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Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque, Esfahan  
   

Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque, Esfahan

Waiting for the perfect light to expose the secret 'Peacock' in the middle of the dome with its magnificent tail of light.
...And there was Light in Iran

August 18th 2007
I swear I'm currently not on any bloody hallucinagens as I write this, and nor did i take any while i was travelling in Iran. But really, visiting historic and religious sites definitely gave me a glimpse into the beautiful world of heavenly light. Here exists rooms that offer a reminder of the immaterial world for any visitor. The Iranian perception of light is a completely unique one. I noticed ... read more
Middle East » Iran

Iranian Flag Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more
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