Meditations in front of a myth

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• Furachan (0)
• [2007-10-13 7:21]

Une grande beaute cette image, Phil... Un reve. Toujours cete difficulte de epresenter le Taj de facon originale et tu as reussi. Couleurs et pique sont extraordinaires. Felicitations!
Francis

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• smarcell (8367)
• [2007-10-13 7:26]

Fantastic picture. Great POV and light, and then I like a lot the bluish color of the woman's dress. The sharpness is also amazing.

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• sengir (4911)
• [2007-10-13 7:29]

wow, great perspective, beautiful effect, I've seen many pictures from this place, but this one is quite original, I don't recollect seeing similar.

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• gbeli (1816)
• [2007-10-13 7:31]

Hello Phil
Your photo is exellent.
Nice POV and atmosphere.
Regards

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• xavshot (46844)
• [2007-10-13 7:42]

Bonjour Phil
excellent cadrage et belles couleurs apportées par ces deux personnages. J'aime beaucoup cette image. Bravo.
Xavier

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• holmertz (4287)
• [2007-10-13 7:47]

Hello Phil,
I always jump for joy on those rare occasions when someone manages to present extremely well known buildings in a new light. This is one of those cases. Your use of the wide angle lens has created an astonishing effect and your choice of POV, away from the maddening crowds, is superb. The dark sky enhances the fantastic colours.
Thanks for sharing.
Gert

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• Rinvit (103)
• [2007-10-13 7:50]

I just love it! The atmosphere is fantastic. The angle gives the picture unusual depth! Congratulations on exceptional picture.

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• bostankorkulugu (24339)
• [2007-10-13 8:08]

this is really fantastic phil... never seen taj mahal from this pov and even if i had seen it i guess it wasnt through a wide angle lens... the soft pastel colours are a relief to the eye and the stormy sky adds a lot to the charm of the compo... a bit too tight on the left but a greal shot for sure... congrats...

korkut

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• IgorDeleze (15092)
• [2007-10-13 8:29]

Hello Phil,
WOOW! Fantastic picture with a very nice soft light.
The compo with the two women in forground is perfect.
Great one!
Greetigns.
Igor

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• MarcT (13605)
• [2007-10-13 8:31]

Salut Phil,
superbe photo, pleine de nuances avec un angle de vue inhabituel du Taj Mahal. Une favorite pour moi.
Marc

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• partha (12922)
• [2007-10-13 8:38]

Distortion is all around but still a nice shot.The overall look is brilliant. Composition is quite brilliant and the placement of the elements are very good.
Regards.
Partha

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• zhelach (3460)
• [2007-10-13 8:39]

Hello Phil!
Wonderful photo!
Bravo!
Greetings from Serbia,
Zorica

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• abulafia (4473)
• [2007-10-13 8:49]

Hi Phil
That is an amazing way to present Taj Mahal.
The purple color from the front womans dress breaks the marble color nicely.
Very good note as well.
Harry

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• nabarun (308)
• [2007-10-13 9:21]

TOO GOOD!

regards,
Nabarun.

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• Asiulus (900)
• [2007-10-13 9:49]

Great shot, I like the composition and the domination of two colours: shades of blue and shades of beige.

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• sidstakes (738)
• [2007-10-13 10:03]

Grand shot from a grand place... :)

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• wolf38 (7182)
• [2007-10-13 10:31]

Hello Phil. An impressing photo. The wide angle creates an unusual perspective. In addition the photo also still lives on the color contrast between the clothes of the women and the mono chrome of the temple. A maximum performance. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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• faubry (27503)
• [2007-10-13 11:56]

hello Phil, wonderful composition with women and white wall bwhind.... superb photo, in favorites..
soon
francine

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• lasscor (7533)
• [2007-10-13 12:47]

Bonsoir Phil,
Magnifique composition.
Magnifique Taj Mahal, ciel nuageux, et lumière.
J'aime beaucoup ces deux dames à l'avant plan et leur vêtements colorés face aux tons beige du marbre clair du bâtiment et du sol.
TFS,
Corinne

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• vinicio (19165)
• [2007-10-13 14:38]

Great photo Phil, compliments. Wonderful monument, place and image from you, I much like your low POV and the amazing appeal of your image, very well done, bravo.
Ciao
Vinicio

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• CaptainJack (0)
• [2007-10-13 19:58]

