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Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji (Persian: محمد رضا دومیری گنجی; born in November 1990) is an Iranian architectural, panoramic and tourist attraction photographer.[1][2][3] He is known for his project to document mosque interiors and ancient sites photography, and his best-known project is taking pictures of the ceilings of these structures.[4] He utilizes a variety of wide-angle and fisheye lenses, as well as occasional panoramic techniques to create beautiful new, often mind-bending images.[5] He has two sets of photo series in architecture and landscapes of Iran, and the ceiling of Persian historical structures.[4] He has won the gold medal of The EPSON International Pano Awards for the highest scoring HDR image in 2014.[6]

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
Born
Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

(1990-11-07)7 November 1990
Babol, Iran
Alma materBS. in Physics at University of Mazandaran, MA.Architecture IAU South Tehran Branch
Websitegravity.ir

Early life

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Domiri Ganji was born in Babol on 7 November 1990, The son of Davood Domiri Ganji, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Babol Noshirvani University of Technology. From the age of 13, he took pictures of interesting places nearby, like forests and the Caspian Sea, with his digital camera.[7] He studied and received his BS in Laser Physics at the University of Mazandaran and then changed his field of study to Architecture for MA at IAU South Tehran Branch.[7]

Career

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Inspiration and unique style

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his style of photography lies in using wide-angle lenses, fisheye lenses, and panoramic photography techniques; he has traveled to some of the most historically significant mosques in Iran to capture the kaleidoscope-like architecture inside.[5] in an interview with CNN, he expressed his project to document mosque interiors and other Iranian landmarks in 2008 after he was inspired by images taken inside Egypt's pyramids.[8] On his website, Ganji classifies his interests as architecture, panoramic, documentary, landscape, and conceptual photography, but he is best known for his photographs of Persian/Islamic buildings.[9] Showing precise symmetry of forms in the repeated geometry of persian architecture is of the aspects of his style;[10] he stated the symmetry is one of the distinguished elements in Iranian architecture. He tries to show it so that others can see the balance in their first look at his photos.[7]

 
The Pink Mosque, Shiraz, Iran. Taken by Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

Example of art work

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The panorama of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque or "Rainbow Mosque" is one of his photos on many different media.[7] Domiri Ganji has two sets of photo series. the first one, named "34 incredibly beautiful reasons to visit Iran," is about significant Persian structures, such as mosques, bazaars, and natural landscapes, and it was an invitation message to people of the world to visit Iran that reached a wide range of attentions.[11] The other photo series named "25 incredible photos that show the beauty of Iranian architecture" is the Ceiling project specifically about the ceiling of historical places in Iran.[12][13] Ganji's collections been published by CNN,[14] BBC,[15] Yahoo,[16] ABC,[17] Spiegel,[18] Il Post,[19] MSN,[20] Politiken,[21] Blic[22] and N24. His works has also been published in National Geographic,[23] Trends,[24] Civilization,[25] Mental Floss,[26] Quest.[27]

 
Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji with his camera and tripod

Techniques and subjects

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Panoramic photography using wide-angle lenses besides utilizing colors and symmetrical angles and also using fisheye lenses to make kaleidoscope-like pictures are the main techniques he uses.[5] He reached this style on his own inspiration, and his skills behind the lens are largely self-taught.[8] His main subjects are historical places, natural landscapes, and architecturally valuable structures.[14]

Exhibitions

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Awards

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  • 2015 - Shortlisted in panoramic section of Sony World Photography Awards.[35]
  • 2015 - Bronze Medal, Khayyam International Photography Awards.[36]
  • 2014 - Shortlisted in panoramic section of Sony World Photography Awards.[37]
  • 2014 - Gold medal for Best overall HDR Image, Epson Pano Awards.[38]
  • 2014 - 4th place in built environment section, Epson Pano Awards.[38]
  • 2014 - 3rd place in Kolor Panobook awards.[39]
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Historic Persian monuments and Temples

