Tents in the mosque

The Shah Mosque of Esfahan or Imam Mosque, a masterpiece of Persian architecture, now a tent city in the heart of Isfahan. 

Isfahan, October 2010.

Muhammad's face

Muhammad

An excellent article on the development of portrayal of Muhammad was written by Wijdan Ali: From the Literal to the Spiritual: The Development of the Prophet Muhammad's Portrayal from the 13th Century Ilkhanid Miniatures to 17th Century Ottoman Art.

Kashan, Iran, October 2010.

Chadoristan

Shiraz, Iran, October 2010.

Beautification in Iran

Isfahan, Iran, October 2010.

Fashion?

Isfahan, Iran, October 2010.

The writing on the wall: Graffiti in Persepolis

Not long ago: Graffiti by diplomates.

Persepolis, Iran, October 2010.

Kashan: Beautiful living

Kashan, Iran, October 2010.

Rolling backwards

Kashan, Iran, October 2010.

Nude in Iran

Still under construction.

Yazd, Iran, October 2010.

Roof walks

Yazd, Iran, October 2010.

Impressions of Iran

Very friendly people.

The Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the biggest city squares in the world and a wonderful example of Iranian and Islamic architecture.

Isfahan's Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque in the afternoon.

Dome of Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.

Entrance to the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah),

nowadays called Imam Mosque in Isfahan.

33 Pol Bridge in Isfahan.

Khaju Bridge, Isfahan.

Persepolis.

The tombs of Naqsch-e Rostam (close to Persepolis).

Caravanserei near Yazd.

Jâme Mosq.

Badgir or windcatchers from Yazd.

The Ice House from Abarku and the art of producing ice in the middle of the desert.

Visiting the tomb of Hafez during his anniversary.

Sunflower seeds as a gift during a hike close to Yazd.

Iran, October 2010.

Watching giant TV

Show of the past, I guess.

Kashan, Iran, October 2010.

Golestan Palace

What a view!

Tehran, Iran, October 2010.

Islamic hand fashion

Isfahan, Iran, October 2010.

Islamic street fashion

Isfahan, Iran, October 2010.

Islamic face fashion

Shiraz, Iran, October 2010.

Wedding dresses

Shiraz, Iran, October 2010.

Walking in the right direction?

Shiraz, Iran, October 2010.

Toilet entrance in style

Tehran, October 2010.

Mullah is watching you

Shiraz, Iran, October 2010.