Turkmenistan, Kunya Urgench, Mausoleum Sufi Dynasty photo

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01-Oct-2012

Turkmenistan, Kunya Urgench, Mausoleum Sufi Dynasty

The Najm ad-din Kubra mausoleum was erected in 1340 as the family shrine of the short-lived Sufi Dynasty, it's believed to entomb Najm ad-din Kubra, Sufi.
This mausoleum located near the Karakum desert has not attract tourist attention it deserves.
The mausoleum is the most holy place in Kunya Urgench and attracts many local pilgrims.

In front of this mausoleum is a later 16th century mausoleum built for (sultan) Ali Khan.

Nikon D700
1/640s f/11.0 at 34.0mm iso200 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	01-Oct-2012 07:05:23
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D700
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	34 mm
Exposure Time	1/640 sec
Aperture	f/11
ISO Equivalent	200
Exposure Bias	-0.67
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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dirkpiet		19-Jan-2013 21:37
excellent shot, good timing and sharp all over. V

godro		30-Oct-2012 22:42
Nice scene,well-done!!!

Helen Betts		30-Oct-2012 21:36
Your timing was impeccable for this capture. Super image, Gerrit! V.

Buba Jafarli		30-Oct-2012 20:00
A nice compo! The human presence makes it even better! V.

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