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Copyright: Mitra Panahi (Mitra) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1445 W: 75 N: 810] (7204)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5700, Nikkor ED 8.9--71.2mm
Exposure: f/6.7
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Snowy Mountains, Mountains [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-22 6:50
Viewed: 404
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mount Damāvand also known as Donbavand, is a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Iran with a special place in the Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle Alborz Range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard and Mīānrūd, it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. Though not volcanically active, there are fumaroles near the summit crater that deposit sulfur, which were most recently known to be active since July 6, 2007. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Āmol county, Māzandarān, 66 kilometers (41 miles) northeast of Tehran.

Symbolism and mythology

Damavand is, as any cursory reading of Persian literature will indicate, the Mount Olympus of Persian mythology.
Damāvand is the symbol of Iranian resistance against foreign rule in Persian poetry and literature. In Zoroastrian texts and mythology, the three-headed dragon Aži Dahāka was chained within Mount Damāvand, there to remain until the end of the world. In a later version of the same legend, the tyrant Zahhāk was also chained in a cave somewhere in mount Damāvand after being defeated by Kāveh and Fereydūn. Damāvand is also significant to the Iranian legend of Arash. The mountain is said to hold magical powers in the Šahnameh.

The famous poem Damāvand by Mohammad Taqī Bahār is one of the finest examples of the mountain's place in Persian literature.

The first verse of this poem is:

ای دیو سپید پای در بند
Oh white demon with feet in chains
ای گنبد گیتی ای دماوند
Oh terrestrial dome, Oh Mount Damāvand
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between the deep bleu sky,the white mountain and the pink cloud the impression this picture gives is "wow".
it's only a shame you give no information about the mountain.
tfs

tsilla

salam dear mitra
magnificent snowy mountain and landscape. good composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • Chang Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 30 W: 8 N: 11] (244)
  • [2008-07-22 10:36]

Hi Mitra!

Excellent composition... Excellent POV

TFS

Muhammad Hasnain

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5077 W: 178 N: 5961] (31727)
  • [2008-07-22 10:37]

iHello Mitra

Beautiful!!

I like this shade slightly rose in the snow,
and the clouds of passage in rose give a beautiful effect!
Congratulations, big visual and compo!
Greetings!

Sérgio

Hi Mitra,
Crisp clear image! Excellent crop and frameing. A fine posting my dear!
Hans

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 0 N: 57] (2726)
  • [2008-07-22 14:56]

Hi Mitra, great landscape, vivid light and amazing colours. Well done!
Ciao, Cinzia

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 164 W: 5 N: 10] (795)
  • [2008-07-23 3:49]

wow! very beautiful! great contrast between sky and white of snow! amazing pink clouds. great visual impact. tfs

Are those ski slopes?? What a view! nice work Mitra! Looks like a good mountain to have some fun on! Nice control of the sky here, nice details! The sky is a little noisey, you can isolate the sky and get rid of that!
B-) B-)
Linda

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  • NAHL Gold Star Critiquer [C: 139 W: 0 N: 0] (1158)
  • [2008-07-24 2:21]

salam mitraye aziz
mesle hamishe fogholade.
;)

Excellent contrasts Mitra. Very well composed with good colour and detail. TFS,
David

Hi Mitra,

I think you are very good in themes! You always seem to have the right photo! Impressive shot, excellent colors lighting and sharpness.
TFS,
Vassilis

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