Facade of Attar's Mausoleum Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the front facade of the mausoleum of Attar in Neyshabour and here I liked the window in the midst of the whiteness around it .

Attar was a Persian and Muslim poet, Sufi, theoretician of mysticism, and hagiographer. The thought-world depicted in `Attar's works reflects the whole evolution of the Sufi movement. The starting point is the idea that the body-bound soul's awaited release and return to its source in the other world can be experienced during the present life in mystic union attainable through inward purification. Although his heroes are for the most part Sufis and ascetics, he also introduces stories from historical chronicles, collections of anecdotes, and all types of high-esteemed literature. His talent for perception of deeper meanings behind outward appearances enables him to turn details of everyday life into illustrations of his thoughts. (from Wikipedia)

One of his poems translated by Afkham Darbandi and Dick Davis:

"How long then will you seek for beauty here?"

How long then will you seek for beauty here?
Seek the unseen, and beauty will appear.
When the last veil is lifted neither men
Nor all their glory will be seen again,
The universe will fade -- this mighty show
In all its majesty and pomp will go,
And those who loved appearances will prove
Each other's enemies and forfeit love,
While those who loved the absent, unseen Friend
Will enter that pure love which knows no end.

Another shot of Attar's mausoleum plus more explanation about him and his poems are available here .

BWJ, Angshu, AlvaroGuijarro, paura, skippy007, stego, siolaw, belido, sayat, Photo65Net, h_sedghi, AiresSantos, SAMANDI, danos, ManuMay, mikolaj_kawa has marked this note useful

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AlvaroGuijarro (288) 2008-12-09 11:51

I cannot translate what I want to say you in english, sorry Atousa.
La foto es una obra de arte. Geometría en planos imposibles, estética y belleza sobria, en el juego de luz de los diferentes planos blancos.
El encuadre de vida central, la ventana, es perfecto. En un contexto matemático, aparece la vida en un orden mucho más complicado (flores).
Tu juego de colores en la foto, sencillamente magistral.
Y por supuesto, la mística sencilla y profunda del sufismo más auténtico.

Congratulations, Atousa.
Your image,a deep and personal, absolutely sincere interpretation of the poem.

Regards
Álvaro

paura (39258) 2008-12-09 12:20

Atousa,
Very beautiful image in your well composed photo. Technical settings are also nice to show it to all us.

regards

Paulo

stego (22448) 2008-12-09 15:11

Salaam Atousa,
The architecture is simple, but very beautiful. The central and low POV is very appropriate here, making the elegant symmetry, nicely broken by the flowers, stand out. The light management is spotless and the clarity is great. It's a very pleasing image, that suits well the interesting note and the beautiful poem.
Regards, José.

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hay_kes (28562) 2008-12-09 23:39

Hi Atousa,
What an amazing photo vith excellent colours, POV, symmetry and details.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

syrus_persia (2222) 2008-12-09 23:44

Salam Atousa
Bayad begam ke tarkib bandish khobe . range khobi ham dar ghesmate payine kadret va ham roye gol dari.memariye ghashangiye.Zahmat keshidi
Mamnoon
Cyrus

siolaw (25832) 2008-12-10 0:13

Salam Atousa,
I like the symmetric and accurate framing, increasing the graphism of the walls patterns. The flowers are a bonus and add a nice colour touch...
Bravo
LAurent

kschanna (6) 2008-12-10 2:43

Salam Atousa,

Another great sons of Neshapur, Farid-ud-din Attar,

flowers growing out of the window, what a great metaphor and the shot is geometrically perfect.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

belido (16857) 2008-12-10 4:31

Hi Atousa,

very good frontal catch! The window in the middle and the symmetry work very well. Good exposure and nice graphism in the roof. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-12-10 18:20

Hi Atousa:

The photo is an art work.

Geometry in impossible planes, aesthetic and sober beauty, in the game of light of the different white planes. The frame of central life, the window, is perfect.

In a mathematical context, it appears the life in a much more complicated order (flowers).

Your game of colors in the photo, simply skillful. And by all means, the simple and deep mystic of sufismo more authentic

John

sayat (2944) 2008-12-11 11:41

Hi Atousa,

An amazing symmetrical shot with a simple yet very strong composition. The flower, of course, is the striking feature that makes the photo a marvel to look at. The spiritual beauty presented in your note is beyond words indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-12-11 11:55

Hello Atousa,
I like how you composed with geometrics and colors here.
Beautiful result, nice balance,
Have a nice day,
JB.

AiresSantos (42902) 2008-12-12 5:11

Hi Atousa
Very beautiful view of Attar's Mausoleum facade. Fine arquitecture and good natural colours. The shadows create a very nice graphism in the roof
Have a nice weekend
Aires

saxo042 (16266) 2008-12-12 9:00

Hi Atousa,
A beautiful composition where the simplicity is the key factor. The ceiling makes we think of folded paper, like origami... All details here are perfect, the window, the flower and the brick framing. Excellent!
Regards
Gunnar

mauro61 (16290) 2008-12-14 7:40

Ciao Atousa,
una simmetria perfetta e belle geometrie ingentilite dai fiori sulla finestra.
ottimo lavoro
saluti
maurizio

ifanik (20542) 2008-12-18 0:30

Hi Atousa
Very nice arcitecture photo
The composition is great and the light wonderful
Best regards
Nick

BWJ (1775) 2008-12-18 19:04

Hello Atousa,
This is a strikingly balanced and very beautiful composition. Its beauty is enhanced by careful natural lighting. I like the variation of the geometric shapes and the touches of contrasting colors. A lovely mood of tranquility is conveyed. Excellent job!
Kind regards,
Betty

SAMANDI (302) 2008-12-21 1:53

Atusa ! Nice Architecture and colours - Point of view
good composition Excellent job .. well done

-- SADEGH --

danos (33272) 2008-12-21 8:04

Hello Atousa,
i like this decorative window of the mausoleum of Attar in Neyshabour. Simple shot with a brighten light and the yellow brick line in the lower part of the frame to add something different in the scene.Well done.

Regards,danos

Angshu (34099) 2008-12-23 0:24

Salam Atousa
A beautiful poem you've shared with us. I do remember very well your other post, the view of the mausoleum from outside. Nice picture of the interiors, very symmetrical. Like the inclusion of the flowers & the inclusion of the yellow brick line at the bottom. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

ManuMay (11403) 2008-12-29 22:47

Doroud Atousa!

I love your capture because its powerful and nice grafic effect, and the play of estructures and the point of life given by flowers...
As I always loved sufi mystic, I see a real poem on your picture, talking about life and fitting really well to the poem by Attar!!

Thanks for sharing this great!!
Best Regards.

Manuel

mikolaj_kawa (31259) 2009-02-06 1:14

Hello Atousa! Excellent architecture, very interesting facede, mysterious window, beautiful flowers. Original POV and composition. Very interesting shot. Good luck!

marietom (32076) 2009-04-28 12:49

hello Atousa,

très belle architecture, et très belle composition.
Bonne soirée
Marie