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RC. Dany
{K:64104} 2/21/2009
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Fantastic shot.
amme...
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/21/2009
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Hehe. Thanks, Basant. I had this inverted reflection in mind when I took the shot, and my hosts were puzzled when I actually held my camera upside down to take this shot (though it wasn't necessary). I would love to go back - Indians are such friendly, hospitable people!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/21/2009
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Thank you Malules. That was an amazing trip.
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basant mohamed
{K:816} 2/21/2009
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wooooooooooooow
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Malules Fernandez
{K:54810} 2/21/2009
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Excellent, Paul.
congrats!
Malules
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 5/12/2008
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Why, thank you, Jen!
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 5/12/2008
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Well of course I had to look who has prized my work so kindly as I hadnt seen you before..loll...I think..
Then I saw your modelling work, also very surprising, after that I looked through your work and saw this...very different, very special dear Paul!!!
I will never become as good as you are, still dreaming of my camera too;)) Thanks for adding me as a friend, feel honored:)) Be well, hugs Jen
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/18/2007
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Thank you Omer. This is one of the best shots from my India visit.
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Omer Motiwala
{K:1704} 9/18/2007
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amazing !
very brilliantly done Paul !
hats off for it !!
8++++++
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 7/13/2007
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Thanks, Francesca!
This is easily one of my best shots...ever.
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Francesca May
{K:6877} 7/13/2007
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wow!instant fav!
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Jon O'Brien
{K:11321} 3/19/2007
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Damn this is good. Nicely done.
Jon
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Vesna Radakovic
{K:1572} 3/19/2007
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this is brilliant!!! 7+++++
Vesna
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R T
{K:727} 3/19/2007
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que fotografia tan mas original, felicidades,
saludos
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 3/15/2007
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Thanks, Tom!
This has become one of my favorite images.
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Tom Gessner
{K:2030} 3/15/2007
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this is a very interesting kind of doing the photography - turning it upside down - well seen and perfectly cropped - well done
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/14/2007
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Nice Paul . . . congrats on the unique view and the award. Nicely done!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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sascha jonack
{K:19715} 3/10/2007
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Ha, congrats. Well earned award. It is a MASTERPIECE.
Sascha
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 3/8/2007
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...and THAT makes me smile, knowing I have achieved my goal: to show this beautiful temple in a manner normally not seen. Everyone lines up to get 'the postcard shot' but I was looking for that OTHER shot, Nilanjan. Thank you for that.
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Nilanjan Mitra
{K:12955} 3/8/2007
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excellent never seen this angle before :).. excellent again :)
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Vijay Kurhade
{K:10118} 2/18/2007
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very nice shot, my friend
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jacques brisebois
{K:73883} 2/18/2007
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so nice capture Paul, really nicely done, great colors and perfect reflection use. WOW
many great captures since my last visit... but not enough time to comment now...
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/16/2007
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Thanks, Mark.
It was really gratifying to jump back on the street again, after doing so much model/fashion stuff!
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Mark Julian
{K:36866} 2/16/2007
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A great shot of course.... after 45 comments what is there left to say? Well, reading your "about". Yes, the story of the history of the Taj is VERY touching - A tear Jerker. Now that's LOVE !!! Congrats dude !!!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/16/2007
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Thank you, Tania!
I am amused at how many (non-photographers) can not seem to figure this image out without an explanation. ;)
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Tatiana Antonuk
{K:-340} 2/16/2007
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Wow!
Amazing image!
Looks like a painting in water-colours.
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saher aziz
{K:1016} 2/13/2007
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haaaaaaay u got da prize;)
congrats
but i think tht this one needed more than this one:)
congrats again
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 2/12/2007
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Congratulations on the award, Paul. I knew it was a winner though I would have expected a photo of the day or a best in project award.
As I said originally, what a great shot.
Best wishes,
Dave
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Mehul Chimthankar
{K:18655} 2/12/2007
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Hi Paul,
Congrats !
You have a great picture to present about my dear homeland INDIA... Thank you for being here
7++++++++
Mehul
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/12/2007
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Thanks, Wayne!
The jet lag lasted longer than my trip did, but it was well worth it.
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Wayne Winsauer
{K:7331} 2/11/2007
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Paul, I really only have one word: STUNNING!
Magnificent work my friend! I hope you are enjoying your trip!
OH, Congrats on the award!!!
7+++
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 2/10/2007
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hey,Paul...i agree with AJ about that line up top which is what i was trying to convey in my previous comment...the texture of pool reflection is fine and by cropping that smidgen of distracting line up top,you then get a more polished image,brat,eh? ;>
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174022} 2/10/2007
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It is wonderful, Paul! You're welcome. I've gone through similar things...uploading...removing and re-uploading, until the photo looks right.:)
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saad alqasem
{K:1202} 2/10/2007
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this is an well executed shot..!!! i like it...!!
;) ;) ;) ;)
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 2/10/2007
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Amazing beauty, the reflection is awesome, the symmetry is fantastic, great color, perfect composition! A favorite :)Ina
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m f
{K:-1923} 2/10/2007
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great shot, Paul. very creative. an award well deserved, congratulations.
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Jinggoy Montenejo
{K:7736} 2/10/2007
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Congrats on the award paul. Really well thoughout out composition! Well done!
