateful! I am wondering if I may possibly ask your help in trying to reach any and all "Izmirli" folks who came to the States during the early to mid-60's and live in the Mid-West? and/or any USAF retirees who may have served @ Cigli Air Base between '60-'63? Many thanks in advance....

John F. Kraft CLU		20-Jan-2006 15:15
Hi Dick, Ispent two years in Izmir serving in the US Air Force in 1959 and 1960. I really enjoyed your pictures and the city has changed quite a lot. I have a friend who I met while in Izmir. His name is Ergun Cagatay and as you probaly know is a world famous photo journalist. Three years ago I looked uo Ergun on google and we have been corresponding since. Ergun is the person who forwarded me your pictures. You also must be a professional photographer. Thanks for the memories.

�zhan �nder		20-Jan-2006 13:42
Hello Dick, Eline,gözüne,emeðine saðlýk.Güzel resimler için teþekkürler. Health to your hands,to your eyes,to your efforts.Thanks for your nice pictures. Özhan Önder , Ýzmirli (Buca )

Dick Osseman		25-Jan-2005 20:09
There's never enough pictures of a fine city, so enjoy. Dick Osseman

oganocali		25-Jan-2005 07:18
Congrat's for all these beatiful pictures of my home town Izmir. I guess I will go visit Izmir and shoot my own.

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