Hi Phil - what a fantastic image of a place we see very often on TE, and its such a refreshing look at it from this perspective. The low angle, clarity throughout and the surreal looking sky make this work so well. The blast of color in the foreground in the woman's clothing is also an excellent touch. I wish I could have gone to Agra last July when I was in India last time, but alas I could not get outta Delhi... :(

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• kinginexile (2422)
• [2007-10-13 20:43]

superb image, one of the best posted on TE lately, and again:

even in places that have been photographed zillion times everyday maybe, an interest going beyond the touristic and a dedication to make the camera speak rather than record, does marvels. I wish you had talked about your feelings being there, rather than copy a wikipedia note, especially since I believe the great light/atmosphere you shot with is what inspired you.

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• jjcordier (14958)
• [2007-10-14 0:49]

Une composition absolument superbe, des teintes magnifiques et un piqué d'image exceptionnel. Une grande photo! Fallait-il tenter un redressement de cette tour très penchée....certainement inutile, la photo est somptueuse comme celà.
Amicalement
JJ

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• brevbrev14 (19955)
• [2007-10-14 0:50]

Hi Phil, FANTASTIC IMAGE!!
i love your composition, the distortion of the wide lens, the cloudy tones and the violet dresses...what a great contrast..
wonderful result!
ciao!
Valeria

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• vincz (17516)
• [2007-10-14 2:07]

Great use of the very wide angle to give such a fantastic atmosphere here. i love this all white surroundings, then the colors of the clothes of the 2 women. Excellent picture.

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• ewasting (536)
• [2007-10-14 2:16]

Masterly....Thanks for your comprehensive note:)
Kind regards.
ewa

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• cherryripe (14012)
• [2007-10-14 2:36]

Hi Phil
It's great to see an original photo of the pov and yours is of excellent quality. Your low position and use of the wide angle makes it particularly dynamic. Great focus on the 2 ladies who's clothes stand out so well. The other people, so much smaller and the dramatic sky add atmosphere.
Regards
Nikki

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• ndb1958 (9216)
• [2007-10-14 4:12]

Hi Phil,
what a beautiful image. The wide lens wors so well for this perspective. The tones are amazing. The people sitting on the floor, specially the ladies with the colourful dresses are very nice.
Nino

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• mikeo (8476)
• [2007-10-14 5:10]

Hello Phil,

Thats simply...

I N C R E D I B L E
M A G N I F I C E N T
S U P E R B
G R E A T

I love it! and the violet of the woman's clothes...MASTERPIECE!
My congratulations!

Aga

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• Morac (8505)
• [2007-10-14 10:00]

Bonsoir Phil

Très bel ensemble : un bâtiment magnifique bien mis en valeur par son cadrage et la présence des deux femmes en premier plan
Cette photo me replonge dans une de mes dernières lectures : Taj de Timeri N. MURATI superbe roman sur l'histoire et la construction du Taj Mahal
Encore Bravo
Marc

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• sebinho342 (17537)
• [2007-10-14 10:02]

Elle est tout simplement incroyable cette photo, ça fait bien 5 minutes que je bloque dessus ...
Une telle clarté pourtant sous ce ciel bien chargé, une telle douceur ... et une telle beauté !
Du grand art, une perle sur TE
Merci de nous la faire partager

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• designsoul (21332)
• [2007-10-15 12:28]

Can't find the words to describe the beauty, poetry of this amazing shot, Phil... simply superb... the colours... the vantage point... one of the very best shots ever of this hard-to-shoot-monument! Into my personal favs...
take care,
sasa

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• quillo (4976)
• [2007-10-15 16:14]

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Hello again Phil, this one there am one of the best images that I have seen of Taj Mahal, I believe that you have been able to bring together perfectly the human element with the beauty of the architecture .... quite framed in an ambience of calmness and meditation.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your works.

Best regards.

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• aadilj (9970)
• [2007-10-15 21:40]

An extremely dramatic and very beautifully captured image of this historic wonder of the world.This place has been shot so many times yet this view seems new and innovative with great colors and perspective

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• Framboisilla (5390)
• [2007-10-18 12:18]

Hi Phil,

Beautiful POV with the wide angle and the two women in the foreground contrast nicely with the grey sky.

Regards,
Stéphanie.

