Galta, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

Situated amidst the low hills, Galta is an ancient pilgrimage center
of India. Galta endorses many temples, pavilions and holy kunds
along lush landscape and make it a an pleasant tourist spot.
These springs are believed to have curative powers.
The small temple of the sun god built by Diwan Kriparam
on the top of the highest peak is visible from all parts of the city.

krzychu30, SnapRJW, ikeharel, timecapturer, marina7, ChrisJ, paololg, golus, kennyblack, delpeoples, tyro has marked this note useful

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Afsanehbagheri (3206) 2012-03-31 1:08

Hi my friend

Beautiful documentary with scenic view of the

historical environment and building good cheesy best

JFS (32179) 2012-03-31 1:22

Clever POV of this interesting place. I love the vivid colors and the golden architecture. The whole is beautiful.

have a good WE!

Cheers,
Juan

krzychu30 (8897) 2012-03-31 1:29

Hello Valter,
I like the way you composed this image.Great POV with drying laundry in the FG.Looks really nice.
But definitely the main attraction here is this beautiful temple nestled among these mountains.Its architecture is stunning.As in your other pictures from India,also here colors are superb.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

SnapRJW (18784) 2012-03-31 1:36

Hello Valter - The first thing to catch the eye are the fabrics draped across the wall which are picked up very well by the colourfully clad figures. Super splashes of colour in this very attractive, well managed shot. I really like your composition here. Warm wishes rosemary

francio64 (38188) 2012-03-31 2:31

Ehi amico,
che ne dici? Ti vengo a trovare? :))
Bellissimo questo luogo, eccellente la foto, la cui composizione mostra tale luogo nel modo migliore.
Ben gestita la luce e ottimo lo sharp.
Presenza umana ad animare bene la scena.

TFS!
L'Assessore :p

jemaflor (69011) 2012-03-31 2:39

Hi Valter,
Nice architecture well presented with this original and colourful fg, perfect, I like your shot, perfect sahrpness to see all the details of the architecture.

patdeph (35738) 2012-03-31 2:59

hello Valter
I am always amazed to see how it's possible to do something new in a place very often seen.I love here the colors given by the drying linen, and I love how you have used the wall to lead the eyes until this splendid architecture.I am going now to read what they are sayng about Galta in my guide book.Magnificent!
Regards
Pascale

timecapturer (30342) 2012-03-31 3:12

Hi Valter
love this composition and the perfect placement of colour to entice and contrast with the beauty of the temple. Wonderfully detailed and a really exquisite presentation.

Enjoy your weekend - Brian.

ikeharel (37378) 2012-03-31 3:41

Ciao Valter,
A most impressive take on this shrine, with vivid colors especially with people going up and down the stairs on side.
Built onto the rocks, it's architecture's shown in perfect clearity.
B&W version you posted before... right?
Buona sabato,
Ike

marina7 (5860) 2012-03-31 4:06

Hi Valter,
Fantastic! This lacy edifice built in a rock is set off in the most unusual way by those bright clothes in the foreground. The color contrast could not have been any better. Amazing composition.
have a great weekend
Marina

ChrisJ (86902) 2012-03-31 4:45

Hello Valter,

Love the multi coloured towels & sheets hanging out to dry on the railing at right. Nice ornate details in the bg building too. The people add scale & context. Have a great weekend!

dta (51480) 2012-03-31 4:59

Hello Valter ,
Both a great architectural artwork , and a typical scene of religious India , with the coloured saris drying on the walls .
Very interesting .

macjake (39235) 2012-03-31 5:21

Hi Valter
a beautiful image from India.
I think i remember seeing this before here on TE.
amazing to see it like this built seemingly right into the stone wall.
excellent use of long lines and color.
cheers
craig

Miguel82 (7854) 2012-03-31 7:57

Hello Valter
A good shot of this temple
It is a very famous place.
I have seen a documentary on tv called
"the gang of Galta". It is the story of a group of Rhesus Monkeys. It is close to Jaipur Isn't it ?

