Bottom but no Top, a photo from Delhi, North

Photographer's Note

Its hard to believe for me, that its been 5 years since I was in India. I would do just about anything to travel back here for a second time and spend another month taking thousands of photos.

On this particular day the sun wasn't out, and the skies were dull and grey, that's why I left them out of the frame. Its also why I composed my shot the way I did.

This is Humayun's Tomb in Delhi. Compared to the Taj Mahal, this is obviously not as famous, but its almost as enjoyable because there are so few people here. While the architecture is still strikingly beautiful and photogenic. Lots of photo opps here where you can test your composition skills and get a good workout mentally :)

In the WS are two more shots showing the Tomb in its full view.

Royaldevon, ikeharel, holmertz, Fis2, pierrefonds, tyro, jhm, jean113, PaulVDV, papagolf21, ktanska, COSTANTINO, PiotrF, worldcitizen ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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Royaldevon (75244) 2020-05-30 1:57

Hello Craig,

The w/s photographs give us a very in-depth understanding of the whole building, its size and its beauty but, for me, you were right to choose this as your main post, it is more arty and sets our imagination working.

It's a good decision to restrict the sky when it is washed out and concentrate on the details of the subject. If you hadn't mentioned it, people would never have considered that was your reason for coming in close.

I really like the method of showing part of a building and only seeing the whole as a reflection. It makes us think, makes us imagine!
It's a really excellent composition, almost symmetrical except for the inclusion of the figures, who were right to be included as guides, for scale and animation.

Have a lovely w/e,
Bev :-)
Hope things are calmer in your hospital with no more corona virus cases.

Silvio1953 (205519) 2020-05-30 2:03

Ciao Craig, fascinating reflection of fantastic architecture, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

holmertz (92736) 2020-05-30 2:27

Hello Craig,
The WS photos show us the building in the way we are used to seeing it (and most others), but this is a much more attractive and smart composition. It shows your skill as a photographer, and it's much more fun to see the building upside down as reflected in the pool. You cropped it very neatly and did well to include the three persons. (I like to think you did that on purpose, not just by coincidence.)
Have a safe weekend.
Gert

Fis2 (155455) 2020-05-30 4:18

Witaj Craig!
A very nice place, interesting building.
Good idea, curious effect, reflection makes impression.
I like framing, composition and colors.
Well done.
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

pajaran (102482) 2020-05-30 4:21

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lep refleks na vodi. Lepo mesto i arhitektura.
Lepo pokazano, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Zelim vam lep dana, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Nice reflex on the water. Nice place and architecture.
Nicely shown, well captured moment.
I wish you a nice day, all the best for the weekend.

pierrefonds (103402) 2020-05-30 4:39

Hi Craig,

The reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the reflections and of the architecture of the Humayun's Tomb. The light is giving nice tints to the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

tyro (30513) 2020-05-30 4:50

Hi Craig,

A fascinating note and three superb photographs of this remarkable tomb from Delhi.

I know that everybody else likes your main photograph the best - and I agree that it is very appealing with the beautiful foreground reflections of the building but I am also very fond of your two workshop photographs, particularly the "full frontal" one in which I don't find the sky at all worrying: I think it looks fine as also does the building itself.

So really, to be honest, I love all three pictures and I would have been happy to have any one of them as a main image!

Brilliant!

Take care and stay safe.

Cheers,

John.

Tue (82114) 2020-05-30 5:31

Hello Craig,
Shooting reflection photos is always a good solution on grey and cloudy days. These reflections are wonderful and the picture is even more interesting, bcause we cannot see the beautiful architecture and large dome that are reflected. Very well spotted and composed.
Lars

jhm (202831) 2020-05-30 10:21

Hello Craig,

We get a nice view taken of the reflection of building, with old architecture.
Lovely picture nice sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Nice Pentecost weekend,
John.

jean113 (21947) 2020-05-30 11:38

Hello Craig, I like all three shots, but this one has to be the main post imo.
The building is beautifully shown in the reflection.
It is an incredible tomb. I think that I would have enjoyed this, as it is so much quieter than the Taj Mahal.
I like the presence of the people, giving us an idea of the scale.
Good title.
Kind regards, Jean.

PaulVDV (54737) 2020-05-30 12:55

Hello Craig,
Two beautiful but slightly more predictable photos of Humayun's Tomb in the WS. I've seen this burial monument but forgot that it was located in Delhi.
Wonderful architecture!
Very nice picture showing the entire reflected image of the tomb.
Best regards, Paul

papagolf21 (152599) 2020-05-30 23:47

Bonjour, cher Craig,
Je comprends votre enthousiasme à vouloir revenir dans ce pays, où les sujets sont nombreux à remplir des cartes sd ou similaires.
Les différentes vues de ce monument funéraire sont superbes.
Le ciel s'il est gris, les images sont emplies de soleil.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (135270) 2020-05-30 23:49

Hi Craig,
Original presentation and well seen, a good frame to make a photogenic view with these frame on these water reflections, tfs.

emka (152072) 2020-05-30 23:59

Hello Craig, Good idea to show the Humayun Tomb like this. Creative composition. Nice reflections, beautiful arches, good inclusion of some people.
I also miss India. But will I ever go there again?
Take care

MAlgo

ifege (32015) 2020-05-31 0:04

Hi Craig
It is nearly 50 years since I saw this scene. Oh Dear!
A well cropped photo making the most of the reflections.
cheers
Ian

rychem (72179) 2020-05-31 7:42

A good idea for a photo, it looks like the building is upside down, I really like these reflections, perfectly captured
regards Ryszard

ktanska (40007) 2020-05-31 8:53

Hi Craig,
Quite inventive framing. First level is directly visible and the rest as a reflection. No problem with the grey weather this way. Symmetric framing is the right choice here.
Kari

COSTANTINO (104011) 2020-05-31 21:51

Hello dear Craig and have a nice day
and new week
clever idea to present this
photo with its reflection
you are a very lucky photographer
to be able to travel all over the
world
regards
Costantino

ikeharel (105807) 2020-05-31 21:59

Hello Craig,
Rightly shown this reflection and the lower part of the monument, due to light condition, or as you written - "dull and grey" sky aloft.
Still managed a special outcome, good scale and fine clear view of the edifice mirrors on water.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

PiotrF (52330) 2020-06-01 16:19

Hello Craig
An interesting view of the facade of this building and great reflections.
I like nice colours , good sharpness and quality. Fine presentation
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

worldcitizen (14266) 2020-06-07 12:11

Hello Craig,
This is a great crop! We still get to see the whole building in the reflection, and it's more artistic than the usual full view. It's nice that there are only a few people in the scene, too. I also like the symmetry and all the arches. Take care!

kasianowak (15760) 2020-08-16 8:15

Hi Craig
I missed this post when I was busy at work. Glad I looked at the older shots in your gallery today!
You should be glad weather was not always glorious during your trip as otherwise you maybe would never take this shot. It's really creative and has got the feel of old sepia photos.
A month in India! Sounds so much better than my week long whistle-stop tour in January this year.
Have a nice week
Kasia