Queuing for A Prayer Photo

Photographer’s Note

Located in the courtyard of the Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri's large mosque, the white marble tomb is set on a raised platform across from a small pool. It, like the rest of the city, was built in tribute to Shaikh Salim Chisti, the Sufi saint who correctly predicted the birth of Akbar's son and heir, Prince Salim (the future Emperor Jahangir). The original structure, finished in red sandstone, was completed in 1581, but in the early 17th century, the marble exterior of the present-day structure was added at the behest of Emperor Jahangir.

The square mausoleum (measuring 48 feet on each side) is topped by a single dome with a porch entrance on its south side. Broad slanting eaves, supported by intricately carved serpentine brackets, stretch around the top of the entire structure. Inside, the tomb's main chamber is enclosed by white marble lattice screens and at its center is the saint's tomb covered by a canopy inlaid with mother–of–pearl and ebony. Verses from the Qu'ran ornament the outer walls of the tomb chamber and its marble floor is inlaid with semiprecious stones.

Both Hindus and Muslims pray to the Saint for the fulfillment of the their wishes.

ribeiroantonio, AiresSantos, Urs, Gerrit, patdeph, danos, pierrefonds, bostankorkulugu, papagolf21, ChrisJ, Cricri, josepmarin, Kielia, dip, jafadabret, John_F_Kennedy, Bruno40, siolaw, Bluejeans, axiotea has marked this note useful

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pastadog (12821) 2009-06-15 0:43

I recognized the place already in the thumbnail... I have to check my files, probably I have a shot of this place... This one is very pretty, with that reflection on the wet surface... I guess the place is always quite full of visitors, so it must be very hard to get a different mood; but the inclusion of the standing person in intermediate depth, on the side, is very good...

ribeiroantonio (21917) 2009-06-15 0:51

It is wonderful to know that “Both Hindus and Muslims pray to the Saint”
It appears to be a very beautiful place. The picture is excellent with a great POV and beautiful colours. Well done.
Antonio

AiresSantos (42156) 2009-06-15 0:57

Hi Angshu
Fine view of the Mosque and people waiting to prayer. Excellent colours and POV. I like a lot the reflections and how you framed it
Good photowork
Have a nice week
Aires

Urs (2870) 2009-06-15 1:03

Hi Angshuman,

Your picture of Salim Christi simply is perfect. Nothing to critize, there is the nicely captured reflection,brilliant colors, great sharpness and actual life. Well well compposed and conducted.

Best regards
Urs

Gerrit (35733) 2009-06-15 1:37

Hi Angshu,
beautifulphoto in good strong colors and with a marvellous reflection.
Regards, gerrit

npecanhuk (13963) 2009-06-15 1:46

Hello Angshuman!
Suitable level of sharpness, correct exposure, wonderful colors, low pov was an excellent choice, composition is great and I speciallylike this reflection in the lower part of this image!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

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patdeph (17854) 2009-06-15 11:31

namaste Angshuman
you had the best light possible to photograph this place,the strong colors are wonderful!The reflection add a real beauty,and I like the points of different colors brought by the people!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

dArpAn (490) 2009-06-15 13:04

I slightly disagree with others who rate it as a gr8 shot. First I don't see a queue here, instead I see people standing randomly here or there. The reflection also kills my view instead of adding to it.

A scene buzzing with devotees or an old standing architecture- I don't get to see either of them.

For me, its a rather miniscule effort for a seasoned expert like you. IMHO your last few shots haven't been close to your own benchmarks. I hope you won't mind me speaing my mind :)

Your note is superb as always...

Bartleby (4906) 2009-06-15 13:38

Hi Angshu,
a classic composition with a nice reflection. Interesting. I like the man with the bright green turban on the left...nice detail.

Philippe

danos (32512) 2009-06-15 14:11

Hello Angshu,
nice the view of this tomb with the reflections on the calmly waters to be so marvellous.The prayers add life in the scene,as the contrast of the colours make it so splendid.Well done.

