Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

June 13 - Bazaar - Tehran, Iran

This man lives in the same area of the city as we do. He sells carpets in a small stall in Tehran's bazaar. Today Iranians will learn about the results of the presidential elections.

Friday, June 12, 2009

June 12 - Shahreh-Ray - Tehran, Iran

An Azari (Turk) man lets me photograph him when I noticed his golden teeth! He was waiting on line to vote for presidential elections.

June 11 - Ravanmehr Street - Tehran, Iran

Two men stand in front of closed public bath on Ravanmehr Street in central Tehran.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

June 10 - Enqelab Avenue - Tehran, Iran

A man rests on the sidewalk as a large group of demonstrators rally for the upcoming presidential elections on Enqelab (revolution) Avenue in Tehran.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 9 - Hafez Street - Tehran, Iran

A young man during a rally for Mousavi in a soccer stadium in Tehran.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 8 - Tehran - Tehran, Iran

A young supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves an Iranian flag in Tehran.

Monday, June 8, 2009

June 7 - Hafteh Tir Stadium - Tehran, Iran

A volunteer for Mohsen Rezaie presidential campaign waits for the starts of a rally in Tehran.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

June 6 - Karaj - Karaj, Iran

A young woman wears a poster in support of Mir Hossein Mousavi during an election rally in the city of Karaj about 1 hour outside of Tehran.

Friday, June 5, 2009

June 3 - Enqelab Street - Tehran, Iran

A man holding an Iranian flag during a rally for Ahmadinejad in front of Tehran University.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 2 - Jumhori Street - Tehran, Iran

A young man campaigns for Ahmadinejad in the streets of Tehran.

June 1 - Gisha - Tehran, Iran

This man is a cook and makes kebabs. This is my second visit to his shop in two days.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

May 31 - Tehran - Tehran, Iran

A young man campaigns for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in streets of Tehran. Iranians will vote for presidency on June 12.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Mar. 20 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

Ramin Talaie, just turned 45 today. Yes, this is a self-portrait. I was born in Tehran, Iran on this day. Today is the first day of spring and the start of Persian new year known as Nawruz. Happy new year, and spring!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Mar. 15 - Pakeh Goftehgo - Tehran, Iran

Amir, 20, was born in Tehran, Iran. Amir has been skateboarding for about 3 years now. I photographed Amir in a park where the skateboarders hang out.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Mar. 14 - Laleh Park - Tehran, Iran

Maral Afsharian, 23, was born in Tehran, Iran. Maral used to be a computer-games champion which is a big deal for a young woman in Iran. She is also into rock & roll. I photographed Maral in Parkeh Laleh (Laleh Park) in central Tehran.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Mar. 13 - Dizin Ski Resort - Dizin, Iran

Aida Mansouri, 21, was born in Tehran, Iran. I meet Aida and her friend on the slopes of Dizin ski resort, about 1 1/2 hours drive from north of Tehran. This was Aida's forth times snowboarding. In Iran, women must wear Islamic covering (hejab) at all times, but in Dizin, the enforcement is not as strict. Aida is an electrical engineering student in Tehran.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Mar. 12 - Fatemi Square - Tehran, Iran

Maryam Vafaie, 26, was born in Tehran, Iran. Maryam is traveling to the city of Shiraz for the upcoming Iranian new year (Naw-Ruz) to be with her family. She is fluent in English.

Mar. 11 - Mirdamad - Tehran, Iran

Reza Khalili, 30, is a rock star. At least he looks like one! He was born in Tehran and now lives in Karaj (about 100 km west of Tehran). Reza teaches music and plays guitar in a rock band in Iran. He is part of the large underground music movement in Iran.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Mar. 10 - Khaneh Honarmandan - Tehran, Iran

Abolfazl Nesie, 25, was born in the northern city of Gorgan, Golestan in Iran. Abolfazl's name is an old Arabic name which means grandfather. Abolfazl works for a newspaper in Tehran. I photographed him in a small park in central Tehran.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Mar. 8 - Vanak - Tehran, Iran

Morteza Nikoubazl, 34, was born in Tehran. Morteza is a freelance photographer with Reuters news agency. I photographed him outside of Reuters offices in Tehran. During the Islamic Revolution Moreteza was only 4 years old.