Nelly Josephine Atamuratova is a young artist living in The Republic of Moldova; she was my student when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer. Nelly has recently branched out from painting and drawing into photography. She sends me emails of images from Moldova, Romania, and Turkey and I edit them for her in Photoshop. It’s a creative and collaborative way for us to share our art and our lives across the continents.
[Both Images: Istanbul, Turkey – Summer 2010 – ©Nelly Atamuratova]
Dear Melly,
Turkey is full of amazing doors. I took these photos while on a walk – and I know you’ll believe me when I say that there were so many others I didn’t have time to stop for! Everywhere I looked I saw such beauty – such lovely details. I was envious of those who have their apartments here – living lives behind these impressive entrances.
Love,
Nelly