Kids of Fatehpur Sikri Photo

Photographer’s Note

After getting through the busy entrance of Fatehpur Sikri we found that the space is big enough for everyone. The architecture of the mosque is impressive and you can wander around for longer than you have time to, although the tourist tours keep mainly to the center, to visit the two buildings seen at left of this view. The colorful things you see spread around are a kind of market. The entrance seen on my previous post is at the right of this image. There's another one which is seen in the background.
Out of the main touristic areas, you can find barbers and many kids, which is a bother because they follow you everywhere, out of curiosity, but mostly in search of bakshish (donation to beggars). These two seemed to be enjoying posing for my camera.

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isabela_sor (42435) 2007-09-08 12:07

Perfect models for you,my dear :)Wonderful place and very well captured.I like the way you have composed this shot
Hugs
A nice weekend

ben4321 (9807) 2007-09-08 12:13

If only the kids were a bit bigger in the frame, I think you would have had a winner here, but as it is it's still a very appealing shot. Great use of the strong horizontals in the scene, and with the raised platform (and kids) in the foreground the image has a good sense of depth.
I also like how the foreground is so empty in comparison to the busy background.
Good work Ricardo.

Cheers,
Ben

Wandering_Dan (3285) 2007-09-08 12:23

Interesting shot, but the kids are rather lost in the vastness of the square. Maybe a crop which just shows them and some of the tiles of the square (I go in for minimalism). I've run out of WS credits for the day or I might try it.

jasmis (50967) 2007-09-08 12:42

Kids in the foreground are important element of the photo. Smart compo.
Regards.

feather (50122) 2007-09-08 14:17

The architecture is wonderful with all the arches and repeating decorations on the top. The kids in the foreground are almost incidental to the image which would work with or without them, although I must say they are a nice feature of the shot. I see you're still finding some pearls among your India photos.
Kath

paura (39170) 2007-09-08 17:00

Ricardo,
A composição está muito boa, com essa grande angular desse grande palácio cheio de pequenas barracas ao redor. Índia é quase 1/6 da população do mundo e é um país quase desconhecido. Legal conhecê-lo pelas suas fotos.

Abraço

Paulo

siolaw (25830) 2007-09-08 17:13

Hi Ricardo,
Yes the place is huge and you've made it look that way! The tiny kids increase that effect too!
Well composed image with a good FG with children and platform and a fine view on the monument in BG
Regards
Laurent

ChrisJ (70443) 2007-09-08 19:24

Ola Ricardo

The people add scale to the vast size of the square. Good pov, with excellent colour, lighting & sharpness. I like the composition using 3 cupolas. Tfs!

leonorkuhn (13981) 2007-09-08 20:56

Olá Ricardo,

A grande praça e o prédio cheio de arcos me lembrou a mesquita que visitei no Marrocos, só que lá não havia uma feira como nesta, o ambiente aqui é festivo e colorido como quase tudo na Índia. Excelente POV, enquadramento e belas cores.

Beijinhos
Leonor

berek (29005) 2007-09-08 22:36

Ola Ricardo,
I can see a lot of detail this magnificent picture. I like lovely children and interesting architecture.
best wishes.
Burak

noborders (14201) 2007-09-09 0:53

Again, I am happy to see a more recent view of Fatehpur Sikri, the place seems frequented so much (because the proximity of the Taj Mahal) and everything seems very organised now ; I recognise here your interest for kids, but you were probably sitting and relaxing in the shade and the children were maybe a bit intimidated by you, as they are a bit far... Cute, nonetheless !
TFS, regards,
Cath.
:))

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-09-09 2:12

Hi Ricardo,
The kids gives the compo a nice perspective. Lovely panoramic shot for a beautiful building ... I like the repeating patterns. Well captured and composed. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

pablominto (41314) 2007-09-09 2:42

Hello Ricardo,
An interesting and spacy place!
The composition seems simple, but the kids are well balanced by the dome to the left side...
A strange mix of a house of worship and a house of trade!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Photo65Net (43096) 2007-09-09 2:50

Ricardo,
Very minimalist and pleasant compo, I like a lot the geometrics and graphics created by your framing choices.
Very pleasant,
Regards,
JB.

flory (4804) 2007-09-09 3:43

olaaaaaaaa Ric,
hihi,adorable they are.
in so vast space..and seems that enjoy by that;)
anyway,
for me is amazing the bk,too,splendid architecture!
hugss,
Flo
ps.great time to that meeting;)

