Movement defines life in Turkey – a vast country with a diverse network of transport routes. Nomads travel with their herds to pastures, ferries and cargo ships link the coasts, a rail network criss-crosses the country, and the ubiquitous minibuses are an integral part of everyday life in the regions.

The photo was taken at the bus station in Fatih-Beyazıt: minibuses still connect the surrounding towns, whilst mobile sandwich sellers make use of the bustling square for their trade. Beyazıt is not only an important commercial hub, but also the centre of student life in Istanbul.

A cargo ship (presumably an oil tanker) is passing through the Bosphorus. The photo was taken from the viewpoint at Rumeli Fortress. In the foreground, Mrs Glitz is admiring the impressive scene.

A freight train is travelling along a railway embankment from Bingöl to Van; here it is passing through the deserted landscape near Tatvan, with only a flock of sheep grazing in the foreground. Puddles bear witness to recent rain; the photo was probably taken in the spring.

Kurdish nomads (Koçer) on their migration through the Tatvan region, June 1983. The children sit on the horses amidst their household belongings, whilst the foals run freely alongside.

A cart pulled by water buffaloes, fitted with traditional wooden disc wheels – laden with bulging sacks. Disc wheels are arguably more robust than spoked wheels when transporting heavy loads along unpaved, bumpy tracks.

The circumstances in which this photograph was taken are unclear. It is possible that the minibus was crossing a ford whilst the passengers continued on foot – in the background, perhaps near Kemer west of Antalya, the Taurus Mountains can be glimpsed.

Ferries crossing the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn are a common sight in Istanbul. At the Karaköy pier, passengers wait for the crossing – in the background, the Süleymaniye Mosque rises above the Eminönü district.