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Pradeep B
{K:2235} 2/15/2005
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Elaine, thanks for your insightful comments. It's because of people like you that I post these.
Yes, it's hard to stand out when something has been photographed so many times. That's why I thought I'd do something different with the colouring and framing. When I see a structure I like, I try to avoid the typical tourist shots and think more like an artist.
I can just imagine what it would be like to work in the nearby photo printing shop--just the thought of seeing thousands of tourist photos every day with shots that scream "look at me!" would drive me crazy. %-/
The bits of colour you see are actually the saffron robes of visiting swamis. They didn't turn out so bad, so I left them there to see if anyone would notice. ;-)
Thanks again,
Pradeep
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 2/15/2005
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Great shot with good clarity, reflection, and composed very well.
Randy
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E R
{K:196} 2/15/2005
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The challenge with photographing a popular tourist site is that it has already been photographed a million or so times before. Its difficult to avoid cliche. But this is different. I like:
--the unusual framing that does not include the entire reflection pool
--the "not-quite-monochrome" treatment of color; the hint of warm tones you've left in the structure is terrific and gives the feeling of an old lithograph
--the amazing sharpness and detail
I'm a little confused by:
--the two bits of bright orange and bright red (presumably clothing) that you've left in the frame; I find it a bit distracting. On the other hand, they complement the warm tones in the mosque...
Thanks for sharing this with us; a terrific image overall, one that I'd hang on my wall.
Cheers!
Elaine
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Pradeep B
{K:2235} 2/15/2005
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Petal, you are very observant! I really like that.
Since the Taj is made of white marble, I wanted to remove external distraction so that's why I went with a near-B&W pic.
And, it is not always easy to frame the Taj so as to include the full reflection and all 4 minarets, so I'm very happy with the way this turned out.
Speaking of minarets, if you look closely you can almost tell they are not standing 90 degrees vertical. They are actually leaning away from the Taj for the simple reason that they must not fall on the Taj should an earthquake or something else strike.
Pradeep
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Petal Wijnen
{K:50989} 2/15/2005
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Excellent capture!!! By reducing the colors (it's almost B&W) the people in the picture enhance the image and don't distract from the magnificent Taj.... Also your composition is just right: the Taj in the middle and the reflection in the pond.... Super!!
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Rona K **
{K:2375} 2/15/2005
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Bravo! I applaude you.
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 2/15/2005
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Wow, what can you say? This is a most magnificent building in a nicely presented image.
AJ
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