Remains of an era [Fort photos and Fortresses pictures]
Uploaded: March 03, 2009 00:10:43
The structure in front is called the Haveli Man Singh (named after one of the generals of Sher Shah Suri). The structure in the background is called the Rani Mahal. Both these structures are a very good example of Hindu architecture of its time. The steel railing, of course, was erected later for the safety of the visitors going up the stairs.
These structures lie inside the Rohtas Fort, which was built in 1541. Following the defeat of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1541, an afghan king, Sher Shah Suri, built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic site about 16 kilometres north-west of the city of Jhelum, about 130 kms from Islamabad. Owing to its marvelous qualities of strength and solidity, and being the finest specimen of medieval military architecture in Pakistan, the fort was inscribed in the World Heritage List, by UNESCO, in 1997. An annual Sound and Light Show is held at the Fort to raise funds for its restoration and Conservation.
Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Dominick M. Dimacale
March 03, 2009
Dominick #1091750
Tommy E. Burgess March 03, 2009
Very beautiful capture and wonderful use of effects Usman!! #7235830Debra R. Harder March 03, 2009
Ohhhh...how I love your images, Usman! This is BEAUTIFUL! Gorgeous painterly effects, colors, lighting and composition. Magnificent! Deb #7235900Brett Dolsen March 03, 2009
Wonderfull POV,composition and effects Usman!!Brett #7235905Karen Engelbreth March 03, 2009
Wonderful find and capture - great effect, Usman.... #7236041Paul E. Earl March 03, 2009
Fantastic image and information, Usman! #7236092Michelle Alton March 03, 2009
Wonderful work, Usman. #7236093Douglas Pignet March 03, 2009
Very nice work and info,thanks,Doug #7236121Colette M. Metcalf March 03, 2009
Very nice!!! #7236215
Tammy M. Anderson
March 03, 2009
John Benway March 03, 2009
Beautifully done Usman, I like this a lot. Very nice effect.Alan L. Borror March 03, 2009
Fantastic image and great effects, Usman! #7236454
Karen E. Michaels
March 03, 2009
Mukesh Srivastava March 03, 2009
Terrific comp and painterly effects, Usman!!!! #7237906Rajeev 270293 Kashyap March 03, 2009
Beautiful composition and effects Usman! #7238059Melissa G. Meiselman March 03, 2009
Outstanding capture of this beautiful place taken with great lighting, vivid color with great painterly effects, Usman!!! #7238449Mike Clime March 03, 2009
Nice capture and I like the effects! #7238759
Teresa Burnett
March 03, 2009
Stefania Barbier
March 04, 2009
Stefania Barbier
March 04, 2009
Tiia Vissak March 04, 2009
a beautiful view! #7240405
Usman M. Bajwa
March 04, 2009
Usman. #7240568
Stephanie Laird
March 04, 2009
Susie Peek-Swint March 05, 2009
Lovely scene Usman ~ great light and composition! #7247596Alex T. Mizuno March 05, 2009
Very impressive image Usman! I wish I could see the sound and light show. #7248153Marisol Pastor March 06, 2009
Beautiful image Usman. Love the soft tones and effects. #7251809Carol L. Fowler March 07, 2009
Beautiful effects #7256043William88 March 09, 2009
Outstanding!! Beautiful buildings, great composition and artistic effects. #7262558Tammy L. Newcomb March 11, 2009
This photo is wonderful and I too love the effect that was used and seems to be a perfect fit..Excellent #7270935
Usman M. Bajwa
March 20, 2009
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