Architecture Photography!

[Ruffryder]

Hi All,

Lets see your building shots here!

Some to start things off:


Building: Infosys Campus
Location: Bangalore

http://i48.tinypic.com/2cp49kl.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/b65yr6.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/ny8aqx.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/a4bsy8.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/20tgk9f.jpg

[Sunny]

Topic Approved

[vaishak]

i guess the whole infosis is in your camera :D...and bro thanks for opening up this thread will try to start clicking building ...and cool shots ..awesome office

[Ruffryder]

Topic Approved

Thank you Sunny and also thanks for correcting the thread topic. :)

[Ruffryder]

i guess the whole infosis is in your camera :D...and bro thanks for opening up this thread will try to start clicking building ...and cool shots ..awesome office

:) Vaishak..this is not even .1% of the amazing buildings that are there in Infosys..will post more soon.. :)

[Ruffryder]

Some more:

http://i46.tinypic.com/2mrchn5.jpg


http://i46.tinypic.com/ve2hph.jpg


http://i49.tinypic.com/27wr2ug.jpg

[vaishak]

:) Vaishak..this is not even .1% of the amazing buildings that are there in Infosys..will post more soon.. :)

cool ..am waiting :) ...by the way i have some new click in mine thrd do have a loook

[synn]

http://i49.tinypic.com/27wr2ug.jpg


I like this one. Very nice lines and composition.

What equipment do you use? A wider lens would have enhanced the shot.

[vaishak]

Some more:

http://i46.tinypic.com/2mrchn5.jpg


http://i46.tinypic.com/ve2hph.jpg


http://i49.tinypic.com/27wr2ug.jpg

is that office or some star hotel ..lol ...yeah even i have the same note to say ..wide mood would give good click bro.....

[Ruffryder]

I like this one. Very nice lines and composition.

What equipment do you use? A wider lens would have enhanced the shot.

thanx synn...point noted will try that next time around! :)

[rio008]

one from my side, posted long back and for those are new here :)

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/SHV-5.jpg

[Aryan]

@Rio: I am a fan of your architecture photographs! :) Do share some more.

[rio008]

@Rio: I am a fan of your architecture photographs! :) Do share some more.

thanks aryan :) here two more specialy for you.

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/DSC_0230.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/DSC_0191.jpg

[vaishak]

thanks aryan :) here two more specialy for you.

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/DSC_0230.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/DSC_0191.jpg

superb click there friend ...

[Ruffryder]

one from my side, posted long back and for those are new here :)



woa rio...that is some capture man! :D

[suvo]

@rio008 - Awesome shots...loved the composition and creativity of the 2nd shot...Whrs this place ?

[Aryan]

@Rio: Brilliant! :) I vividly remember seeing that second shot of yours (from the couple that you have posted) in another thread, here in this forum itself.

Some beautiful architecture photographs, these. Thanks a lot for sharing. :)

[hitanshu]

Rio, brilliant stuff of this mosque :)

[KrishnenduKes]

thanks aryan :) here two more specialy for you.


Oh c'mon Rio, those are photographs that you have already showcased. What about us? We need some new stuff. Give me some new photographs!

[rio008]

thanks a ton for those compliments guys :)
its Sheikh zayed mosque, abu dhabi
superb click there friend ...

woa rio...that is some capture man! :D

@rio008 - Awesome shots...loved the composition and creativity of the 2nd shot...Whrs this place ?

@Rio: Brilliant! :) I vividly remember seeing that second shot of yours (from the couple that you have posted) in another thread, here in this forum itself.

Some beautiful architecture photographs, these. Thanks a lot for sharing. :)

Rio, brilliant stuff of this mosque :)

sooner i will get my camera back so you can expect some indian shots ;)
Oh c'mon Rio, those are photographs that you have already showcased. What about us? We need some new stuff. Give me some new photographs!

[rio008]

few more of the same mosque

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/medium/mosque-1.jpg

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/medium/mosque-6.jpg

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/medium/mosque_HDR_bw.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/mosque-4.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/mosque-arch.jpg

[vaishak]

few more of the same mosque



http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/medium/mosque-6.jpg

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/medium/mosque_HDR_bw.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/mosque-4.jpg



again amazing photographs there bro ..i liked all the above ones :))

[Aryan]

Lovely shots, Rio! :)

[deejay]

Here are a few that I've taken recently...


http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs143.snc3/17053_234832572622_657792622_3671755_6457667_n.jpg
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http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs243.ash1/17053_234832362622_657792622_3671728_6780853_n.jpg
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http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs123.snc3/17053_234832382622_657792622_3671731_7467126_n.jpg
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http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs143.snc3/17053_234832462622_657792622_3671741_720375_n.jpg
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http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs143.snc3/17053_234832472622_657792622_3671742_147600_n.jpg
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http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs123.snc3/17053_234832632622_657792622_3671764_603566_n.jpg
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http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs143.snc3/17053_234832852622_657792622_3671796_5935763_n.jpg
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http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs243.ash1/17053_234832762622_657792622_3671782_4562772_n.jpg

Cheers,
DeeJay

[Aryan]

@Deejay: Good shots; it's just that the time of the day seems to be the real 'culprit' here. :(

[deejay]

@Deejay: Good shots; it's just that the time of the day seems to be the real 'culprit' here. :(

Thanks Aryan, and yes I completely agree! I've been kicking myself for the bad timing, but the good thing is this place is only 70 kms from Bangalore and am planning to go there again one of these days.