Regards,Danos

Waylim (10817) 2009-06-15 16:16

Angshu,
Beautiful shot, great composition. the reflection is very nicely incoporated into this composition. I like the image showing the daily activities of the local as well as tourists attraction. Beautiful light, good sharpness and clarity and well balance spacing.
Way

pierrefonds (26309) 2009-06-15 16:22

Hi Angshuman,

The reflections in the water are assets to the composition. The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The point of view is showing with precision the details and colors of the Tom of Salim Chisti. The light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

bostankorkulugu (33598) 2009-06-15 20:49

this is a beautiful postcard angshu, and yet so full of life with the people there... cheers... korkut

Graal (57995) 2009-06-16 0:17

Hi Angshuman,
another interesting place and scenery. Good composition, fine view with the reflections. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksnader

papagolf21 (56421) 2009-06-16 0:56

Bonjour, mon ami Angshu,
J'admire tes photographies, tu as le talent certain de nous présenter de merveilleux endroits.
Cette photographie ne fait pas exception. Encore une image de grande qualité et d'un intérêt certain.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ChrisJ (70271) 2009-06-16 3:25

Hi Angshu

Superb sharpness, colour & saturation. Good reflections in the fg with the people adding scale & context. Well done!

Cricri (43100) 2009-06-16 11:05

Hi Angshu
Des reflets qui donne un joli plus a cette image déjà bien intéressante et belle a regarder, très joli détails et couleurs
Friendship
cricri

josepmarin (33785) 2009-06-16 11:14

Hi, my friend Angshuman,
The beautiful architecture of the mosque and its reflections on the water have a nice graphical effect, in a composition executed well in that the people play a good role and provides dynamism to the scene.
I like the luminosity and the beautiful colors of the picture.
The note explains to us clearly everything what you show us in the image, as usual.
A great work.
Warmest regards,
Josep

Kielia (8505) 2009-06-16 11:43

Hi Angshuman,
I did not only learn about the world by viewing this beautiful image and reading your interesting note, it is Darpan’s critique and your answer to him that taught me a lesson on veracity and tolerance. I think that in a way Darpan is right, the quality of this image is not what we were used to, it could have been captured by me (you being a member of the first division here while I am playing in the fifth…). But I appreciate the reason why you have posted it and it made me browse through the entire gallery of images from this fascinating place. My compliments for a worthwhile post!
Warm regards
Harriet

dip (12584) 2009-06-16 11:50

Hi Angshu,
beautiful daily life scene,good captured and composed,
nice light and reflections!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

jafadabret (39669) 2009-06-16 12:11

Hello Angshu.
J'aime beaucoup ces reflets qui déforment les bâtiments pour en faire une image d'une beauté étrange.
Belles couleurs et belle lumière !
Jacques

marietom (31954) 2009-06-16 14:13

hello Angshu,

Jolie vue, sur ce monument, avec de beaux reflets au premier plan.
Bonne soirée
marie

John_F_Kennedy (31427) 2009-06-17 2:15

Very good capture of the temple. Very interesting perspective with the nice reflections in the FG. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Bruno40 (6440) 2009-06-17 5:56

This photo birngs me very good memories

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/photo751525.htm

thanks for sharing this well composed photo

Jorge

siolaw (25736) 2009-06-18 9:25

Hi Angshu
Good use of the FG reflexions, light is bright but well controlled with nicely saturated colors... The many people queing show how lively the place is...
Greetings
Laurent

Bluejeans (32335) 2009-06-22 10:47

Ola Angshuman ,
Magnifico reflexo capturado a simetria de foto ficou fantástica , bonitos detalhes de arquitectura , gostei muito dos tons de azul , parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

stego (22352) 2009-06-24 12:35

Hi Angshu,
I bet that this is one of the privileged views that the architects had in mind when they drew this wonderful space, because all the image perspires harmony, despite the naturally disorganised presence of the people, which fill it with a life that I guess is always present, because when I visited the city there was almost nobody in the other parts of and this patio was much like you show here.
TFS, Regards,
José

axiotea (16111) 2009-06-29 0:04

Hello Angshu
It is nice to see Hindus and Muslims praying together...
You had a perfect light which illuminated nicely the edifices and the reflections captured in the pond which make for a good starting point! A clean and blue sky as well!
Best regards
Marilyn