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When boats & ships turns into wrecks, it can be used as shelter and shades for wandering cows around the village. Amazingly, there is quite a few dogs seen in this village - one at the far left. Dogs are regarded "dirty animal" in Islam, hence not commonly seen in this country. Hyperactive...

Laft Kid in charge welcomes visitor to the chamber of the old Portuguese building. It's uncertain who is staying in this chamber right now, as it still looks function. In 1500's, Portuguese empire builder, Afonso de Albuquerque planned his power expansion in Asia and built several buildings...

Merchant of Thursday market, his wife hide away when i requested for the shoot, where the husband happy welcomed it. Persians carpet has 2000 years of history - so the Persian have been having plenty of time to refine they carpet making skill. So their skills has allowed them to make any...

All pictures of women has to be taken sneakily. However, the women with Burqas (red masks) just make them so exotic and you can't stop yourself from snapping them. Lady in Minab Thursday market has a variety of carpet designs for sale (see design papers on the ground). If she were to have...

It's hard to imagine what this old man has gone through 8 years ago underneath his kind smile, during the earth quake. An interview of lonely planet author with a grandma reveals her losing 85 of his 96 family member - an unimaginable loss in life. The scar will take a life long time to heal...

Shafi Abad While enjoying my home cook breakfast prepared by tour guide Mr. Vatani, on top of the caravanserai, a herd of goats passes by. Oasis town half an hour drive from Kaluts Desers boasts several crumbling caravanserais. The most prominent of these, from Seljuk-era as shown here...

Thanks intrance :) Love your feedback, always like to listen to what viewer thought of these photos, instead of just me posting it up and wonder if anyone is looking at it. lol. If you have any suggestions on how to make these shootings better please share too... love to your opinions!

Tourists flocks to Kaluts Desert for day trip, esp for the evening sunset view. Escape this by staying overnight in the desert and view the sunrise instead! Dried soil cracks all the way along the life-less river in Kaluts Desert. Sleep in the "million star hotel" in Kaluts Desert with...

Kaluts Desert Series 2 hours drive from Kerman brings Kaluts desert, with 145km-long and 80km-wide stretch of deser dominated by long lines of five-ten storey high 'sand castles'. This stunning landscape is unique on earth. Some adventurous sorts claim their victory climbing up to the top of...

Kid and Grandma invited me to their house for a breakfast. Without any language shared in common, exchange of curiosity, kindness and friendship is not a problem. Man are not allowed to take any photos of woman in Iran, as it might be shown to male stranger, according to Islam's teaching. So...

Kerman Series In Islam teaching, non-related men & women (non-family core members) should reserve on over-interaction. Hence in public transport, unrelated men & women will not sit next to each other. In this car, my female friend will sit at the center, separating his brother at left, female...

Great thanks for your encouragement Poseidon88 :) Please look forward to more posting I have, coming up - about 100+ more pics to go :P

In local gymnasium, provincial light weight champion Hossein and Asian Games bronze medalist (name unknown) are having their Judo training. Iran has been winning their Olympic medals from Taekwondo, Wrestling & Weightlifting. The wrestling training happens just next door. Women are banned in...

The beautiful Vakil Mosque was built in Zand dynasties (1750-1795), and is the only major mosque surviving from that era. This pleasantly proportioned 75m-by-36m vaulted prayer hall is supported by 48 carved columns. In Vakil Mosque, Lady's husband surprisingly allows this shoot after...

Shiraz Nasir-Ol-Molk mosque is one of the most elegant and photographed mosques in southern Iran. The stunning stained glass, exquisitely carved pillars and polychrome raience of the winter prayer hall are most eye-catching. In early morning before 9am, prayer hall will be lit up by morning sun...