Naghshe Jahan Square, a photo from Esfahan, East

Photographer's Note

Naghsh-e Jahan Square is a situated at the center of Isfahan. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It is 160 metres wide by 560 metres long - the second largest square after Tian An Men. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side is the Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and at the northern side Qeysarie Gate opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar.

Here the view fro the balcony of Ali Qapu Palace. With the rather modest dome, the wonderful blue Lotf Allah mosque.

The view of the Shah Mosque in Workshop.

holmertz, dale54, jhm, ikeharel, jean113, jean113, PaulVDV, mehrdad-t, PiotrF, alvaraalto, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, COSTANTINO, macjake, adramad, lucasgalodoido, maloutim, mcmtanyel, cornejo trouve(nt) cette note utile

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holmertz (92782) 2019-11-01 3:30

Hello Malgo,
This was the most fantastic place I saw in Iran, so I took several photos, maybe as many as 10! The first Iranian photo I posted here showed the entrance to that mosque, but this wide view makes such a different impression that I had to check my own photo to realize it's the same. It's an amazing view, and you had a very good light. Just too bad you won't have time to show many more photos from here.
Kind regards, and thank you for your latest critiques,
Gert

kasianowak (15796) 2019-11-01 4:13

Czesc Malgosiu
Jak fajnie zobaczyc znowu to miejsce, nawet tylko na zdjeciu. Uwielbialam tam chodzic, ogladac po sto razy te same budynki, sluchac stukotu konskich kopyt...
Piekne kolory i super swiatlo.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Kasia

Tue (82164) 2019-11-01 4:21

Hello Malgo,
A fantastic overview of this World Heritage site. The beautiful dome is well placed in the centre with the attractive repetition of the arches on both sides in front of it. It was a bright and clear day with lovely light. Very well captured.
Lars

dale54 (17456) 2019-11-01 5:39

well malgo good afternoon..nicely seen and composed,plus i like your choice of POV for this shot!great capture..tfs dale

GyurMaster (21317) 2019-11-01 5:50

Dear Malgo,

What a beautiful postcard! I like the symmetry and that it is somehow broken with the hill in the bg.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jhm (202915) 2019-11-01 5:57

Hello Malgo,

I prefere your seconf picture if the most beautiful.
But your main picture is absoltely superb
Very composition and nice presentation.
Taken out a nice angle
Everything sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice nice November 1,
John

Sergiom (117241) 2019-11-01 6:41

Ciao Malgo,

C'est très impressionnant comme endroit. Ce plan d'eau est de toute beauté et très grand. Par contre, il n'y a pas grand monde pour en profiter. Très beau cadrage.

Amicalement

Serge

ikeharel (105867) 2019-11-01 8:14

How did you have the courage to visit this country, and refrain coming to Israel, malgo...
I know that there are attractive sites in Iran, just like this place, and Iranian-Jews living in my town told me about those places already some 50 years ago.
Regards,
Ike

rychem (72179) 2019-11-01 9:04

Bardzo atrakcyjne symetryczne zdjecie, jak zwykle sadzawka, bo woda ma wielkie znaczenie, doskonale swiatlo, gratuluje zdjec z Iranu
Ryszard

jean113 (21991) 2019-11-01 10:03

Hello Malgo, the scale of the square is very obvious from this point of view.The people emphasise the scale. I like the symmetry with the dome in the centre.
You had beautiful weather, and so your scene is bathed in sunshine.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

lousat (129891) 2019-11-01 14:00

Ciao Malgo,as I thought, Iranian architecture is very reminiscent of Uzbek architecture, and here I see a striking example. I seem to see the hotel where I stayed in Khiva, and even the dome is practically the same as those seen during that trip. Anyway congratulations for the 2 photos, excellent choice of POV and top quality. And congratulations on your new trip to Dubai and Oman, I envy you very much and I appreciate you, you are one of the few pensioners who understood the meaning of life !! Have a nice weekend and trip too! Luciano

Nicou (193806) 2019-11-01 22:33

Hello

Quelle vue sur cette mosquée grandiose captage et image quelle largeur et ce bassin en premier plan et cette coupole en milieu qui ressortent les personnes donnent bien l'échelle et tous ces buisson le boutique avec le stores blanc quel graphisme superbe
Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

