bibi-ka-maqbara._aurangabad, a photo from Maharashtra, West

Photographer's Note

From Wikipedia,Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor Aurangzeb,the great Mughal Emperor, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Dilras Bano Begam. The monument's name translates literally to 'Tomb of the Lady', but has earned the nickname 'poor man’s Taj' because it was made to rival the Taj Mahal. It is situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The tomb in itself represents the transition from the ostentatious architecture of Akbar and Shah Jahan to the simple architecture of the later Mughals. The comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a general ignorance of the monument. This Monument is also called as Dakkhani Taj.

Architecture

The Maqbara is erected beyond a locality called Begumpura. The Mausoleum stands within an enclosed area, 500 yards long and 300 yards broad. The surrounding high wall is crenellated with pointed arched recesses on the outside. There are bastions at intervals, and the recesses are divided by pilasters crowned with little minarets. The centre of the southern wall is occupied by a handsome portal entrance closed by folding doors which are covered with a running foilage pattern in brass. The structure is in the form of an hexagon and angles are ornamented with minarets."

Photographers note;
This picture was taken at about 7.30pm in the evening when only some light bulbs were on.otherwise it was quite dark.camera was hand held.

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xavshot (69835) 2009-08-18 12:17

Bonsoir Nazir
très belle profondeur et perspective dans cette image. Les couleurs sont également bien rendues. Une belle photo; Bravo.
Xavier

Fis2 (142565) 2009-08-18 14:16

Witaj Nazir!
Fantastic place, curious object.
Good perspective and colors.
Regards
Krzysztof

dafema (173) 2009-08-21 9:30

Hi
Nice picture... when I saw it I thought it wsa Taj Mahal (it is similar...)

David

yedirenk (11244) 2009-08-21 19:33

Hi Nazir,
great perpective and depth with superb point of view.a wonderful atmosphere..very impressive and magical scene..well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

sonkai (1105) 2009-08-23 10:43

Hi Nazir
I also thought it was The Taj Mahal when I saw it..This is a difficult hour to take a shot without tripod,and I think you've solved it very well.Good perspective too.
Best wishes,
Sonsoles

quillo (11858) 2009-08-23 10:44

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Hi Nazir ----------->

Very beautiful point of view and wonderful architecture of the Bibi Ka Maqbara.

Very good sharpness, good shot!

Well done.

Best regards.

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feather (51130) 2009-08-24 2:47

The classic perspective composition works well as the converging lines all lead the eye to the monument. The late light is the perfect time for photography and you have demonstrated a steady hand. If you bring your tripod next time you can take the image with a lower ISO, which will reduce the noise, although at this small TE size it's not too evident. Well done.
Kath

antua (16) 2009-08-24 16:13

Hello Nazir,

nice photo with beautiful colours,good POV and great perspective.Well done.

Regards,
Antonis

dcawker (5717) 2009-08-24 19:49

Beautiful composition and building here.. Very nice! Regards, Doug

cobra112 (15589) 2009-08-25 12:25

Ciao Nazir. Some noised in my opinion but the perspective is very good and we can appreciate an amazing warm light. Good reflections too. I hope you'll like my WS. Regards.

Roberto

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adramad (62618) 2009-08-25 14:45

Hello Nazir.
Thank you for your nice commentaries. He praises capture of this beautiful tomb, that I have been glad to see, since I visited her in a trip there for 1989, praises the depth, beautiful reflections in the water, precious colors, in short, a very good photography.
Regards.
Luis

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photoray (13981) 2009-08-26 6:38

Hi Nazir,
At first I thought the thumbnail was the Taj, from a unique angle. Certainly an impressive structure, you captured with the narrow pool leading the eye towards the tomb.

