The architecture and landscapes in India are a photographers dream. I wanted to utilize some tools in my photography tool belt to better showcase some of these well known locations.
I picked these photos because they show the power of
- Natural framing (using objects within the frame to encircle the subject in order to focus the viewers attentions on the subject).
- Reflections (Using a reflective surface like water or a mirror to give a surreal, peaceful effect to the landscape)
- Rule of Thirds (having a foreground, middle ground, and background to give the scene more depth)
Take a look at these photos and see if the tools help make it a more interesting photo than the standard.
An open archway provides the perfect natural frame for another entrance gate.
Here a entryway looks out over an immaculate lawn and a beautiful marble palace beyond.
A different angle on a much photographed location. This is actually behind the Taj Mahal. I wanted to get an angle that you don't often see so I had my tuk tuk driver take me to this secret photo location.
But I still had to get the famous shot of the Taj Mahal from the front. There is nothing quite like it.
Still thinking outside the box.
One of my favorite spots. Just outside of of New Delhi, anyone know this location?
A honeycomb stone lattice design provides the unusual fram for this holy man performing a prayer.
I felt like I had been transported to Antelope Canyon as I photographed this ray of light shining down to the temple floor.
A selfie of me on a camel. Kind of. Deep in the Thar desert.
A buddah stands high above some incredibly detailed architecture.
You need a boat to get around some of the holy places in North India.
This is some of my earliest work, from 2008. I was still learning and getting better equipment. These photos were all taken on an old Canon Powershot A80. It goes to show you that you don't need the newest and latest equipment to get amazing shots. Although I am dying to go back with my Canon 5d and do this all over again today!
-Dai Mar