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 2/10/2007
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This is a wonderful interpretation of a much photographed but classic monument (perhaps soon to be classified as one of the new 7 wonders of the world). Great to see it on the front page. Perhaps you might consider cropping that harsh horizontal line at the top.
AJ
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Cathy Carroll
{K:28144} 2/10/2007
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This is such an unusual perspective, makes my head spin, I think my brain is trying to turn it up the other way, but it looks great this way. I love the painted effect of the reflection. Beautiful. CC
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Yazeed Al Ghuraibi
{K:4588} 2/10/2007
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wooow !!
Great shot Paul !
congrats on the DIOTD
Yazeed
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marco diquattro
{K:2357} 2/10/2007
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beatiful shot!
ciao
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/10/2007
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Thank you, Partha!
I would not have been happy if I had departed the most famous image on the planet with nothing more than 'the postcard view'. It was a wonderful day for me!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/10/2007
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THANK you, Shirley!
What you didn't see was my 4 attempts to post this image:
- After uploading, realized it was not white balanced, but a bit yellow from the smog
- Uploaded again, then realized that my crop wasn't quite symmetrical
- Uploaded once more, realizing the frame was now symmetrical, but the image was rotated about 2 degrees clockwise.
- Finally happy with the shot. ;)
This is honestly a favorite for me, TOO. After so much joy immersed in fashion photography, it's pleasing to know I can still nail an architectural shot.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/10/2007
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Hehe. Thanks Gayle.
The thing I like most about this angle is how the closest area of the reflecting pool (at top) added some wicked texturing to what was a featureless sky.
Tripod? Didn't need no steenking tripod, as this was about 10am in full sun. So bright in fact that I was able to drop to ISO 100 and start shooting RAW+JPEG.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/10/2007
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Yeah, Sal, this is of course inverted and cropped to support the symmetry, but not much was done to the original image, as I 'saw' this moment while shooting. There's two long reflecting pools, and the farther one prohibits you from getting down at pools edge centerline. The closer pool does have that access, and I was fully prepared to frame and shoot for this.
Thanks for your comments, my friend.
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Partha Pal
{K:11619} 2/10/2007
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Hi,
U really give a spectacular look the most photographed architecture in India. Nice visualisation.
Partha
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Khaled Al Sibai
{K:211} 2/10/2007
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very creative, so special..
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 2/10/2007
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surreal,brat!...have seen other Taj reflection shots,but yours is quite unique and dreamlike
congrats for the DOD...maybe crop that small part up top which doesn't add anything to my eye crop down to just below the line)...i can just picture you there as you were with tripod in Seattle..LOL..peace,gayle
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174022} 2/10/2007
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Wow, Paul, so gorgeous this way...a 'Favorite' for me!:)
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 2/10/2007
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Dude, this is real?! Incredible! Words escape me on this one. A truly well deserved honor.
Sal
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Giulio Rotelli
{K:28441} 2/9/2007
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such a great game of reflections!!!
TheDOD was perfect, but what if you putted it in the photo project reflections?
Maybe there was a double award?
Anyway very weel seen my friend.
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ictenbey / Emrah ICTEN
{K:16316} 2/9/2007
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so nice photo
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 2/9/2007
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wow, fabulous, Paul... love the idea of flipping it... great work!! the reflection so looks like a watercolor painting...
Dave
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 2/9/2007
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well I havent and this old son is excellent... totally satisfying image of the Taj
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Sergio Cárdenas
{K:25028} 2/8/2007
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Wow!! Amazing angle and point of view Paul!
It's a masterpiece! congrats!!! to my favs
My best regadrds
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Gary Dyck
{K:12834} 2/8/2007
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Great shot, Paul. This is a really artistic shot with great light and detail! Of course, I want to flip it around and look at it as a reflection  Looks like you had an amazing trip to India with lots of neat photos here. Cheers, Gary
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Maurizio Massetti
{K:30463} 2/8/2007
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Very original point of view! Excellent reflections and colors.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/8/2007
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I shall give you some feedback, Kiarang!
I'm honored that you would ask.
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Kiarang Alaei
{K:49415} 2/8/2007
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Paul, your works always are creative and special. this one is a nice reflected work with carefully composition study.
i would glad to have your oponion about my works too!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/8/2007
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LOL!
Oh, I DID succumb to the postcard, but I'm not posting it yet. I like this one more!
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chris d
{K:3046} 2/8/2007
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Very creative energy. well done on not succumbing to the postcard...
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 2/8/2007
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A beautifully done reflective shot, Paul!
Dave.
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M jalili
{K:69009} 2/8/2007
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Very massive idea and work ..7++++++++
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 2/8/2007
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Very well taken Paul! I like the colour tones and sharpness and detail in spite of the ripples and the great DoF. creative thought to flip the image vertically! Kind regards.
Joggie
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Erland Pillegaard
{K:34147} 2/8/2007
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Good work and picture
erland
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 2/8/2007
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Thanks, Saher. This may be one of my favorites from the day.
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saher aziz
{K:1016} 2/8/2007
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ooooooooooooooooooooh my God what a symmetric,reflection,artestic shot just one great peace of art ......really congrtas with it and i expect u a prize:)
SAHER
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 2/8/2007
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amazing reflection great image!
well done
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D e b
{K:9399} 2/8/2007
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this is an well executed shot..!!! i like it...!!
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