I think this is the first photograph I am submitting that has an actual person in it

Also taken at the Sa'ad Abad Palace Complex in Tehran, Iran. We were walking up the stairs to the museum portion when one of my many cousins paused to look at the window. I never imagined it would look so... interesting

Just a little side information:
In accordance with the Iranian dress code, when outside the home women must cover their hair with a scarf (roosari) and where an overcoat (monteau) that reaches to at least mid-thigh as well as to their wrists. It gets rather bothersome in the summertime, but other than that I didn't really have any strong feelings toward it.

If you want to see some examples of modern Iranian dress following this: [link] I bet it won't be what you were expecting.

In fact, whatever stereotypes you have concerning how women dress in the Middle East, or more specifically in Iran, I could probably dispel them rather quickly if you'd like. Furthermore, if anyone is really interested in the history, rules and attitudes of Iranian Islamic dress I could always post a chapter from my "Culture Shock!: Iran" book which has a very nice section on this topic.

Ok... that's a little more than I usually say Let me know what you think!