Cappodocia: I have an opportunity to do a photo workshop in Cappodocia this May, shooting the wild horses, horse wranglers, and cowboys. I know one of the tour organizers who is a...

scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

I have an opportunity to do a photo workshop in Cappodocia this May, shooting the wild horses, horse wranglers, and cowboys. I know one of the tour organizers who is a talented photographer, and she is bringing along another photographer who has an impressive portfolio of shooting horses and cowboys. Asking here to know if anyone on the site has been there and what were their impressions. It is not that expensive compared to the usual safari prices, but still would like value for money.

Bill_de Loc: US

I never heard of the place, but it looks interesting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia

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scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

Wild horses, sunrise and sunset balloon rides, wranglers. How can you go wrong?

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

It is an amazing place. Did not do the 'cowboy thing' but the entire area and experience offers more historical and visual experiences than you would expect. If I had more time, I would have definitely looked to do your tour. Speak to your tour guide ahead of time to make sure that you are also not missing the other areas.
Enjoy...

scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

jbk224 wrote:

It is an amazing place. Did not do the 'cowboy thing' but the entire area and experience offers more historical and visual experiences than you would expect. If I had more time, I would have definitely looked to do your tour. Speak to your tour guide ahead of time to make sure that you are also not missing the other areas.
Enjoy...

What are the “other areas” of interest.

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

You also don't want to miss the markets in local villages.
The people are wonderful and love to interact with respectful visitors. They never met a picture they didn't like!
Pick and choose what you realistically have time to do.
We spent 2 days--and wish we had more time.
Have a great time!

Selime
Ihlara Valley
Kaymakli Underground
Pigeon Valley
Whirling Dervishes
Fairy Chimneys
Goeme Open Air Museum
Passabagi Valley
Cavusin village
Rose Valley
Whirling Dervish Lodge
Uchisar Rock-Castle
Devrent Valley
Soganli Valley
Sahinefendi-Sobessos
Cemil-Keslik Monastery
Mustafapasa-Sinasos

gunflint Loc: Rocky Mountain High, Colorado

jbk224 wrote:

You also don't want to miss the markets in local v... (show quote)

I agree, don't just do the cowboy/horse photography (of which plenty are available in Colorado, Wyoming, etc)
I don't know what town you are staying in but Goreme is the best place (in my opinion) to experience some of the most unique landscapes we have ever seen. Stay in one of the cave hotels, do the balloon rides, you can walk around to many of the fairy chimney areas on your own or book a local tour for a few days. It really is an amazing place!

MosheR Loc: New York City

scubadoc wrote:

I have an opportunity to do a photo workshop in Cappodocia this May, shooting the wild horses, horse wranglers, and cowboys. I know one of the tour organizers who is a talented photographer, and she is bringing along another photographer who has an impressive portfolio of shooting horses and cowboys. Asking here to know if anyone on the site has been there and what were their impressions. It is not that expensive compared to the usual safari prices, but still would like value for money.

Incredible area. Probably a lot more crowded than when we were there. If they're still doing balloon rides, you might want to check that out.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Are you talking about going to Turkey? If so, I've been there. It's a gorgeous area. A balloon ride would be great. Wandering around the many stufas and visiting the locations is a must.

rvharvey Loc: Southern New Jersey

We were in Turkey for two weeks in 2002 and spent only two days in Cappadocia. It was fantastic and defies definition! Underground cities and cities carved into volcanic mountains, hot springs and much much more! I took lots of video footage plus slides.

scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

jbk224 wrote:

You also don't want to miss the markets in local v... (show quote)

Thats great. Thanks for the sites. We have 6 days, so should be able to get to most of those sites.

scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

gunflint wrote:

I agree, don't just do the cowboy/horse photography (of which plenty are available in Colorado, Wyoming, etc)
I don't know what town you are staying in but Goreme is the best place (in my opinion) to experience some of the most unique landscapes we have ever seen. Stay in one of the cave hotels, do the balloon rides, you can walk around to many of the fairy chimney areas on your own or book a local tour for a few days. It really is an amazing place!

Staying at the Nino Cave Suites. We will be on an organized photo tour with guides who live in the area as well as a well regarded travel photographer. We are scheduled to go to Avanos, Hurmetci Village, the Salt Lake at sunset, Red Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, and other sites. We have the option of doing a sunrise balloon ride.