[Technocrat]

Lovely pics Rio :)

[rio008]

Thanks alot technocrat :)

Lovely pics Rio :)

Few more from my old gallery :D
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/mosque-9.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/shj-heritage-mainpage.jpg

[Technocrat]

Some pics from Sanchi

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4336856533_8b1400ff48_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4337620350_04c9ca7aa5_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4337619274_9a54fa9265_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4336857065_5e24a956ec_b.jpg

[Ruffryder]

great clicks there @ technocart..

what is the 3rd pic all about? is it like an open auditorium or something? :)

[vaishak]

@ technocart : the 1st photo is awesome ...with the blue sky .. :)

[KrishnenduKes]

what is the 3rd pic all about? is it like an open auditorium or something? :)

Looks more like a Monastery.

[MG_1806]

@Techno-Wrong time of the day to click pictures. I liked the second one. The first one looks oversaturated:(.

[Technocrat]

great clicks there @ technocart..

what is the 3rd pic all about? is it like an open auditorium or something? :)

No idea man, felt too lazy to go down there & read :p

@ technocart : the 1st photo is awesome ...with the blue sky .. :)

Thanks :)

Looks more like a Monastery.

I think there was a temple & associated buildings around.

@Techno-Wrong time of the day to click pictures. I liked the second one. The first one looks oversaturated:(.

You bet, the Sun was too strong, had gone there with family so timing was not in my hand (heck I was getting so many comments on shooting objects & not family :p)

As for the first, well its my attempt at creating a pseudo HDR :p

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4341273480_f8026ed426.jpg

Fortune Select Dasve in Lavasa.

Anvancy

[suvo]

@Anvancy - Nice...

[KrishnenduKes]

Fortune Select Dasve in Lavasa.

Anvancy

Wow! Superb work anvancy... :)

[Technocrat]

Superb pic, When did you shoot this?

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Thanks Ken and Techno.

it was taken on 30th Jan 10.

Anvancy

[prafultripathy]

Melukote Temple

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4461311987_f748303d81_b.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Melukote Temple


Do not want to discourage you but there are some important points here:

It is not straight.
Too harsh light.
Too contrasty.
Etc...

[vaishak]

Melukote Temple


so much of blue ..but its a nice photo too

[zwaltek]

http://emile-zwaltek.com/images/photos/08/scen/070213_033.jpg
London City Hall. Designed by Norman Foster

[hitanshu]

Lovely sense of proportion

[shutterbug]

How wide is that? Typically cloudy London skies?

[zwaltek]

that's a twenty.
and yes i guess that would be one of the busy London skies.
am off to California !

[Aryan]

@Zwaltek: There you go! Another SUPERB contribution after long, this time in the 'Architecture' shot. Professional photography written all over it; SUPERB image and great yet subtle PP. :)

Do share more of your work with us, I am a huge fan of your work.

[zwaltek]

i wish i could Aryan !
am so locked on shrek 4 now that i can't even have normal week ends. therefore photo production is at it's lowest since three years. that make me a bit sad. :eek:

it'll come back

anyway thanks for your comment. these two buildings are iconic for the old one and surprising for the new one. i guess it does the image.

[suvo]

@Zwaltek - Another 'WoW' shot...

[vaishak]

@ zwaltek : great shot there mate ....

[vaishak]

Few from my side which i clicked yesterday
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/naughtyvaish/bday5.jpg

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/naughtyvaish/IMG_2402.jpg

[prafultripathy]

Do not want to discourage you but there are some important points here:

It is not straight.
Too harsh light.
Too contrasty.
Etc...

Not at all getting discouraged, infact I take this as an encouragement to do better! :)

Thanks for the inputs, will try and keep it in mind next time around.

so much of blue ..but its a nice photo too

Thanks, was it 'so' much or 'too' much? :)

@zwaltek: Lovely shot.

[vaishak]

Thanks, was it 'so' much or 'too' much? :)

so much:D ...and i liked may be am blue color lover :P

[aditya]

http://i40.tinypic.com/2pyave0.jpg

[Cyclops]

My humble submission:

Stone carvings (Old architecture/sculpture)
Place: Adalaj-ni-Vav, A'bad, Gujarat

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3003488328_68f4bd9316.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@Aditya: Lovely shot.

My humble submission:

Stone carvings (Old architecture/sculpture)
Place: Adalaj-ni-Vav, A'bad, Gujarat


Could you please give us name/location of where this place is, town, distance, era, more details etc. Looks like an interesting place. Thanks.

[aditya]

@Aditya: Lovely shot.



Could you please give us name/location of where this place is, town, distance, era, more details etc. Looks like an interesting place. Thanks.

thank you kenda..:)

some more

http://i43.tinypic.com/25i17df.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/1zsoqc.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

thank you kenda..:)

some more



N°1 is Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, in the coronation courtyard. Typical example of Ranbanka Rathor architecture of which we find even finer traces in Bikaner (same family).

