14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Beauty All Around

On my visit to the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, which had many colourful wall murals, this pretty woman was being photographed by her friend against the backdrop of the beautiful tiled mural. She had such a serene, pretty face and fitted in so well with the beautiful wall mural. It was my first day in Iran and I was blown away by the beauty of the women and the stunning murals in this Palace. I couldn't have asked for a better start to my Iranian .

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Tehran, Iran
Copyright: © Joyce Le Mesurier