@Behrooz: Yeah! They hardly allow, although he couldn't see what I was doing, I asked him at first. But you can see her young daughter was so shy. She was so sad of that situation indeed. Thanks for your attention Behrooz.

kairospix from Singapore, Singapore

this is such a sad shot...
every time i see shots like these i wonder why in a world of plenty this must happen...
but i take my hat off to him for at least working for his keep by amking music
thanks for sharing the reality of the world we live in... makes one think twice about how we live...

30 Jun 2007 6:44am

@kairospix: Yeah. I agree you my friend.

Saeed from A City, Iran

Oh! do you want to show the dark sides of Iran? Oh, my sister! try to show the lights! somehow, good luck and be happy.

30 Jun 2007 6:54am

@Saeed: Dear Saeed! Do you think our country will be light if I show only lights or vice versa??
Each community has both dark and light aspects. We should be honest! If you browse all my photos you will see a complex of happy and sad, beautiful and ugly, dark and light views of our country. This is my way. In my collection there are many cultural photos which introduce our rich persian culture and also such shots that show some social complications. Thanks for your attention and comment.

ghazaleh from Tehran, Iran

kind soodi
thanks for reply .......

30 Jun 2007 10:06am

reza from Iran

this is really great object!
i dont know what to say when i see as these shots...!
i think you could select more better cadr:)
also this cadr is great.i know that photography from poor is so hard!
congrast dear soodabeh!

30 Jun 2007 1:00pm

hamidreza from Tehran, Iran

Realistic view, I agree with you, nobody can cut the dark side of the moon off it. Well done.

30 Jun 2007 5:11pm

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

I agree, it is sad to see people with disadvantage yet it is important that we all know and understand other people's misfortunes no matter where they live. Your blog gives us a rich cultural portrait of your country Soodabeh, from ancient sumptuous carpets to busy people in modern cities. Good on you!

30 Jun 2007 7:19pm

Mohsen from tehran, Iran

when i found these subject, ill make some shots with differ angle.

1 Jul 2007 6:12am

MaryB from United Kingdom

A touching, thought provoking capture.

1 Jul 2007 3:15pm

Erik from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

I find this a light side of Iran, because it shows how people observe the five pillars of Islam. It also shows the courage of the blind man who looks well-groomed (good hairdo) and uses a portable computer. He is a strong Iranese and has a careful daughter who also looks neat and strong. In my country I have exprience in working together with a blind computer programmer; despite his handicap or maybe just by his handicap he wanted to do everything better than his colleagues, I liked him very much.

10 Jul 2007 6:26pm

@Erik: Dear Erik! I liked The description you wrote on this photo. But there is a little mistake here. The man doesn't work with a portable computer! He is an organ grinder! He plays some happy musics from his sad heart! Thanks for your nice words.

George from United States

What a beautiful thought in the meantime sad scene.
This reminds me of when I used to live in Tehran (some 30 years ago), I would encounter such scenes in the streets, I am sure these have increased since revolution.
Anyway thank you for such a thoughtful selection, and keep up with the good work.

29 Nov 2007 12:18am

George from United States

By the way, I forgot to ask you, do I have your permission to use this picture in my blog?
Thanks a bunch

29 Nov 2007 12:26am

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