However I fail to recall the 2nd photograph. You know why, because the 2nd photograph does not portray "architecture" the way it is supposed to. Most of the message of architecture is lost in that photograph!

[aditya]

N°1 is Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, in the coronation courtyard. Typical example of Ranbanka Rathor architecture of which we find even finer traces in Bikaner (same family).

However I fail to recall the 2nd photograph. You know why, because the 2nd photograph does not portray "architecture" the way it is supposed to. Most of the message of architecture is lost in that photograph!

yes, that is mehrangarh. And even i thought the same fr the second pic but just wanted to post it :D

[Cyclops]

Could you please give us name/location of where this place is, town, distance, era, more details etc. Looks like an interesting place. Thanks.

Info: Adalaj (Gujarati: અડાલજ) is a census town in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Adalaj is located at 23°10′N 72°35′E / 23.17°N 72.58°E / 23.17; 72.58. Its some 15-18kms from the new High Court on S.G. Highway enroute Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar.

[robin234]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4503014751_5df6234592.jpg

[Bibudesh]

From lalbagh GTG

pseudo HDR

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/S8ALpyZBpJI/AAAAAAAAFRE/qWm_UqzBjJg/s800/DSC_0138.jpg

[roschmann27]

this was thw widest frame i could manage with my P&s

[KrishnenduKes]

Info: Adalaj (Gujarati: અડાલજ) is a census town in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Adalaj is located at 23°10′N 72°35′E / 23.17°N 72.58°E / 23.17; 72.58. Its some 15-18kms from the new High Court on S.G. Highway enroute Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar.

Thanks. I have to visit this place.



@Robin: Lovely shot.

Was it posed or was it chance?

[hitanshu]

ah man adam. You remind me of the old times in amdavad.

[Cyclops]

Thanks. I have to visit this place.

Lemme know if you happen to drop by ma town! ;) And, just a li'l reminder, the place ain't well maintained (quite the way ASI usually works!)

ah man adam. You remind me of the old times in amdavad.

Sure! It has a peculiar & irresistable charm.

[Cyclops]

Another humble submission:

This is a shot of the external structure adjoining Sarkej Roza & I quite liked the juxtaposition of the old architecture & new one. Your thoughts, please?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4497478658_f68d409c35.jpg

[Inferno]

A day out for some architecture

[robin234]

ok I'm posting this here as well :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4850810964_64b8836521_z.jpg

@Krishnendu:chance :)even though she is my mommy .

[KrishnenduKes]

ok I'm posting this here as well :)

@Krishnendu:chance :)even though she is my mommy .

City Palace Jaipur!

I wonder which question you are answering to! :) :)


London City Hall. Designed by Norman Foster

Man, how did I miss this?

[Aryan]

@Robin: Brilliant! Is that an HDR!

[KrishnenduKes]

A day out for some architecture

One of these days I will be headed out here to shoot some shots!

[robin234]

@Robin: Brilliant! Is that an HDR!

thanks man :)

its not HDR .4 blended pictures(its DRI )

[KrishnenduKes]

thanks man :)

its not HDR .4 blended pictures(its DRI )

Whats DRI now?

[Aryan]

Whats DRI now?
Dynamic Range Increase.

[roschmann27]

here is my attempt....



http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1591&stc=1&d=1280944599

[KrishnenduKes]

here is my attempt....



In two days you have improved so much.

[roschmann27]

@ken da - thanks

[roschmann27]

a different view of the same palace


http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1618&stc=1&d=1281126090

[robin234]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4882437495_b1796d9548_z.jpg

[Cyclops]

My humble submission:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3820258722_5ab160208b_z.jpg

[Vicky]

/\ Me likes:)

P.S. The cropping it too tight though:(

[robin234]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4886045152_4ec1228675_z.jpg

4 pictures manually blended

agreed cropping bit to tight otherwise very nice

[srijithv]

Awesome snaps!! The variety in architecture in this thread is impressive!
Here is a few from my collection.

1. Mahabalipuram

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3627969631_ddb72dd02e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neo999/3627969631/)
Relics of a golden reign.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neo999/3627969631/) by Srijith.v [FLu!Ds.in] (http://www.flickr.com/people/neo999/), on Flickr
Shore Temple , Mahabalipuram

The Shore Temple (700-728 CE) is so named because it over looks the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It was built on a promontory sticking out into the Bay of Bengal at Mamallapuram, a tiny village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The village was a busy port during the 7th and 8th century reign of the Pallava dynasty during the reign of Narasimhavarman II.




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2859486560_85f36b1380.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neo999/2859486560/)
Inside Museum , Trivandrum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neo999/2859486560/) by Srijith.v [FLu!Ds.in] (http://www.flickr.com/people/neo999/), on Flickr

Inside Napier Museum, Trivandrum. A mix of colonial and Kerala architecture.




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3721732409_4b9fd33b56.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neo999/3721732409/)
The past was bright, fueled by Steel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neo999/3721732409/) by Srijith.v [FLu!Ds.in] (http://www.flickr.com/people/neo999/), on Flickr
A street in Sheffield, UK. Steel was the main industry in Sheffield and most of the building here were built during that period.

[KrishnenduKes]

Awesome snaps!! The variety in architecture in this thread is impressive!
Here is a few from my collection.


