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Qutub Minar Complex


Qutub Minar Complex
Photo Information
Copyright: rajiv kumar (rajiv_077) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 157 W: 18 N: 161] (1265)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-06
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Kodak EasyShare DX6490
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-16 8:43
Viewed: 736
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Pillars inside Qutub Minar (Urdu: قطب منار) is the tallest brick minaret in the world, and an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. The tower is in the Qutb complex in South Delhi, India. The Qutb Minar and its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Qutub Minar is 72.5 metres high (237.8 ft.

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To Angshu: Thanksrajiv_077 2 04-28 06:29
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Beautiful light and perspective here as well. Nice shot! Regards, Doug

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  • ozgur Silver Star Critiquer [C: 27 W: 0 N: 3] (164)
  • [2006-10-16 9:02]

nice shot , thanks for sending.

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  • drm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 92 W: 56 N: 45] (406)
  • [2006-10-16 9:46]

Great perspective, Rajiv. The details on the columns are very nice and the light is good. I haven't been to India yet, but it's on my list.
Cheers,
Mario

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  • JVS Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 19 W: 34 N: 77] (432)
  • [2006-10-16 9:58]

Pitty, that interesting perspective ends with unpleasant view (in the centre).

Hi,
good shot with an amazing prospective.
Well done.
TFS
Christian

You have nicely captured carvings on pillars in Qwat-ul-islam mosque.TFS
Ramesh

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  • sid Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 53 W: 17 N: 48] (228)
  • [2006-11-07 6:50]

Very well taken Rajiv. I could not get this composition when i clicked qutub, you surely have a good observation.

cheers
Sid
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  • gannu (81)
  • [2007-02-05 5:08]

Ah another great shot from your camera and skill

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5223 W: 179 N: 8154] (26526)
  • [2008-04-27 20:55]
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Dear Rajiv
This is inside the mosque with the pillars taken from old Hindu temples. Fine use of perspective with excellent depth! Good work
Regards
Angshu
Look fwd for a photo shooting session with you

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