Colours in the mosque, a photo from Fars, East

Photographer's Note

The best time to visit the Nasir-ol-Molk mosque is in the early morning when the sun reflects the stained glass patterns onto the floor. Then the light coming through the colourful windows creates fantastic patterns on carpets, columns, wall and visitors. We had the luck that the day was sunny and many other tourists wanted to see this unique mosque as well.
also known as the Pink Mosque, it is a traditional mosque in Shiraz. It was built during Qajar dynasty rule of Iran.

With dazzling stained glass, thousands of painted tiles on the ceiling and Persian rugs covering the floor, this place of worship is a gorgeous rainbow of color in every direction, like stepping into a kaleidoscope.
Built by the order from one of the lords of the Qajar Dynasty, Mirza Hasan ‘Ali Nasir al-Mulk, it took 12 years to complete in 1888. Its interior reveals a magnificent masterpiece of design with stunning colours.

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Miguel82 (47110) 2020-01-10 1:20

Hello, the carpets match well with the stained glasses in that mosque. I like the subdued light. The monument interior is splendid. Fine colors, good sharpness, instructive photo note, regards.

Royaldevon (85606) 2020-01-10 3:47

Hello Malgo,

You must have had a problem deciding which of these photographs to post as your main shot!
Each has its own special viewpoint but all reveal the mood inside the mosque and the wonderful effect of the sunlight on the stained glass.
The colours seem much deeper than those that I posted yesterday; could it be the intensity of the sunlight or the vivid patterns of the stained glass?
It doesn't really matter. I like all your photographs very much.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (113610) 2020-01-10 4:43

Hi Malgo,

The presenc eof the persons are animating the scene. I like the pattern of colors created by the light going through the stained glass windows. Well done, have a nice day.

Pierre

holmertz (102008) 2020-01-10 4:45

Hello Malgo,
It's a beautiful mosque and the many visitors contribute to a fine atmosphere. You were lucky to arrive at the time of the best light when it had such an effect on the colours and their reflections. Were you tempted to increase that effect? The colours give me an impression of being rather saturated. On the other hand I haven't been there, so how would I know. ;-)
Best regards,
Gert

jhm (211734) 2020-01-10 6:16

Hello Malgo,

The carpets match well with the stained glasses in that mosque
It's a beautiful mosque and the many visitors contribute to a fine atmosphere.
You create depth and perspective.
Nice to look at, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Sergiom (117241) 2020-01-10 6:37

Ciao Malgo

Une chose est certaine c'est que ce n'est pas vraiment le moment d'aller faire un petit tour en Iran en ce moment. Tu y étais juste à temps pour en revenir avec de bien jolies photos.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (72187) 2020-01-10 7:42

Kolory, kolory, kolory, to wyglada jak wyklejanka z wielokolorowych kawalkow, raj dla fotografa, super
pozdrawiam Ryszard

Nicou (193806) 2020-01-10 8:19

Hello

quelle mosquée quel intérieur avec ces vitraux et la belle Lumière le jeu de lumière toutes les personnes et quel tapis de couleur fantastique image
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Silvio1953 (220637) 2020-01-10 8:30

Ciao xara Malgo, great view of fascinating interiorlovely composition with a lot of people, fantastic light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Tue (91604) 2020-01-10 12:58

Hello Malgo,
Those colours are amazing. The stained-glass windows in collaboration with the bright sunlight cast the most fascinating colours onto the interior of the mosque. Also the shapes and patterns of the columns look great.
Lars

terez93 (2180) 2020-01-10 13:33

What an incredible photograph; just otherworldly beauty-like being inside a kaleidoscope! Great candid capture of daily life. I love the serenity invoked by this photo, in a place of great contemplation. Well done!

PiotrF (54246) 2020-01-10 16:11

Czesc Malgo
Swietna seria zdjec z tego bardzo kolorowego wnetrza.
Wlasciwe polozenie slonca na zewnatrz wybralas na czas odwiedzin bo prawdopodobnie o innych porach dnia juz tak kolorowo nie jest.
Ciekawa prezentacja
pozdrawiam
Piotr

ifege (46985) 2020-01-10 22:51

Hi Malgo
Who did you fly with to Tehran? Your timing was good getting there before the current tensions.
Interesting mix of colour and textures.
cheers
Ian

papagolf21 (152605) 2020-01-11 0:26

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Ces vitraux sont encore mieux que ceux des églises (au point de vue rendu des couleurs qui s'amusent à créer des raies de lumière polychromes).
C'est tout simplement magnifique.
Ah ! voyager, l'on doit se sentir plus riche dans sa tête.
Amitiés.
Philippe

CLODO (45116) 2020-01-11 4:09

Hi Malgo

I like the saturated colored spot on the ground and pillars, the people animated this mosque scene.
Cheers CLODO

jean113 (27639) 2020-01-11 6:42

Hello Malgo, three delightful pictures, any one of which could have been a main post.
The colours are so vivid and bright.
I like your description,’ stepping into a kaleidoscope’, perfect!
I like the presence of the people as the colours fall across them too.
Kind regards, Jean.

ricardomattos (17408) 2020-01-11 8:00

Hi Malgo,

Fantastic this place with all of colors, lights and details. I can see almost all the people are women. Very nice image.

Best regards

Ricardo

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-01-11 8:45

Hi Malgorzata
A very powerful dominating myriad of multi colours enriched by the visitors. The harsh side lighting is well coped though.
Well done.
Best regards

COSTANTINO (115563) 2020-01-11 23:48

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
excellent moment,excellent timing
shadows and lights play together
perfectly
welldone
regards
Costantino

ikeharel (112467) 2020-01-12 1:30

The colors are stunning here, Malgo, and you very well used the outside light.
Lucky to visit this terrible country before the latest events.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike

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ChrisJ (171252) 2020-01-12 8:02

Hello Malgo,

A very colorful scene inside the mosque with the stained glass windows throwing colored light across the columns and illuminating the interior and its worshippers. Tfs!

aliabazari (21299) 2020-01-12 21:56

Hi dear friend Malgorzata
A beautiful view of the Nasir al-Molk Mosque. Good clarity and exposure. Thanks for sharing

worldcitizen (15958) 2020-01-17 17:35

Hello Malgo,
The colors here are simply stunning. They are so bright and vibrant. All the stained glass and carved designs are also beautiful. There is so much to look at and admire. The people in this scene are standing in a very appealing way; one woman at the window, others in the center, and two other people sitting against the left column. It's a great view.

jmdias (114296) 2020-01-18 11:59

malgo

a special view of the mosque, in fact the colorful glasses created a show of colors inside.amazing the shapes of the columns. I want to know this place some day.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67681) 2020-01-25 19:41

Hello Malgo,
The colors of the stained glass paint the interior of the mosque beautifully. They should really use neutral colored carpets to bring out the effect. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT

PaulVDV (62804) 2021-10-21 14:12

Hello Malgo,
WOW! Three excellent pictures showing this festival of colours in the mosque in a most attractive way.
Did you know that you could expect such a spectacle in the morning or was it a surprise?
Not only the stained glass windows but also the carpets and walls look fantastic.
Best regards, Paul