Unplanned, Turkish photographer Abdullah Aydemir, from Istanbul, wanders the streets of his home metropolis to uncover gems in the rough—within the eyes of the children he crosses paths with, often poor children, he finds hidden universes. A social studies teacher by profession, Abdullah is also passionate about art, through which he expresses “the pure and innocent feelings” of the children he meets on his walks. His initial love of charcoal drawing led him to photography; then, catching glimpses of innocent young faces from destitute families—often refugees leading desperate lives—on the streets of Istanbul lit a fire inside Abdullah’s heart. “I love to roam the streets unplanned,” he told The Epoch Times. “They are the children I meet during my travels. I smile, say hello, and step into their world sincerely. They accept this sincerity and host me.” The amateur artist has been taking photographs for about 15 years; and recently …