A 24-year-old amateur photographer and physics student named Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji likes to take pictures of the breathtaking architecture found in Iran. He visits all sorts of buildings like mosques, bazaars, cathedrals, historical houses, palaces, and other beautiful buildings. But he doesn’t just take pictures of the outside. He likes to go inside and take pictures of the ceilings of these structures. A lot of the old architectural designs on the ceilings of these buildings contain a kaleidoscope of different colors and bizarre geometric patterns. Once you look at these pictures, you’ll find your mind overwhelmed by the detailed designs of these ceilings.
The significance of these pictures is how they represent Middle Eastern architecture and the far-reaching designs that are often found in older buildings from this region of the world. Ganji wanted to show the world the historical beauty in his home country’s architecture. He shoots the ceilings while using a wide angle view on his camera. He makes sure the lighting is just right and the position where he stands to take the picture. Everything from the available sunlight to the shadows plays a huge role in where he takes the shot.
Ganji is taking a big risk because many of the buildings where he takes pictures in have restrictions on photography equipment being allowed inside. Therefore, the pictures of these ceilings that he’s posted on his website are truly a rare treat for anyone who is interested in historical Middle Eastern architecture.
Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran
Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran
Tabatabaei House, Kashan, Iran
Ali Qapu, Isfahan, Iran
Borujerdi Kouse, Kashan, Iran
Seyyed Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
Timche-Ye Amin Od-Dowleh, Kashan, Iran
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
Chehel Sotoun Palace, Isfahan
Dolat Abad, Yazd, Iran
Shah Abbasi ( Emam ) Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
Grand ( Jameh ) Mosque, Yazd, Iran
Aliqapu Palace, Isfahan, Iran
Kordasht Bath, Jolfa, Iran
Aliqapu Palace, Isfahan, Iran
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