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Central Asia - Part 17 - Uzbekistan/Bukhara B: Lyab-i-Hauz pond & Po-i-Kalan complex
Jun 3, 2016 20:26:52 #
The Lyab-i-Hauz pond is one of the few remaining ponds in the city, there used to be many more but they eventually got filled in. It is the center piece of a magnificent architectural ensemble created in the 16th-17th centuries. The nearby Po-i-Kalan Islamic religious complex dates back to the year 713.
Hint: if you want to further examine some of the minute details, click on CTRL and +, this will zoom into the picture (at least this works on a PC, not sure about a MAC) - you might want to try this on the phoenix birds (#3), the ceramic panel (#7) or the minaret (last picture). CTRL and - will let you zoom out again.
Hint: if you want to further examine some of the minute details, click on CTRL and +, this will zoom into the picture (at least this works on a PC, not sure about a MAC) - you might want to try this on the phoenix birds (#3), the ceramic panel (#7) or the minaret (last picture). CTRL and - will let you zoom out again.
Lyab-i-Hauz: Nadir Divan-Begi Khanaka (1620) reflected in Devonbegi pond
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Lyab-i-Hauz: Nadir Divan-Begi Khanaka (1620)
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Lyab-i-Hauz: Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah-Stunning decoration on gate depicting 2 phoenix birds (my all-time favorite gate)
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Taq-I Zargaron (Jewelers market) trading dome: Detail of the ancient dome structures
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Po-i-Kalan complex
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Po-i-Kalan complex: Kalon mosque
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Po-i-Kalan complex: Ceramic panel
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Po-i-Kalan complex: Colorful detail of a metal door
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Po-i-Kalan complex: Kalyan minaret
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Jun 4, 2016 08:13:46 #
Jun 4, 2016 12:58:30 #
weberwest wrote:
The Lyab-i-Hauz pond is one of the few remaining p... (show quote)
Some beautiful detail and the patina of the metal door is great....Rich
Jun 4, 2016 13:03:49 #
weberwest wrote:
The Lyab-i-Hauz pond is one of the few remaining p... (show quote)
I am left speechless by the beauty you have captured and shared in this post, Joe. There could be no room for improvement on your work here!
Jun 4, 2016 14:52:35 #
MtnMan wrote:
Wonderful again! Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks for continuing to look and comment!
Jun 4, 2016 14:55:31 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
Some beautiful detail and the patina of the metal door is great....Rich
Thanks Rich for your visiting and commenting. I personally love doors in all their materials, styles, colors, etc. and there are a few posted in the various segments. I have to admit, I was absolutely fascinated by the colors in this metal door - have to admit also that I pushed the saturation and general pp processing on this one more than usual but I really wanted to see what would become of this thankful material!
Jun 4, 2016 15:01:31 #
dmeyer wrote:
I am left speechless by the beauty you have captured and shared in this post, Joe. There could be no room for improvement on your work here!
Well Diane, thank you again for your input and kind words. But - I would say there can always be room for improvement, and as I grow more into this formidable fascination with photography, I do hope that I will improve my picture taking and pp handling capabilities. When I think back on my first albums on my site, I remember that I was very proud of and happy with my work, now I see how much better I could have done and I would very much hope that this process keeps on going for a long time - after all, my motto is: I am way to busy to get old - and hopefully that busyness keeps my brain cells functioning ....
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Jun 4, 2016 17:45:59 #
weberwest wrote:
...after all, my motto is: I am way to busy to get old - and hopefully that busyness keeps my brain cells functioning ....
So that's what happened to my brain cells--I've gotta get out and travel more!
Jun 4, 2016 21:04:42 #
dmeyer wrote:
So that's what happened to my brain cells--I've gotta get out and travel more!
I'd say you are doing quite well on that account - and with formidable results as per your recent presentations - enjoy life!
Jun 4, 2016 22:37:23 #
Jun 4, 2016 22:48:06 #
sailorsmom wrote:
More stunning pictures, Joe! I'm enjoying them so much; such beauty!
Thanks for coming in again sailorsmom! - it is always nice to see familiar faces re-surfacing and I am please that you are still following the series!
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Jun 5, 2016 21:38:29 #
The first shot is very beautifully composed, and the rest of the shots are stunningly beautiful.
Jun 5, 2016 21:51:26 #
Sirius_one wrote:
The first shot is very beautifully composed, and the rest of the shots are stunningly beautiful.
Thank you, Sirius one - I am pleased that you are touched by the beauty of these subjects!
Jun 8, 2016 14:27:04 #
Love the last two photos. The metal door could almost be a modern and abstract sculpture.
Jun 8, 2016 15:53:48 #
AuntieM wrote:
Love the last two photos. The metal door could almost be a modern and abstract sculpture.
Yes, I was really quite taken by that door as well, and that last minaret was just so majestic!
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