Whole Lotta Room Photo

Photographer’s Note

Located on a narrow lane in the main Jaisalmer city, Patwon ki Haveli, the five-storied mansion is the largest of its kind in Jaisalmer. The first among these havelis (actually there are 5 Havelis which constitutes Patwon ki Haveli) was commissioned and constructed in the year
1805 by Guman Chand Patwa and is the biggest and the most ostentatious. It is believed that Patwa was a rich man and was a renowned trader of his time. He could afford and thus ordered the construction of separate stories for each of his 5 sons. These were completed in the span of 50 years. All five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century.

This picture has been taken from the second floor of the main haveli perpendicular to the narrow street below. The balconies of the two havelis, facing each other, are actually located on either side of the street & would also give the viewer an estimate, about the proximity of the havelis & the narrowness of the street.

The ornate windows & coves of the havelis are homes to dozens of pigeons. These birds are quite territorial about their perch (that’s what their living space is called). But as you see, there is surely no dearth of space in this pigeon's perch, and one which is tastefully sculpted as well.

John_F_Kennedy, riclopes, Budapestman, sayanwithsenice, Graal, bakes888, papagolf21, Floydian, jhm, siolaw, Jonas_Schmitt, josepmarin, avene, emjleclercq, kiwi_explorer, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, jafadabret, Photo65Net, plimrn, axiotea has marked this note useful

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aadilj (17950) 2008-06-09 0:27

This is you in your element! the stark, well defined textures, the stone and the silhouettes. Supremely divine mix of elements and talent. You sure are the best Angshu...dont deny it!

Budapestman (40866) 2008-06-09 0:31

Dear Angshu,
Beautiful architectural shot with decorative and rich details. The composition is very fine, clarity and lights are superb. Pigeon is very nice bonus. Have a nice week
George

sayanwithsenice (717) 2008-06-09 0:38

Hi!!

The architecture is sure fascinating around there .. The shadows are looking well too. I like the sharpness in the picture.

Happy summers,
Sayan

Graal (57208) 2008-06-09 0:56

Hi Angshuman,
good details of old architecture. Amazing constructions, interesting informations. Nice sky in BG. Good documental shot.
Gr., Aleksander

bakes888 (18055) 2008-06-09 1:17

Hi Angshu. You have captured the ornate opulence well but I think the pigeon steals the show. Excellent colours and details and nice handling of light. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

papagolf21 (55872) 2008-06-09 1:20

Bonjour, cher Angshu,
Toujours l'oeil aux aguets, à traquer la photo qui fera mouche !
Encore une réussite à tous points de vue. Merci, Angshu, de nous faire profiter de votre talent.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Floydian (30970) 2008-06-09 2:19

Hi Angshu,
Think i also saw this one yesterday, but probably you removed it to work further on it. I like the tight framing you found and created here with so many fine and beautiful details on the woodwork were also nice warm light is shining on. The pigeon adds a nice and interesting detail to it, i like that. In the middle in the blue sky seems also another bird, but it looks more like a black spot than a bird, for me personal i remove these tiny details which does not really shows what it is on the small TE size.
Anyway, i like your photo in colour and presentation...very nice.
Have a nice day, Henk

carper (63968) 2008-06-09 2:24

very nice one here Angshuman,
good pov and fine contrast and good colours, the shadow and light is important in the shot, good photojob, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

jhm (81637) 2008-06-09 3:23

Hello Angshu,

I have a lot regard for the people those more than hundred year ago this could realisation.
You took a very nice image with good details, excellent composition and nice presentatiion with the dove in dark.
Very well done.

Best regards,
John

siolaw (25692) 2008-06-09 4:03

Hi Angshu
A very nicely composed image with sky through the windows and complex geometric shapes. The bird in there adds life and interest for sure.
Greetings
Laurent

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2008-06-09 4:39

Hi Angshuman,

this is simply a perfect POV, framed on two sides and the silhouette of the bird there...well composed!

Take care, Ivana

Gerrit (35417) 2008-06-09 4:51

Hi Angshu,
excellent photo, The beautiful carving is razorsharp and positiond perfectly against the blue sky. The sihouette of the pigeon is a marvellous addition.
Regards, gerrit

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2008-06-09 7:38

Hi Angshu!
Very nice architecture picture with the fantastic silhouette of the bird.
The colors are good and the building makes a good contrast to the beautiful sky.
Well done!
Jonas

tomescuc (2821) 2008-06-09 8:10

Details are very well enhanced in this light, and I like the horizontal - vertical play you used here against the sky background. very nice.
CT

josepmarin (33571) 2008-06-09 9:48

Hi Angshuman,
This architecture so well decorated that you show us in your photos is spectacular. Its decorative details are magnificent, and in this capture I like specially the effect of the windows with the blue sky behind, and the pigeon enjoying the landscape placed in the shade in FG.
Excellent light and color.
Best regards, my friend,
Josep

toto (18539) 2008-06-09 10:49 [Comment]

