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Humayun's Tomb
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July 30, 2006 Vikas

2nd Place
Humayun's Tomb
by Vikas

New Delhi

Built in 1570, Humayun's Tomb was the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent and is situated in New Delhi and is also a World Heritage Site. This red and white sandstone building is believed to have been designed and erected by Humayun's queen Hamida Banu Begam. The structure of the tomb is divided into four squares separated by causeways, water channels pathways forming a typical Mughal garden called Charbagh. Humayun's Tomb inspired several other Mughal architectural innovations later including the famed Taj Mahal.


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Guest 09-Aug-2006 20:25
Amazing shot. The scale is made even more impressive through use of WA and perspective. Great color, composition and symmetry.
Canon DSLR Challenge08-Aug-2006 14:35
This is just beautiful - another great picture from you that could be in a travel magazine! Love the color contrasts and the wonderful textures in the building. CJ
Michael Kilpatrick07-Aug-2006 09:53
Even at this size, this shot is stunning, but I'd love to see it printed to A3. I'm sure there is a lot of detail in there that is lost in resizing for the web.
Amazing structure captured against an equally amazing sky.
Canon DSLR Challenge06-Aug-2006 01:43
YOu've done this structure great justice! The center composition brings out the dept and distance of the walls. Great shot. Markjay
Guest 05-Aug-2006 05:02
Vikas, a gorgeous, dynamic, and rich image. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge01-Aug-2006 14:24
Spectacular shot Vikas ~ Melbob
Canon DSLR Challenge01-Aug-2006 04:57
The thumbnail stopped me in my tracks... "Who the heck did THAT?!!!" - of course, Vikas! Spectacular!! ~ Lonnit
Canon DSLR Challenge01-Aug-2006 02:37
That's a great shot! Beauty of a sky. Warm colors. Great symmetry...
I am extremely jealous...(I hate New Jersey!!!)

I can only think of using HDR to "improve" the shade side of the tumb.

You know you've got a winner, don't you? :-)

Matt.
Guest 31-Jul-2006 19:53
Now that's a STRUCTURE and a half LOL. Wonderful!
Cherylm
Canon DSLR Challenge31-Jul-2006 18:31
beautilfully taken.. Nice composition -Ad
jnconradie31-Jul-2006 18:04
Very impressive, Vikas... both building and sky! ~jnconradie
Guest 31-Jul-2006 16:33
Wonderful building and of course well taken.