Band of friends, a photo from Uttar Pradesh, North

Photographer's Note

Constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570, the town of Fatehpur Sikri served as the Mughal Empire's capital from 1571 until 1585. Though the court took 15 years to build, it was abandoned after only 14 years.

Today the well preserved palaces, mosques and courts are inhabited primarily by tourists and those making a living from them.

CLODO, macondo, jhm, delpeoples, adores, RhodieIke has marked this note useful

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daddo (28748) 2012-01-28 0:10

Hi Steve. absolutely love this shot so full of local colour, masterly use of light and excellent sharpness which allows me to appreciate all the textures ranging from the cotton material to the metal armature on the doors.Wonderful light on the folk, particularly on the fellow on the left. His face could well belong to an Aboriginal elder.Best wishes. Klaudio.

CLODO (45116) 2012-01-28 1:26

Hi Steve

An awsome light to depict the architecture and the carved door and the persons seated on the flooe. only one woman noticed you. Out of time picture.
Congratulations
CLODO

JFS (32459) 2012-01-28 1:46

Hi Stephen,
My congratulations for such a superb shot, it seems a painting! Splendid management of light, great clarity, and atmosphere.

Cheers,
Juan

macondo (20449) 2012-01-28 2:19

Hi Steve.
Superb scan of this very mellow photo. I can't believe the excellence of the soft subtle colours and contrast. The carved door makes a great feature, and so does the turned head of the squatting figure. I like the light playing gently on the floor, and the whole atmosphere of this one. I'd nominate it as one of your best. Magnificent.
Regards,
Andrew

Bluejeans (64251) 2012-01-28 3:27

Ola Stephen ,
Interessante foto de vida diбria com estas pessoas sentadas neste chгo , bons detalhes e cores, parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

Bom fim de semana

brianmcc (6223) 2012-01-28 5:14

hi stephen,
what a wonderful atmospheric picture you have created here. the light is superb and combined with the areas of shadow are very effective. i love the well saturated colours, very beautiful. great textures evident on the stone and wood surfaces.
have a good weekend,
brian

luckybamboo (410) 2012-01-28 12:03

Hey Stephen,
that's a really beautiful picture with an amazing atmosphere, and I really love all the details on the huge door. My congratulations!
Julien

smruti_damania (91) 2012-01-28 16:56

I love the atmosphere of the photo. Good composition too!

mafegan (8626) 2012-01-28 17:13

Hi Steve
The light in this image is superb as it beams on to the 4 central characters. The detail of the wall and the door covered in horseshoes provide a most interesting background. I am wondering if you scanned this from a negative or slide and what type of scanner you used? Excellent job. A favourite. Cheers, Marlene

jhm (211736) 2012-01-29 3:00

Hello Stephen,

Not easy picture for take through the low clarity, but you did perfect.
We get a nice view with the people talk with each other.
Good captured place and environment.
Soft colors and perfect sharpness and clarity.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

delpeoples (60342) 2012-01-29 21:10

Hi Steve

What a great place to hang out and shoot the breeze. I personally could think of better places to do it (preferrably with an ice cold beer in hand) but whatever floats your boat. The lighting here is fantastic, as is the slight UE. And I love the look that lady on the right is giving you. What a capture, great shot.

Have a good week, happy Monday to you
Lisa

adores (46979) 2012-01-31 16:58

Hi Stephen!
It's wonderful! - the daily scene, the light, the magnificent door... - a really magical moment that you captured really well!

cavli (1876) 2012-02-02 0:31

Hello Stephen,
Very good shot of daily life. very good details indeed. I like the door very much. It could be the luckiest door :)This door for what?
tfs
regards..

RhodieIke (11752) 2012-02-03 21:27

Hi Stephen, What a super atmospheric scene you have captured and managed so well,Love it, the faces say it all, Well done, Tfs, Cheers Iain.

BennyV (34748) 2012-02-05 3:09

Hi Stephen

Good textures on the carvings on the door. I also like the woman just turning her head towards us/you.

Benny

holmertz (102636) 2012-02-07 3:15

Hello Steve,
The magnificent door and the dark colours give this place a strange and beautiful atmosphere. The group to the left seem absorbed by their discussion, only the woman sitting alone to the right has dicovered you. People's dresses and the locality make this picture look a lot older than only 20 years.
Regards,
Gert

Atousa (7131) 2012-02-22 7:17

Salam Stephen,

A great shot!.. I like this crop n also the inclusion of the woman in the right.. excellent light management n colors.. beautifully captured.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa

patdeph (35750) 2012-03-25 22:08

hello Stephen
magnificent picture where I love the people in their typical clothes, giving a strong impact to the picture.I love the colors and the light,and I love how these people seem to be small in this imposing architecture.Magnificent!I add it in my theme.
Regards
Pascale