The Golden Pagoda, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

Tazia Tower is one of the major attractions of Jaisalmer, yet surprisingly not many tourists know about or visit this place.

After having done with the various Rajputana architectures scattered in the city, Tazia tower came as a welcome break for me as this was very different in design and execution. The Tower is located in the excellent Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace) complex near the Amar Sagar Gate. These were the homes of the former royal family. The Tazia tower is a 5-storied delicate pagoda like structure where each story has significance in its own. On each floor there is a balcony that is famous for their individual designs. This was built by Muslim craftsmen and is based on the shape of Tazia.

Tazias are ornately decorated bamboo, paper and tinsel replicas of a bier carried in procession during Mohurram. Representing the secular identity of the region, the Muslim craftsmen had constructed the beautiful architectural master piece as gift for the imperial Hindu king of Maharawal Berisal Singh.
Each floor of the Tazia Tower is accompanied with beautifully decorated balconies that add to the grace of the architectural monument. The Tower was erected in the year of 1886 AD and bears relics to the Muslim architectural style of the ancient period.

The exquisite design and fine carvings on the walls and ceilings of each floor of the Tazia Tower reflects the rich artistic creativity and imaginative skills of the local craftsmen of the bygone era.

A simple composition, trying to highlight this impressive 'pagoda', spiced up by the crow on the right perched above the window ledge of an adjacent building.

holmertz, Longroute, subhendu_bagchi, emjleclercq, Leconte, bukitgolfb301, dip, Graal, josepmarin, pauloog, papagolf21, mkamionka, pajaran, xramm, siolaw, pierrefonds, danos heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

Critiques | Translate

holmertz (102096) 2010-04-28 2:24

Hello Angshuman,
That nearest crow has placed itself in a perfect position. The composition may be simple, as you say, but it is immaculate and is given an extra quality from this crow. There is a good balance between the part of a building in the foreground and the tower, and you have found branches of the surrounding trees to frame the architecture completely. Very well done, once again.
Kind regards,
Gert

jasmis (58653) 2010-04-28 3:07

Superb place, amazing example of splendid architecture, but this time the bird is the mani element here.
Regards my dear friend.

PixelTerror (0) 2010-04-28 3:12

Namaste Angshu
A good detail image of this pagoda, you foud the right angle not to overlap with the many branches, the looking bird is a nice detail
Have a nice day JY

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-04-28 3:15

Hello Angshuman!
Wonderful architectural details!
Very attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, pov, colors and black & white borders are all excellent but the real highlight here is the successful and interesting composition!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

emka (157280) 2010-04-28 3:58

Hi Angshu, I belong unfortunately to these tourists that knew about this place :(( . it is fantastic and quite original although there are many typical elements of Rajasthan architecture. marvelous composition and colours. Great photo job, congratulations!

Regards

MAlgorzata

Longroute (19600) 2010-04-28 6:38

Quite an astonishing pagoda! One of the best ever seen!
And you framed it in a masterful way, the whole composition is well balanced without showing unnecessary elements. Everything fits well together even that nice crow. And the colours are so appealing! This place is really a paradise for photographers!
Very neat and elegant. An excellent work.
TFS,
Donato

sevy (58) 2010-04-28 7:04

Hello Angshu,

Nice composition versus the tower and the vegetation. But to my mind, what makes this photo special, it is the bird. Small in size in the frame, but important when looking the photo.

Yves.

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2010-04-28 9:33

Dear Dada,
very good place indeed. Lesser known to us, but it is really a fantastic tower. You have captured it nicely with great point of view. Nice depth and high sharpness. Composition is superb, even the crow in foreground is nicely suited in the frame. Very well done. Tfs.
Best regards.
Subhendu.

Fis2 (169877) 2010-04-28 12:17

Witaj Angshu!
A beautiful tower!
Interesting frame and perspective.
Excellent light and colours.
Well done.
Krzysztof

emjleclercq (15778) 2010-04-28 14:21

Really a very aerial architecture, with these thin pillar and large openings, revealing the sky behind. Excellent sharpness again, and well chosen diagonal framing. A very nice shot.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Leconte (5795) 2010-04-28 15:00

hello Angshuman,

an effective composition, which allows to appreciate this exquisite sculpture, and a marvelous, beautiful colors and beautiful light,

best regards,
Valérie.

