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I Captured The Hidden Face Of Iran
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I Captured The Hidden Face Of Iran

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My second trip to Iran confirmed my first impressions of the country 7 years ago: the country is as far as can be from the stereotypes most people in the western world have.

Nowhere else have I met so friendly, peace loving people! And yet the US is trying to bar people with an Iranian visa to enter the country!

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    Selfie in Shiraz’s bazaar

    I showed then the shot afterwards and one of them told me “Oh, you took a photo, I’m so ugly!”

    Phoning home in Shiraz

    I just love this shot!

    Relaxing after school in Esfahan

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    Ice creams are very popular in Iran

    Relaxing in Seo so Pol, Esfahan

    A very popular spot in Esfahan, even more so when the river is flowing!

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    What can they be talking about? Shiraz

    Mysterious scene, the woman on the left trying to reassure the other who seems to be freaking out!

    Kashan, man with pigeons

    If you look closely, the man is putting on his shoes

    Guitar player in Tehran

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    She kept on playing in the sun.

    On the train

    On my way to Yazd from Tehran. Whenever possible, trains are a very convenient alternative to buses.

    See you tonight! Shiraz

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    Outside one of the numerous language schools in Shiraz

    The building round the corner of Vanak Square

    A very common sight in Iran, buildings being erected.

    Bus scene in Shiraz

    Buses are always very crowded and there’s a lot going on in them.

    Speeding away in Shiraz

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    Notice the care-free stance of the driver meant to impress the girl!

    On the way back from Persepolis

    Naughty boy!

    Birdman in Kerman

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    A painter putting the finishing touches to a decor on a Kerman cinema

    Flirting in the metro

    Even though there is a woman section in the cars, more and more women get on men cars

    In the suburbs of Kerman

    Two bys trying to kick of an old Yamaha bike, to no avail!

    Youngsters’ fun

    Wedding gowns in Esfahan

    Looked like a gallery of ghosts

    Seo-se-pol in Esfahan

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    A great leap for this man

    Street dresscode

    Telephone booths in Tehran

    For those who don’t own a cellphone

    Waiting for the bus

    She enjoyed being photographe a lot!

    Hip hop dancer outside the National Theater in Tehran

    I sent him the photo

    Family scene in Yazd

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    Parks are wonderful places to relax and there are lots in Iran!

    Father and Son in Yazd

    Not rare to see up to 5 people riding a bike

    Couple visiting Persepolis

    The first time I visited Persepolis back in 2008, I was the only foreigner there! This time, there were busloads of tourists! Nice to see some locals admiring the beauties of the Persian legacy

    Tiredness! Woman taking a nap in Persepolis

    There are benches everywhere, very convenient for a quick nap

    Lost in her thoughts – Caravanserail in Shiraz’s bazaar

    A moment’s moment

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    Shadow on a veil in Esfahan

    Doesn’t it look like she’s operating a puppet?

    Hide and Seek in Esfahan

    He wanted to be on the photo no matter what!

    Waiting for customers

    If you look closely, there is another man inside the shop!

    The pigeon man in Kashan

    They saw me in the street and insisted I came on the rooftop to see the pigeons, hundreds of them!

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    Hand in hand in Tehran

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    zahrajamali
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its a relief to see positive thoughts about my country .bushehr is a nice place too.. visiting it could not be bad though :)

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    zahrajamali
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its a relief to see positive thoughts about my country .bushehr is a nice place too.. visiting it could not be bad though :)

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