Alone on a Bosphorus Ferry: Black and White

Black and white photograph of a solitary person sitting on a ferry crossing the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye. The deck is damp and the metal railing forms strong leading lines toward the distant silhouette of Istanbul's skyline—minarets and domes faint on the horizon. The person wears a long coat and scarf, head bowed, hands folded in their lap. High-contrast monochrome with visible film grain. Water ripples, seagulls overhead, and soft morning or late afternoon light to create a moody, contemplative atmosphere. Shot with a 35mm lens, shallow depth of field keeps the figure sharp while the far bank is gently blurred. Composition follows the rule of thirds with the figure off-center to the left.