Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-2
Built between 1713 and 1738 CE, the structure sports pyramidal roofs and a couple of domes. This temple too has an imposing deep stambh (lamp pillar) in its precincts. - Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-2 - Travelure ©
Pangong Tso Ladakh India
Later in the day, during our fashion shoot, we wanted the gulls to glide around. To lend life and dynamism to our shots. Tough luck. The gulls were unwilling. Also, they kept their distance. Till a guide came up with a suggestion. 'Throw sandwiches', he said. We did.
Lo and behold! The buggers flew all around us for food. Did I say they were a lazy bunch? But, the food got them going! - Pangong Tso Ladakh India - Travelure ©
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Mehrangarh also seems like an island that rose 400 feet from the plain below. The city beneath, like the waters in the sea, are all painted blue to honour a royal decree, giving Jodhpur the epithet of the blue city. - Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Travelure ©
Ruins of Hampi – The Places of Worship
The key cluster here comprises the Kodandarama, Yantradharaka Anjaneya, Ranganatha, and Varaha temples. - Ruins of Hampi - The Places of Worship - Travelure ©
Capturing snow texture – Prayer flags, Khardung la
Modern-day cameras seem intelligent. In reality, they are dumb. No matter where you meter, the camera-meter tries to provide you exposure settings that turn the metered area 18% grey. - Capturing snow texture - Prayer flags, Khardung la - Travelure ©
Mubarak Mandi – A Shining Imprint of Dogra Dynasty – Jammu-2
...the architectural styles here range from Dogra-Pahari, Mughal, English Baroque, Rajasthani, and more. - Mubarak Mandi - A Shining Imprint of Dogra Dynasty - Jammu-2 - Travelure ©
The Golden Tusk, Corbett – Fine Family Fun
Spread over 10 acres, The Golden Tusk is in the buffer zone of Jim Corbett National Park. - The Golden Tusk, Corbett - Fine Family Fun - Travelure ©
Zoom Burst: Energise Your Shots
The Zoom Burst Photography technique can infuse photographs with a burst of energy or dynamism; lend them an abstract, artistic quality or a sense of mystique; or create a focus or strong leading lines that draw the viewer’s eyes to the core subject. - Zoom Burst: Energise Your Shots - Travelure ©
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 ©
Kumbh Mela India – World’s Largest Gathering
Kumbh conjures up an image of an ocean of humanity. Rightly so as an estimated 150 million people will visit Prayag for 2019 Ardh Kumbh. That is, one in every nine Indians. - Our Planet's Landmarks Series #17
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
The bulwark skirts the hilltop and has slots for cannons to fire. Little wonder as it earned the reputation of being the foremost cannon foundry near the Mughal Sultanate capital, Delhi. In fact, Jaivana, the largest cannon on wheels of its times, is still displayed here. - Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur - Travelure ©
Hampi Group of Monuments – The Royal City of Vijayanagara
As we set out to explore, we discovered the monuments comprised two broad categories - temples and the royal township. - Hampi Group of Monuments - The Royal City of Vijayanagara - 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 ©
Basar Confluence, A Sustainable Showcase of Tribal Culture
This festival stands apart in many ways. For one, Bollywood doesn’t feature here, and that’s a relief. - Basar Confluence, A Sustainable Showcase of Tribal Culture - Travelure ©
12 More Stunning UNESCO Sites in India: A Photographer’s Guide
I have stood inside more than 110 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are 12 more from India that stopped me, slowed me down, and...
Bhimbetka: My Early Days of Photography
The creative-me loved the view. I decided it would be home for some time. As I ventured around the narrow burrows carved by times in those sandstone rocks, I realised those had turned into ortho-quartzite. Little did I know then that they would later call this place Bhimbetka Rock Shelters. - Bhimbetka: My Early Days of Photography - Travelure ©
Kolkata Pujo Pandals – Awesome Structural Engineering
Over the years, Kolkata localities have modelled their pandals after Eiffel Tower, Chateau Versailles, White House, Burj Khalifa, Sydney Opera House, Lotus Temple, and more. - Kolkata Pujo Pandals - Awesome Structural Engineering - Travelure ©
Sun Temple Konark Odisha India
The first structure that greeted me had hidden all that lay beyond. Two gigantic lions with exquisite carving flanked a wide stone stairway. As I climbed, I found what must have been a large hallway with massive pillars. This must be the performance area, I thought to myself... Sun Temple Konark Odisha India - Travelure ©
Amber (Amer) Fort, Jaipur
Today, it may be the crowning glory of Jaipur, but let us not forget that Sawai Jai Singh founded Jaipur only in the early 18th century, while Amber existed since the latter half of the 9th century! - Amber (Amer) Fort, Jaipur - Travelure ©
Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum
From yesteryears to now, every section tells you stuff, some known to you, and some new. - Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum - 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 ©
Adventure @ Mechuka – Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft.
While the day activities revolved around competitive adrenaline-pumping sports, the tribal song and dance performances brought alive the evenings. - Adventure @ Mechuka - Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft. - Travelure ©
India’s Most Stunning UNESCO Sites: A Photographer’s Guide
India has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I have visited and photographed most of them. Here are the 10 that moved me most —...
Capturing a landscape
All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let’s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. - Capturing a landscape - Travelure ©