The second shot is beautifully composed. Though I feel it is overexposed.

The third composition is good too. Is it an HDR?

[suvo]

@srijithv - Liked the 2nd and the 3rd shot...

[robin234]

@srijithv: post frequently : )good pictures you have posted :)

[Cyclops]

Another humble submission from my end:

Ek Minar-Ki-Masjid near Pavaghad, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/4954416137_2994d11543.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Another humble submission from my end:

Ek Minar-Ki-Masjid near Pavaghad, Vadodara, Gujarat, India


Place looks interesting! Also an interesting retro treatment.

[Cyclops]

Place looks interesting! Also an interesting retro treatment.

Yes Kenda, place is interesting. There's hills & small waterfalls surrounding the region during monsoon with lush green carpet all around. The view from the top of the minaret is amazing.

[wonderboy_tm]

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af48/frammed/021-3.jpg

This photo is inspired by INCEPTIOn... I dunno how many of you guys notice it... If you notice the angle of the church and compare that with the small building towards the left... You will see that the church is actually bending over.... well... sort of !!!

[hitanshu]

srijith,

Fantastic work that's there!!

Here's a panorama of mine :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4978322785_943b307816_b.jpg

[Cyclops]

Another submission:

Ruins near Champaner, Pavaghad, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4963255296_eecb14e7a0.jpg

P.S.: Processed for the "Ilford Delta 100 Pro film with Yellow filter" feel in mind. :)

[hitanshu]

Love the treatment you're doing.

LR or Dxo?

[KrishnenduKes]

srijith,

Fantastic work that's there!!

Here's a panorama of mine :)


Is this a night shot? (No Meta data found!)

Another submission:

Ruins near Champaner, Pavaghad, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

P.S.: Processed for the "Ilford Delta 100 Pro film with Yellow filter" feel in mind. :)

Nice place. Would like to visit such ruins.

[Cyclops]

Love the treatment you're doing.

LR or Dxo?

This is in PS CS3... My system can't run LR (too sluggish)... Don't have or used DxO...



Nice place. Would like to visit such ruins.

Thanks Kenda! Sure should visit... N, stop by to meet me! ;)

[Bibudesh]

Tagore Hill, Ranchi.

It is believed that Sri. Rabindranath Tagore use to write his poems here.
There is a Ramakrishna Ashrama on the foothills of this hill.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TIzEJk9Yy6I/AAAAAAAAFhM/hMvAFpXRf1s/s800/_DSC8326.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TIzEI6hZ6rI/AAAAAAAAFhE/RXGgnGp0jIk/s800/_DSC8319.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TIzEJX4L7ZI/AAAAAAAAFhI/5KUVEW0_Cvs/s800/_DSC8311.jpg

[Vicky]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TIzEJX4L7ZI/AAAAAAAAFhI/5KUVEW0_Cvs/s800/_DSC8311.jpg

This one has some very odd lens distortion..

[Bibudesh]

This one has some very odd lens distortion..

That is the 12mm distortion. I tried but could not fix it in LR or PS :(

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

great shots there SP.love the mood.

Anvancy

[KrishnenduKes]

Tagore Hill, Ranchi.

It is believed that Sri. Rabindranath Tagore use to write his poems here.
There is a Ramakrishna Ashrama on the foothills of this hill.


When I looked at these shots I did not say anything since I got carried away by what Vickash had to say about the distortion and I started to wonder what is it that he is talking about!

These are pretty good shots, thanks for bringing to my attention by your post Anvancy.

[Bibudesh]

great shots there SP.love the mood.

Anvancy
Thanks buddy :-) ..

When I looked at these shots I did not say anything since I got carried away by what Vickash had to say about the distortion and I started to wonder what is it that he is talking about!

These are pretty good shots, thanks for bringing to my attention by your post Anvancy.

Thanks Ken :-).

To add to the reason for strange distortion, it is also bcoz I cropped them from a 12mm shot. and IIRC I tried removing the distortion and ctrl+z'ed it. Seems something else got undone lol!..

[Cyclops]

Another submission from my side:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4956898214_b4afcac983.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Another submission from my side:


HDR?

Also at Ranchi I presume.

[Cyclops]

HDR?

Also at Ranchi I presume.

No HDR, normal simple capture Kenda. Its the close up of the minaret from Ek Minar-ki-Masjid, Vadodara.

[Bibudesh]

Also at Ranchi I presume.

His location says India. He seems to have watched the Movie Chak De India 'n' number of times.

[Vicky]

Another submission from my side:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4956898214_b4afcac983.jpg

HDR?


No HDR, normal simple capture Kenda. Its the close up of the minaret from Ek Minar-ki-Masjid, Vadodara.

If that in not an HDR, then it has to be a composite of two different exposures.

With such a bright sky behind it, that mineret would be a back lit subject, and I cannot understand you could so perfectly expose both of them:confused::confused:

[KrishnenduKes]

If that in not an HDR, then it has to be a composite of two different exposures.

With such a bright sky behind it, that mineret would be a back lit subject, and I cannot understand you could so perfectly expose both of them:confused::confused:

I have a similar confused mind too!

[Cyclops]

I have a similar confused mind too!

