A Blue Morning in Googad Citadel Photo

Photographer’s Note

Googad Citadel which is located near the city of Golpayegan in Esfahan province, dates back to about 4 centuries. The only written document that has been left from the citadel belongs to about 130 years ago. This document indicates that half of the citadel was built by a person named Ali Khan who gave his share of the citadel to his wife as dowry and for this reason it was called AliKhani Citadel for some time.
The citadel was used as a caravansary for businessmen during peace time and it is used as a hotel with good facilities nowadays. In this shot ,a part of the citadel is seen ; in the right there is a small well, reveted with the stones and the place opposite the waterfront is currently used as a traditional teahouse with lots of decoration on its walls and ceiling.

Another point about this citadel is that the doves acted as an alarm system for of the citadel so that special openings were considered for the doves to settle in the citadel’s wall and whenever they heard strange sound they also began to make noise.
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In the WS I have uploaded a view of the citadel and its surrounding.

skippy007, mamcg, belido, BWJ, stego, trekks, danos, patdeph, Gerrit, SAMANDI has marked this note useful

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skippy007 (6911) 2008-11-24 21:37

Hello Atousa, I like the colour & clarity in this shot with the reflection in the water adding contrast & interest, my eye is drawn to the water, lovely blue & nice reflection. I had a look at you WS version & at first I didn't realise how big it is.
Regards
Santo

mamcg (4513) 2008-11-24 21:49

Atousa, well shot and the helpful note and me unfortunate that I have not visited this place though I have a desire to visit most historical places in my neighborhood.
Have a nice day..

Muhammad Ali Musa.

kschanna (2612) 2008-11-25 3:18

Salam Atousa,

Nice composition with a nice blue cast over the image. The tranquility in the pool is great and the presentation with the note is very well.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

mauro61 (14924) 2008-11-25 7:46

ciao Atousa,
angolo caratteristico e luce particolare.
Nella vasca si specchia la costruzione ed il risultato è una buona composizione.
buona serata
maurizio

sayat (2941) 2008-11-25 7:58

Selam Atousa,

This is a lovely, symmetrical comoposition of a very interesting (and huge as seen from the WS) place. I like a lot the reflections on the water. Thank you for the very nice detail on the doves.

belido (16167) 2008-11-25 15:35

Salam Atousa,

very nice architecture and place. You did the right thing choosing this pov. The vertical symetry works pretty well in here. The reflection on the calm water also contributes for this attractive photography. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

BWJ (1771) 2008-11-25 19:04

Hello Atousa,
How interesting the doves were used as an alarm system for the citadel. The title is perfect for this peaceful, calm setting with many beautiful shades of blue. The symmetry and reflections are very lovely.
Kind regards,
Betty

syrus_persia (2122) 2008-11-26 0:55

Doroud Atousa
Jaye kheyli ghashangi bayad bashe.Tarkib bandi va noor kheyli khobe.hamintor enekasi ke toye houz hast kheyli jalebe.
Mamnooon
cyrus

stego (22344) 2008-11-26 4:15

Hi Atousa,
In such location, it must be a dreamy hotel. It's a fine postcard, the reflection is very pretty. The WS presents allows a more complete view of the fort/hotel.
Regards, José.

toto (18603) 2008-11-26 8:06

Bonsoir
belle photo de ce superbe bâtiment a la jolie architecture, jolies couleurs et bonne netteté de l' ensemble.
Ces reflets dans cette pièce d' eau sont de toute beauté et j' aprécie beaucoup.

Amitiés Thomas

trekks (14262) 2008-11-27 5:48

hi Atousa

I think Iran, with its history, has some great photography potential and your gallery can be a good place to showcase them. I like the WS version better in showing the perspective view and at a higher angle to see the overall size of this Citadel and its modern architecture.

tfs, bill

danos (31938) 2008-11-28 5:17

hello Atousa,
nice the building of the Googad Citadel,with the pond and the reflection of it, in it.I like the archiectural line of the building as the two trees that decorate its entrance.Informative your note too.Well done.

Regards,danos

ifanik (20464) 2008-11-30 2:50

Hi Atousa
Wonderful building and very nice photo with beautiful colors
Congratulations
Best regards
Nick

hay_kes (28562) 2008-11-30 3:10

Hi Atousa,
Very beautiful architecture vith excellent POV, symmetry and reflection.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

patdeph (17548) 2008-11-30 4:34

hello Atousa
this is a very nice architecture and I like very much the contrast of the red with the blue of the water and sky!I also like the close framing and the reflection!Now it's an hotel,I hope that the character and the atmosphere of the caravansary has been kept!
Regards
Pascale

Gerrit (35545) 2008-12-01 2:43

Hi Atousa,
There is a fine balance in your photo and yet there is a little perspective distortion due to the POV and the arrangement of the trees. Interesting.
Good colors and contrast.
Regards, gerrit

SAMANDI (302) 2008-12-21 2:00

Salaam Atusa
It shows all beauty of the traditional Iranian architecture. Well captured! Thanks for the informative note!

Best Regards
-- SADEGH --