Photographer's Note
On my trips, I visit various places and in various ways. Sometimes I go with the group to the very touristy places, sometimes I go alone to the very remote place where I am the only tourist. Always are some advantages and disadvantages.
For a moment, I jump to my Uzbekistan lone journey. From Nukus, which is already far away, I took a taxi to Mizdakhan. Mizdakhan arose near the city of the fire-worshipers in around II-IV centuries BC, then it turned into one of the most revered Muslim shrines of Central Asia. The Mizdakhan necropolis is an ancient cemetery, there are ancient burials here, some of which have a 2,400-year history. It is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the Central Asian region. Since ancient times, this place has attracted numerous pilgrims with its sacredness and mystery. The latest burials date back to the XIV century.
At the top of the eastern hill is the mausoleum of Mazlumkhon-sulu, dating back to the 14th century.
This amazing structure stands above the surface of the earth with only a round dome and entrance portal. A narrow stone staircase leads deep into the ground into the vast cross-shaped hall. It is cool here even in the daytime heat of fifty degrees and light from the dome windows is poured onto the mosaic walls with blue streams.
According to the legend, the beautiful Mazlumkhon was the daughter of the ruler and her love was sought by the most notable and rich. But she loved a simple architect who could not expect to marry a princess. Angered by the fact that his daughter rejects all the suitors in a row, the ruler announced that he would give her to marry someone who, overnight, would build a tower that was as high as the sky. The enamoured architect, inspired by luck, fulfilled this condition. But, of course, still did not get the consent of his father. Then in grief, he rushed down from the minaret he had built himself. And the princess followed his fate. The governor, of course, repented and ordered to bury young lovers together and erect a mausoleum over their grave made of bricks of a minaret, which he desperately ordered to destroy and turn deep into the earth.
(http://uzbek-travel.com/about-uzbekistan/monuments/mizdakhan/).
In the main upload, the detail of the decoration. The broader views of the blue dome interior in the Workshops.
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holmertz
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(103596) 2022-02-22 2:10
Hello Malgo,
This niche is beautifully designed, but the WS showing the interior of the dome makes an even greater impression. It's obviously an overwhelming experience to enter this room. It would actually have been interesting to also see an exterior view of the dome. Maybe you could do a Paul and add a third WS? The entrance photo is impressive too, and the light was obviously very good.
Best regards,
Gert
Silvio1953
(222889) 2022-02-22 4:20
Ciao cara Malgo, great view of fantastic decorations, fine details, splendid sharpness and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
kasianowak
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(17676) 2022-02-22 4:21
Czesc Malgosiu
Interesujace miejsce, tak zaluje ze nie mialam wiecej czasu w Nukusie na zwiedzanie okolic oprocz "pustyni Aralskiej". Dobrze wypatrzony i wybrany szczegol, super pomysl na glowne zdjecie podczas gdy w WS mozemy zobaczyc szersze ujecia.
Niesamowieta jest ilosc szczegolow na tym zdjeciu, swietnie skomponowane i ostre zdjecie.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Kasia
ChrisJ
(172430) 2022-02-22 4:38
Hello Malgo
Effective tight framing with amazing Islamic designs and motifs. Good sharpness and a fine upward pov. Tfs!
pierrefonds
(115518) 2022-02-22 6:18
Hi Malgo,
The architecture is impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the mausoleum. The light is giving good colors rendering. Have a nice day.
Pierre
CMJC
(5115) 2022-02-22 7:00 [Comment]
jean113
(28253) 2022-02-22 8:42
Hello Malgo, three interesting shots that give us a good impression of the mausoleum.
The main post shows a beautiful wall with this distinctive method of creating a niche very cleverly made. The light highlights the glossy material of the decoration.
Interesting notes, both personal and informative.
What a tragic story.
kind regards, Jean.
PaulVDV
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(63456) 2022-02-22 9:00
Hello Malgo,
An excellent trio to present the interior of the mausoleum.
This time I have a preference for your both photos in the WS.
They both show a fantastic and artful architecture.
WS1 has a top composition!
I understand you wanted to emphasize a more detailed image with your main photo which is a great contribution for the serie.
Best regards, Paul
ktanska
(45052) 2022-02-22 9:02
Hi Malgo,
Very interesting, almost abstract view. It was very difficult to guess the scale or orientation of these details. The workshops make sense, and make me appreciate the architecture even more.
Kari
Tue
(93412) 2022-02-22 9:44
Hello Malgo,
An excellent close-up here, showing the wonderful shapes and decorations very well in a tight composition. The blue colours look very appealing against the walls and I like the pattern of the small windows.
Lars
lousat
(139982) 2022-02-22 11:25
Ciao Malgo,I have not been here during my Uzbek trip, so your post is even more interesting, amazing details in all three photos, even the tomb, although with different colors, is a good sight. A place that is not included in the classic tours, you have had your advantage of traveling independently. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
ifege
(49393) 2022-02-22 19:41
Hi Malgo
This is a place in Uzbekistan that I didn't see. We flew into Nukus but then worked our way back east. 3 good photos from the Mizdakhan necropolis with those decorations in the main one being different to any I saw.
cheers
Ian
COSTANTINO
(117756) 2022-02-22 22:02
Hello dear Malgorzata and have a nice day
and a happy evening
original version
interesting capture with
interesting details too...
regards
costantino
jemaflor
(148214) 2022-02-22 23:16
Hi Malgo,
Tfs this view, impressive and beautiful with this blue, gsharpness, tfs.
pajaran
(117033) 2022-02-23 0:34
Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, intetresantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepa arhitektrura i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u raduionici.
Lepa unutarsnjost Mauzoleja.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja
aliabazari
(23233) 2022-02-23 0:39
Hello Malgorzata
The beauty view of this tile. Good use of light. Clarity and colors are great. Thanks for sharing
ikeharel
(114569) 2022-02-23 5:17
Hello malgo,
First thing caught my attention here, the almost 3D effect from the upwards POV to what looks as a chopped dome.
Marvelous blue decorations depicted on the light-brown walls.
Good afternoon,
Ike
Royaldevon
(86438) 2022-02-23 7:24
Hello Malgo,
Stories of young lovers, separated by social or family conditions abound but they add something very special to a place, like this.
I like your photographs, particularly the main one, so carefully composed symmetrically and clearly revealing the blue pattern details.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
jmdias
(116441) 2022-02-23 9:11
malgo
I can recognize the style I saw in india and it is frequent in iran, but here it looks more rustic and these small windows with blue grids created a very and unusual aspect. excellent sample of architecture.
sim, muitas vezes indo em um grupo podemos ter vantagens e indo sozinho temos outras e nas duas opηυes temos inconvenientes. costumo ir em grupos apenas quando o local ι perigoso ou ι difνcil de alcanηar sozinho.
PS: vocκ assistiu aos vνdeos da tragιdia na cidade imperial de petrσpolis ?
um abraηo
jorge
worldcitizen
(16226) 2022-02-24 12:40
Hello Malgo,
This is a fascinating post, and it is very artistic, too. While I like this tight crop, I personally prefer the view with the blue dome in the WS. The blue color is so deep and beautiful. I am alway amazed by structures that are so old.
mcmtanyel
(69195) 2022-02-26 16:45
Hello Malgo,
Yes, the blue muqarnas! What a beauty! I must visit Φzbekistan.
Regards,
MT
everlasting
(19978) 2022-03-01 3:38
a lovely detail image, well composed with a good pOv and an interesting note.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Malgorzata Kopczynska (emka)
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(158784) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2018-10-21
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2022-02-22 1:24
