The Symbol of Love

© Mukesh Srivastava

The Symbol of Love

Uploaded: January 14, 2009 08:22:05

Description

The beauty of Tajmahal was shot in the evening golden light on 10.1.09 at Agra, India.As a photographer, it was my dream to capture the effect of golden light on the monument made of Marble.

Tajmahal is the symbol of Love. It was constructed by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon.

Taj Mahal was built by a Muslim, Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E.) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India. It is an "elegy in marble" or some say an expression of a "dream." Taj Mahal (meaning Crown P

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 10/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70s

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 14, 2009

WoW, this so lovely, Mukesh Great POV and presentation.


Dominick #1067671

Tiia Vissak January 14, 2009

very beautiful! #7029367

Jessica Jenney January 14, 2009

STUNNING!!!!! I especially love your POV here, Mukesh! Off center! Beautiful composition, color and soft light! We'll be seeing this one again! #7029447

Nadya Johnson January 14, 2009

Superb capture of the Taj, Mukesh! Love the dreamy quality this has -- the mist, the magical quality of light! Beautiful! #7029462

VISHVAJIT JUIKAR level-deluxe January 14, 2009

Wow, what a lovely capture, surely a winner #7029466

Lynn M. Whitt January 14, 2009

Great perspective Mukesh, beautiful image.... #7029538

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap January 14, 2009

Fabulous image Capture Mukesh Bhai! #7029562

Inge Linden January 14, 2009

Beautiful image capture ,nice pov too.Mukesh! #7029641

January 14, 2009

Outstaind POV and capture, Mukesh Ji!! #7029873

Melissa Olsen January 14, 2009

"OUTSTANDING" work you have here. #7029959

Anita Hogue January 14, 2009

Excellent capture, Mukesh! #7030478

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 14, 2009

Beautifully composed with lovely lighting Mukesh, wonderful!! #7030723

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 14, 2009

WOW Mukesh awsome pov colors and beautiful capture! #7030830

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 14, 2009

Awesome capture of this beautiful structure, Mukesh. Keep them coming.

UB. #7031673

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 14, 2009

oh my... stunning!!!!!! #7032154

Dr. Harmeet Singh January 15, 2009

Excellent image here..So beautifully captured.Loved your POV and lighting here. #7034082

Renata Gusciora January 20, 2009

This is amazing,Mukesh!!Fabulous image,fantastic subject,color,mood,everything! #7056741

Sirsendu Gayen February 23, 2009

Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist and good luck for the next round.
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Vladan D. Djordjevic February 23, 2009

Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Favorite. #7198538

A P February 23, 2009

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CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding finalist. Best of Luck in the next round. #7198548

Tammy Espino February 23, 2009

Congrats!! :) #7198635

Tiia Vissak February 23, 2009

Congratulations! #7198741

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 23, 2009

MUKESH! Two finalists in one day my friend! Maybe there are even more???

Huge congrats! -Laura :) #7199651

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic finalists, Mukesh! #7200647

Susan Fox February 23, 2009

Congratulations! #7201129

Renee Doyle February 23, 2009

Congratulations Mukesh!! #7201284

Jessica Jenney February 23, 2009

Congrats, Mukesh on your gorgeous finalist! #7201636

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 23, 2009

And another huge congratulations on this stunning finalist, Mukesh!! #7204027

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on another awesome Finalist, Mukesh.

Usman. #7204893

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 23, 2009

Beautiful Finalist,Mukesh! Congratulations!! #7205151

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist! A beautiful image! #7205352

Laurence Saliba level-classic February 23, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!!!!!!!! #7205676

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap February 23, 2009

A Hugr Congratulations on this excellent finalist Mukesh Bhai!! #7205681

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 24, 2009

huge congrats on another gorgeous finalist Mukesh! #7206503

Jennifer L. Taranto February 24, 2009

Stunning!! HUGE congrats my friend!!! #7207223

Tarun Bose February 24, 2009

Big congrats for finalist. #7207769

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 24, 2009

Congratulations Mukesh, hope to see this again in the gold!

jo ann c. #7208463

Remi Trepanier February 24, 2009

Beautiful capture. Well done :) #7210205

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 05, 2009

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!

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