Flight of the Pigeon Photo

Photographer’s Note

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Central Delhi, was built in the memory of the 8th Sikh Guru,Sri Harkishen Sahib. It is one of the important historical Gurdwaras in Delhi. Please check the Workshop for a view of the Gurdwara.

Dedicated to Guru Hari Krishan Sahib, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is famous as a Sikh pilgrimage center. It is one of the most important historical and sacred pilgrimage destinations of the Sikh community. It's original name was Jaisinghpura Palace. Mirza Raja Jai Singh was an important military leader of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He dedicated this palace in the memory of the Guru Sahib.

The Gurdwara was once a ‘Haveli’ or palace, where Guru Hari Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru stayed during his tour to Delhi in 1664. It was built on the model of the existing palace of Raja Jai Singh in Jaipur in 1783. Later the architectural splendor was dedicated to the memory of the Guru and has been a place of worship since then, and is frequented by numerous devotees.

The Gurdwara has a sarovar or a holy pond, where people take a holy dip and pray to the Guru. The sarovar is surrounded by a covered corridor, which can be seen in the BG. The sarovar is also home for lots of fishes, which are also considered holy.

F length = 99 mm

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riclopes (33131) 2007-09-06 9:53

Olá Angshu, so many things that I didn't see in Delhi...but I imagine that it wouldn't be easy for me to enter in this sacred place, problably forbidden to westerners. I like your tight composition and the flying pigeon although it is a pitty that you didn't clicked it a milesecond earlier, so the bird would be less centered, entering from the right. The light on the water is nice as well as the arches and human presence. It would also be good to see a bit more activity, but they are well placed and there's a lovely peaceful atmosphere, with the believers preparing slowly for a perfect holy bath.
Friendly regards,
ricardo

jasmis (50967) 2007-09-06 11:23

Simple idea but quite smart result. Fine place shown in amazing way.
Regards.

dsidwell (9745) 2007-09-06 12:54

Hello Angshuman,

I do like this one. The bird is well placed, and I rather enjoy the copious amount of negative space at the bottom. Interesting note, too!

r021251 (3917) 2007-09-06 17:08

J'ai rreien contre le pigeon ,mais quel belle réflexion de toute l'image dans l'eau . Couleur douce et vraie.. super.. Réal from Québec ,Canada..

edytungkal (4519) 2007-09-06 19:05

Hello Angshuman,
A nice picture with very well balance of triamphal arch's formation and right moment to capture the flying pigeon. I like this picture alot, even the water on the pool looks nice. Best quality and very informative note as usually. tfs

daniel

siolaw (25830) 2007-09-06 20:55

Hi Angshu!
I just happen to be in a cyber and i saw your critique on my picture...
We ll be in BKK in a few hours and can post from there ... here is a bit difficult... as connexion is extra slow!!!
Nice POV here and excellent framing along the top of the arches with on ly water as a FR... good catch of the pigeon and specially nice water texture...
Greetings from Yangon!!!
Laurent

ndb1958 (9248) 2007-09-06 21:06

Hi Angshu,
a beautiful image of this place. I like the reflections of light on the surface and the flying pigeon. Even the 2 guys ready for taking a bath (?) are a big +.
Good that you show the ws to give us an idea about this place.
Nino

emjleclercq (14494) 2007-09-06 22:31

Good framing which focusses on the pond and its very nice little undulations and colors, but still provides a very good idea of the place thank to the gallery on top of the image. Good sharpness.

All the best,

Emmanuel

jmdaoudal (82) 2007-09-06 22:47

There is a "lecture" of the picture that gives a parallel betwneen the personage who is going to dive and the pigeon flight...
The picture is good as there is only few elements and the regular architecture gives a value to the men and the bird.
Compilments
Jean Michel
India is a very beautiful country.

prumod (8264) 2007-09-06 23:01

you've nicely framed it angshu!
daily life and architecture is well mixed here with the beauty of pov...
lovely scene...
greetings...

vinicio (22428) 2007-09-06 23:25

Excellent idea and beautiful resulting image, I love the dynamism of this image and its nice colors and architectures, well done, Angshu, compliments, I would have preferred only that the pigeon was out of the center and more lower or higher, but this is my opinion.
Ciao
Vinicio

Graal (58688) 2007-09-07 0:02

Hi Angshuman,
interesting place and Your informations. Good complementary photo in WS also. Here additional fine caught pigeon. Well done photos. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

vincz (19045) 2007-09-07 0:25

Great catch with beautifully textures water with the ripples. Reflections are very nice too and the composition is well balanced with the few men on the left hand side. The pigeon is a nice addition.

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2007-09-07 1:32

A great photo! I like the POV and the colours.
Best wishes,
Achim

papagolf21 (56715) 2007-09-07 3:11

Bonjour, mon ami Angshu,
Décidément, mes yeux sont ravis de découvrir chaque fois un plan de toute beauté.
Vous avez du talent, mon ami, de découvrir des trésors et de les mettre ainsi en valeur pour notre plus grand plaisir.
Bravo !
Amitiés.
Philippe

pierrefonds (26619) 2007-09-07 4:46

Hi Angshuman,

A nice image of the saroivar and of the pigeon, the photo has a good composition, DOF and nice colors. thanks for sharing.

