Nakhoda Masjid, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

Nakhoda Masjid is the principal mosque ofKolkata, India, in the Chitpur area of the Burrabazarbusiness district in Central Kolkata, at the intersection of Zakariya Street and Chitpur Road, renamed Rabindra Sarani.
The mosque was built as an imitation of the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, Agra by Kutchi Memon Jamat, a small community of Sunni Muslim community from Kutch.Abdur Rahim Osman, a leader of the Kutchi Memon Jama'at, who funded the building was a shipping prince: The mosque was named Nakhoda meaning Mariner.The foundation stone was laid on 11 September 1926. The total cost incurred for the construction was 1,500,000 Indian rupees in 1926.
Chitpur, one of the oldest and busiest areas of the city, has existed for at least 400 years.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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No_One (4) 2014-12-04 10:10

Hi Satya
This is very unique for a mosque to me, I think it is the red color of the stonework, which I am not familiar with in such buildings, but which does remind me very much of the beauty of India. You have done a brilliant job here in capturing the sheer scale and majesty of this building, including it from top to bottom, but the street scene you included too also gives a very vibrant bustling city feel to the shot,showing the building perfectly in its major urban location. Very cool photo,
Thanks as always
Noel

PaulVDV (63574) 2014-12-04 10:31

Hello Satya,
An interesting daily life picture from this shopping street in Kolkata where this very large mosque is towering impressively above the many shops.
Beautiful blue-green-red combination.
Best regards, Paul

Royaldevon (86564) 2014-12-04 11:30

Hello Satya,

This is such an unexpected place for a mosque, being right in the centre of such a busy place and with shops underneath its dome. I presume, from your details, that the mosque has been painted, rather than having been built from red brick.
It is a very interesting, informative, daily life shot.

Do you have PS or PSE?
If so, it is possible to correct distortions caused by the lens.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

ourania (51103) 2014-12-04 13:17

Hello Satya,
this capture looks like a spontaneous reaction, the scene is dynamic, rich and interesting as if a passer-by had just raised his glance while walking to take a look of the building. The architecture is elaborate and intriguing, although decaying the mosque is grand and dominates the urban scenery. Excellent sharpness and strong natural colours make the scene look so vivid. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

adidas5nb (5743) 2014-12-05 3:32

that is such a nicely seen and framed shot.like the way it shows the mosque and the character and feel of the place too.nice angle.nicely done.
regards
dwaipayan

Sergiom (117241) 2014-12-05 6:15

Bonjour Satya,

Une très belle scène de la vie quotidienne dans cette partie du monde. On se croirait un jour de semaine où tous les gens partent dans toutes les directions. Le bâtiment rouge aux bulles vertes est de toute beauté.

Amicalement

Serge

holmertz (103732) 2014-12-05 6:54

Hello Satya,
This is a very busy and crowded area of Calcutta, so it couldn't have been entirely easy to find an angle to capture such a large part of the mosque and also include a fair part of the street. The exciting hustle and bustle of the area is very well shown and this is also technically an excellent photo with perfect light and colours.
Kind regards,
Gert

COSTANTINO (117940) 2014-12-05 7:12

Hello my dear friend
Saya and have a nice weekend
intersting capture of Nakhoda Masjid the principal
mosque of Kolkata looking impressive and dominating
the photo great contrast between the rde color
and the blue sky it is towering impressively
among the other shops
regards
Costantino

Graal (103040) 2014-12-05 10:11

Hello Satya,
interesting view of mosque in Kolkata. Nice details of architecture. Good presentation. Pity that there's much wires.
Have a nice WE.
Aleksander

williewhistler (16606) 2014-12-06 12:12

Hello Satya,
the hustle and bustle of daily life around the most impressive mosque is illustrated very well in a delightful photograph.
The inclusion of the people going about their business brings the whole scene to life for me,it`s a very enjoyable scene with an interesting note.
Kind regards Les.

mesutilgim (0) 2014-12-07 2:02

Hello Satya,
Very nice capture of this interesting Masjid high above shops. Good pov and layout. Interesting notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

jurek1951 (42198) 2014-12-07 2:46

Hi Satya,
a beautiful photo of this place with splendid composition and attractive details, great mediterranean lights and the POV is excellent,
Georg

ChrisJ (172442) 2014-12-07 3:20

Hello Satya,

A good daily life and crowded street scene from Calcutta, with excelelnt color, sharpness and saturation. The run down mosque with peeling paint makes a striking focal point. Its red facade contrasts well against the blue sky. Perspective has been well managed in this well composed shot. Tfs!

jhm (211738) 2014-12-07 3:33

Hello Satya,

We get a really street view, maybe a little oblique of the buildings, but a very busy area.
Very well of colours too, excellent found.
Perspective and depth are pleasant to look at.
An excellent composition, nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

Nicou (193814) 2014-12-07 6:02

Hello

Quelle iamge et compo quelle rue avec cette animaiton ces véhicuels ces personnages et les façades de la rue ces fils électriques tous ces gens cela brouille et tous ces éléments quelle vue quelle iamge splendide captage
Merci et belle soirée
Nicou

Fis2 (172083) 2014-12-07 9:17

Witaj Satya!
Very interesting building.
Good frame and colors.
I like this daily life shot.
Good night
Krzysztof

Cricri (176) 2014-12-08 7:14

Hi Satya
Beaucoup de mouvement dans cette rue, pleine de détails, de boutiques, le bâtiment est intéressant, imposant, belle dans les couleurs
Belle soirée
cricri

Silvio1953 (223103) 2014-12-08 12:04

Ciao Satya, lovely daily life composition with a lot of people and beautiful architecture, fine details, excellent perspective, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

abmdsudi (95869) 2014-12-10 20:52

Namste Satya
I love the viewpoint chosen to accentuate the angles and patterns of the beautiful mosque creating a strong visual impact and perspective. The interplay of light, colours and people's interaction make it sing all the way. Indeed a fabulous location for photography with that conditions certainly enhances the whole catch. Great lens work, Congrats, tfs.
Best regards

npecanhuk (79329) 2014-12-11 15:47

Hello Satya!
Interesting building!
Attractive architecture & daily life photograph!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan

Angshu (56760) 2014-12-31 21:26

Hello Satya
A nice shot of Nakhoda Masjid...The capture is nice with the bustling streets of Chitpur in evidence here as weel

Wish you and all your loved ones the very best for 2015

Regards
Angshu

serp2000 (47063) 2015-01-17 23:52

Hi, Satya,
Good presentation of a daily life in Kolkata. Very nice architecture, good choice of the point of view.
Have a great week ahead!
Serghei

pajaran (117201) 2019-07-16 12:49

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobra perspektiva i kontarst, lepe boje.
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Lepa Nakhoda Masjid.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.