khajou bridge

[vaez]

Khaju Bridge has 24 arches and is 133 metres long and 12 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 21 meters. The existing inscriptions suggest that the bridge was repaired in 1873.

Khaju is one of the bridges that regulate the water flow in the river because there are sluice gates under the archways over the river. When the sluice gates are closed, the water level behind the bridge is raised to facilitate the irrigation of the many gardens along the river upstream of this bridge.

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.

Iranian urban architects, however, note their dismay with the recent, and modern renovations that have taken place at the Khaju.[4]




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[Otavio]

Hi, Vaez. Nice images. Good composition and very nice colours. The bridge looks like a temple! Beautiful architecture. Thanks for sharing images from your part of the world. Cheers,

[vaez]

Hi, Vaez. Nice images. Good composition and very nice colours. The bridge looks like a temple! Beautiful architecture. Thanks for sharing images from your part of the world. Cheers,

hi otavio thank you for comments no is not temple but is very important for visit
tow days ago the river was dry about a year filled with water all the happy people all had come to watch the water this is an un forgettable day .
Accelerometers is a good opportunity for tourists who are planning to visit this historic bridge

[vaez]

Khaju Bridge (Persian: پل خواجو ‎ Pol-e Khāju) is arguably the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran.[1] It was built by the Persian Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650, on the foundations of an older bridge. Serving as both a bridge, and a dam (or a weir), it links the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter across the Zayandeh River. Although architecturally functioning as a bridge and a weir, it also served a primary function as a building[2] and a place for public meetings.[1] This structure was originally decorated with artistic tilework and paintings, and served as a teahouse. In the center of the structure, a pavilion exists inside which Shah Abbas would have once sat, admiring the view.[1] Today, remnants of a stone seat is all that is left of the king's chair. This bridge is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture at the height of Safavid cultural influence in Iran. In words of Upham Pope and Jean Chardin, Khaju bridge is "the culminating monument of Persian bridge architecture and one of the most interesting bridges extant...where the whole has rhythm and dignity and combines in the happiest consistency, utility, beauty, and recreation."[3]

[Shadowman]

Nice captures, really like the 4th and 5th images.

[John 2]

Hi Vaez, a nice set of interesting images, made more so by the information you have provided. The architecture is stunning as well.

[Geoff F]

To me, Vaez, the first scene seems to lack full impact because of that plain blue sky. It looks to be in three equal bands and while it nicely shows the overall scene the buildings almost appear 'lost' in the overall composition.

I wonder if cropping to a slightly narrower size ratio would give it the same impact as the other excellent images?

[Rebel]

Nice shots Vaez, I like shots 2 and 4 the best ... I really like the groups of people sitting on the steps for some reason.

[vaez]

hi rebel I am grateful for the choices I invite you all to see the bridge

[bnnrcn]

Hi Vaez +1 to Matt's comment. Thanks for sharing the images and also the information about them.

[vaez]

To me, Vaez, the first scene seems to lack full impact because of that plain blue sky. It looks to be in three equal bands and while it nicely shows the overall scene the buildings almost appear 'lost' in the overall composition.

I wonder if cropping to a slightly narrower size ratio would give it the same impact as the other excellent images?

hi geoff tahnks for comment
sorry i didnt understand what you mean ?
i modified the color of the sky do you think is wrong ?
your question was that i have a picture perfect view of the bridge?
cheers vaez

[vaez]

Hi Vaez +1 to Matt's comment. Thanks for sharing the images and also the information about them.

hi binnur thanks for comment
it is one of the main bridge in the world
now good time for visit maybe next month will be closed to save water and prevent drought
cheers vaez

[vaez]

Hi Vaez, a nice set of interesting images, made more so by the information you have provided. The architecture is stunning as well.

hi john thanks for viewing and comment and attention
i hope all c&c come to visit
cheers vaez

[vaez]

Nice captures, really like the 4th and 5th images.

hi john thanks for comment and choices

[Geoff F]

What I meant about #1 Vaez is that there is simply a little too much plain blue sky which tends to lose the impact of the bridge.

The sky colour is fine. When I hold a piece of card against my screen (something I regularly do to simulate crops) it appears to create a stronger impression of the bridge with that sky area reduced in size by about half.

But that would mean having a different image size ratio.

[vaez]

What I meant about #1 Vaez is that there is simply a little too much plain blue sky which tends to lose the impact of the bridge.

The sky colour is fine. When I hold a piece of card against my screen (something I regularly do to simulate crops) it appears to create a stronger impression of the bridge with that sky area reduced in size by about half.

But that would mean having a different image size ratio.

your purpose is to share number 1 sky high
There is not a cloud in the sky as specific as beautiful or pretty colors and its better crop

[IzzieK]

+1 to Matt and Binnur's comments. I also like 2 and 4 very much. Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.

[vaez]

+1 to Matt and Binnur's comments. I also like 2 and 4 very much. Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.

thank you for choices and attentions and comment
cheers vaez

[deetheturk]

Very nice Vaez

[vaez]

Very nice Vaez

thans david