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avene (10842) 2008-06-09 12:11

hello Angshuman,
another great addition to your collection of photos showing this amazing architecture, the intricate details are simply amazing. interesting composition, I like a lot the "horizontal versus vertical" approach, I find it creates a nice sense of depth. the pigeon is a great addition, and I like that you've chosen to leave it as a silhouette only, I've always thought silhouettes are best when illustrating something general, like big numbers of birds. I seem to detect some sharpening/compression artefacts around the edges, but that's not a major point. excellent work, my compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

emjleclercq (14125) 2008-06-09 13:23

Very fine architectural details, and the silhouette of the bird on the right makes a nice bonus.

All the best,

Emmanuel

riclopes (32823) 2008-06-10 0:27

Another superb capture, Angshu. Oh yes, I know well this gorgeous place with architecture that makes one open his mouth in admiration. Your composition is original and with splendid quality. The pigeon? It's so good in there and of course making the success of this picture, but I have to tell that even without it, this would be an excellent shot. Love the balance of vertical disposal at left with horizontal at right. Congrats, once again.
Friendly regards,
ricardo

John_F_Kennedy (30545) 2008-06-10 0:48

Great shot of this filigrane architecture. Very nice presentation of this castle with the colours. The light is well managed.
Best wishes,
Achim

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-06-10 1:37

Hi Angshuman,
Lovely architecture wonderfully captured. The bird is a nice addition ... adds interest and dynamics to the scene. Description is also interesting and informative. Well captured and composed. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Nicou (43771) 2008-06-10 1:44

hello,

Quel cadrage, ce 2 bâtiment ces beaux détail de la construction avec un ciel pur à l'arrière et cet soiseu, vraiment de toute beauté.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

ChrisJ (69430) 2008-06-10 1:47

Hi Angshuman

Superb warm vs cold colour contrasts between the red tinged facades & the blue sky. Good sharpness & framing. Tfs!

pierrefonds (25871) 2008-06-10 3:58

Hi Angshuman,

This kind of architecture is impressive. The bird in the foreground is an asset to the composition. The details and colors of the architecture of the buildings are clear and precise. The light is strong but it does not affect the colors which are good. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Jeppo (11574) 2008-06-10 4:29 [Comment]

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jafadabret (38881) 2008-06-10 8:54

Hello Angshu.
Cette photo est magnifique avec les deux architectures qui sont séparées par le ciel. Le pigeon est un plus qui anime ce cliché. La dentelle des décorations est très belle.
Jacques

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-06-10 11:50

Angshuman,
Great compo of these geometrics and graphics.
You enhanced the beautiful architecture, and the superb tones.
Good job,
Regards,
JB.

Stepan (27167) 2008-06-10 12:07

Finally, you make me feel like going to Rajasthan too... Has been a long time : 1995.
Because it's still lovely, it's still beautiful, it's still simply attractive, as I can see that here, in that cool soft light.
Stéphane

plimrn (19552) 2008-06-10 13:04

Hi Angshu,
You captured wonderful detail and fine clarity of colors in this well-framed composition; the pigeon silhouette is an excellent inclusion. Your note is fascinating; does anyone live there now?
HLJ, Pat

vincz (19039) 2008-06-10 13:33

Great composition with the silhouette of the bird on the side and the blue behing the so well lit nicely carved construction. Another indian beauty.

imtiyaz (997) 2008-06-10 23:55

hi Angshu,

The details, the clarity the management of light.
The angles are simply perfect.
Personally I feel the DOVE sitting on the left of image disturbing me to drop into the details.

- imtiyaz

danos (31562) 2008-06-11 0:29

Hello Angshuman,
very nice and tight composition with the opposite balconies to show us the the narrowness of the street.The ornate windows and coves of the havelis,really are an eye catcher. Excellent technical workers made these museum pieces.The pigeon on the right edge of the frame, is a splendid decorative element in the whole scene.Well done my friend.

Have a nice day,Danos

axiotea (15895) 2008-06-12 0:32

Bonjour Angshu
Fascinating architecture well presented with fine sharpness alllowing to see the rich details. I also like to see through these ornate windows and the good capture of the pigeon adding a final touch.
Have a nice day
Marilyn

crckt (6963) 2008-06-12 14:10

Hi Anghsumanda,
This is like your signature shot! Wonderful colors, sharpness is great. Camera kinle? naki ami ekhan theke niye jabo? :)
Shaeri

Bluejeans (31479) 2008-06-14 3:44

Ola Angshuman,
Que lindos detalhes capturados nesta tua foto , a arquitectura deste templo e magnifica deve ter demorado muitos anos a construir , gostei do pombo na foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo