Taj Mahal, reflected Photo

Photographer’s Note

A poet once described the Taj Mahal as "A teardrop of love, frozen in marble on the cheek of Eternity." The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his beloved wife Arjumand Banu Begum, better known as Mumtaz Mahal (Ornament of the Palace), after her death in 1631 when she was only 39 years old. The Taj Mahal is recognized the world over for its aesthetic perfection and is considered a monument to eternal love.

Situated near the banks of the River Yamuna, in Agra, this white marble mausoleum is set like a jewel amidst the serene ambience of a formal garden. The Taj Mahal is a complex of buildings, with green lawns and waterways leading to a raised platform on which the tomb rests. The refined elegance of the artistic pietra dura work of inlaid designs on the marble walls of the Taj Mahal, the large onion-shaped dome and its surrounding symmetrical minarets represents the pinnacle of Islamic architecture in India.

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garageolympo (242) 2007-02-23 8:09

Excellent sharpness, color balance, exposure and composition. Nice view.

paido (944) 2007-02-23 8:10

Great new perspective at an over pictured subject. I like the close up on the building.

The lighting gives great colors and the reflection is always a winner.

barrufeto_77 (24439) 2007-02-23 8:33

Hi Urs.

A nice reflection!!! The sharpness is really impressive.

My compliments!

Rgs, Oscar

baronb (245) 2007-02-23 8:40

Hi Urs,

The closeness of the building really gives it a new perspective, and one that I suspect does not immediately give away that this is the Taj Mahal to most viewers. The purple midsection and blues of the water nicely balance the shot as well. Really pleasant to look at. Great stuff.

Cheers,

Baron

Tayon (1820) 2007-02-23 9:13

Hi Urs
very good capture (unusual) and composition with the water reflexes.
Good DOF, POV and sharpness, I loved the colours and the light shadows on the building.
well done.
Tayon

stefanocer (9801) 2007-02-23 9:21

Great shot , strong colours and nice framing , also reflection is fine .
Stefano.

dumanica (5054) 2007-02-23 9:27

Beautiful shot, Beautiful color balance, sharpness, exposure and composition.I liked reflection on the water. Well DONE Dumanica:)

sevy (10648) 2007-02-23 9:54

Hello Urs,

Very nice picture. It is rare to find a non already view picture of a such know place. I like also the white stones in the water breaking the mirror effect and also the blur given by the wind.
The pastel colors share warm colors.

Thanks to have shared,

Yves.

jiherka (4439) 2007-02-23 14:42

Hello Urs,
I just publish a picture of the Mosauleum of Humayum that is the ancestor of the Taj Mahal. I was also in Agra, but there was a lot of people when I was in the Taj Mahal. So I did not have the chance to see it like you. You have found a good view. I like the colours and the angle.
Well done.
Salutations
Jacques

hoorge (1434) 2007-02-23 22:33

I've been to the Taj Mahal and it's a place well worth visiting. Your shot is nicely centered and it was a great idea to capture the reflections with it.

bhorerpakhi (559) 2007-02-24 12:14

I almost did not recognise Taj without its famous minarets. Very intelligent cropping, nice reflections also.
Poulomi

sam224 (5851) 2007-02-25 12:15

The light enhances this marvellous architecture and its reflections in the fountain create a special mirror effect.
Good colours and definition.
Well done. Thanks for sharing

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-03-07 5:52