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If you’re curious to see life behind the scenes in Turkey, photographer Yusuf Aksoy offers a unique glimpse of the country as it truly unfolds. From bustling marketplaces to quiet corners of the city, and from religious ceremonies to intimate home scenes, his images capture moments that are entirely candid and unposed.

Scroll down to explore the raw, everyday moments Aksoy has photographed, and let us know: does it match the Turkey you imagined, or does it show a side of the country you hadn’t pictured before?

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Elderly man wearing a Turkish fez, sitting on the street surrounded by cats, showcasing candid life in Turkey.

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    Children playing soccer on a street in Turkey, capturing the real, candid side of life in urban neighborhoods by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Child walking with shadows of people cast on a wall, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Black and white photo by Yusuf Aksoy showing candid life moments of a woman and children outside an old building in Turkey.

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    Middle-aged Turkish man carrying a tray of simit bread on his head, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey.

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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    simit, I hope the Greeks don't steal them

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    Child reading a book while lying on grass near a donkey, showcasing candid life moments in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Children and adults inside a mosque, capturing candid moments of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Children playing near a colorful mural with an umbrella in a candid street photo showcasing life in Turkey.

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    #9

    Boy jumping into the water under a bridge, showcasing the real, candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #10

    Young girl in traditional clothing standing in the doorway of a simple home, showcasing candid life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #11

    Man balancing on a large anchor hanging from a ship, capturing candid life moments in Turkey's coastal harbor.

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    Boys playing soccer on a dirt road in rural Turkey in a candid real-life moment captured by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    An elderly man wearing a hat in front of stone steps with pigeons and a father lifting his child in Turkey.

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    Man resting on a worn chair against a red wall, capturing candid life moments in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #15

    Three large mirrors on the street reflecting graffiti, a cat, and an elderly man in a candid moment in Turkey.

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    Black and white photo of children in a worn building, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey.

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    Children joyfully playing in the back of an old red van, showcasing candid life moments in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #18

    Elderly woman holding a child by a clothesline while a boy climbs a wooden ladder in a candid Turkey life photo.

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    #19

    A candid photo showing a dog on a beach with people and a Ferris wheel, capturing real life in Turkey.

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    #20

    Children playing and interacting outdoors in Turkey, capturing the real candid side of life through authentic moments.

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    #21

    Low-angle candid photo capturing a man and a cat in an urban setting, showcasing real life candid moments in Turkey.

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    #22

    Man carrying simit bread on head with colorful street art and cyclist in the background, capturing candid life in Turkey.

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    Final score:
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Freida Kahlo in Turkey? Nice surprise. And an Obama bread carrying impersonator?? (Loosely)

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    #23

    Man crouching in a modest room with a child in the background, capturing candid life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #24

    Children sitting and standing by a colorful graffiti wall, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #25

    Children and adults interacting with pigeons on stone steps, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey.

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    #26

    Black and white photo showing candid life in Turkey with two boys playing near a horse in an open rural field.

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    #27

    Two men captured candidly outdoors, showcasing real life moments in Turkey through Yusuf Aksoy's photography.

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    #28

    Boys sitting and playing outside colorful buildings, capturing the real, candid side of life in Turkey.

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    #29

    Three boys in a rural Turkish neighborhood with an old car and weathered brick buildings, showcasing candid life in Turkey.

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    #30

    Man resting by the water on a pier in Turkey, captured candidly showing the real side of life by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #31

    Woman in traditional clothing sitting on a couch inside a home, candid photo capturing real life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #32

    Child standing in a green-walled room with a vintage TV, capturing the real candid side of life in Turkey.

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    Child sitting in a basin outdoors with geese and tents nearby, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey.

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    View of muddy boots with a grazing donkey in the background, capturing candid life in Turkey through photography.

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    #35

    Black and white candid photo showing children in a quiet street, capturing the real side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Couple in formal wear in candid street scene, showcasing the real and candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Silhouettes of people by the waterfront in Turkey, showcasing the real, candid life captured by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Man carrying bread on his shoulder in a busy street, capturing the real candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Children sitting candidly on a rustic vehicle, capturing the real, candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #40

    Black and white candid photo by Yusuf Aksoy showing the real side of life with family in Turkey’s worn urban setting.

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    #41

    Child skipping rope near colorful wall mural, captured in a candid photo showcasing real life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #42

    Women in casual dress interacting on urban stone stairs, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey.

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    #43

    Couple embracing near waterfront with city and bridge in background, capturing candid life moments in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Children sitting and playing outside a worn building in Turkey, showcasing the real candid side of life through photography.

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    Child lying on a quiet street in Turkey, capturing a candid moment of real life by Yusuf Aksoy photography.

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    #46

    Candid photo of a man lifting a crying child outside a weathered building capturing real life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy

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    Black and white photo showing a candid moment of daily life with a family and a man collecting wood in Turkey.

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    #48

    Children playing in a green field on a sunny day, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Three boys playing outdoors in a rural landscape in Turkey, showing the candid side of life captured by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Fishermen on a boat in Turkey showcasing the candid side of life with fresh fish and relaxed daily moments by the water.

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    Anchor standing is a thing. 🤷🏼‍♀️ This one looks AI-ish

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    #51

    Two women wearing headscarves captured candidly in natural light, showcasing real life moments in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    People interacting around stone steps outside a building, showcasing candid life moments in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #53

    Children playing on a beach in Turkey near a historic castle, showcasing the real candid side of life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    Men and children captured candidly on concrete steps in a vibrant urban scene showing real life in Turkey.

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    Cobbled street in Turkey with colorful buildings and laundry hanging, showcasing the real candid side of life.

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    An elderly man sitting on a bench between ancient stone columns, capturing candid life in Turkey.

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    #57

    Three boys playing with a ball on a dirt path surrounded by green fields, capturing candid life in Turkey by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    People walking and socializing on stone steps in Turkey, showcasing the real, candid side of life by Yusuf Aksoy.

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    #59

    Young boy standing near a doorway with students inside a classroom, showcasing real candid life in Turkey.

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    #60

    Children climbing and playing on a metal gate, showcasing the real, candid side of life in Turkey in black and white.

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    #61

    Boy lying on grass reading a book next to a grazing horse, capturing the candid side of life in Turkey.

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    #62

    Candid moment of people at a colorful amusement park booth showing the real side of life in Turkey.

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    Man smoking a cigarette with two children in a green-walled room, capturing the real, candid side of life in Turkey.

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    Children playing on a sandy beach in Turkey near an ancient castle, capturing the real candid side of life.

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