Side view of the Taj Mahal compound gives an idea of the size

This side view of the walkway in front of the Taj Mahal gives an idea of the size of the Taj compound; it is a fairly large compound and is very well maintained. Even with these number of tourists, most of them do not walk on the grass, otherwise it would get trampled under-foot.

Tip (Lighting in a landscape): Getting the quality of lighting right in a landscape photo can make the difference between whether it is a great photo or a good photo (or even a poor photo). To repeat, lighting is perhaps the most influential attribute of a successful landscape. If you have the patience or the sense of timing to wait for lighting that is soft, or dramatic, or slightly diffused, or very sharp, it usually pays off in a memorable photograph.