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20-APR-2007

Irrigation Channel

Shushtar

A 70m long manually dug irrigation cannel through a consolidated rock, ordered by Darius the great, about 500 B.C.
It was servicing up to about 20 years ago; Modern irrigation system is built underneath of ancient one, as the best place and irrigation solution.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS
1/15s f/5.6 at 28.0mm iso800 full exif

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Fletcher Wildlife Garden13-Jul-2011 21:55
What a phenomenal image, Ali! The information is greatly appreciated too and helps us to understand how remarkable this channel is! VV
Gary Winters18-Aug-2007 17:23
That's unbelievable! Good shot and thanks for the history lesson too!
Marcia Colelli18-Aug-2007 10:44
very nice clight and composition
Guest 18-Aug-2007 10:25
beautiful depth, compo,light.
laine8218-Aug-2007 09:57
Gorgeous light, Ali...love the colours. v
marie-jose wolff18-Aug-2007 07:43
wonderful tones and light! V
Gerard Koehl18-Aug-2007 06:10
Superbe... V
QUERIDO18-Aug-2007 06:10
Excellent!
GMV
Paco López18-Aug-2007 06:03
Very good perspective and colours!! V!!!
Ceya18-Aug-2007 06:02
Great composition and mood. V
Debbie Blackburn Beierle18-Aug-2007 05:04
Excellent composition and detail! V
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