Mughal Perspectives Photo

Photographer’s Note

Near the gardens of Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. The construction of the Agra fort was started around 1565, when the initial structures were built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and subsequently taken over by his grandson Shah Jahan, who added most of the marble creations to the fort. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-E-Am, Diwan-E-Khaas, and numerous other buildings. Agra Fort, an excellent example of Mughal architecture, is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

In the Foreground is the Diwan-I-Am or Hall of Public Audience, a result of earliest manifestation of Shah Jehan's love for marble. It was the place where the emperor addressed the general public as well as the nobility. Constructed between 1631-40, the huge assembly hall measuring 201'by 67' has flat roof and two arched red sandstone gateways to the north and south. The façade has an arcade with nine bold arches and the hall is divided into three aisles.

In the Background is the Moti Masjid also called Pearl Mosque, constructed in mid-17th century. Its shiny domes are built with light white marble which lends it a very velvety look and adds a sparkle to its beauty. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan used Moti Masjid as his private mosque.

I liked the parallel perspective of the Diwan-i-Am on the right and the marble lotus domes of the Moti Masjid on the left. Hope you'll like it well...

besnard, danos, herowono, Gerrit, subhendu_bagchi, gervaso, belido, Waylim, fanni, pierrefonds, bukitgolfb301, papagolf21, lacroux, ChrisJ, josepmarin, Didi, bostankorkulugu, jimkil, siolaw, AiresSantos has marked this note useful

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emka (22357) 2009-10-15 23:47

Hi Angshu, I am counting the days to see this marvels (19!). Yesterday I applied for the visa. Wonderful arches and domes. Beautiful composition. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend

Malgorzata

besnard (31072) 2009-10-16 0:01

Bonjour Angshuman
Un bon angle trouvé pour nous faire admirer cette superbe construction tout en finesse et son environnement.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

danos (33300) 2009-10-16 0:26

Hi Angshu,
nice the perspective of this part of Red Fort of Agra.I like the whole scene as the domes on the left that contrast perfect with the blue of the sky.Informative your note as the good management of the lighting conditions.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

herowono (476) 2009-10-16 0:28

Hi Angshuman,
Nice perspective and architecture on the building. Interesting presentation too. Well done and thank you for sharing.
My best reagrds,
Ismojo

bracasha75 (22399) 2009-10-16 0:35

Hello Angshuman
Realy amaizing architecture and very very complete work
So great view on this Tempel
TFS
Cheers,Braca

PixelTerror (86853) 2009-10-16 1:14

Namaste Angshu
A nice division of the image offering seral plans and different details of the architecture, cleverly framed indeed
have a nice day JY

Gerrit (36287) 2009-10-16 1:45

Hi Angshu,
great POV, wonderful perspective and beautiful colours.
regards, Gerrit

subhendu_bagchi (3516) 2009-10-16 2:22

Namaskar Angshu da,
brilliant point of view. Nice composing of this two patterns of architecture in a same frame. The repeatation of arches gives here dynamism. Those people helps us to understand the dimension of this architecture. Light and sharpness adequate. Depth outstanding. Well done. Khub bhalo chhobi.
Regards
Subhendu

gervaso (5700) 2009-10-16 2:53

Hello, Angshuman!

Very good framing to show us this wonder! I especially like the columns in great perspective on the right and the beautiful domes in the background! Very good colors! Well done!

yquem46 (8449) 2009-10-16 3:42

namaste Angshu
Nice image presenting the site in its 2 different parts, properly combined
I'll be in India again next month but in TN this time
Best regards
patrick

belido (16877) 2009-10-16 6:48

Namaste Angshu,

very good play with the layers and the beautiful architecture in this photo. You could impress such nice colors and textures on the elements and the tight framing makes every single detail important in the composition. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

JT50 (1047) 2009-10-16 7:12

Namaste Angshuman.
Brilliantly captured architecture
of the Mogul era. Great POV. The pillars.
domes and the arches makes a lovely combination.
Have a lovely weekend.
Janak

Morac (20891) 2009-10-16 7:50

Bonsoir Angshu,
Une belle perspective et profondeur sur la colonnade et un non rendu des différents plans de cet endroit.
Bon Weekend
Amicalement
Marc

Waylim (11157) 2009-10-16 9:27

Sabaidee Angshuman,
I really like the beautiful combination of the color here, the earthy brick red, the golden beige, and the deep blue sky. The exposure is really nice, there’s a glow in all the colors and the texture of the architecture, very well managed. The DoF is incredible here, both the columns and the mosque in the back are equally sharpen with great clarity. Beautiful shot. My complements.
Way

Bluejeans (33081) 2009-10-16 11:01

Ola Angshumam ,
A Índia tem templos magníficos espero um dia conhecer estes lugares maravilhosos , gostei muito dos detalhes de arquitectura , ficou bem interessante este primeiro plano com estas colunas simétricas deram bastante profundidade de foto , parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

fanni (8879) 2009-10-16 13:30

Hello Angshuman,
this is a very curious composition. Interesting juxtaposition of two diagonal rows: a row of domes in the distance an a row of pillars in the foreground!
Very good light management :)
Very best wishes from Moscow,
good luck and a nice weekend!
Elena

pierrefonds (26659) 2009-10-16 18:59

Hi Angshuman,

The line of columms and the line of domes are giving a sense of perspective to the composition. The point of view is allowing us to see the details and colors of the architecture of the corridor, it is also sending our eyes toward the domes in the background. The afternoon light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

bukitgolfb301 (4999) 2009-10-16 22:53

Hello my dear Prof. Angshuman

What an another beautiful and significant shot!
Well considered clopping and framework, sharp focusing on the subjects and thick color & light management are splendid as usual!
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice Saturday !

