Badoli Temples, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

Baroli or Badoli Temples are series of temples mainly devoted to Lord Shiva and were built between 8th and 9th Centuries. Later, Mughal Emporer Aurangjeb destroyed these temples including many beautiful artwork.
Recently, these are again cleaned and renovated and I was amazed to see the details which was invisible some time ago.
This place is near to Kota city but officially comes within another district (Chittaurgarh).

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InasiaJones (31566) 2007-12-30 8:46

Hi Rakesh,

Wow! This shot could easily make the cover of a travel brochure; Incredible India!

It's impressive to see all the details you've been able to catch, on the temple, it's surrounding and on the forefront sculpture. Actually, I might be wrong, but I think it's two separate images, one for the general scene and one for the sculpted monument that you've closed-cut and blend together to create a very beautiful image. Very sharp and creative.

Happy New Year Rakesh!

André

Ebbe (9625) 2007-12-30 8:49

Very upfront and very clean and clear. The figure on the right makes a lot for the depth and perspective. Nice PP with a rich contrast and full range of levels.

I think you can crop the building on the left to get a more concentrated composition.

sonkai (1105) 2007-12-30 8:56

Hi Rakesh.
Nice shot..,I like the close-up sculpture and the temple at the back.Nice warm colours too.The building seems a exceptional place to take photos..
Best regards

devimeuxbe (58557) 2007-12-30 9:07

Hi Rakesh
You have chose a nice composition including the statue on the right of the picture.
The sharpness is excellent. The architecture elegant.
Well done
Bertrand

ayansadhu (1502) 2007-12-30 10:00

Nice one Rakesh
Just like a tourism adv snap :)

ramesh_lalwani (3213) 2007-12-31 4:23

Congrats for this beautiful Shot.Great POV and colors.Sepia may look even better.
Happy new year.Have you joined some news paper
Ramesh

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Gerrit (62042) 2007-12-31 6:23

Hi Rakesh,
good composition, beautiful place.
Have a great year,
Gerrit

vincz (19113) 2008-01-01 1:13

Wow... this is an excellent capture. Wonderful light, excellent details and texture, great composition with the statue in the foreground.

:) tomorrow

stego (24132) 2008-01-03 12:26

Hi Rakesh,
Beautiful architecture and sculpture, in a remarkable state, considering that Aurangzeb tried to destroy it. You chose a clever POV and the light is wonderful.
TFS. Have a nice 2008.
Regard, José.

indraajeet (1912) 2008-01-05 5:27

great compo and pov. the statue on the right adds brilliantly to the mood
indrajit

edal (6804) 2008-01-08 16:25

Waw! Rakesh, it's really a charming view of these ancient stone carvings! Thanks for the pleasure of this little journey through your excellent photo!
Anton

gilou530 (34) 2008-01-12 11:55