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Another image from Iran. I was at central Tehran at park when the guy in the center caught my attention due to his traditional trousers. He was part of a large group and they saw me shooting and in no time they were all around me and saying something, questions by everyone of them and coming from every direction. Confused and nervous I said something in Urdu to make them realize I am not Iranian. Then I hear a word of English “when”. When? I mumbled. Then someone came up with another word and I hared “Cuntaary” in pure Persian accent. Pakistan I replied and I was showered with hand kisses. They touched my cheeks with their hand and kissed it or opposite to it I don’t remember because I was very nervous by the whole group swarming me like that. Finally I said I want pictures and the guy made this pose. This thumbs down could be actually thumbs up sign, because thumbs up mean sit on the finger in Iran. I came up with the caption because of the history Iran and USA had. Although most Iranians don;t have nothing against americans, they do hate American policies in the region.

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  • Copyright: kamran safdar (kami1) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 21 W: 0 N: 40] (579)
  • Genre: People
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2006-08-00
  • Categories: Daily Life
  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2006-11-28 1:09
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Points: 8
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