DELHI

My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram

Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©

Qutub Minar – Symbolic Axis of a Faith

His vision for Qutub Minar was to build a symbolic structure for muezzin’s call for prayer, not just for the neighbouring mosque, but for the entire Islamic world. - Qutub Minar - Symbolic Axis of a Faith - Travelure ©

The Incredible Story of Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi

A significant feature of not just this fort, but all of Tughlaq period architecture is a wall with a massive base. The base in Tughlaqabad Fort is over 15 feet thick at places, while the top was almost dainty. - The Incredible Story of Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi - Travelure ©

Photojournalistic Technique in Travel Photography

...the biggest challenge to embrace this technique in travel photography is our own sense of aesthetics. - Photojournalistic Technique in Travel Photography - Travelure ©

How to Shoot Illuminated Buildings

After the recce, the window of my fourth-floor Novotel room and the widest lens I had, became the partners for this shot. To capture light trails, I mounted the camera on a tripod for a steady shot. And used a remote to eliminate any camera shake caused by pressing the trigger. - How to shoot illuminated buildings - Travelure ©

Making a shot against the light

There are times during our travels we end up shooting against the light. Few such instances are a wrong-time-of-the-day visit to a landmark, music concerts, sunrises/sunsets, public functions or processions, etc. - Making a shot against the light - Travelure ©

Shooting Flowing Water – At Dawn, Dusk, and Day

While many photographers may propagate the use of Half ND filter, I don’t use it as the horizon line is never straight, but is jagged. Also, it is preferable the horizon line is closer to the one-third level rather than at the exact middle of the frame. - Shooting Flowing Water - At Dawn, Dusk, and Day - Travelure ©

Red Fort or Lal Qila Delhi India

48,000 people once lived within these walls. Shah Jahan built Lal Qila as a city unto itself — palaces, mosques, markets, and a stream of paradise running through it all.

Humayun Tomb New Delhi India

If Humayun Tomb were a man, he would be a 449-year old trendsetter. Affluent, disciplined, able-bodied, mature, suave, big-hearted, and attractive. Let us see why. - Humayun Tomb New Delhi India - Travelure ©

The City Is Their Canvas

This kick-started a new revolution! News about the Shahpur Jat street art transformation spread like wildfire. The best thing about this movement was that it provided a new canvas to budding talents in this arena. Street art soon became de rigueur in many South Delhi circles.

Instagram Roundup – Classic Delhi

Historically, it is not one, but 7 cities from different eras. As I call it my hometown now, I have covered the various attractions over the years. These images were shot while doing slow-travel (!) through my hometown. - Instagram Roundup - Classic Delhi - Travelure ©

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