If that in not an HDR, then it has to be a composite of two different exposures.

With such a bright sky behind it, that mineret would be a back lit subject, and I cannot understand you could so perfectly expose both of them:confused::confused:

Vicky & Kenda - It is a two shot image - 1 with minaret & 2 with sky. And, then merged/combined.

[KrishnenduKes]

Vicky & Kenda - It is a two shot image - 1 with minaret & 2 with sky. And, then merged/combined.

Ah! No wonder. :)

[CrAzY PiCs]

@ Tanjavur.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5003359882_68ac23f3c6_b.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@ Tanjavur.


Wow! Nice shot. Enjoyed looking at it. :)

[roschmann27]

very good sujoy

[msphadke]

The Golden Gate bridge, a cliched shot, but I love it anyway
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/4722904287_34f7711080_z.jpg

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

ahh...rolling SF shots now eh!

Anvancy

[hitanshu]

Classic but beautiful.

Could you not push the saturation of the sky a bit?

[KrishnenduKes]

The Golden Gate bridge, a cliched shot, but I love it anyway


Cliché no, Classic, yes. Nice shot. Never grows old. Reminds me of Vertigo by Hitchcock with James Stewart.

[suvo]

@msphadke - Nice shot...:)

[Aryan]

A few shots for this thread, from my side.

http://i52.tinypic.com/r2nr0j.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/op8ioj.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/4tk1z8.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2vvuyag.jpg

[prashantroy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/4611293734_2682a426a9_b_d.jpg

↑ A farm house in Vasant Kunj, had gone there for a dance performance.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5029802059_39bbc8e79d_b_d.jpg

↑ Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai

[KrishnenduKes]

A few shots for this thread, from my side.


A lot of Indo Saracenic architecture.

Two is good. Rest of them do not show much of "architecture"!


↑ A farm house in Vasant Kunj, had gone there for a dance performance.


↑ Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai

First shot does not show much of architecture in your post either.

[prashantroy]

First shot does not show much of architecture in your post either.

Many thanks, your comments are always appreciated.

[CrAzY PiCs]

Grand gates @ Tanjavur.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5011994671_9e00d64d6c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoughtsexpressed/5011994671/)

1000 years and still majestic!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5010749437_42a92ddf15_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoughtsexpressed/5010749437/)

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Grand gates @ Tanjavur.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5011994671_9e00d64d6c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoughtsexpressed/5011994671/)

1000 years and still majestic!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5010749437_42a92ddf15_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoughtsexpressed/5010749437/)

Like the second one.where is this?

Anvancy

[amvj]

Like the second one.where is this?
Anvancy

Oh I m so sad to see this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brihadeeswarar_Temple

>...at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the world's first complete granite temple

> The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples".

> Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur, Brahadishwara Temple also popularly known as the ‘Big Temple’ has turned 1000 years

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivaprakash/379452625/
http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/thanjavur

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Oh I m so sad to see this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brihadeeswarar_Temple

>...at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the world's first complete granite temple

> The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples".

> Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur, Brahadishwara Temple also popularly known as the ‘Big Temple’ has turned 1000 years

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivaprakash/379452625/
http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/thanjavur

Thanks for the info.

Anvancy

[hitanshu]

Pitti palace:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5045763591_de0c0b5a5d_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5045763591_de0c0b5a5d_b_d.jpg)

[prashantroy]

Pitti palace

Nice one Hintanshu.

A humble suggestion to all (i know i haven't done this either), but if a FYI link can also be attached to architectural pics so that we can improve a general knowledge with our photography knowledge.

Just suggestion.

Roy.

[KrishnenduKes]

Pitti palace:

Super shot Hitanshu!

Nice one Hintanshu.

A humble suggestion to all (i know i haven't done this either), but if a FYI link can also be attached to architectural pics so that we can improve a general knowledge with our photography knowledge.

Just suggestion.

Roy.

I agree.

However just FYI, this is a Roman style structure from very early Renaissance of Italy. But I am not sure where this would be from, Rome or the Tuscan region. This would be late 15th or early 16th century structure. Not later.

@Tau: Which lens?

[suvo]

@hitanshu - Nice shot bhai... :)

[hitanshu]

Thanks everyone.

Valid point guys. Here is the linkie: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Pitti

These guys are the competitors of the Medici family but got much less fame. The lens is a 18-55mm kit lens. This distortion is the side effect of making panoramas at 18mm, standing too close to the subject :(

[Aryan]

@Tau: Very nice. :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks everyone.

Valid point guys. Here is the linkie: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Pitti


Don't tell me you actually believe the Wiki?

[roschmann27]

This majestic old palace is 63kms from Thiruvananthapuram. It is situated at Thucklai, on the way to Kanyakumari. This palace was once the capital of the State of Travancore. The palace is built in the Travancore architectural style. This is famous for its 17th and 18th century murals, carved mahogany ceiling, colored mica windows, secret underground passages, inner courtyards, durbal hall, museum, four poster medicinal bed, Belgian mirror, pictures of Lord Krishna, granite dance halls and special black shiny floors which are made from a unique combination of egg white, jaggery, lime, burnt coconut, charcoal and river sand.
http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1911&stc=1&d=1286539245

[KrishnenduKes]

A shot from my side taken in Central India this summer. The visit of this place was a dream come true for me.

