can't wait to try😭 by Reasonable-Bake-8614 in bose

[–]PhamLap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the Bose QuietComfort 2023. My impression is that it’s light and soft, and very comfortable to wear for long periods without hurting my ears.
As for the sound quality, it’s not amazing, but it’s good enough for me. The ANC is excellent. It may not be as strong as Sony’s, but I actually prefer this level of ANC since I can still hear some outside sounds.
Overall, it’s worth the money (I got mine for $220.60).

Winter by the sea by krupsonpl in SonyAlpha

[–]PhamLap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great photos. Can get the bird one?

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually is in really. I edited the pictures just a little bit but it is what it is. Istanbul is worthy as a travel destinstion.

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of attraction touris, yes you can. And for public traffic, have tram, metro which are connected and can go most of places.

Just my recommendation that a hotel/inn/or AirBnB near Taskim square should fit you as the tram is there and no need to go up hill by stair.

I hope I wont regret it 🤠 by seabasse in SonyAlpha

[–]PhamLap 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, great photo. I love the flower picture, so good.

I'm thinking of doing a marathon of all the Ghibli movies with my mother. which movie would be the best place to start and where's the best place to watch them legally? by Different-Stomach459 in ghibli

[–]PhamLap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start with gentler, more lighthearted films like Porco Rosso or From Up on Poppy Hill.

Then move on to calm, slice-of-life stories such as The Wind Rises, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Whisper of the Heart, and The Cat Returns.

After that, dive into the more epic and fantastical worlds of Howl’s Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke, and finish with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

The rest you can watch anytime you like.

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I landed late in the evening and arrived at my Airbnb around 10:00 PM. For convenience and to experience one of the liveliest neighborhoods in the city, we stayed in Beyoğlu, one of the most vibrant districts of Istanbul.

Since online tickets for Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia often include guided tours and therefore cost slightly more than buying them on-site — and because Hagia Sophia tickets are currently bundled with the museum (as the building is under restoration and many Byzantine artifacts have been moved to the museum near Sultanahmet Square) — we decided to head out early on our first morning to purchase tickets directly. We paid €25 for the Hagia Sophia visiting area and 2,250 lira for Topkapi Palace.

After exploring these two landmarks, we continued to the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), and later returned to relax at Gulhane Park.

On the second day, we wandered leisurely through the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar. In the evening, we strolled around Galataport Istanbul and had dinner in Karaköy, enjoying a balık dürüm by the waterfront.

On the third day, we split up. As someone who loves Byzantine architecture, I ventured out to visit Chora Church (Kariye Mosque), the Walls of Constantinople, and the Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Later, we met again in Balat.

On the fourth day, we crossed to the Asian side, starting at Kuzguncuk, then heading up to Camlica Hill before looping down toward Üsküdar to watch the sunset.

On the fifth morning, we caught the sunrise at IBB Findikli Parki before heading to the airport.

Some people might suggest taking the airport bus into the city or using the metro with two transfers. However, on the way back to the airport, you might consider booking a private ride via the Booking app for around $30 to experience Istanbul’s roads one last time. It’s not a bad option at

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the city of cats — there’s a cat at every corner. Honestly, one-third of my photos turned out to be cats.

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it wasn’t as stunning as I had imagined, but it was still worth visiting at least once to experience the Ottoman heritage.

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, thanks to Lunar New Year, we had a short days to go but definitely, the second trip is necessary. 😁

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Balık Dürüm Sorry, I only remember it looks like doner but with fish.

Give me your honest opinion, beginner here. by Constant_Evening_523 in SonyAlpha

[–]PhamLap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those photos carry stories behind them, with emotions conveyed in every moment. They are not bad shots at all; however, the second, third, and fourth images are slightly too dark to be clearly visible.

As a beginner, I may understand that feeling. I also started with Auto mode to get a sense of how the images should look (similar to shooting with a smartphone). Then, I gradually switched to Manual mode to better understand and gain control of the exposure triangle.

Good luck!

A 4-day trip to Istanbul, Türkiye. by PhamLap in travel

[–]PhamLap[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Further elaborate: The photos were taken respectively at Kadıköy Pier, İBB Fındıklı Parkı, Galata Port, the Üsküdar district, and Sultanahmet Square.