References

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  1. ^ "Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji – About Me". gravity.ir. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Behind the lens – an interview with Mohammad Reza – momondo". Inspiration. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Beauty and Symmetry Collide in Stunning Photographs of Mosque Architecture". PetaPixel. 14 August 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Camera Pointed Upwards Captures the Mesmerizing Ceilings of Iran's Ornate Architecture". themindcircle. 24 January 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganj's Iranian mosque photography". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  6. ^ "2014 Winners Gallery – The EPSON International Pano Awards". thepanoawards.com. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d "Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji: The Mastermind Behind Amazing Photos Of Iranian Architecture". World Architecture Community. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  8. ^ a b Barry Neild. "Iran's mosques: Stunning photos showcase their colorful symmetry". CNN. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  9. ^ "mohammad domiri documents the intricacy of iranian architecture". designboom – architecture & design magazine. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  10. ^ "Iran's remarkable Mosques | Mohammed Domiri - Arch2O.com". Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  11. ^ Barry Neild. "Most beautiful places in Iran: Photos will dazzle you". CNN. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  12. ^ Scott, Ellen (9 April 2016). "25 incredible photos that show the beauty of Iranian architecture". Metro. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Camera Pointed Upwards Captures the Mesmerizing Ceilings of Iran's Ornate Architecture". mymodernmet.com. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  14. ^ a b Barry Neild (11 November 2014). "Incredible pics capture symmetry of Iran's mosques - CNN". CNN.
  15. ^ "Fotógrafo registra beleza 'caleidoscópica' de mesquitas iranianas". bbc.co.uk. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  16. ^ "Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganj's Iranian mosque photography". Yahoo News. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  17. ^ "Breathtaking Beauty in Centuries-Old Symmetry Photos - ABC News". ABC News. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  18. ^ Spiegel Online, Hamburg, Germany (17 November 2014). "Iran – Mohammed Reza Domiri Ganji fotografiert Moscheen". Der Spiegel. Retrieved 11 May 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "Le moschee colorate dell'Iran". Il Post. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  20. ^ "Amazing architecture of Iran". MSN. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  21. ^ "Se op – og ned! Moskeernes mageløse mønstre". Politiken. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  22. ^ "Blic Online – OČARAVAJUĆA LEPOTA Iranske džamije blistaju u raskoši". Blic Online. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  23. ^ National Geographic, RBA (9 March 2015). "Mohammad Reza Domiri". National Geographic en español.
  24. ^ "Home & Design Trends". Subscription – Zinio – The World's Largest Newsstand. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  25. ^ Civilization Magazine.ISSN 1671-5241, 2015.01
  26. ^ Mental Floss Magazine, Vol. 14 Issue 1 February 2015.
  27. ^ Quest Magazine, January 2014. EAN 8717774091241
  28. ^ "Ashkoob: Persian Mandala Ceiling". Nowruz Spring Festival 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  29. ^ Yazdani (29 August 2019). "Salento International Film Festival and Focus on Iran - Iran Culture". Iran Cultura. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  30. ^ "Voyage Through Iran's Architecture". Financial Tribune. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  31. ^ "A voyage through Iran's architecture – Reza Domiri Ganji". 2 October 2017.
  32. ^ "Post Tile". Art Hub. 8 August 2016.
  33. ^ "Architekturen aus der islamischen Welt – Fotografien von Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji". 31 May 2015. Archived from the original on 6 September 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  34. ^ "Islamic Arts Festival 'Art & Science' in Sharja". 16 December 2014.
  35. ^ "Open Competition Shortlist – 2015 Sony World Photography Awards". worldphoto.org. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  36. ^ "Focus Team.ir News: برگزیدگان دومین جشنواره بین المللی عکس خیام". focusteam.ir. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  37. ^ "Sony World Photography Awards 2014: The 'Open' shortlist". Yahoo News UK. 5 February 2014.
  38. ^ a b "The Epson International Pano Awards 2015–2014 Winners Gallery". thepanoawards.com. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  39. ^ "Kolor – Panobook 2014: Interview with Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, Third Best Panoramic Photographer of the Year". kolor.com. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
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