Thinking of the people of Iran and Lebanon today

Iran

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Iran 〰️

Showing us the way out of town. Jandab, Qom Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90

Solving the World's Problems Kashan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Photos in the Garden Fin Garden, Kashan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Potter's Workshop Lalehjin, Hamadan Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Abol Fazl, Potter's Assistant Lalehjin, Hamadan Province, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Iradj Naderi, Potter Lalehjin, Hamadan Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Clay, Before Abol Fazl, Potter's Assistant Lalehjin, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Meeting New Friends Mehdy was selling pomegranite juice on the highway. He invited us to his home to meet his family and have lunch. Mohamed is 5 years old. Qom Highway, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4

"Look at that crazy lady, Dad!" Mehdi and Mohammed Sadat, father and son Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Mohammed, 5, and Fatima, 12 Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Former English Teacher, practiced his English by quoting Shakespeare. Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Former English Teacher, practicing English by telling jokes. Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

The Tour Group Iranian women visiting holy sites in Lebanon. Rouche Rocks, Lebanon, 2005 Canon 1DMII, 16-35 ©Tina Manley

The Tiniest Terrorists Sarab, Hamadan Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Discussions with the Mullah. "Why do you end every prayer with Death to America?" Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Keeper of the Shoes Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Khaju Bridge (Persian- پل خواجو, Pol-e Xāju) at Sunset Isfahan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Poet – Khaju Bridge, Isfahan, Iran, 2016, Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The real rock stars of Iran are the poets who recite their works to appreciative audiences at the Khaju Bridge at sunset.
US Drops 900-kg Bunker Buster Bomb On Iran's Isfahan, Trump Shares Video

In the Park Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica M240, 35/1.4 ©Tina Manley

It's a Needle Threader! Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica M240, 35/1.4 ©Tina Manley

How does it work?? Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica M240, 35/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Aslam, The Farmer's Daughter Faraghe, Fars Province, Iran. 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Morning Tea with the Farmer Faraghe, Fars Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Rashid Kanjani, Zoroastrian Cucumber Farmer Zinaba, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Water! Kharanaq, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24=90 ©Tina Manley Our guide helps a widow carry water from the village well to her home in central Iran.

Prayer Time Isfahan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Tomb of Hafez Shiraz, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley Young people meet at the tomb of the 14th century Persian poet Hafez to read his poetry.

Tourists in Iran Kermanshah, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, Noctilux, Kodachrome ©Tina Mark Manley Taq-e Bostan, an archaeological site near Kermanshah, Iran, dating back to the Sasanian era.

Triple Tasking Woodworker turning wood for Indian clubs while talking on the cell phone and smoking a cigarette. Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Ali Sharif Zade, Weaving a Carpet Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

A Snowy Journey Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, Noctilux, Tri-X ©Tina Manley

Family Walk Near Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, Noctilux, Tri-X ©Tina Manley

Headed Home Sefid Khani, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, Noctilux, Tri-X ©Tina Manley

ATMs Hamadan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Baking Sangak Tehran, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley Sangak is a whole-wheat sourdough flatbread considered to be Iran's national bread. Cooked over hot stones, it's best fresh out the oven!

Morning Ride Hamadan, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, 35/1.4, Kodachrome ©Tina Manley

onstruction Workers Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, Noctilux, Tri-X ©Tina Manley

Dock Worker Bandar Shahpur, Iran, 1977 Leica M3, Noctilux, Kodachrome ©Tina Manley

The Long Walk Home Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, Noctilux, Kodachrome ©Tina Manley

Thinking of our home and the people of Iran today. Tom and Cathy Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M6, 35/1.4,

Lottery Tickets for Sale Tehran, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Locksmith Hassan Minni shows locks that he and his sons make in the craft center. Isfahan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Wall of Martyrs The National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Holy Defense Tehran, Iran, 2017 Leica SL, 24-90

Mahmood Yazdan Khah, Philosopher and Pizza Chef Na'an, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Lebanon

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Lebanon 〰️

Breakfast Pizza Beirut, Lebanon, 2017 Canon 1DMII, 16-35 ©Tina Manley

At least 1,238 people have been killed since Lebanon was dragged into the war on March 2, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

The toll includes 124 children, while more than 3,500 people have been wounded, the ministry said in a statement. On Saturday and Sunday alone, 49 people were killed, it said, including 10 rescue workers and three journalists.