23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Two sides of a narrative

In the heart of Isfahan, next to one of the chambers of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, two men are engaged in conversation. One is sitting and attesting to a truth with his hands, while the other stands, looking on the verge of judgment and reflection.

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Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Isfahan, Iran
Copyright: © Sheyda Shahangi