We left arrived in Jaipur and everyone enjoyed a free day to catch up on downloading, backing up and editing all of the images that we shot during the Pushkar Fair. The following day we went out to photograph the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Amber Fort, the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar (solar observatory). Our first stop was the Hawa Mahal. Having visited many times, I was looking for a new twist on a much-photographed, iconic structure. First I tried laying on the ground up against the railing that separates the sidewalk in front of the facade and the roadway. I could just barely fit it in the frame using my 17-35mm 2.8, but I it wasn’t wide enough to capture the feet of folks walking past, so I went on the other side of the railing (with my butt in traffic) and placed my camera on the ground, pointing up. After a few test shots, I had the position figured out and then, as pedestrians walked past, I shot several frames, trying to get the foot position the way I liked it. The policeman above was my best result.
“Bollywood cop” at Amber Fort coiffing his hair
Bob and Cheryl at Amber Fort
City Palace, Jaipur
Jantar Mantar (solar observatory)
The first picture in the series is amazing, great job my friend. The one with the birds did you lightened the corners with the graduated slider or with the vignetting sliders? It Looks good.
Amazing series of photos Karl. I think I can see the way you think when you compose and i’ts very inspiring!
Chak/Por (Tourist From Thailand)
A fabulous series of photos….it’s a great chance to meet you even just a few seconds at the Amber Fort.