A kaleidoscope of colours! Incredibly rare photographs reveal the intricate and beautiful design inside Iran's magnificent temples




These incredible photos capture the intricate detail of the Middle East's grandest temples - a kaleidoscope of colours on their ceilings.

Mohammad Domiri creates his mesmerising works using a variety of techniques such as panoramic shots and fisheye lenses.



The 23-year-old, from Mazandaran, Iran, spends hours researching the famous architecture - all of which are in his home country.

Due to restrictions on tripods, as well as overcrowding, it is very difficult to get permission to shoot inside these grand wonders.

As a result there are very few images of such temples - meaning his photography is extremely rare.



Mohammad said: 'In Iran, we have many historical sites - but some of the greatest are places of worship like mosques.

'As we have a grand mosque in every big city there are many historical buildings with lots of beautiful mosaics to capture.

'I like looking for the symmetry, mosaics and artworks in these temples.

'I like how they let the light come inside and columns are special too as they divide interior space and give some depth.

'Maybe some of these historical sites will not exist in 20 years or change a lot during that time.

'When I am capturing these pictures, I think about how they will be recorded and in future I hope people will be able to see their beauty.'

Remarkable beauty: An amazing photo of the incredible Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, taken with a fisheye lense

Hidden details: Mohammad Domiri creates his works using a variety of techniques such as panoramic shots. Seen here is the ceiling of the Dolat Abad in Yazd

Architectural beauty: Domiri captures the Ornate arches at the Vakil Bathhouse in Shiraz

Inspired: The Iranian photographer spends hours researching which famous architecture he should photograph next - the Seyyed Mosque in Isfahan is pictured here

A kaleidoscope of colours: The Middle Eastern temples are celebrated for their ornate ceilings, like this one in the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan Nasir Al-Mulk: Once inside the intricately-designed places of worship Domiri focuses on ceiling patterns, columns and stained glass windows for inspiration

Incredible patterns: Domiri's eye-catching photograph of the ceiling of the Music Hall, Aliqapu Palace in Isfahan

The stunning snaps capture the hidden detail of the Middle Easts grandest temples, including the Chehel Sotoun, in Isfahan