Playing with reflections, a photo from Esfahan, East

Photographer's Note

Esfahan is, for me, the most beautiful Iranian city and probably one of the most charming city I have ever seen.
The architecture of Uzbekistan and Iran have much in common. I could compare Samarkand to Esfahan and Yazd to Bukhara.

Naghsh-e Jahan Square is situated at the center of the city. 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 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 Esfahan Grand Bazaar. Today, Namaaz-e Jom'eh (the Muslim Friday prayer) is held in the Shah Mosque.

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire. Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and was finished in 1619.

The purpose of this mosque was for it to be private to the royal court (unlike the Shah Mosque, which was meant for the public). For this reason, the mosque does not have any minarets and is smaller. Indeed, few Westerners at the time of the Safavids even paid any attention to this mosque, and they certainly did not have access to it. It was not until centuries later, when the doors were opened to the public, that ordinary people could admire the effort that Shah Abbas had put into making this a sacred place for the ladies of his harem, and the exquisite tile-work, which is far superior to that covering the Shah Mosque.

I liked the and a bit played with it. I hope you will like it.
In Workshop the original view.

See the wide picture

Original view is also splendid

COSTANTINO, jean113, omid266, pierrefonds, jhm, PiotrF, ChrisJ, Royaldevon oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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holmertz (102066) 2020-02-04 11:45

Hello Malgo,
This photo shows how much a smart and radical cropping can mean. The original view, which I of course immediately recognize, is very beautiful, but you created a more original and interesting composition by cropping like this. However, the first sentence of the note doesn't make sense. I think it should have been something like: "...one of the most charming..." places is "...situated at the center...". And maybe you should decide if it's Esfahan or Isfahan. ;-)
I think this square should count among my personal "7 wonders" of places I have seen. (Petra and the Potala are among them)
Have a nice evening,
Gert

lousat (138683) 2020-02-04 12:01

Ciao Malgo,not the best symmetry but a nice idea to show this famous place in a different way of the classic postcard seen many times and that i can see in your useful WS too. A symbol od Esfahan in a lovely idea,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (115605) 2020-02-04 12:25

Hello dear Malgorzata
the title is really interesting but
your useful notes are top
interesting..i have never visited
this place so it is very difficult
to me to recognize the original one
welldone
regards
Costantino

Tue (91658) 2020-02-04 12:38

Hello Malgo,
An amazing reflection photo. The small ripples in the water create such a wonderful artistic effect and the sunlight made sure the colours stand out very well. I also like the contrast of the blue and warmer colours. Very well done.
Lars

jean113 (27639) 2020-02-04 13:49

Hello Malgo, your careful cropping of the original has created a beautiful abstract with lovely colours and pattern.
Thank you for showing the original, that too could have been a main post.
Extensive and informative notes.
Kind regards, Jean.

Gerrit (62042) 2020-02-04 17:12

Hello Malgo,
wonderful creative photo with the beautiful mosque of Esfahan just in the mildly distorted reflections in the water,
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

Nicou (193806) 2020-02-04 19:56

Hello

Superbe format tout allongé et quel effet de reflet la coupole en centre et ce éléments et la couleurs dorées trčs bien vu splendide
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

omid266 (6814) 2020-02-04 20:00

Hello Malgo,
Interesting artwork with reflections on water
in famous Imam square in Isfahan(in Persian:Esfahan),
Nice note and information,Thanks for share,
Best regards,
Omid

ifege (47069) 2020-02-04 21:44

Hi Malgo
Great reflections and perfect in the cropped panoramic format.
Cheers
Ian

dkmurphys (79209) 2020-02-04 23:24

Good morning,
That's a very nice artistic detail very well framed in this horizontal format. Well observed.

D

jemaflor (146382) 2020-02-04 23:24

Hi Malgo,
Original and well framed, interesting photogenic rendering like a painting, good symmetry, tfs.

Silvio1953 (220717) 2020-02-05 3:48

Ciao cara Malgo, fascinating reflection with fantastic deformationy, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (113676) 2020-02-05 4:31

Hi Malgo,

The reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the reflections. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2020-02-05 8:10

Ciao Malgo,

Quelle belle composition. Quand tout part d'une trčs bonne idée et que la réalisation est exceptionnelle, ŕ partir du cadrage panoramique jusqu'au rendu des couleurs.

Amicalement

Serge

jhm (211734) 2020-02-05 9:24

Hello Malgo,

Also your bigger picture show us a nice (painting) reflection
You create depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are very well.
Nice done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

macjake (98262) 2020-02-05 14:26

Hi Malgo
always fun and interesting to see the WS photo so we can compare. I know you're not a true architectural lover as I am, so to hear you say you really enjoyed the architecture in this city is meaning a lot. effective reflection shot, we all love reflection shots :) Nice distortions to make it abstract.
cheers
Craig

PiotrF (54246) 2020-02-05 15:37

Czesc Malgo
Swietnie zauwazone odbicia -ciekawy impresjoistyczny obraz. Oczywiscie oryginalny widok w wasztacie tez ladnie pokazany.
Ciekawa notatka, zachecasz po Uzbekistanie pojade do Iranu ;)
pozdrawiam
Piotr

ChrisJ (171340) 2020-02-06 2:43

Hello Malgo,

I like the repetition of patterns and shapes reflected in the water. Good color and sharpness. The wide angled panoramic crop works well here. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85674) 2020-02-06 3:07

Hello Malgo,

I like both photographs for different reasons.
This is, of course, arty and abstract.
It could be used as a wall picture or as a fabric design, and is very relaxing.
The w/s furnishes more details of the place and I'm a sucker to learn about new places.
For that reason, both are pleasing for me!

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

jmdias (114360) 2020-02-11 11:44

malgo

an impressionist view of this iranian monument, nice use of the abstract mood caused by the movement in the waters.

take care

jorge