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2010-04-28 17:35

Hi my dear Prof. Angshuman

Wonderful architecture shot! Perfect and well calcurated composition / framework and sharp/clear description in the detail as usual. Tasteful color contarst / allocation is marlvelous too. You did a great job again indeed!
Thanks for sharing and have a good day !
Best regards,
Takero

dip (21408) 2010-04-28 22:49

Hi Angshu,
A good clear and sharp shot with interesting details,
well done!
greetings,
Dimitris.

Graal (103040) 2010-04-28 23:54

Hi Angshuman,
amazing details of architecture. Beautiful tower. Well composed image. Good informations and done photo. I like it.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

josepmarin (59385) 2010-04-29 0:18

Namaste Angshuman,
A perfect framing in this nice composition.
I like the light low-angle shot and the close-up on the magnificent architectural and ornamental details of this beautiful pagoda.
The light is fantastic, the colors are natural and warm, and the presence of the crow on the eaves to the right adds an interesting touch of life.
An excellent work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2010-04-29 0:51

Hello Angshuman,
Very beautiful composition of this tempekl area. The architecture details of the tower are impressive. Light, sharp, colours and framing are perfect.
have a nice day,
Achim

pauloog (11751) 2010-04-29 1:01

Hello Angshuman,
The crow provides an eye catching surprising element to this wonderful architecture view, brought in a perfect balance.
Regards,
Paul

papagolf21 (152605) 2010-04-29 1:11

Bonjour, cher ami Angshu,
Encore un joyau architectural qui mérite vraiment de figurer sur le site.
La beauté est manifeste, de plus, l'oiseau est parfaitement placé pour admirer l'ensemble !
Amitiés.
Philippe

mkamionka (73532) 2010-04-29 1:52

Hi Angshuman,
very unique and beautiful architecture.
Your presentation is flawless, I like that you have positioned the tower asymmetrically. The bird make a humorous addition to the view.
Very nice light and colors,
M

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-04-29 5:11

Ola Angshuman ,
Ficou fantástico o corvo na foto , lindos detalhes de arquitectura nesta torre , um belo trabalho de construção , boas cores e luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

ciakgiak (30) 2010-04-29 10:55

Hello dear Angshuman,
your compositions have always something special, you're able to choose splendid subjects to compose magnificent scenes. The details of the Pagoda are perfectly sharpened, its golden color is a joy for the eyes.
Best regards.
Giorgio

pajaran (115047) 2010-04-29 23:21

Pozdrav.
Arhitektura koja ostavlja utisak svojim lepim izgledom dobro prikazana lepom fotografijom.
Lepo je ovo gledati, Paja.

Google.

Hello.
Architecture that leaves the impression of his beautiful looks good shows a beautiful photograph.
It's nice to see this, Paja.

Waylim (25436) 2010-04-29 23:39

Hello Angshu,
Beautiful shot, great composition, all element is well place for a nice ballance spacing. the main bird is also in the right place and I see a few more on the roof of the pagoda. the trees frame the image perfectly.
It is good for you not too many tourists, you have more quiet time. Perhaps there are just so much to see and do in India that you can't do them all. So people have to skip some. I would certainly do a lot reseach using your gallery before I visit India, I don't know when but I will hopfully soon.
Way

Morac (27725) 2010-04-30 6:09

Hi Angshuman,
Superb place, amazing example of splendid architecture.
Excellent light and colours.
Well done.
Marc

korbee (6619) 2010-05-01 4:36

very well seen an captured Angsu.,evrything is in the right place,Specially the bird,the architecture in RAjasthan is one of the most unique Ive seen around India.
jan

dta (98848) 2010-05-01 4:40

Hello Angshuman ,
The presentation of these superb buildings is excellent . Outstanding sharpness and colors , and a very good framing . The real bonus is the presence of the black bird .
Regards

siolaw (38294) 2010-05-03 21:21

Hi Angshu
PoV and framing are excellent here. The tower looks really beautiful and your picture does justice to it. Colors and sharpness are fine. The ubiquitous Indian crow is a bonus too!
Greetings
Laurent

coco (30439) 2010-05-04 2:22

Hi Angshuman.

Smart composition and POV and good use of the lens and composition.

Regards.

pierrefonds (113700) 2010-05-05 16:48

Hi Angshuman,

The point of view is showing with precision the details and colors of the architecture of the Golden Pagoda. The trees are framing well the pagoda. The presence of the bird is adding life to the composition. The luminosity is bringing out the beauty of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

danos (110407) 2010-06-29 9:41

Hi Angshu,
spectacular the view of the upper part of the Tazia's tower,with the details and the clarity of the image to be superb.The bird completes the scenery and adds life in the scene.Well done.

Regards,Danos