Tue (25608) 2007-09-09 4:11

Hej Ricardo,
Great view over this square. There is a lot to see here, so there is a nice lively atmosphere and some attractive colours too. The mosque looks great in the background with a nice repetition of the little domes on the wall. The two children are a superb inclusion in the foreground, very well done!
Regards,
Lars

josepmarin (34063) 2007-09-09 4:18

Olá Ricardo,
el ángulo tan abierto nos ofrece la vista de gran parte de esta mezquita y esta gran explanada. El encuare es muy bueno, la gente da un buen dinamismo a la escena cotidiana, y me parace un detalle fantástico y muy simpático la presencia de esta pareja de niños en primer plano, posando y dando un toque de alegría a la composición.
Buen trabajo con la luz y la suavidad de los colores.
Un abrazo,
Josep

carper (65598) 2007-09-09 9:29

a well choosen title Ricardo,
the kids are doing well in the good photo, very nice pov, good balance and fine photojob here, have anice day.
gr. jaap

Cricri (43706) 2007-09-09 11:03

Ola Ricardo,
Belle image pleine de vie, grande vue sur la beauté et décor de l'architecture, adorable petits bouts qui s'amuse a pôser pour toi
belle réalisation
Good evening
cricri

lucasgalodoido (16789) 2007-09-09 11:51

Olá Ricardo!
Muito bonita essa foto, as crianças dão um destaque pra foto! O castelo ao fundo e muito bonito, assim como a praça!
Parabéns e Abraço!

luisafonso (858) 2007-09-10 1:29

Bom, aqui devias ter posto o teu filtro apenas no céu. Nota-se alguma suavidade na arquitectura o que não resulta muito bem. Vê este artigo sobre como usar layers. O que tens de fazer é criar um layer, aplicar o filtro no layer de cima e depois apagar a parte que não queres filtrar. De resto a composição está gira com o palácio ao centro e aqueles dois putos a dar profundidade. A luz não é muito boa e isso nota-se. Há poucas sombras...

Stepan (27175) 2007-09-10 12:19

Funny, these 2 kids in this huge courtyard... Makes it original and produces life in a place where there is no more.
Inspired because I'm not sure a lot of people would have composed it like that.
Stéphane

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2007-09-11 2:46

Love the angle, it looks like a great place. Details, sharpness and colours are great.
Best wishes,
Achim

Bluejeans (33017) 2007-09-11 5:12

Oi Ricardo que lugar espaçoso tudo em tamanho gigante , muito bonita a arquitectura deste templo , os dois miudos aqui em primeiro plano ficaram fantasticos , bom angulo de visão gostei muito das cores , parabens!!!
Um grande abraço Gonçalo

Angshu (34089) 2007-09-11 20:48

Ola Ricardo
You did get a really wide angle for this. A very appealing shot, where horizontals are very strong. The BG is very busy & we seem Salim Chisti's marble tomb on the left breaking the red sandstone structures. I wish the kids were a bit closer, because they certainly look interested. Quite well done my friend!
Regards
Angshu

pboehringer (770) 2007-09-11 21:36

Ricardo, the two kids in the right foreground are vital for this image to work. Nice to have them looking straight into your camera giving a real anchor in this image that would otherwise make my attention get lost in the vast area of this mosque. The sky is somewhat dull, but probably nothing that you could have changed in this regard. I think that even a polarizer wouldn't have improved the appearence.
Abracao, Peter

xuaxo (5835) 2007-09-12 12:49

Olá Ricardo,
Não sei como é que esta me escapou ontem. Deve ter sido pela atracção imediata pelo homem da concertina.
Bom, com um céu azulinho e mais contraste, esta ficaria muito melhor. Mas a grandiosidade do lugar quase que compensa essas dificuldades com a luz.
As criancinhas dão uma nota de intimidade e à-vontade num lugar aparentemente demasiado grande para tal.
Gostei.
Um abraço. F.

manatee (4295) 2007-09-14 23:40

Muy buena foto Ricardo, me gusta mcuho el marco que le diste, me encnatna tambine los dos ninos mirando hacia la camara y el fondo es increible, muy buena foto,es muy mistico, aunque creoq ue si la hubieses disminuido el cielo seria mejor ya que se ve entre azul y gris no es un cielo muy vistoso, pero aun asi el marco le queda muy bien.

Gracias amigo, ten un buen fin de semana y hasta pronto

Elias

jmcl (14135) 2007-09-17 17:33

Hi Ricoardo,

I think this is a powerful image .. that vast structure and your depth really amplify the smallness .. the joyful vulnerability of the children.

Very nice.

take care,

John

jmdias (19813) 2008-12-04 15:57

ricardo

a molecada arrastou a vista mais para baixo e dá razão ao seu enquadramento que valoriza o espaço aberto e acaba não ficando vazio por causa da presença das crianças.

abraços

jorge