PaulVDV (54809) 2019-11-02 0:12

Hello Malgo,
I was there in 1996. All around I found wonderful architecture but the square itself was empty. No gardens, no pools or fountains.
But I do have a picture of this dome without scaffoldings :)
We all have some luck and some setbacks.
I love the photo in the WS.
Also scaffoldings on the dome but what a beautifully landscaped garden on the square.
Naghsh-e Jahan Square is one of those great places on earth. You will have enjoyed it.
Best regards, Paul

mehrdad-t (4710) 2019-11-02 5:54

Hi,
Captivating serenity, good POV.
TFS
Mehrdad

PiotrF (52330) 2019-11-02 16:38

Czesc Malgo
Ciekawy reportaz z Iranu.
Dobry, symetryczny kadr z piekna architektura.
Swietne miejsce, warte niewatpliwie odwiedzenia
pozdrawiam
Piotr

Royaldevon (75330) 2019-11-04 8:29

Hello Malgo,

Oh, my! What a wonderful square!
From this viewpoint, you must have gasped in amazement!
From the number of benches, it is obviously intended as a gathering point, somewhere to sit and enjoy the calmness and the view.
The repeating arches are attractive in their own right and span the reflective pool.
The gap makes the perfect entrance from the square, to the mosque, which is unbelievably beautiful. The scaffolding is hardly noticeable!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

alvaraalto (42234) 2019-11-06 7:15

Hello Malgo
Have you noticed anything of the increasing turmoil in Iran or is the western tourist being carefully guided just to these fascinating but almost deserted squares?
The long line of modern sunshades in particular have a strange effect on this beautiful photo.
Excellent presentation
Have a nice day, groet Rob

ChrisJ (159954) 2019-11-11 22:25

Hello Malgo,

It's surprising to see a swimming pool in this desert region. Must be a desalination plant nearby or lots of groundwater. Good sharpness and the yellow ochre color of the building's facade contrasts well with the blue sky and water. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (205611) 2019-11-13 3:45

Ciao cara Malgo, great view of fantastic square with fantastic architecture, beautiful reflections, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (135344) 2019-11-15 0:01

Hi Malgo,
A good POV and a beautiful photo of this architecture, nice warm colors with a light perfectly captured, tfs.

pierrefonds (103465) 2019-11-15 15:53

Hi Malgo,

The square is impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the building and of the Lotf Allah Mosque. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

carlo62 (81265) 2019-11-17 0:16

Ciao Malgo
stavo parlando di te proprio un'ora fa, mia moglie mi chiedeva dov'eri, tanto a casa tua non ci sei mai!!!!
Fai benissimo, continua a viaggiare e a regalarci splendide foto.
Saluti
Carlo

COSTANTINO (104089) 2019-11-17 22:13

Hello dear Malgorzata and have a nice
day and a happy new week
we ve been lost for a long time
but here you are again with an
impressive photo and an impressive
building called Naghsh e Jahan Square
situated at the center of Isfahan and one
of UNESCO s World Heritage sites
I have never visited Iran but I would
like to do so
welldone
regards
Costantino

macjake (96157) 2019-11-18 3:36

Hi Malgo
I am very happy for you, and jealous haha...I wish I could have come along with you to Iran. It must have been so interesting to see this country and its locals. So many interesting places, which so many people have NOT visited from the western world. your lens couldn't even fit the entire square, its so big. love these shots! cheers
Craig

adramad (66964) 2019-11-18 10:07

Hi Malgo
This impressive square, one of the largest in the world, has many monuments but it is only possible to capture them in parts, this side has the small and wonderful mosque and the sequence of exact buildings.
Wonderful those shades of color, excellent sharpness and splendid light.
Very well done. I like very much.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

lucasgalodoido (26928) 2019-11-20 9:59

Olá Malgorzata,
impressionante mesmo a beleza dessa localidade, assim como a imponência das construções. As cores e luz ficaram bem registradas também. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

mcmtanyel (58830) 2019-12-01 20:29

Hello Malgo,
Two fine photos from Isfahan. 👍🏻👍🏻 I find the name Ali Qapu (or Ali Kapı) interesting. it means Imperial Gate but it is half-Persian (ali), half-Turkish (kapı). Interestingly enough, we have a Bab-ı Ali in Istanbul. It means the same thing, but it is completely Persian!
Regards,
MT

jmdias (102822) 2019-12-08 8:07

malgo

I liked the repetition of the arches and the dome at the center. this place should be amazing.

take care

jorge

cornejo (61504) 2019-12-12 11:10

Hola Malgo, muy buena fotografía de este bonito e interesante espacio público con interesantes edificios de fondo, muy bien captada en esta interesante imagen con buena nitidez, profundidad, luz, color y calidad. Muy buen e interesante trabajo perfectamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amigo mio. Gracias por compartir este bello trabajo.

Buena noche y feliz fin de semana.
Afectuosos saludos desde el sur de España.
Angel.