Rey on History Path, a photo from Tehran, East

Photographer's Note

The city of Rey is the oldest existing city in the province of Tehran, Iran. Rey today has been absorbed into the Greater Tehran metropolitan area and is connected via the Tehran Metro to the rest of Tehran and has many industries and factories in operation.

A settlement began here c 6,000 BCE as part of the Central Plateu Culture. The settlement was used as a capital by the Medes called Rhaga.

Rey is richer than many other ancient cities in the number of its historical monuments, among which one might refer to the 3000-year-old Gebri castle, the 5000-year-old Cheshmeh Ali hill, the 1000-year-old Bibi Shahr Banoo tomb and Shah Abbasi caravansary. It has been home to pillars of science like Rhazes.

After the Mongol conquest the town was severely damaged and it gradually lost its importance in the presence of nearby Tehran.

The shot was taken in Cheshmeh Ali hill, which is almost 5000 years old. It is located in the south of Tehran and north of Rey. The ancient wall of the city -which is partially reconstructed- is seen on top of the image .

Since Rey was used as a recreation center due to its beautiful attractions under the reign of the Qajar dynasty, Fath Ali Shah often used to explore the city. In 1831 his portrait and that of some Qajar princes were engraved on a rock at Cheshmeh Ali hill and its surrounding was decorated with tablets covered by poetry. In the inscription, Fath Ali Shah himself is seen on the famous royal throne called Takht e Tavoos (means: The Peacock Throne).

In the WS an overall view of the place is available.

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adores (46979) 2011-01-28 15:18

Hi Atousa!
Seems an amazing place and it doesn't even seem to be situated in the city! It seems completely different in both photos!You have done a good work in both of them, the sharpness, the colours, the pov. The one in Ws would alos be good for a main post, as it gives a very good idea of the place!

saeed (34) 2011-01-28 21:17

Salam Atousa
Very good image with informative note.Another work also is impressive.
TFS
Saeed

papagolf21 (152607) 2011-01-29 4:57

Bonjour, cher Atousa,
Un grand merci de nous offrir une si belle image. C'est un pur régal pour les passionnés d'architecture et d'Histoire.
Ces bas-reliefs sont de toute beauté.
Bravo !
Amitiés.
Philippe

Giorgio (11279) 2011-01-29 5:46

- A big thank you for giving us such a beautiful image Atousa, it's a pure delight for lovers of architecture and history, these scuptures are of great beauty, well done!
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio

pajaran (117077) 2011-01-29 12:00

Pozdrav.
Majstorski rad reljefa starih majstora ...
Stari grad sa dugom istorijom i lepom arhitekturom.
Dobar rad sa fotografijom u radionici.
Dobar prikaz, tekstom i lepom fotografijom.
Imajte lep dan i vikend.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Hello.
Masterful relief work of Old Masters ...
The old city with long history and beautiful architecture.
Good work with photography in the workshop.
Good display, text and beautiful photography.
Have a nice day and weekend.
All the best.
Paja.

AKITA (15125) 2011-01-29 18:27

dear Atousa,
a beautiful picture of splendid old relief on the rock wall,
very artistic and it shows us long historical time indeed,
light and colors are nice, and upper wall and sky are fine too,
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

rodgerg (55767) 2011-01-30 1:41

Hello Atousa,

Very interetsing shot with these old historic superb detuials of the architectur very well collected. Superb contrast too between the warm color of the edifice nad the blue of the sky.
Best regards,
Roger

adramad (73452) 2011-01-30 15:33

Salam Atousa.
Wonderful composition with this part of the wall, the wall engraved on the rock under it is great and your nice composition shows him at a good level. Very interesting your note, I have found a place and a little story that I ignored.
Good management of light and a beautiful color, the deep blue sky is great. TFS.
Have a nice week. Best regards.
Luis.

