Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji Explained

Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
Birth Name:Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
Birth Date:1990 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Babol, Iran
Alma Mater:BS. in Physics at University of Mazandaran, MA.Architecture IAU South Tehran Branch

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]

Early life

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.

Career

Inspiration and unique style

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. 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.

Example of art work

The panorama of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque or "Rainbow Mosque" is one of his photos on many different media. 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]

Techniques and subjects

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. He reached this style on his own inspiration, and his skills behind the lens are largely self-taught. His main subjects are historical places, natural landscapes, and architecturally valuable structures.

Exhibitions

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji – About Me. gravity.ir. 11 May 2015.
  2. Web site: Behind the lens – an interview with Mohammad Reza – momondo. Inspiration. 11 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Beauty and Symmetry Collide in Stunning Photographs of Mosque Architecture. PetaPixel. 14 August 2014 .
  4. Web site: 2017-01-24. Camera Pointed Upwards Captures the Mesmerizing Ceilings of Iran's Ornate Architecture. 2021-07-16. themindcircle. en-US.
  5. Web site: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganj's Iranian mosque photography. 2021-07-16. news.yahoo.com. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2014 Winners Gallery – The EPSON International Pano Awards. 2021-07-17. thepanoawards.com.
  7. Web site: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji: The Mastermind Behind Amazing Photos Of Iranian Architecture. 2021-07-16. World Architecture Community. en.
  8. Web site: Barry Neild. Iran's mosques: Stunning photos showcase their colorful symmetry. 2021-07-16. CNN. en.
  9. Web site: mohammad domiri documents the intricacy of iranian architecture. designboom – architecture & design magazine. 6 August 2014. 11 May 2015.
  10. Web site: Iran's remarkable Mosques Mohammed Domiri - Arch2O.com. 2021-07-16. en-US.
  11. Web site: Barry Neild. Most beautiful places in Iran: Photos will dazzle you. 2021-07-16. CNN. en.
  12. Web site: Scott. Ellen. 2016-04-09. 25 incredible photos that show the beauty of Iranian architecture. 2021-07-16. Metro. en.
  13. Web site: Camera Pointed Upwards Captures the Mesmerizing Ceilings of Iran's Ornate Architecture. 2021-07-16. mymodernmet.com. 28 March 2016.
  14. News: Incredible pics capture symmetry of Iran's mosques - CNN. Barry Neild. 11 November 2014. CNN.
  15. Web site: Fotógrafo registra beleza 'caleidoscópica' de mesquitas iranianas. bbc.co.uk. 10 September 2014. 11 May 2015.
  16. Web site: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganj's Iranian mosque photography. 14 August 2014. Yahoo News. 11 May 2015.
  17. Web site: Breathtaking Beauty in Centuries-Old Symmetry Photos - ABC News . 11 May 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150405232740/https://abcnews.go.com/International/photos/breathtaking-beauty-centuries-symmetry-26353905 . 5 April 2015 . .
  18. Web site: Iran – Mohammed Reza Domiri Ganji fotografiert Moscheen. Spiegel Online, Hamburg, Germany. 17 November 2014. Der Spiegel. 11 May 2015.
  19. Web site: Le moschee colorate dell'Iran . Il Post. 5 August 2014 . 11 May 2015.
  20. Web site: Amazing architecture of Iran. MSN. 11 May 2015.
  21. Web site: Se op – og ned! Moskeernes mageløse mønstre. Politiken. 11 May 2015.
  22. Web site: Blic Online – OČARAVAJUĆA LEPOTA Iranske džamije blistaju u raskoši. Blic Online. 11 May 2015.
  23. Web site: Mohammad Reza Domiri. National Geographic, RBA. 9 March 2015. National Geographic en español..
  24. Web site: Home & Design Trends. Subscription – Zinio – The World's Largest Newsstand. 11 May 2015.
  25. Civilization Magazine., 2015.01
  26. Mental Floss Magazine, Vol. 14 Issue 1 February 2015.
  27. Quest Magazine, January 2014.
  28. Web site: Ashkoob: Persian Mandala Ceiling. 2021-07-17. Nowruz Spring Festival 2020. en-US.
  29. Web site: Yazdani. 2019-08-29. Salento International Film Festival and Focus on Iran - Iran Culture. 2021-07-17. Iran Cultura. en.
  30. Web site: 2018-03-02. Voyage Through Iran's Architecture. 2021-07-17. Financial Tribune. En.
  31. News: 2 October 2017. A voyage through Iran's architecture – Reza Domiri Ganji.
  32. News: 8 August 2016. Post Tile. Art Hub.
  33. News: 31 May 2015. Architekturen aus der islamischen Welt – Fotografien von Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji. dead. 27 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20190906111222/https://www.schwerte.de/service/veranstaltungen/einzelansicht/view/event/date/2015/05/31/event/architekturen-aus-der-islamischen-welt.html. 6 September 2019.
  34. News: 16 December 2014. Islamic Arts Festival 'Art & Science' in Sharja.
  35. Web site: Open Competition Shortlist – 2015 Sony World Photography Awards. worldphoto.org. 11 May 2015.
  36. Web site: Focus Team.ir News: برگزیدگان دومین جشنواره بین المللی عکس خیام. focusteam.ir. 11 May 2015.
  37. Web site: Sony World Photography Awards 2014: The 'Open' shortlist. 5 February 2014. Yahoo News UK.
  38. Web site: The Epson International Pano Awards 2015–2014 Winners Gallery. thepanoawards.com. 11 May 2015.
  39. Web site: Kolor – Panobook 2014: Interview with Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, Third Best Panoramic Photographer of the Year. kolor.com. 11 May 2015.

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