Takero

emjleclercq (14514) 2009-10-17 0:30

Good colors, and a very nice effect of perspective with the two rows in the image: the pillars of the gallery on the right, and the domes in the background on the left.

All the best,

Eemmanuel

papagolf21 (56749) 2009-10-17 1:08

Bonjour, mon bon ami Angshu,
Je suis toujours admiratif devant les photos réalisées par un homme qui aime le beau, qui valorise avec talent l'architecture et nous sait faire apprécier les beautés du passé.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pajaran (3909) 2009-10-17 1:09

Pozdrav, kod nas je hladan dan.
Lepa fotografija sa puno znacjanih gradjevina.
Dobra kompozicija i dobre boje.
Lepo pokazana ova stara arhitektura, tako znacajna.
Prijatan vikend, zeli vam Paja.

lacroux (3178) 2009-10-17 1:57

Still me
Still a very good explanation of what you show us.
I appreciate particularly the framing with the parallel directions of monuments.
I feel like visiting it more and more.
Have a nice day
Pierre

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-10-17 5:24

Namaste Angshuman

Excellent sharpness, with superb warm vs cold colour contrasts between the blue sky, & reddish tinted architecture. Nice repetition of the bg cupolas. Tfs!

josepmarin (34107) 2009-10-17 10:18

Namaste Angshuman,
A great framing here. You have looked for the dynamism of the perspectives of the columns and of the domes in a good parallelism, which gives a great graphical result.
The good light, the shades, the beautiful colors and the people add more quality even to the photo.
Good composition, and an excellent work.
Best regards,
Josep

plimrn (19720) 2009-10-17 11:31

Hi Angshu,
Your very thoughtful framing emphasizes the beauty of repetition, the detail and colors are exquisite and the note very informative.
Thank you for your good wishes, I wrote this yesterday but realized I'd spent my smiles and this certainly deserved the accolade.
HLj, Pat

Didi (36452) 2009-10-17 11:34

Salam Angshu
Interesting patterns of columns and great frame quality of this composition a good presentation of your interesting subject.
Best regards

jafadabret (40325) 2009-10-17 22:55

Bonjour Angshu.
C'est un angle assez insolite pour mettre en valeur deux perspectives, celle des colonnes à droite et celle des coupoles à gauche.
Bon dimanche !
Amical salut !
Jacques

Graal (58732) 2009-10-17 23:30

Hi Angshuman,
good idea and composition. Fine view of two rows in perspective. Good details of architecture. An interesting note also. Well photowork.
Gr., Aleksander

bostankorkulugu (33984) 2009-10-18 0:03

amazing architectural details with a cool perspective indeed... good to see you angshu... cheers...

korkut

jimkil (642) 2009-10-18 2:18

Hello Angshu
How are you? Things are good over this way on earth!! Wonderful light and colours on this one my friend, a fine POV, very well composed indeed. The detail in the architecture is second to none and the people bring scale and perspective. Thanks for the informative note also.
All the best
Jim

batalay (21205) 2009-10-18 12:56

Hello Mr. B,

This is another excellent shot, a masterpiece for many TE-members, just an excellent photo from you, especially with the first rate note. As soon as I saw the mention of Agra and the 17th century, I wondered whether it was not a creation in the time of Shah Jahan. What I like best is the regularity of colonnades that seem to be so pervasive in India, the warm colors and, of course, the resolution.

Warm regards from Virginia,

Bulent

marietom (32076) 2009-10-18 13:00

hello Angshu,

superbe architecture, et très beau jeu de lignes qui la met en valeur.
J'aime beaucoup, et la lumière est superbe, en plus.
Bonne soirée
Marie

patdeph (18346) 2009-10-18 22:15

namaste Angshuman
the double perspective is really great,the colors are splendid,and we can apreciate the details of this splendid architecture!Very well done!
Regards
Pascale

siolaw (25832) 2009-10-18 23:49

Hi Angshu
Bold and very graphical framing under bright light and in strong, vibrant colors. Well sharp too.
Greetings
Laurent

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-10-19 0:44

Hi Angshu
Beautiful com position from great POV.
Excellent colours and details
Have a nice week
Aires

scalerman (25787) 2009-10-23 13:18

A: thanks for the photography lesson - great repetition of elements. Very busy lately - see you in India someday. regards, c

macjake (2394) 2009-11-11 20:10

Hello Angshuman

Very interesting choice of composition.
you have two very distinct subject, in two different areas. Because they are at two different heights, it works out well.
you provide us with very good DOF, and sharpness, evidenced by the textures in the stonework.
great photo
Cheers
Craig

Photo Information

Copyright: Angshuman Chatterjee (Angshu) (34119)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-25
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon 400D (Digital Rebel XTi), Canon 18 - 55mm / f 3.5 - 5.6, RAW, Hoya 58mm PL-CIR
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Agra & Fatehpur Sikri
Date Submitted: 2009-10-15 23:44