Shady Valley

It was still dark, as I hiked up a mountain in the Irans Kurdistan region, to experience a perfect sunrise over the town of Paveh

IranMarius WolfSeptember 10, 2018Blue Sky, City, Clouds, Iran, Kurdistan, Mountains, Orange, Paveh, Sunrise, Valley

Singing Fisherman

As I was walking along the Caspian Sea in the Iranian town of Bandar Anzali, I got a cheerful vocal performance by this fisherman

IranMarius WolfJune 4, 2018Bandar Anzali, Boat, Caspian Sea, Fishing, Individual, Iran, Local, Ocean, Singing, Sunset, Traditional, Man

Following Stars

Upon the recommendation of a taxi driver, I found a hotel just next to the central square in Isfahan, with a great view of the Shah Mosque in front of it

IranMarius WolfApril 16, 2018Black, Bushes, City, Iran, Isfahan, Lights, Meidan-e Naghsh-e Jahan, Mosque, Night, Square

Midnight Worship

While visiting the Shah Cheragh mosque in Shiraz during the daytime, I got the advice from an Iranian fellow to come back at night, which definitely paid off

IranMarius WolfDecember 25, 2017Iran, Lights, Locals, Mosque, Night, Relegion, Shah Cheragh, Shiraz, Shrine

Stamping Art

It was definitely worth getting lost in one of Irans liveliest bazaars, to discover the traditional handicraft of stamping tablecloths

IranMarius WolfNovember 20, 2017Bazaar, Colorful, Iran, Isfahan, Local, Tablecloth, Traditional

Morning Tea

Meeting the local people, like these to shepherds in Kurdistan, was probably the highlight of my trip through Iran

IranMarius WolfJune 26, 2017Black & White, Dog, Iran, Kurdistan, Locals, Mountain, Paveh, Sheep, Tea, Traditional

City Herd

What I really enjoy while traveling is meeting the local people, which has especially proven to be true in Iran

IranMarius WolfMay 15, 2017Iran, Local, Sheep, Shepherd, Shiraz, Sunset, Traditional

Heavenly Ceiling

One of Iran’s treasures is definitely the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan. Its interior is just overwhelming

IranMarius WolfMarch 6, 2017Blue, Gold, Interieur, Iran, Isfahan, Mosque, Relegion, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Flowing History

A lucky coincidence. I only came across this view of the Shushtar watermills, since I was looking for shelter

IranMarius WolfJanuary 16, 2017Cloudy, Iran, Long Exposure, River, Shushtar, Traveling, World Heritage

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