Saturday, August 30, 2008

Sun twinkling through the Agra Fort fence

Sun twinkling through the Agra Fort fence
This is a photo taken through the fence of the Agra Fort. I really like taking such photos, as I like the effect of the twinkling of the sun through a narrow portion (you get to see the sun in a star-like shape).
Tip: Taking a photo like this takes patience. You need to get into the precise position where the sun appears like this, and need to review the photo you have taken to see whether you are indeed getting the required effect.

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The assembly hall in Agra Fort and people around it

The assembly hall in Agra Fort and people around it
The structure in the background is the assembly / audience hall in the Agra Fort where the emperor would give an audience. At one time, this would be an area that was full of soldiers and guards, and is now a common place where citizens of India can roam around, sit on the grass, and enjoy the heritage of their country.
Tip: For such a photo, you should consider whether you are getting enough light. When everybody is sitting and the background is not moving, you can open the aperture to its maximum and then experiment with the shutter speed. If you are using a digital camera, be sure to view the result before moving on.

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The front of the Agra Fort and its greenery

The front of the Agra Fort and its greenery
This is a photo of the Agra Fort (in India) (Wikipedia), a historic and protected monument. A lot of tourists visit this location, and as you can see, there is a lot of effort involved in making sure that the site remains in good condition, being a UNESCO World Heritage site. A large number of the Mughal emperors ruled from here, and for a long time, this was the place from where the country was run.
Tip: for taking photos of such structures, see whether you can carry a tripod. A tripod allows for a lot of stability, and when things are not moving (such as structures), you can experiment by varying the depth of field. To have a big depth of field, you need to have a small aperture, and also a slow shutter speed (for which hand holding the camera can introduce a shake).

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A tomb inside Agra Fort

A tomb inside Agra Fort
This is a tomb of an English officer inside Agra Fort. I am not sure about why his tomb was inside the Fort, but could be because he died during the battle inside the Fort in the First War of Independence in 1857

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