Ellora Caves

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/577/medium/MG_8595.jpg

[CrAzY PiCs]

A shot from my side taken in Central India this summer. The visit of this place was a dream come true for me.

Ellora Caves
This would be dumb, but i always had the impression that Ellora caves were caves (literally!). :p

Guess i should use google a lot more!

[roschmann27]

i thought the same too

[suvo]

Another 1 from Mahalaya morning shoot...this time its Victoria memorial... :)

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/suvo_shutterbug/vic_tonemap_res.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

This would be dumb, but i always had the impression that Ellora caves were caves (literally!). :p

Guess i should use google a lot more!

i thought the same too

These are caves. Rock cut caves. This is the outside of one of the caves. You can keep going in in the other ones.

[hitanshu]

@Ken da - that's what the LP and other guides for the area also said. I didnt get to speak to both at their heyday so i'd have to take it at their face value, no :p

[KrishnenduKes]

@Ken da - that's what the LP and other guides for the area also said. I didnt get to speak to both at their heyday so i'd have to take it at their face value, no :p

LP and local guides are fine. But not necessarily the wikipedia!

[suvo]

Another shot of Victoria memorial...
http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/suvo_shutterbug/DSCF6377resframe.jpg

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Another shot of Victoria memorial...
http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/suvo_shutterbug/DSCF6377resframe.jpg

Interesting shot.try to lessen the blacks,so that the details on the statue can be brought out.

Anvancy

[angelo]

do these qualify?

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QauJSHm7zYk/SvxZjV3GftI/AAAAAAAAG4g/QVPDYw00P9c/s800/IMG_2644.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QauJSHm7zYk/SvxaBV4itLI/AAAAAAAAG5U/llBxkN_73e0/s800/IMG_2669.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QauJSHm7zYk/SvxaHaJFZuI/AAAAAAAAG5c/z_sUpzPgpfs/s800/IMG_2672.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QauJSHm7zYk/SvxahhnPajI/AAAAAAAAG6I/KhdeT-Cvr7A/s800/IMG_2685.JPG

[KrishnenduKes]

do these qualify?


They do. First and last shots are nice. Colours of the shots are pretty good. Framing needs to be worked on.

Where is this place?

[angelo]

They do. First and last shots are nice. Colours of the shots are pretty good. Framing needs to be worked on.

Where is this place?

Thanks, i had taken these on my canon sx100, which does not have a wide lens. The place is Mandvi palace, kutch

Edit: i think it's real name is Vijay vilas palace

[KrishnenduKes]

A shot from my side...

Victoria Memorial, Calcutta

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/577/MG_1454.jpg

[Vicky]

A shot from my side...

Victoria Memorial, Calcutta

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/577/MG_1454.jpg

Very nicely done! Liking the simplicity of the shot:)

Would have loved a little more space on both sides though..

[hitanshu]

Ken da - nice composition. me likes!!

[suvo]

Nice shot ken da...

[Shabbar]

lovelly shot Ken da

[KrishnenduKes]

Ken da - nice composition. me likes!!

Thanks.

Nice shot ken da...

Feels good coming from you since it is your city.

lovelly shot Ken da

Thanks Shabbar.

[KrishnenduKes]

Very nicely done! Liking the simplicity of the shot:)

Would have loved a little more space on both sides though..

Thanks. You think so?

[amvj]

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam,Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu. It is the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams, the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu. It is also considered to be one among the eight Svayam Vyakta Ksetras ("self-manifested shrines") of Lord Vishnu

Srirangam temple is often listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world (Angkor Wat being the largest non-functioning temple). The temple occupies an area of 156 acres (631,000 m²) with a perimeter of 4,116m (10,710 feet) making it the largest temple in India[2] and one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The temple is enclosed by 7 concentric walls (termed prakarams or mathil suvar) with a total length of 32,592 feet or over six miles. These walls are enclosed by 21 Gopurams. The space within the outer two prakarams is occupied by several shops, restaurants and flower stalls. For this reason, other massive Hindu temples like Chidambaram (Nataraja swamy Temple), Tiruvannamalai (Annamalaiyar temple), Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirunelveli Nellaiappar Temple claim to be the biggest Hindu temples (Note - all these magnificent temples are entirely dedicated for the religious rituals and are "massive" in every sense of the word - size, grandeur and the accompanying traditions).

Among the marvels of the temple is a Hall of 1000 Pillars (actually 953) which has intricately carved stone pillars.

More info:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Ranganathaswamy_Temple,_Srirangam

http://i52.tinypic.com/2czsv9w.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/30wy0ih.jpg

Two of the photos from my recent Srirangam trip Will post more photos soon in the dedicated 'click and show' thread.

[hitanshu]

Here are few more pics - Arbeit Macht Frei

1933
1934
1935

Couldn't click the main sign due to torrential rain with heavy winds and big sea of umbrellas :D

[KrishnenduKes]

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

Two of the photos from my recent Srirangam trip Will post more photos soon in the dedicated 'click and show' thread.

Interesting shot and history.

