Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Photographer, New York

Description

A man is walking up the outdoor staircase of Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. The man wears a white t-shirt and dark pants and ascends the stairs from the back. The grand staircase is covered with a red carpet runner. The palace features an ornate facade with large windows, decorative stone carvings, and prominent columns. The architecture exhibits historical European influences. The color palette is dominated by neutral tones of the stone against the red carpet. The exterior architecture creates a sophisticated and historical atmosphere.