Pol e Khajoo

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Pol e Khajoo
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Copyright: Fara Serajian (fserajian) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 690 W: 11 N: 420] (3432)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-04
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, 24-105 f4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 21:33
Viewed: 239
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sunset at pol-e khajoo (Farsi), Kaju Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in Isfahan. Shah Abbas II built it on the foundations of an older bridge around 1650. It has 23 arches and is 105 metres long and 14 metres wide.
The pass way of the bridge is 7.5 meters wide, made of bricks and stones with 21 larger and 26 smaller inlet and outlet channels. The pieces of stone used in this bridge are over 2 meters long and the distance between every channel and the ceiling base is 20 meters. The existing inscriptions suggest that the bridge was repaired in 1873.


On the upper level of the bridge, the main central aisle was utilized by horses and carts and the vaulted paths on either side by pedestrians. Octagonal pavilions in the center of the bridge on both the down and the upstream sides provide vantage points for the remarkable views. The lower level of the bridge may be accessed by pedestrians and remains a popular shady place for relaxing.
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  • kyzer Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 23 W: 11 N: 18] (108)
  • [2008-05-08 22:41]

Hi Fara,

Amazing photograph and excellent colors of the bridge..and the reflection..so beautiful

Very interesting and knowledgeable note..

Thnks for showing us this beautiful place in Iran>

Cheers
Paddyrags

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1208 W: 112 N: 1447] (7319)
  • [2008-05-09 4:22]

Hi Fara
I was just browsing when my eye caught this beautiful panoramic composition. It's clear and sharp and it gives a feeling of peace and quiet. I laso like your colors and its sharpness
TFS
Argiris

hi fara,
beautiful LP of this famous bridge. a small portion of the garden along the bridge is also in picture. if you have noticed there are water channels feeding the garden. tfs.
manoj

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