Old and New India, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

Chittorgarh is the largest fort complex in India, nearly 6km long and 500m across, and is a fascinating place to explore. It sits atop a hill that rises abruptly from the plains, its defensive walls augmented on all sides by 150m-plus cliffs.
Next to it (in the distance) an industrial complex.

ChrisJ, ikeharel, Fis2, jhm, ktanska, PaulVDV, adramad, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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ChrisJ (171884) 2021-12-30 1:11

Hallo Gerrit

The bg industrial complex at left add interest, but its distance, hazy appearance and faded colors quickly shift attention back to the fg fort complex as the main focal point, with its vibrant colours and sharper definition. Tfs!

Fis2 (170861) 2021-12-30 1:34

Witaj Gerrit!
A very interesting view, contrast new and old makes imprtession.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-12-30 5:34

Ciao Gerrit, great view of fantastic old and new architectures, splendid light, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211736) 2021-12-30 6:06

Goedemiddag Gerrit,

Uw foto toont op een mooie wijze de verdediging muur met de vele taferelen zij precies allemaal beeld houwerken.
Een zeer mooie historische foto met de nieuwe stad of industrie gebouwen in de achtergrond.
Heel mooi panorama beeld met aangename kleuren.
Schitterend foto werk, bedankt.

Ik wens u een prettig einde jaar,
John.

ktanska (44804) 2021-12-30 9:05

Hi Gerrit,
Wonderful view of this ancient fortification. It makes a surprising combination with the background factory complex, which is quite impressive too. I'm not sure why the sky looks so grainy.
Kari

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-12-30 10:18

Hallo Gerrit,
Prachtige combinatiefoto van oud en nieuw in India.
Het fort van Chittorgarh ziet er indrukwekkend uit. Ik twijfelde even of ik dit fort bezocht heb maar bij nazicht blijkt dat ik in Kumbhalgarh Fort was.
De ommuring boven op de hoge rotsen was hopelijk doeltreffend.
Het fort lijkt mij alleszins heel moeilijk inneembaar.
Vele groeten, Paul

adramad (73006) 2021-12-30 11:23

Hi Gerrit.
Spectacular situation of this ancient city at the top of this steep hill, ideal the belt of walls and the remains of palaces, good perspective of the current city in the valley.
Great colors, splendid lighting and excellent sharpness.
Very well done, I like it
All the best for you.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (116580) 2021-12-30 23:15

Hello dear friend
wonderful panoramic view from
old and new India!!!!!
you chose the best point
of view to take this photo
presenting Chittorgath the
largest fort complex in India
regards
costantino

jemaflor (147224) 2021-12-30 23:50

Hi Gerrit,
Interesting idea for an original photo composition, two parts in your shot with the better rendering for the Fg, the most interesting with old architecture style, good warm tones, tfs.

mkamionka (74535) 2021-12-31 0:48

Hi Gerrit,
Very well spotted contrast of the old and new, close and distant, clear and covered by a fog.
Brilliant presentation of this ancient structure, very well selected point of view.
Happy New Year!
M

CMJC (5097) 2021-12-31 6:00 [Comment]

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ikeharel (113427) 2021-12-31 6:49

Hello Gerrit,
Most imposing sight of the old fort and the ancient wall surround.
The modern factory down in the valley a bit spoiling the environment, but I got the point with contrasting subjects here.
Wish you a happy new 2022 year.
Ike

emka (158204) 2021-12-31 15:58

Hello Gerrit,

Interesting contrast between the old Fortress and a new industrial complex.
Best regards and happy New Year

Malgo