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Azadi Tower


Azadi Tower
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Copyright: Atri Hematian (avesta) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 78 W: 26 N: 34] (676)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6 G ED
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): vesta [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-07 7:55
Viewed: 317
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Azadi Tower

Azadi Tower meaning in English: Freedom Tower, previously known as the Shahyād Āryāmehr in English: King Memorial Tower, it is the symbol of Tehran, Iran, and marks the entrance to this large metropolitan city.

Built in 1971 in commemoration of the 2500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, this "Gateway into Iran" was named the Shahyad Tower meaning "Remembrance of the Kings, but dubbed Azadi (Freedom) after the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

It is the symbol of the country's revival, and intended to remind coming generations of the achievements of modern Iran under the Pahlavi Dynasty. It is 50 metres (148 feet) tall and is completely clad in cut marble.

The architect is "Hossein Amanat" who had won a competition to design the monument.

Azadi Tower combines the Sassanid and Islamic architecture styles. It is a part of the Azadi cultural complex, located in Tehran's Azadi square in an area of some 50,000 m². There is a museum and several fountains underneath the tower.
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Hi Atri!
Wonderful capture with a very good composition! I love it.
TFS.

Regards,
Paulo

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  • pix Silver Star Critiquer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 0] (998)
  • [2008-10-07 10:05]
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Hello, thanks for sharing,very nice and perfect shot,,,
Afshin

what a strange structure ! interesting graphic potential
regards
jc

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  • Edap (59)
  • [2008-10-07 11:11]
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Interesting building. Any PS done to it?

Thnx for sharing.

Eda

Hi Atri,
What a superb architectural shot vith great POV, sharpness, symmetry colours and perspective.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Atri:

Besides the impressive architecture I think the POV of this image is very good. Personally I would have liked a litlle bit more contrast, but I undersatn that taking a photo looking to the sky can be complicated.
Congratulations
María José

Hello Atri !

Perfect symetry and composition for this one. Details of the architecture well captured with an effective depth of field.

Well thought and realized!
Cheers,
Robert

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  • bakyy Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 47 W: 10 N: 4] (787)
  • [2008-10-07 23:54]
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hi Atri
nice architectural photo,
Nice architecture! Good composition, colors and details! Lovely place!
Best regards,Bane

Salam Atri
Mom send you greetings
Şahyad Tower looks very impressive
Have a nice days
Burak

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  • Chang Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 51 W: 14 N: 28] (369)
  • [2008-10-08 1:35]
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Salam Alikum Atri Hematian!

Brilliant Architectural shot! Amazing POV
I hve been at this place in 1994, when I was a kid dont remember that much.... but u hve refreshed my memories :)
Azadi Tower is very huge and beautifully structured... amzaing tower
you hve presented it very differently and beautifully!!

Well done
TFS
Regards
Muhammad Hasnain

Boa tarde Atri!

What a stuning architecture!
Very well framed, well done!
Sharpness is just great.

Congratulations

Regards.
Marco

Hi Atri..nice perspective and composition..great shot.

Roger

Hello Atri,
A spectacular piece of architecture that astonishes me with its large dimensions and history . The blue sky helps bring out the tones of the marble it is made of .The angle you chose is interesting and showing only a part of the whole has perhaps more visual impact and i like it that way, good presentation of this beautiful monument Atri ,very crisp focus, thank you for your informative notes ,
tfs ,
Carol

Unusual composition!
I like especially symmetry of building.
Great photo.
TFS
la

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2008-10-10 4:36]
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Hi Atri,
Perfect symetrie on your shot. Very nice composition with interresting graphism. Good job. Thanks
Regards
Diane

Merhaba Atri,
Thanks for useful information about tower.
Nice perspective and powerful graphism...
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3433 W: 87 N: 2969] (19296)
  • [2008-10-10 13:01]
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Hello Atri.
Wonderful Memorian tower.!
Think I missed it when I was in Tehran in 1978, when the 'revolution' started.
Hope everything is well, nowadays ?
Best wishes from Jan

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-10-11 1:15]
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Dear Atri,
Extraordinary capture
Sharpness and details are fantastic
Thank You.
Have a wonderful day
Rosa

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  • hama Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 109 W: 0 N: 30] (717)
  • [2008-10-11 10:05]
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Hi Atri,
Very Good shot my fried.
I have visited this place in Tehran some years ago. I like the composition and nice sharp details of the design and curves on the tower.

Well done

Sarwar

Hi Atri
Great shot, very good POV, compeletly different from what I've seen before. Pretty details...
Regards, Alireza.

a very nice work of architecture you captured here in a perfect symmetry from a beautiful low angle. it's a very wonderful display of a Persian art. well done!

TFS
regards
Agoes

Hello Atri! Amazing architecture, excellen point of view, very good capture. Nice light and colours. Original work. Good luck!

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  • datis Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 118 W: 4 N: 26] (601)
  • [2008-10-16 14:54]
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Hi Atri,

Bravo, amazing view of Azadi tower. Excellent POV.

Regards,
Daryoosh

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1535 W: 145 N: 2172] (18914)
  • [2008-10-23 3:36]
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Hello Atri! Very nice architecturalpicture! I love your POV and the exposure. Well composed image with great details, well done! Thanks!

Mario

Uau!!! What a wonderful arquitecture, Atri!
You did a very good job here. Nice
perspective and POV, good sharpness and
colors, and a lovely simetry. Excellent
done, my friend! Congratuations and TFS!!

Abraços,
Bruno

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