Alone in Agra
Rummaging through the archives this week, I stumbled on my photos of the Taj Mahal, taken on an old point and shoot digital camera. While I have plenty attempts at the “classical” shot, many more of the crowds and a couple of others that I still really love, this image of a solitary man, gazing out at the mayhem below has always been a favourite.
Just for fun, I decided to play around with some filters and see what he’d look like in other guises…Which one do you think suits him best?
The Taj Mahal in Paint
Taj Mahal in Black and White
Taj Mahal as a Drawing
I’m torn between the drawing and the original shot. Either way it is a great memory and gorgeous image.
i LOVE that B&W one!
Ohh – I’ve never seen that drawing feature before. Very cool.
It’s nice to see an unusual angle for a very commonly photographed building. I like the original!
I think I like the drawing the best!
We’re going to be in India for a week this fall for my new job–what were your favorite parts? I met a girl from there while sipping wine with Abby T and Diana yesterday, and she told me Agra/Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur would be her recommendations. Do you agree? I’ve never been!
Those are certainly the highlights in the north/Rajasthan area (although personally I wouldn’t stay in Delhi for any longer than you need to.) Taj Mahal DEFINITELY worth seeing even though it is crowded. Head there early or stay late to see it at its best. Don’t miss the Red Fort nearby, too. Otherwise, not a lot in Agra… Ranthambore National Park is just a train journey away – the big draw there is the hope of seeing a tiger (http://www.insidethetravellab.com/safari-tiger/) but even if you miss the big cats, the other wildlife & landscape make it a worthwhile trip.
I certainly have friends who would recommend Goa but that’s obviously a long way away…I shall ask around and get back to you!
Enjoy!
Drawing it is then! Perhaps I shall use it more often….
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i have seen so many picture of Taj Mahal with crowd of tourists. but this is just i would never imagine. B & W drawing is fantastic.
It was right at the end of the day…
Wow-The Drawing.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
In the black and white photograph, the contrast between the darkness of the sky and the man and the whiteness of the Taj Mahal is very beautiful.
But in the color photograph there is a mysterious link between the black birds flying over the Taj Mmahal and the colour of the solitary man.
Could it be that the man is actually a big black bird on the Taj Mahal?…
Recently read in Lonely Planet about night viewing of the Taj Mahal especially on full moon nights. The views are amazing, the Taj looks best then. Next time when you plan your visit to Agra, it would be a great idea to consider this. You can find all the details including dates and fares on google.