siolaw (38294) 2011-01-30 22:34

Salam Atousa
You have perfect exposure here under a strong light, it nicely kept all details of the sculptures.
Sharp, good colours and informative note about Irani history!
Greetings
Laurent

abmdsudi (95869) 2011-01-31 5:57

Salam Atousa
Well composed image with nice balance to the blue sky. I like your low viewpoint intensifies the perspective greatly and good diagonal line. Excellent exposure, a strong image with lovely delicate designs and textures in the stonework. Clear crispy tones that bring this image alive with good contrast. Sharpness is superb while the soft shadows enhanced the depth. Good effort, a well taken shot of this historical monuments. Congrats and thks for sharing
Best rgds

danos (110407) 2011-01-31 12:30

Hello Atousa,
nice the view of the city of Rey with this sample of the ancient wall to be decorated perfect with scenes from the daily life of the Kingdom.Excellent the contrast of the colours as the clarity of the image.

Have a good week,Danos

delpeoples (60342) 2011-01-31 18:54

Salam dear Atousa

This place is magnificent, what a treasure and I have not heard about it before. Your superb Note is highly informative and you have made be curious to know more of this place. If find it astounding that a Metro system connects to this place that is 8,000 years old! The monuments and relics must truly be impressive. Excellent photo here, beautiful details, lovely warm colours which contrast against the blue sky: all wonderful. TFS and I wish you a lovely evening.

Lisa

foozi (7101) 2011-02-02 4:27

Salam Atousa,
very exciting wall depicting the historical relics in details and features. The diagonal line of th wall gives a good graphical effect, and the blue sky adds beauty to your composition.
A lively view and exciting and useful notes.

Regards,
Foozi

nikkitta (17070) 2011-02-02 18:14

Salam Atousa,
After watching both photos, I realized what a good POV you choose,incredible place and beautiful carving
Wonderful deep blue winter sky

TFS

Maria

UlfE (14641) 2011-02-03 10:55

Hi Atousa,

A really fine photo and an excellent and very informative note about a place that is almost unknown to me. You make really good use of the lighting when you took this photo and I really enjoy the detail. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

Waylim (25436) 2011-02-03 12:03

Salam Atousa,
This a beautiful and technically good shot. I like the combination of the warm earth tone and deep blue sky. They always work so well. I like the details and texture of the calving and the natural patterh of the rock. Even the cracks and water stain show very nicely here.
Excellent POV and compo.
Way

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-02-06 4:10

Namaste Atousa,
a nice composition. Here I like most the contrasting colours and the artwork in the stone. Great light and fine sharpness. Very good one. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

Budapestman (82620) 2011-02-06 13:40

Hi Atousa,
a superb photo with attractive composition and beautiful details, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

Angshu (56760) 2011-02-09 22:19

Salam Atousa
A fantastic place! Thanks for the wide view which shows us this place, but this work of art, which appears to me to be similar to those in Persepolis. A pity about their state, but I also feel taking this picture later in the day with more pronounced shadows would have enhanced the effect of teh rather shallow (in depth) scultures. Excellent work!
Best Regards
Angshu

Didi (61589) 2011-02-11 6:40

Salam Atousa
Interesting details on the wall
Your point of view is OK
I suggest you to try to take a similar picture with lateral lights.
Best regards

shevchenko (20560) 2011-02-28 19:39

Hi Atousa,
What a large carving make on the ancient wall for record the golden memories, good low angle shot to show it, distinct photo, interesting composition and informative note, thanks for sharing.
Ally

jmcl (14535) 2011-03-09 12:22

Salam Atousa,

Striking place .. striking scale .. wow !
thanks for the wonderful note to go with it.
Nicely composed with great color usage as well .. the light almost glows on it.
Wonderful!

take care,

John

fabianoleite (13575) 2011-05-11 18:56

The sculptures on the wall are clear and well shown, forming a great figure. The angle was well chosen, and the highlight is the perfect texture of the picture. Good work, congratulations!