This is an astounding shot since, keeping in mind that the detail pictured is about 3 stories high, it still looks as if shot straight on while standing directly across from it. I am guessing there is a zoom lense involved. I have always wanted to observe these colorful details up close, but has never been possible since I have never taken binoculars to Anitkabir, and in any case, the guards would probably consider me w/ suspicion!
BTW, this is the ONLY site that inspires me to someday purchase an SLR digital camera. I have commented in the past, and I find myself coming back to this site to obverve Osseman's amazing photographs.