A journey through Iran

[dipsydoodle]

Eye-opening photographs that will change your preconceptions about the country forever.



It is perceived as one of the most introverted countries in the world with a policy of eradicating any outside influence from foreign nations.

But a photographer's stunning collection of images from his journey through the Republic of Iran offers a rare insight into what life in the Islamic state is really like.

With its tiny villages nestled into the side of mountains and picturesque farm land, which is rarely seen by outsiders, the country is as enchanting as it is mysterious.

But photographer Amos Chapple said the real surprise of Persia was not its untouched and beautiful countryside, but how different it is from 'western perceptions of the country'.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2332624/A-journey-Iran-Eye-opening-photographs-change-preconceptions-country-forever.html#ixzz2UhLK2oDW

NB.link is picture heavy

[clarice]

1. would be a great place .......

If it wasn't for that woman/homosexual killing thing.

[MADem]

2. There are two Irans, as always. Three, really.

The Iran of the wealthy is a different place than the Iran of the middle class and poor. The wealthy can get away with a bit more, because they can afford to buy a little privacy. The middle class are under seige, they have a rat fink on every block, in every apartment building, ready to shake them down if they put a foot wrong. The poor are still on the edge, and always under pressure with no hope to improve their lives.

The only thing they all have in common is that they all look over their shoulder at the ulema.

That said, it is really a stunning country, visually. Gorgeous natural beauty, the bluest skies in the desert (that are blue velvet at night), fantastic architecture, and wonderful people. It's the assholes in charge that are the problem.

[SpearthrowerOwl]

3. If you're interested in this kind of thing

Rick Steves did an amazing documentary of Iran that was quite brave in 2011 (some of his typical assistants feared working on the project for fear of persecution)

It's a profound video under the guiding principle we should all share - that you should KNOW the people before you decide to bomb them.