yquem46 (32295) 2012-03-31 8:09

ciao Valter
An original view from Galta, with the saris drying at FG and the stairs going uphill back to Jaipur, far !
A place that I like very much
Best regards, have a nice WE
Patrick

lousat (57704) 2012-03-31 8:52

Mamma mia che angolo fotografico!! Stupendo!Un'architettura esageramente bella e raffinatissima ed un contorni fatto di acqua,riflessi,colori ed una prospettiva verso il cielo creata dalla lunga scalinata.Questa è una di quelle foto che quando la apri ti soddisfa,un vero piacere per gli occhi.Complimenti e buona serata,Luciano

paololg (31442) 2012-03-31 9:12

Ciao caro Valter,
si dice che l'India è una fonte inesauribile di buone occasioni fotografiche, e sicuramente è vero, per la particolarietà delle persone, per i colori e per i preziosi templi, ma per ottenere immagini come questa bisogna essere anche un bravo fotografo. La scelta del POV, ben studiata, denota grande esperienza compositiva, mentre la perfetta definizione dei dettagli ci conferma tutta la tua bravura. Sinceri complimenti!
Ciao, passa una buona domenica!
Paolo

golus (2889) 2012-03-31 10:59

Hello Valter,

A stunning work in every manner; well balanced composition, immense depth, appealing reflections, striking colors, exquisite sharpness, a magical and mysterious architecture with so many intriguing details and so many peoples to bring life to this compelling scenery. Great work my friend. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely WE.

Suleyman

kennyblack (4139) 2012-03-31 11:37

Ciao caro Valter
Sembra un ' immagine da mille ed una notte da quanto è bella e particolare questa immagine. Impressionante il dettaglio che non si perde mai e l' inserimento delle persone che dà un colorito e vitalità alla composizione.

Un caro saluto ed augurio di buona serata e buon weekend da noi due ... M & D

Sonata11 (28375) 2012-03-31 11:43

Hello Volter,
wow!!! what a beautiful capture of this spectacular architecture and surroundings. Excellent executed image. Fantastic quality and technically great. Love it.
All the best,
Barbara

delpeoples (45006) 2012-04-01 2:04

Caro Valter

Spero che hai nuotato in queste acque per la tua spalla :) La luce e' proprio luminosa, con toni argenti e dorati. Contrastanno bene contro i colori della gente e la lavanderia nel primo piano. Peccato per le linee elettriche, che ho notato anche a Malesia vicino i tempi e posti beati - non capisco bene perche fanno cosi, e' come un sacrilegio! Ma non ha dannato molto límmagine. Hai creato un buon senso di movimento ed i dettagli dellárchittura sono bellissimi. Complimenti e ti auguro una bella jurnata del sole.

Un abbraccio
Lisuzza

tyro (13111) 2012-04-01 8:48

Ciao Valter,

A beautiful photograph with very inspired composition!

The brightly colured cloths draped across the wall make an excellent foreground and there is a lovely "lead in" line of composition formed by the wall which follows the steps right up to the temple. Beautiful colours, excellent lighting with some fine reflections, perfect exposure and stunning detail and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

emka (58194) 2012-04-01 23:59

Ciao valter,

I am sad that i missed such a beautiful place. it looks fantastic. Excellent presentation, sharp and colourful. magnificent example of the Indian architecture.

Warm regrads

MAlgo

kiks (11387) 2012-04-03 9:15

perfect choice of pov you did here using the colorful textiel to frame this beautiful temple.
best regards
kiks

desy65 (576) 2012-04-03 11:58

Ciao Valter, non mi permetto di criticare ne commentare tecnicamente questa foto ma una cosa è certa .... mi piace molto il modo che hai usato per scattarla. La foto della costruzione con archittettura tipica dei posti è meravigliosa. Molto bella e limpida :)
Un caro saluto, Desy

danyy (0) 2012-04-04 3:17

Bonjour Valter,
un endroit vraiment magnifique qui valait le détour, cette merveille de l'architecture indoue, bien coincée dans les rocs. Jolies couleurs dorées pour les bâtiments et cet avant plan aussi avec ces étoffes.
J'aime passionnément.
Regards.
Daniel.

angel66 (1006) 2012-04-09 14:27

Ciao Valter
questa mi piace molto! E' interessante il POV.
Nitidezza al top and belli i colori naturali.
PS: 7D è arrivata!
Ciao
Giuliana

aliabazari (10105) 2012-04-10 18:18

Hi Walter
Clarity in this well performed. Stunning architecture. Colored cloth spread on the wall is like a puzzle. Beautiful images of India.
With respect