Friendliest people

Photo essay: Tourist's impressions of Iran and Iranians

by Tilo Driessen
28-Jan-2009
 

Of all the countries i have visited, the most friendly, hospitable, gracious, generous and welcoming people i met in iran. the treasure of iran are her people. we were showered with affection. iran (i prefer to call it Persia) is one of the great civilisations of humanity, and the country is strewn with mosques, bazaars and gardens of great antiquity and stunning beauty. Modern iran unfortunately comes with pollution, traffic, potato chips and coca cola. The fanatics that our media like to show, i did not meet a single one. instead, i met many educated, civilised and intensely curious individuals who are proud of their heritage and want to be part of the bigger world. They like their own government as much as i like ours. If you can, travel to iran.

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To Majid

by Payam jan (not verified) on Sat Jan 31, 2009 07:39 AM PST

Look here:

//www.flickr.com/photos/morelcreamsauce/sets/...

High quality originals.


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Majid

Can anyone help?

by Majid on Thu Jan 29, 2009 03:43 PM PST

Is it possible to download this photo essay or the other one "Discovering Persia" on a CD ? OR photogrphers  have already done it themselves? and if so how can one obtain a copy?


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welcome into axis of evil

by king david (not verified) on Thu Jan 29, 2009 02:24 PM PST

welcome into axis of evil


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God, fantastic photos. more

by Reza''' (not verified) on Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:08 AM PST

God, fantastic photos. more beautiful what you think of persian people. Love, Reza.


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Great shots

by iri (not verified) on Thu Jan 29, 2009 09:38 AM PST

and fantastic way of documenting them .. hope you enjoyed your time there.


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javaneh29

WOW

by javaneh29 on Thu Jan 29, 2009 06:28 AM PST

Really  WOW WOW and  WOW ..... fantastic shots. You are a talented photographer with a great gift for capturing what usually is missing in a still shot.

I cant wait to go and see some of these places. Inspiring. Many thanks

 Javaneh


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Orang Gholikhani

Thanks for Sharing

by Orang Gholikhani on Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:40 AM PST

I agree with Iraj Khan, The best and most natural photo I've ever seen about Iran.

Orang


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iraj khan

WOW!!! The best collection that I have seen in a long time

by iraj khan on Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:02 PM PST

These are not ordinary tourist pictures. They are full of feelings, moods and compassion. I was blown away by the beauty of colors, shapes, light, compositions and architecture. I believe these pictures are taken by professional photographer/s. Thanks for posting them.

Q: what kind of camera/lense was used to take these pictures? Let me know if it's possible.


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Thank you

by Ashkan K (not verified) on Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:39 PM PST

Beautiful pictures... Thank you for sharing them.


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Go ahead just blame the boys!

by Anonymous.... (not verified) on Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:35 PM PST

Please object to their mothers about why girls dress in black tents as I can assure you the boys are completely againt it as well. Though it really adds to flirting. And is that you in slide 12? You look really hot in your persian hejab! Did you by chance take a picture of you wearing a black head scarf that you think you might post for us to see? ;^)

Your pictures are terrfic also! Cheers to you!


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persian westender

Great great Pics. Very

by persian westender on Wed Jan 28, 2009 08:29 PM PST

Great great Pics. Very refreshing for me...

 


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The best

by JD (not verified) on Wed Jan 28, 2009 07:28 PM PST

You have taken the best photographs from Iran I have seen in the past 15 years. It clearly shows you were having a good time, motivated and enthusiastic. The angles of photography were the best with very clever thinking.

I hope you go back and then combine all your photographs and publish a book about Iran, something I always dream of doing.


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Tilo you have a great eye for composition and colors

by farrad02 on Wed Jan 28, 2009 07:01 PM PST

I loved your photos!


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another great photo

by hajiagha on Wed Jan 28, 2009 06:42 PM PST

//www.iranian-information.com/

I wish I hade passport and money to by ticket and go home after 14 years


 


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Beautiful abstract quality

by boz boz ghandi (not verified) on Wed Jan 28, 2009 06:18 PM PST

Beautiful abstract quality in many photos. Thanks!


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