Citadel of Love Photo

Photographer’s Note

Taj Mahal is probably one of the actual world's most famous monument. Seeing it is something; beeing in front is another thing.

The monument was built at the climax of Moghol's civilization by Shah Jahan at the death of his wife Mumtz Mahal. It tooks 20.000 people and 22 years to build this ode to endless love. At the end of its construction, workers were cut hands so they can not replicate any Taj Mahal all over the world. Few time after Shah Jahan was put in jail by his own son. His only pleasure was to have a view on the tomb of the one he loved forever.

Forever ? It seems that Agra has some pollution problems. Acid rains are damaging the Taj Mahal which can only support 5 times less of toxicity.

At the end time is getting over everything, and love.

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gilbriones2002 (930) 2005-12-26 11:21

i love the way you captured this famous structure, the gloomy haze and lighting gave it some sense of mysterious character, one can only imagine the love that made this wonder.

shirgold (2439) 2005-12-26 11:34

Bonjour Guillaume,
This is truly a beautiful structure.
I like the POV of your image.
I decided to try a workshop to bring out some more details.
TFS - Shir

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wishnugaruda (1269) 2005-12-26 11:56

Hi Guillaume,
a wonderful shot of the Taj. I love the softness and the rose background. Also beautiful to see it from another POV as usual. I also have two shots of the Taj here, it's a magical place to be. TFS and bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

rahul__rahul__ (2250) 2005-12-27 17:58

Hi,
Nice perspective of the Taj Mahal...I did a workshop for fun.
TFS,
Rahul

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gulliver (1636) 2006-01-03 1:47

Salut Guillaume et encore bonne année. Dommage que le temps n'était pas tout à fait de la partie mais j'aime bien le cadrage! D'un autre côté, avoir un ciel pur ferait peut-être plus carte postale au lieu d'avoir une ambiance un peu mystique comme ici ;-) Well inspired