One of the nice things about being posted in a country with certain treasures is that you can go visit them multiple times. Why look at a masterpiece once?
Shah-i Zinda in Samarkand is a masterpiece. A necropolis, a collection of small mausoleums, most of the buildings covered in a riot of blue tile. Gaze and then gaze again.
The complex is within a large cemetery. Most people only see Shah-i Zinda and never venture out for other views. Go repeatedly, go find other angles.
The big reveal. A hint of color when heading up the entrance stairs. Fun with perspective. A different view from the neighboring cemetery, a green lawn frames well at the correct angle.
Timing things right is also a benefit of a repeat visit. Here's a view of the three mausoleums that make up the back section of Shah-i Zinda, photographed at the minute the sun creates no shadow between the buildings.
Dome views.
A quiet moment, a little duck behind the complex.
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