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• adores (12063)
• [2007-10-18 18:06]

Hi Phil!
Wonderful scene with a fantastic atmosphere given by the weather and the dark clouds.People are great with the Taj in the background. Great light and details!

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• papy64 (0)
• [2007-10-19 23:44]

De très belles images dans votre galerie, dont celle-ci. Composition impeccable et très belles couleurs.
Encore bravo.
François

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• noborders (11598)
• [2007-10-20 0:40]

Rien a dire de plus, surprenant et très original,
Bravo ! c'est splendide, tout simplement...
A +,
Cath.

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• eleparc (24014)
• [2007-10-24 10:40]

encore superbe celle ci! tu as eu de la chance d'avoir un parvis presque dégagé et ces deux femmes aux saris si colorés et en belle harmonie avec le marbre et le ciel! superbe point de vue et un cadrage au poil! j'allais oublier la beauté de ce piqué!
Bravo Phil!
Eric

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• AmiBe (19500)
• [2007-10-24 12:14]

Hi Phil,
great one and an original POV.
Good use of the wide-angle and the sky adds a lot of dynamism.
rgs

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• yanseiler (6553)
• [2007-10-28 12:59]

wonderfully composed with a terrible light... the people in the foreground are just so cool in order to contrast with the background, very very nice...

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• dilane (9066)
• [2007-10-28 13:54]

Hi Phil
Voici une géniale photo qui échappe aux photos traditionnelles du Taj Mahal - De plus d'avoir pu avoir cette femme habillée de mauve dans l'angle de la photo, chapeau - je me suis promené sur ce parterre de marbre, et je n'ai pas réussi à faire une aussi belle photo - bravo -
mes amitiés
daniel

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• serge44 (267)
• [2007-10-31 11:55]

une aquarelle aux belles teintes pastelles, beauté et quiétude sont parfaitement rendues
le voile mauve de l'homme? de gauche sert de point de départ à ce voyage visuel où même le ciel était au diapason des couleurs
merci phil un très beau travail que tu nous offres
serge

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• everlasting (9487)
• [2007-11-06 13:00]

It is always so rewarding to be part of TE and stumble across new galleries. An excellent capture of one of the most photographed buildings in India. The low POV exagerates the unfamiliar angle and the women placed in the frame your icing on the cake.

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• devimeuxbe (46642)
• [2007-11-08 12:46]

Bonsoir Phil
Elle est splendide cette image. C'est tout l'Inde. Les solouhettes, la perspective et le ciel sombre sont magnifiques.
Amicalement
Bertrand

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• sabyasachi1212 (19383)
• [2007-11-11 6:36]
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Hi Phil,
One of the finest pictures of Taj that I have seen. Off the beaten track but superb use of the wide angle lens. The sky adds to the drama.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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• anupam06 (298)
• [2007-12-02 7:43]
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• quelquepart (798)
• [2007-12-05 10:23]

Cette photo est magnifique, et je crois que tout a été dit psr les commentateurs qui m'ont précédé !
TFS,
Olivier

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• lucinka (9202)
• [2007-12-06 4:15]

Hi Phil, just going through your wonderful portfolio. There are many photos to comment on. This one is one of those that stands out for me. I really like the use of wide angle lens. Beautiful soft colors of sky as well as cloths of those ladies. Well done. Lucie

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• Alco (790)
• [2007-12-20 22:03]

Hello Phil,
Excellent picture with a superb POV.
Alain

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• Nadeemkhawar (695)
• [2008-01-03 5:58]
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• maredeniz (1006)
• [2008-01-03 10:02]

Hi Phill,
That is exciting shot with colors ,situation the people,your angle to capture and textures of the building

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• Viera (749)
• [2008-02-05 8:10]

Hi Phil,
this is really superb picture,brillant composition with great contrast
Regards
Viera

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• tamatree (221)
• [2008-04-08 4:28]

Excellent shot!!!! Simple, peaceful and ellegent...almost quiet!

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• bernardec (107)
• [2008-06-16 10:07]
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Bon, Mossieu Faros: J'ai eu beau tourner l'affaire dans tous les sens, c'est bien celle -ci que j'aurai tant aimé ... faire avant toi.
Hélas Hélas Hélas ! ! !
L'angle de prise de vue avec les personnages en premier plan et le contraste entre le ciel déchiré et le Taj sont à mes yeux les clés de ce qui n'aurait pu être qu'un cliché!