"We lived in Iran from 1973-1976 and returned for a visit in 2016. These are the photos from 50 years ago and from yesterday. The Iranian people welcomed us into their homes and their lives."

Iran

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Iran 〰️

Dreaming of Gold Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Barber Yazd, Persia, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

The Tour Group, II Kharanaq, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

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

Directions Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica M240, 24/2.8 ©Tina Manley

The Conversation Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

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

With the Family Shrine Zinaba, Iran, 2016 Leica M240, 24/2.8 ©Tina Manley

The Baker Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

A Scarf for Hossein Meybod, Persia, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

· But the rings are solid silver... Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Her Profile, Shenahanou Kanjani Zinaba, Iran, 2016 Leica MM, 50/1.4 ©Tina Manley

Alms Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Ali Sharif Zade, Weaving a Two-Sided Rug Meybod, Persia, 2017 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Fetching Water Kharanaq, Yazd Province, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Ready to Ride Arak, Iran, 1976 Leica M6, Noctilux, Plus-X ©Tina Manley

The Jube Arak, Iran, 1976 Leica M6, 35/1.4, Plus-X ©Tina Manley

Family Picnic Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M3, 35/1.4, Kodachrome ©Tina Manley

In the Bazaar Arak, Iran, 1974 Leica M6, Noctilux, Tri-X ©Tina Manley

Fresh Orange Juice! Isfahan, Iran, 2016

Women's Study Group, The Quran Yazd, Great Mosque, Iran, 2016

Ducks and Chicks! Yazd, Iran, 2016

The Locksmith's Workshop Isfahan, Iran, 2016

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.

Evening by the River Isfahan, Iran

Hossein uses his phone to call Soghra's son in Tehran Abyaneh, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Soghra, Abyanaki woman Abyaneh, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Yes, I have a few samples! Grand Bazaar, Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Under Black Chadors Grand Bazaar of Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

His Shop Grand Bazaar of Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Discussing Religion Agha Bozorg Mosque Madrasa Kashan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Shopping Yazd, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Rashid Kanjani, Zoroastrian Cucumber Farmer Looking toward the mountains where the water for his greenhouses comes from. Zinaba, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Delivery Worker, Grand Bazaar Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Saturday Prayers Shah Abbas Mosque, Isfahan, Iran, 2016

Masjed-e Jameh Abbasi Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Tandoori Bread Abyaneh, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Waiting for Work Grand Bazaar of Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (Copy)

Agha Bozorg Mosque Madrasa Kashan, Iran, 2016

Preparing for a Funeral Shrine of Amir Ahmad Kashan, Isfahan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

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

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 (Copy)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Working Man's Lunch Grand Bazaar, Isfahan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©Tina Manley

Marixa, Syrian Refugee Isfahan, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©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

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

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

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 (Copy)

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. (Copy)

Zoroastrian Men at Fire Temple Yazd, Iran, 2016 Leica SL, 24-90 ©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

Prayers for Bandar Abbas Bandar Abbas, Iran, 1976

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.