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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 ©
INDIA
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 ©
DELHI
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 ©
THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
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 ©
THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
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 ©
THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
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 ©
THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
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 ©
OUR PLANET'S LANDMARKS
Red Fort or Lal Qila Delhi India
UNESCO inscribed Lal Qila on the world heritage list in 2007 as it marks the “Zenith of Mughal Creativity”. Lal Qila’s innovative planning, architecture, and landscaping influenced later buildings and gardens in Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, and further south. - Lal Qila or Red Fort Delhi India - Travelure ©
OUR PLANET'S LANDMARKS
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 ©
DELHI
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.
DELHI
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 ©