[aditya]

http://i55.tinypic.com/20z71ps.jpg

[Nakul]

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu97/VenomInc2009/New/DSC_0124.jpg

[suvo]

Princep Ghat...
http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/suvo_shutterbug/pgvert.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Princep Ghat...


I have been looking for an angle like this for a some time. Next time I will try to spend some time with you. Thanks for the nice photo.

[suvo]

I have been looking for an angle like this for a some time. Next time I will try to spend some time with you. Thanks for the nice photo.

Sure Ken da...and thnx... :)

[Tarc]

My humble submission. Does it qualify?..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5198064968_85cfa9e144_z.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

My humble submission. Does it qualify?..



It qualifies. But we feel that you can do better.

[hitanshu]

Yes tarc, doesnt qualify in your case. You can do just so much better.

[7-methyltheophylline]

I've often found that architecture photography lends itself to a little HDR action, if the lighting is right. However these days I feel the need for a DSLR with a nice lens rather than trying to gain lost detail from my bridge camera through these digital tricks. What do you guys think?

[amanomics]

Udaipur..

http://imgthumb02a.zoomin.com/1295376008/413398883_g.jpg


http://imgthumb02a.zoomin.com/1295375997/124004932_g.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Udaipur..



City Palace, Udaipur. Second photograph is clearly better because it gives an idea of what the architecture looks like!

[hensil]

http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3032&g2_serialNumber=1
Wha Taj! The monument of love.
Henry

[hensil]

http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3215&g2_serialNumber=1
Used a polorizer filter.
Henry

[hensil]

http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2354&g2_serialNumber=1
The Grand Mosque-Abu Dhabi. When I took this picture the work was still going on.
I guess the picture is bit tilted.
Henry

[hensil]

http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2350&g2_serialNumber=1
Inside the Grand Mosque. If you visit UAE you must see this. This is truly an marvelous structure, interior and exterior.
Henry

[Cyclops]

Beautiful architecture shots added to the pool, Henry! Heard a lot about the Grand Mosque and its architecture by a few friends in Abu Dhabi!!!

[shutterbug]

Beautiful! And the people in the frame really give you an idea how big the mosque is.

[KrishnenduKes]

Brilliant shot man.

These are the countries with covered mosques. But this one I believe is not an old one. Or am I mistaken!

[hensil]

Brilliant shot man.

These are the countries with covered mosques. But this one I believe is not an old one. Or am I mistaken!

I don't understand what is covered mosque.
This is newly constructed and it's very huge. Worth to be one of the wonders of the world.
Henry

[hensil]

http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2193&g2_serialNumber=1

Shot on slide and scanned on Nikon Coolscan V.
Henry

[KrishnenduKes]

Let us not get into details of architecture of what is a covered mosque and open mosques and their histories!!! :)


Shot on slide and scanned on Nikon Coolscan V.
Henry

Exif shows Coolscan IV.

Lovely shot. Where were you to shoot this photograph? Which vantage point?

[hensil]

Let us not get into details of architecture of what is a covered mosque and open mosques and their histories!!! :)



Exif shows Coolscan IV.

Lovely shot. Where were you to shoot this photograph? Which vantage point?

I shot from a viewing gallery. You can see it in this picture taken from opposite side.
Henry
http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11121&g2_serialNumber=1

[hensil]

Ken sorry,:o this is the same side. I'll have to search for that picture. We have our picture taken on this gallery.
Henry

[KrishnenduKes]

Please post it. I will look for it next time I go there.

[amanomics]

Venetian Casino - Macau

http://imgthumb02a.zoomin.com/1310930672/357452033_g.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Venetian Casino - Macau



Super shot!

Loved the paintings.

[7-methyltheophylline]

The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, 3-exposure HDR, slightly corrected for lens distortion in Lightroom

http://i.imgur.com/BdnaO.jpg

[hensil]

The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, 3-exposure HDR, slightly corrected for lens distortion in Lightroom



Very nicely balanced HDR. Even though I am not a fan of HDR's pictures because some go overboard with exposure, I like your picture.
For me the only problem is over sharpening.
Henry

[7-methyltheophylline]

Thanks for the tip, Hensil. What happened is that I sharpened again after scaling the image down, which it did not need.

Here's one of Bibi Ka Makhbara in Aurangabad. Again a 3-exposure HDR processed in Photomatix.

http://i.imgur.com/sMtSd.jpg

[hensil]

Thanks for the tip, Hensil. What happened is that I sharpened again after scaling the image down, which it did not need.

Here's one of Bibi Ka Makhbara in Aurangabad. Again a 3-exposure HDR processed in Photomatix.



Hi,
It seems you have mastered the technique of HDR. Perfect blending. The best part is, it does not look like an HDR but one original picture.
Well done.
Henry
PS: May I know your name please.

[Devaiah PA]

looks so balanced, no shadows, no overexposed areas.
I can say this is the first(of what I have seen) set of pictures here - where HDR is used at the right place for the right purpose. Good Art Work there!

[amanomics]

^^ if you are referring to two of my Udaipur pics couple of pages back, then thanks!

[KrishnenduKes]

The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, 3-exposure HDR, slightly corrected for lens distortion in Lightroom



Lovely shot Methyl.

Could you please resize the Biwi ka Maqbara shot?

