This portrait was captured in Palangan, a stepped village in Kurdistan, Iran. The man, dressed in traditional Kurdish clothing, stands proudly against the backdrop of the village’s unique terraced architecture. Palangan is known for its houses built into the mountainside, where the roof of one home forms the courtyard of another, reflecting a centuries-old way of life. His warm smile embodies the resilience, dignity, and hospitality of the Kurdish people, rooted in their deep connection to both land and tradition.