Pierre

clic (4065) 2007-09-07 5:17

Hello Angshuman
The repetitive pattern of arches catches first attention on this carefully-cropped picture; but the real purpose of your poster is explained by presence of those two guys getting dry.
Nice reflexions in the holy pond, enliven by the flying symbol of innocence.
Best regards.
Robert

ramesh_lalwani (3209) 2007-09-07 5:26

Hello Anshuman
Nicely timed shot with beautiful background of marble corridor and arches.TFS
Ramesh

ChrisJ (70443) 2007-09-07 6:00

Hi Angshu

Superb fg reflections & a nice decisive moment capturing the solitary pigeon mid flight with its wings outstretched. Good work!

carper (65598) 2007-09-07 7:30

very nice one Angshuman
the idea for the shot is nice, good pov and I like the composition and the balance in it, very good photojob here. Have anice day.
gr. jaap

baba_flies (8091) 2007-09-07 7:58

Hello Angshuman! Nice how you caught the bird in flight; it gives your photo a moving act that makes it interesting and "alive". I actually like that you left a lot of water and just a little of the building. This makes it very peaceful to me. Very nice, I like it. Barbara.

albertopiubello (2591) 2007-09-07 8:01

Hi Angshu,
I see many interesting elements in your shot as architecture, nice water reflection, good framing and perfect timing to catch the pigeon. Very informative note, too.
Alberto

jafadabret (40281) 2007-09-07 8:55

Angshuman, bonjour.
J'aime beaucoup l'eau sacrée avec ses couleurs et ses reflets. Le pigeon attire le regard. Les arcades sont superbes. Belle réalisation.
Jacques

sayat (2944) 2007-09-07 10:06

Hi Dear Angshu!
This is a unique composition with a classical subject. Excellent capture of the flying bird; but what catches the eye are the background details of a sikh with a typical outfit, the ones that are getting ready for a bath, and the rather alone figure with a blue shirt, suggesting the meditative state of the place. Excellent shot.

plimrn (19694) 2007-09-07 11:04

Hi Angshu,
What a great idea, swimming for God!! I'd probably go to church if I could swim.
HLj, Pat

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-09-07 13:17

Hi Angshuman,
Wonderfully captured with the flying pigeon as it add a nice dynamics to the compo. I like the reflections and repeating arches... I like your POV. Well composed very good image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Stepan (27175) 2007-09-08 0:25

Actually, I prefer the workshop but I really enjoy this sikh mood. Reminds me Amritsar with... less people. Good crop.
Stéphane

Henryk_Bilor (20371) 2007-09-08 1:13

Hi Angshuman
Interesting capture of this bird above the water. Nice background too.
Regards

Budapestman (42756) 2007-09-08 2:14

Dear Angshu,
Beautiful moment, timing is excellent. I like the original composition and the spectacular reflection. Lights are superb, clarity and sharpness, as well. Great impression, Congratulations. Have a nice weekend
George

josepmarin (34063) 2007-09-09 4:24

Hi my friend Angshuman,
Good dynamic contrast between the pigeon flying and the people in background. I like the setting giving a lot of protagonism to the holy pond with the pigeon and leaving the corridor with its porticoes and the people in the top part.
It is a good photographic work, accompanied as usual of an excellent informative note.
Friendly regards,
Josep

feather (50122) 2007-09-09 7:54

I like both your main post and the fuller view of the Gurdwara in the WS. Here it is interesting to view the human activity and to admire the detail of the arches and the wonderful patterns in the water made from rippled reflections. The pigeon in flight is another additional element of interest.
Good work
Kath

axiotea (16263) 2007-09-10 19:33

Hi Angshu
Well timed capture of the pigeon flying in front of the repetitive arches and its reflection in the nice textured water. The devotees are well positioned in the compo and your note is interesting. Thanks as well for the WS.
Cheers
Marilyn
I'm off tomorrow to India via Bangalore and will arrive in Goa the day after.

batalay (21185) 2007-09-11 3:55

Hello Mr. B,

You've done a beautiful job capturing the pidgen in midflight with a gorgeous backdrop. The pond, the array of arches in the cloisters, the worshippers milling about — all collaborate to make this an exotic and memorable photo. There is a sense of serenity in this place, and you've captured it well.

Warm regards,

Bulent

elmec (12194) 2007-09-11 10:49

Hello Angshu!
Great scene!
I like reflections of architecture in the water!
Perfect scene!
Best regards!

clio (23017) 2007-09-14 9:44

Belle photo. Les arcades sont magnifiques, leur forme est très curieuse pour moi (européenne!).
Tu as très bien réussi les reflets dans l'eau.

Beautiful photo. Arches are magnificent, their shape is very curious for me (European!).
You very well made a success of the reflections in the water.
Congratulations
Diane

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-09-15 1:17

Hi Angshu, this image is well composed, with the pigeon in fly....
the light is nice and the architecture really interesting..
well taken..
ciao!
Valeria

anavazao (5592) 2007-09-15 8:12

he he,
great moment my friend, the perspective, composition and POV is great! Good note!
Take care Ana:)

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2007-10-01 11:04

Hi Angshu!
Very nice picture of the pigeon in flight.I like your point of view and the colors very much.Maybe it would look even better if you´d have taken a shoter exposure time (maybe 1/1000 second).
But well done!

Jonas

Felip (3905) 2009-05-10 12:07

Hi Angshu,
Simple idea, but very well executed.
The waves on the water look nice, and the pigeon flying over them is the cherry on the cake.
The arches in the background are specially well iluminated.
Good job

Best regards
Felip