Because of its importance for non-Muslims in Iran, I've always wanted to take a photograph worthy of this building's status to add to my collection of my historical places in Iran, after obtaining the necessary permits to photograph after dark, I was able to capture this panorama on a very cold winter night.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

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The ceiling of this place is like none other, one of the most exquisite works of architecture, it's hard to look away.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

I was amazed by the golden color of the ceiling and the unique paintings all around, i put my camera on the floor and tilted it upwards using a wide lens to capture this photo.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

The unique architecture, lighting and patterns presented in the Iranian baths catches the eye at first glance.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

I walked far alongside the lake before setting up my tripod for t... by Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

I walked far alongside the lake before setting up my tripod for this panoramic night photo.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

The unique and gloriously repetitive stucco ornaments and special architectural style left me no choice but to stare at the ceiling and try to photograph it as best as I can, i stood exactly in the middle of the music hall and took the photo from above my head with a wide-angle lens.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

I like this tower for its unique architecture, i've always tried to choose subjects that are symbolic, so that I may project their greatness through photography and the Azadi Tower is a perfect example.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

This photo shows a building where anyone can pen verses and hang them on the wall -- their own creations or an old favorite, it's also a place for drinking tea and smoking hookah.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

The photos had aesthetically documented those historical sites and made me highly amazed and inspired, i wondered if I could take similar pictures of historical sites, and so through my trips all around Iran, I began to find old mosques suitable for taking interior pictures.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

Most of the time I had to take care of lots of paperwork, spending several days to get official permission, this process is even harder than it sounds, and I've had several unsuccessful efforts.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

I prefer mornings, as the light is more appropriate and there are fewer people around, in the afternoon, these places are usually crowded, and in the evenings, some of them are closed for praying rituals.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

In spite of that, I'm sincerely happy that my work is now being seen worldwide and that I've been able to show Iran to others through my art.

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji