Walking in Shiraz, a photo from Fars, East

Photographer's Note

This is the first picture I post after I just came back from Iran.
It was taken in Shiraz, a city in the south of the country, near Persepolis. The lady is walking in the center of the city, along the walls of the
Citadel of Karim Khan, built around year 1750.

I will post more pictures next days. I really enjoyed Iran, and most of all I enjoyed iranian people, who are really lovely, curious, and very nice.
A very different country from what I am used to, but a very interesting experience.

chiaretta, bostankorkulugu, pauloog, akm, edouard_lauer, Philippe has marked this note useful

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chiaretta (2414) 2009-05-03 10:45

Ciao stefano,
immagine suggestiva ed esotica... l'Iran deve essere davvero meraviglioso!
Non vedo l'ora per i tuoi prossimi post! ;)
CHiara

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2009-05-03 10:46

Hello Stefano

This one has the essence of the place...the architecture, the customs..its good to see you back with photos from Iran. It will surely open up a whole new dimension on TE..

a reaction shot this one i guess..but is strong anyway..

Cheers
sayeed

rikko77 (10861) 2009-05-03 10:51

Ciao Stefano
è molto bella la composizione ed il contrasto che si viene a creare fra il fondo, maestoso e con un pattern interessante, e la figura in nero che cammina quasi a cavallo della bella diagonale che dà profondità. Mi piace!
un saluto
Rikk

Fransx (1457) 2009-05-03 10:55

Hello Stefano,

The texture on the buiding ahead the walker is excellent and the colors are warm!
Lighting is fabulous!
Great photographic eye!
Well done. Regards.

Francis Xavier

claud26point2 (1418) 2009-05-03 11:07

Hello Stefano-
I like the feeling of solidarity and peacefulness you've captured. Details in the brick are also nice.
-Claudia

PixelTerror (0) 2009-05-03 12:17

Ciao Stefano,
Nice image, the black tones are strong and attract the eye to this contrasting ghost against the clear wall, visually effective.
Have a nice day JY

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-05-03 12:48

a friend of mine was in iran for easter and his expressions were just like yours stefano... i like this compo with the veiled woman on the corner and the patterns on the wall up there... waiting for the forthcoming ones... ciao... korkut

vincz (19113) 2009-05-03 12:51

Greatcompsotion with the woman in balck at the foot of thesegigantic walls. I like the feeling very much.

Jeppo (17645) 2009-05-03 12:55

ciao Stefano,

credo che la tua esperienza in Iran sia simile alla mia in Siria. due stati che fanno paura se nominati....due popoli piacevolmente e positivamente sorprendenti...due scrigni ricchi di tesori

vedrei bene questa immagine anche in bianco e nero...la sagoma della signora é ben definita e sembra quasi un fantasma....

ciao
silvio

aral (1195) 2009-05-03 13:34

Hi stefano,

fine compo with strong contrast. Also perfect framing.

holmertz (103762) 2009-05-03 13:58

Hello Stefano,
I will be looking forward to your next photos from Iran. I haven't been there for 36 years (!) and am eager to see the differences. You managed here a nice combination of "modern" life and ancient art. Few colours and simple but interesting lines.
Regards,
Gert

archimatica (20648) 2009-05-03 14:16

Mistero e cultura millenaria.
Aspetto gli altri post.
Ciao
Renzo

pauloog (11751) 2009-05-03 14:30

Hello Stefano,
Current policies tend to make us forget what a rich culture past and present Iran have...
A well taken view of this fine architecture. The lady provides scale but her clothing is maybe also a reminder of present politics...
Regards,
Paul

papera (14372) 2009-05-03 14:37

ah, come ti invidio, stefano!
l'Iran, come lo Yemen, fa parte dei miei sogni proibiti...
mi piace molto questo tuo primo scatto, la figura in nero della donna che si staglia contro le mura della cittadella, le linee rette della strada che si incontrano con le linee curve delle mura...
come hanno gia' detto gli altri, aspetto con ansia i prossimi =)
c.

disturbia73 (373) 2009-05-03 16:46

Ciao Stefano,

Really great detail in brick layout. The photo emitts tranquillity and quietness in the surroundings.
Great job, looking forward to see more of your work,

regards,

Thomas

Waylim (25436) 2009-05-03 17:32

Stafano,
Beautiful shot, I like it, the essence of Iran is for sure well capture here and very nice representation of the country, since it's not a very well travelled place. Good to see some iamges from there. I like the wonderful texture of the architecture and the woman covered in black from head to toes really is a strong visual anchor. Thanks.
Way

akm (1216) 2009-05-03 19:03

Hello Stefano,
Your image beautifully illustrates the continuing presence of Iran's rich civilization.
Mary

edouard_lauer (1247) 2009-05-04 1:26

Hi Stefano,

stone-colored walls and a nice subject make something special about this picture: enigmatic and beautiful.

Cheers,
Edi

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sabermonajati (11537) 2009-05-04 6:09

hi stefano
wellcome to iran.
you wrote note from iran.
i like you .
your gallery is very very nice.
regard

jmdias (116663) 2009-05-04 8:42

stefano

amazing pov and framing, the dialogue between the artwork in the bricks with the shapes of the woman. a photo that give us a sense of how the place is. well done

hugs

jorge

Philippe (11836) 2009-05-04 8:55

Hi, Stefano. a good perspective with the wall on the left leading towards the round part in the far end. The line dividing the two types of pavement leads the eye towards the lady, who adds contrast in the image and gives the scale of those gigantic walls.
Have a ice evening,
Philippe

Mistral (15416) 2009-11-05 11:56

Ciao Stefano,
bel paese con gente davvero cordiale e diversa da quello che i media ci propongono.
Belle linee e decori.
Ahhh.. Shiraz....
Un sorriso
Luca