Aerial Tea Terraces Near Tehran at Sunrise in far above orchard blocks and irrigation lines near Enghelab, Tehran

Aerial Tea Terraces Near Tehran at Sunrise

by Christine Beach

Deep shadows blanket the sweeping curves of tea terraces carved into the slopes above Enghelab, Tehran, while a thin layer of morning fog softens the transition between earth and sky. Early autumn light arrives as a sharp rim along the ridges, turning the edges of the green rows into glowing outlines against the darkened fields. The irrigation lines cut straight, geometric paths through the organic shapes of the orchard blocks below. A faint cloud layer drifts overhead, casting a diffuse gray tone that contrasts with the vibrant green of the tea leaves. The pattern repeats in rhythmic waves, stretching toward the horizon where the fog thickens. A bright highlight catches the wet soil at the very bottom edge of the frame.

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tea terraces Tehran aerial view Enghelab early autumn morning fog irrigation lines rim light
Camera Yashica MAT-124G*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Yashica MAT-124G photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 80mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film Kodak Portra 160 softness
Location far above orchard blocks and irrigation lines near Enghelab, Tehran
Date 1971-04-18
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 35.6506, 51.3470
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