Iran - Interior of Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque (Masjed-e Sheikh Lotf-o-llah) in Esfahan
Isfahan is located on the main north-south and east-west routes crossing Iran, and was once one of the largest cities in the world. It flourished from 1050 to 1722, particularly in the 16th century under the Safavid dynasty, when it became the capital of Persia for the second time in its history. Even today, the city retains much of its past glory. It is famous for its Islamic architecture, with many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. This led to the Persian proverb "'Esfahān nesf-e jahān ast" (Isfahan is half of the world).
Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque (Masjed-e Sheikh Lotf-o-llah in Persian or مسجد شيخ لطف الّله ) or Ladies' Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing in eastern part Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It was built in 1615 by the orders of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty. The architect (Mimar) of the edifice was Muhammad Reza ibn Ustad Hosein Banna Isfahani. He finished construction of the mosque in 1618.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens focal length: 17.00 - 40.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 17.00 mm, Aperture: 4.0, Exposure time: 1/20 s, ISO: 1600
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Jensje (29 months ago | reply)
Those blue columns are great!
Nice chosen perspective.....as always :D
ibrahem N. ALNassar (29 months ago | reply)
wow - awesome photo!
masact (29 months ago | reply)
Nice angle to shoot. Lovely colour.
RR_msw (29 months ago | reply)
tremendous perspective shot and nicely seen
adlin (29 months ago | reply)
brilliant perspective
khalilshah (29 months ago | reply)
Masha'Allah
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IMAC- (29 months ago | reply)
Great angle :)
Colourful and original, i like it.
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Gerrit Wenz (29 months ago | reply)
The colors, the composition, the lines.... everything comes together perfectly! great shot
© Libyan Soup (29 months ago | reply)
nice angle
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burningphoenix (29 months ago | reply)
Fantastic picture and amasing colours!
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lovely colors
Juan C Ruiz (29 months ago | reply)
Wowwww, a really impresive perspective. Congratulations Lucie and have an good 2010.
Roberto Cobo (29 months ago | reply)
great lines and colours
Cristo Bolaños (29 months ago | reply)
Excelent perspective and composition, color contrast is amazing.
Columns look like oleoducts =)
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Amazing POV, beautifully composed. Saludos!
*Chris van Dolleweerd* (29 months ago | reply)
nice capture!!
Desideria (29 months ago | reply)
Great perspective!
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nice perspective and vibrant colours
Daniele Cherenti | DCphotography (29 months ago | reply)
great perspective and colours!
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Stunning shot!
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good perspective, simetrie,...
fantastic colour
well seen the angle, beautiful photo
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superb angle and colours!
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great perspective
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WisoNet (29 months ago | reply)
Un ángulo muy bien buscado, los colores muy atractivos!!
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great perspective
Max Loxton (29 months ago | reply)
such a stunning and great shot..
very different perspective
Froz'n Motion / Cameron MacMaster (29 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!
Kane_VTC (29 months ago | reply)
nice
Raymond Larose (29 months ago | reply)
Beautiful symmetry! Love the color as well!
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Cool shot! Love the colours and viewpoint
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lovely angle.
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Wonderful perspective and colous.
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Wonderful shot! Congratulations!
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very good composition and stunning colors!
I truely love your images!
Jim Barter (29 months ago | reply)
Awesome - Truly.
BοuRìsly (29 months ago | reply)
Raw3a el lg6a maSha.allah :)
frozencycler (29 months ago | reply)
Great capture!!
davidkiene (29 months ago | reply)
Sweet Lucie! I love the comp and colors.