Good job,
Ray

darek1978 (13361) 2009-08-26 9:33

Hi Nazir,
A fine view on the imposing building from a well choosen central point of view to highlight the symmetry. I also like the reflection on the surface of the water. Well done!
Regards,
Darek

delkoo (68) 2009-08-27 6:30

hi nazir
light is not at the best, but the perspective is well rendered.

cheers
didier

PixelTerror (0) 2009-08-27 12:54

HI NAzir
It looks loke a baby Taj... nice perspective leading to the main building and good timine, the sky is noisy which could easily be cleaned usind specialized software (net image, noiseware, noise ninja...)
Have a nice day JY

Nicou (188378) 2009-08-28 10:27

Hello,

superbe perspective, le tons sont mangigique avec ces douces couleurs, un captage parfait, une toute belle image.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

nirvana73 (0) 2009-08-30 3:03

Hello Nazir
splendid architecture
i like symmetry and reflections on the water
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2009-08-30 3:35

Hello Nazir! Very original architecture, good long perspective. Very good exposure. Well done!

nivaldo (15417) 2009-08-30 9:10

Hello Nazir
I have a dream for visiting your beautiful country someday ... Someday I will !
Nice photo! I liked it!
Kind regards,
from Recife-Brazil,
Nivaldo

Waylim (25436) 2009-08-30 23:01

Hi Nazir,
Very good shot for a hand held image in such low light condition. YOU did just fine with the exposure, all is clear with good details and shaprness, except the noise level is on the high side but other than than it is very good. Composition is also good with good symetry and the lines that lead us to the main subject. thanks.
Way

berek (50508) 2009-09-01 8:44

Hi Nazir,
very good point of view and perspective . of course impressive architecture. . well done.
Greetings
Burak

marietom (34611) 2009-09-01 9:07

hello Nazir,

jolie composition, avec un beau graphisme au premier plan.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Ola_Kwiatek (0) 2009-09-01 10:00

Wonderful architecture. Good capture. Very fine POV and focus. Nice light and colors.
Cheers

s_lush (16602) 2009-09-01 10:18

Hello Nazir,
Very well proportioned architectural forms, captured with good point of view and interesting perspective!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Silvio1953 (191151) 2009-09-01 11:21

Ciao Nazir, a little tilt to right but splendid perspective on wonderful architecture, good DOF, fascinating reflections, well done, ciao Silvio

sacimar (36879) 2009-09-02 7:33

Hi Nazir,

beautiful place and good picture, I like the perspective you chose, good light management, nice work,

Welcome to TE,

Regards

Sergio

silvan (1786) 2009-09-03 5:01

Hi Nazir,
A splendid composition with soft colours and a nice reflection. Well done.
Silvano

JCG (35153) 2009-09-04 10:34

Hello Nazir,

In spite of a little of noise on the image, a beautiful catch of sight on this interesting site. The prospect is beautiful and the soft light brings a pleasant atmosphere. Well gives Nazir.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

parbo (11092) 2009-09-07 12:00

Hello Nazir,

Very creative point of view for adding splendid depth and perspective to your scene. The blues of sky and grains are wonderful. Congratulations. Have a nice new week.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

gentedilivello (3103) 2009-09-09 13:53

Hi Nazir,
great architecture here! You caught it from a nice POV, good perspective that lead the eyes towards the main building.
TFS.
Regards.
Gabriele.

gervaso (27375) 2009-09-10 3:23

Hello, Nazir!

Great perspective to show this Wonder of the World, with good reflection on the water! It's a place I really have to visit, after taking picture of other 2 New Wonders of the World recently. Good job!