[KrishnenduKes]

I have not posted my Eiffel Tower shot here yet... My shots are not half as good as the earlier one shot by Henry (Hensil)...

However I do present an architecture shot of the BMW HQ in Munich, the building with the 4 cylinders that quite a few of your might be familiar with...

BMW HQ, Munich

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/593/BMW_Welt_3.jpg

[Aryan]

@Ken Da: I love that shot. :) Here is one from my end, although I am not sure whether it does belong here or not. :p This was clicked at the Bandra-Worli sea-link from a moving vehicle, as cars are not allowed to stop on the bridge. :(The vignetting and the 'spots' that you see is because it was clicked through the car wind-shield.

http://i53.tinypic.com/290zazs.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@Ken Da: I love that shot. :) Here is one from my end, although I am not sure whether it does belong here or not. :p This was clicked at the Bandra-Worli sea-link from a moving vehicle, as cars are not allowed to stop on the bridge. :(The vignetting and the 'spots' that you see is because it was clicked through the car wind-shield.



Thanks Aryan.

Yes, your shot fits perfectly here. I personally would have preferred a good contrasty B/W. :)

[robin234]

aree bobby contrast to badaho ??

good shots , which are taken from car are more satisfying ,then taken otherwise ;)

haha I know it doesn't make sense .

[shreeda]

@Ken Da: I love that shot. :) Here is one from my end, although I am not sure whether it does belong here or not. :p This was clicked at the Bandra-Worli sea-link from a moving vehicle, as cars are not allowed to stop on the bridge. :(The vignetting and the 'spots' that you see is because it was clicked through the car wind-shield.



I love it.

[robin234]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6262315136_890d067bb4_b.jpg

Gadi Sagar

[KrishnenduKes]

Gadi Sagar

Nice shot. Nice PP. Good for advertising.

But since I know this place probably better than my living room, I know that these are not the colours of the place! :)

But as I said... good shot.

[robin234]

Nice shot. Nice PP. Good for advertising.

But since I know this place probably better than my living room, I know that these are not the colours of the place! :)

But as I said... good shot.

Edit :Just saw the picture on my matt monitor .. I was like WTF.I've replaced the picture .

see now .


May look dull on Laptop ,but seems ok on Matt now .

[KrishnenduKes]

Edit :Just saw the picture on my matt monitor .. I was like WTF.I've replaced the picture .

see now .


May look dull on Laptop ,but seems ok on Matt now .

I use an IPS Panel DELL. Looks better now! These colours can happen.

[robin234]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6314598472_6c345b440b_b.jpg

Single Coloured and HDR already posted .

[synn]

I love this version a LOT more than the color version, which already impressed me! Awesome work, Robin!

[Cyclops]

One from my side:


The Entrance to Bhadra Fort, AHD, GJ (http://www.ahmedabad.org.uk/monuments/bhadra-fort.html)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6322916484_fdce93af52_z.jpg

[powerslave]

I want to play, I'm just going to post a couple of reeeally old photos.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3662275704_f2fa9757d6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3662275704/)
Transamerica Pyramid (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3662275704/) by power slave (http://www.flickr.com/people/garagenoise/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3697516542_2741e666d8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3697516542/)
Coit Tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3697516542/) by power slave (http://www.flickr.com/people/garagenoise/), on Flickr

[KrishnenduKes]

I want to play, I'm just going to post a couple of reeeally old photos.



First one... good. And déjà vu! ;)

[powerslave]

Yeah wasn't sure if I had posted them already.

[synn]

Manas: Loved these shots the first time I saw them. The cold tone treatment is fantastic!

Not my area of expertise, here's one nonetheless:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378698_10150373086393196_610343195_8839467_2084529 562_n.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Manas: Loved these shots the first time I saw them. The cold tone treatment is fantastic!

Not my area of expertise, here's one nonetheless:


What is all that noise synn?

[synn]

A camphone sensor being itself. ;)

[KrishnenduKes]

A camphone sensor being itself. ;)

Ah okay!

Was wondering.

[anirban]

The scales of justice
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQm1XexqanE/TtD4vyXeZ1I/AAAAAAAAA0k/Si7_4u2dsY4/s640/IMG_2852.JPG

[KrishnenduKes]

The scales of justice


Architecture!!!

[surya@64]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

My first post on this thread. I hope this image meets the standards..!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6416246567_93bee9b197_b.jpg

All have a nice day.:)

[anirban]

Architecture!!!

Not exactly sure where to post this! There's no sculpture thread :D

Otherwise, what is your opinion of the photo?

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

My first post on this thread. I hope this image meets the standards..!!

All have a nice day.:)

Thanks Surya. Your shots always maintain pretty good standards.



Otherwise, what is your opinion of the photo?

We do not need a sculpture thread too.

This photo is not doing much. For me it is run of the mill.

[amvj]

Shore temple. Mamallapuram

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6469768419_0a110e232d_b.jpg

The Shore Temple (700-728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It was built on a promontory sticking out into the Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram, a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The village was a busy port during the 7th and 8th century reign of the Pallava dynasty during the reign of Narasimhavarman II.[1]

As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of South India.[1].....

Wiki for more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shore_Temple)

[KrishnenduKes]

Shore temple. Mamallapuram



You managed a passable shot with terrible light.