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Way to Jaisalmer


Way to Jaisalmer
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Copyright: Luca Belis (Mistral) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 576 W: 69 N: 1760] (11524)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1988-11-04
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Nikon F801, Nikon AF 75~300/4.5-5.6
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Into The City [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-02-27 16:28
Viewed: 1015
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It's like to live a fairy tale when you are approaching Jaisalmer. I took this photo when I saw this magic city for the first time in my life... and still it's magic to me!

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The name of JAISALMER evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched by outside influences, even during the days of the Raj.

Very few cities can boast of the magnificence that surrounds Jaisalmer. There is a fort that seems to rise out of a desert haze, its yellow sandstone walls and bastions taking on a golden hue in the afternoon sun, which is why it is aptly called Sonar Kila or the Golden Fort.

http://www.ent.ohiou.edu/~kartik/jaisal.html
KevRyan, petite, ramesh_lalwani, ewasting, Luan, Polonaise has marked this note useful
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I still yearn to go to Jaiselmeer like nowhere else I think on this planet - your words and image maybe help me to think that this isn't misplaced! The closest I have got so far is the Rann of Kutch - a nice shot Luca to get these people on their way to the town - one day....one day.........

bw kev

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  • nygus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 0 N: 598] (7914)
  • [2006-02-27 17:56]

very universal picture, road, desert, people. i see it so often in my travels in africa that this is what stays longest after coming back in my visual memory

good composition but its quite blury, you can still sharpen this picture to make it clearly!

I liked this blurry shot of Jaislmeer.
An intersting note too.
Well composed
Thanks.

Long shot of Jaisalmer Fort with colorfully dressed Rajasthani lady and escort looks beautiful.TFS.Ramesh

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  • Luan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 246 N: 1894] (15871)
  • [2006-03-07 13:50]

Hello Luca,
This picture earns much more attention. I like it, I have missed it when you posted it. I like the way this road is leading our look to this fantastic fort. The picture miss a bit of sharpness but I like the composition and the sight of this landscape.
Luan

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