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ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-09-10 12:36

Very nice shot... Beautiful colors good sharpness and good point of view. Well done.
Greetings rfom Türkiye.
ahmetgedikli

sucaattin (666) 2009-09-10 23:28

Hello Nazir,
Very good composition. Good colours. Very nice photo.
Thank you for sharing.
Sucaattin

danyy (0) 2009-09-11 13:41

Bonjour Nazir,
une allée d'eau qui guide les yeux avec une excellente perspective vers le clou de ce palais. Charme très oriental berce de magnifiques couleurs.
Best regards.
Daniel.

syd1946 (18663) 2009-09-12 9:34

Hello Nazir,
Beautiful architecture shot with great perspective to the impressive Temple under the these nice light conditions...
Regards,
Thomas

ChrisJ (152324) 2009-09-14 8:15

Hi nazir

Wonderful use of diminishing linear perspective, with good sharpness & nice fg reflections. Excellent colour & framing. The imposing structure & its minarets are well positioned on the vanishing point. Tfs!

mortijo (12828) 2009-09-14 14:24

Hello Nazir,
An interesting shot of monument. Excellent perspective with the lines converging on the building. Next time try using a tripod.
Regards
John

jemaflor (125665) 2009-09-15 12:10

Hi Nazir,
great depth with this perspective, nice presentation for this monument, good light effect.

Amaz (11475) 2009-09-16 9:20

Excellent architecture, Nazir!!
Amazing perspective and nice colours of "blue hour"!!

Great work!!!

My congrats!!

Kind regards,

jafadabret (56501) 2009-09-19 2:24

Bonjour Nazir.
C'est vrai que ce monument rappelle celui beaucoup plus connu du Taj Mahal. J'aime beaucoup les couleurs chaudes du sol qui s'opposent au beau ciel gris bleu et la belle perspective du bassin.
Amical salut !
Jacques

bobocortis (16090) 2009-09-20 11:51

Hello Nazir.
First of all I thank you a lot for your visit in my gallery and for your interesting critics.
I like this shot, perhaps a little bit tilt.
The light was not the best possible, but the outcome is good.
My best regards.
Bobo.

Uhu (8609) 2009-09-20 12:07

High!
Perfect photo of a very nice - obviously - place, all are perfect except the chosen name - it's quite strange one! :)
Greetings!

patdeph (35750) 2009-09-20 23:20

namaste Nazir
there is an excellent perspective that give an impressive depth!The monument is very beautiful,emphasized by nice colors!
Regards
Pascale

Graal (103038) 2009-09-20 23:22

Hi Nazir,
beautiful architecture. Nice view and perspective. Good informations. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2009-09-20 23:56

Excellent work for a hand held picture. I like the good colours and light. The POV is very nice too.
Antonio

bukitgolfb301 (53380) 2009-09-21 18:22

Hello my dear Nazir

What an another beatiful and artistic shot!
Super perfect framework, soft focus and color(very calm) management are splendid as usual!
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a good Tuesday !

Takero

lctan (1061) 2009-09-22 9:49

hi Nasir,
Wa! you got steady hands with 1/2 hand held you can have your photo this sharp! congrats! a little grainy which i think you must be using at 1600 iso but then with only the evening lights, this is already a great achievement! tfs
LC

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greek (7594) 2009-09-23 22:20

hi my friend, what can i say, your beautiful country gives best atmosphere, mood and colours to bring us mystical feelings, galantis

mauro61 (53411) 2009-09-25 9:31

ciao Nazir,
lunga prospettiva su questo famoso monumento .
La poca luce contribuisce ad aumentare la bellezza della scena, bravo
buona serata
maurizio

halikarnas (8802) 2009-09-25 11:09

Hi Nazir,
Very nice photo
beatiful colors.
Regards
Ataman

jhm (191287) 2009-09-27 4:19

Hello Nazir,

These picture have to get hundred points, here my share.
Try on a other time F/11 you shall get a better result, I find your photograph absolutely not bad, and certainly not disturbing.
I like the strong colours of the area here.
Beautiful picture nicely composed with great colours and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

UlfE (14641) 2009-09-28 10:40

Hi Nazir,

Very nice shot taken in wonderful evening light. A really good perspective and depth. Interesting note. TFS and have a nice day!

Cheers,

Ulf

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-10-01 11:40

Ola Nazir,
Que beleza de templo com estas 4 torres , boa simetria de foto , gostei muita da profundidade de foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo