Photographer's Note
The best-known landmark and the signature monument of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds is a beautiful interplay of red and pink sand stone outlined with white borders and motifs
It is the delicate faηade that can be seen from outside of this palace, which is the most notable. The five-storeyed building flaunts Rajput architecture and artistry to its best including its 953 pink sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas' that are built in such as manner that it resembles a giant honeycomb. Meant for the ladies of the royal household, the building was built to allow them to watch the colorful bazaars and processions going across the city while maintaining their tradition of being veiled and not to be seen from outside.
Famous for its beehive like structure, Hawa Mahal is actually an extension of the Zenana (women's chambers) of the City Palace complex. The palace gets its name because of its small windows that circulate cool air naturally throughout the building even in the hottest months of June and July. The faηade is a fifty-foot high thin shield, which is less than a foot in thickness and has small intimate chambers. At sunrise, Hawa Mahal seems to glow and looks especially mesmerizing.
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Voltri
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(1777) 2006-06-21 3:59
Andre, colors are impressive, very rich and create a propriate atmosphere of a great building.
Details are clean.
Great photo!
Floydian
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(30970) 2006-06-21 4:13
Hello Andre,
What a surprise to see the Hawa Mahal again. This time from a complete different angle than mine here on TE. This one is truly wonderful for the choosen pov and the right moment catching perfect soft light on the building and in the clouds.
Excellent shot...i really like it..!!!
Regards, Henk
AiresSantos
(56155) 2006-06-21 4:15
Great capture with very good colors, Andre !
I like the POV and the frame. Good sharpness and details. I also like the note.
Thanks for sharing and have a nice day,
Aires
PixelTerror
(0) 2006-06-21 5:09
Salut Andrι,
Voila un batiment certainement tres impressionant, la lumiere du matin fait bien ressortir toutes ces niches avec de belles couleurs chaudes, j'aime bien aussi l'armee de pigeons qui s'appretent a attaquer en pique le visiteur imprudent, mais de bons appareils comme les canon ca doit etre tropicalise contre la fiente de pigeon, non ?
Est ce que tu as aussi une vue plus generale de ce batiment ?
Bonne journee,
Jean-Yves
Elaine_Blath
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(8471) 2006-06-21 5:23
Hey Andrι,
wow, great architectural detail, I really like it, and so rich colours...well done!!
Have a nice day, Ivana
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2006-06-21 5:44
Bonjour Andre
J'aime beaucoup cet angle de prise original et vraiment tres beau. La lumiere est excellente
Bravo
Bertrand
Dragonheart
(8434) 2006-06-21 6:05
Andre!
Beautiful capture of hawa mahal. I like the POV, very good details, the clouds in the background looks great. good exposure all over the shot.
Well done!
Best regards,
Vivek
nwoehnl
(122) 2006-06-21 7:38
A quite unique piece of architecture, Andrι, well presented in this richly detailed upward frame. The repetitive patterns in this section of the building are beautifully shown, and the light brings out the ochre/red-orange tonality in a pleasant warm manner. Very interesting notes, too.
expatinspain
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(364) 2006-06-21 14:44
Andre,
Hey, beautiful photo! The orange glow of the building connects well with the same glow in the sky.
-Naoto
Luan
(12971) 2006-06-22 3:25
Hello Andre,
original cet angle, d'habitude c'est de face, ici ton choix est plutot audacieux ;o) il a le merite de donne une peu plus de relief a ce monument !
Pour la petite histoire, tu sais que j'y suis passe devant en me demandant ou pouvait bien etre ce satane palais....il suffisait de lever la tete ;o) en faite les postcards te le presente souvent isole et pas dans son contexte urbain....c'est pas du tout la meme approche en faite....bref.....
Ici la lumiere dans lequel baigne le temple est sublime, je touve ca tres chaleureux, peut etre a cause de la clim de nos locaux reglee a 15 degres....brrrrrr ;o)
A+
Luan
cbrman
(21685) 2006-06-22 11:31
Hello,
Cette sιrie de petite cellule et de fenκtre ΰ la couleur ocre est tout simplement gιnial. La lumiθre est de plus trθs belle et fait resortir encore plus la couleur de cette fabuleuse faηade. Il s'agit lΰ d'une image presque graphique.
Trθs belle image.
A+
Dominique
elmec
(12210) 2006-06-26 13:02
Hello Andre!
Such a beautifull building!
Great perspective and light makes him more great!
Very good work!
Best regards!
gp_pl
(1394) 2006-07-03 13:58
Hello Andre,
interesting POV + amazing colours + great focus that it gives a lot of details = wonderful picture. This is a simple recipe for great picture by Andre :)
regards
Grzesiek
Angshu
(56760) 2006-08-05 4:11
Bonjour Andre
Fantastic shot with full marks for your original POV. People normally shoot this impressive building face-on, but your POV from the side to also show the sky behind the Mahal is quite fantastic. Great colours of the sunrise accentuating the red & the clouds. Super shot!
Regards
Angshu
Budapestman
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(82620) 2006-08-27 13:00
Hi Andre!
Amazing architecture photo! Gorgeous details and fascinating mood! Very spectacular POV and excellent composition! Super quality!
Thank you, nice days
George
axiotea
(21651) 2006-08-30 8:00
Hi Andre,
En regardant ta galerie je vois que tu voyages pas mal, et j ai opte pour cette photo (pour ne pas etre trop depaysee :) ) car l architecture est vraiment belle...une lumiere et une nettete qui font bien ressortir les details et les couleurs de ce magnifique palais...le POV est bien vu aussi....
Amicalement,
Marilyn
henrytf
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(985) 2006-11-01 17:47
Hello again
Superb point of view of this well known facade.
The low angle view towards the sky is a real plus for this photograph. The light wonderfully enhances the details.
Regards
Henry
rj2747
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(526) 2006-12-18 11:54
Every photo I see of this structure is a front on view of the front of its facade. Here, you have combined the warm light and tones with a much more interesting POV to give a great shot.
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Copyright: Andre Roberge (InasiaJones)
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- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2005-11-05
- Categories: Κάστρα
- Camera: Canon 20D
- Έκθεση: f/10.0, 1/160 δευτερόλεπτα
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- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): India : palace of the winds, The red of India / Le rouge de l'Inde [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-06-21 3:57
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