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The Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India – I believe India’s largest Mosque – one of my favourite buildings in the world. I love Islamic art and architecture.
I wanted to create something different when photographing this beautiful building. Architecture pictures can be boring and lifeless – I didn’t want to represent the Jama Masjid in this way, because it is so full of life.
I asked the boy in the foreground to run through the flock of pigeons so they would fly upwards, away from the building. It was a nice coinsidence that he was positioned in the doorway. This effect achieved, to me, looks like angels flying out of the Mosque. Angels of Allah.
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This shot is stunning. The light, the way the birds in flight appear as angels and the angle make for a beautiful composition.
the sort of photography i would dream of on the silver screen….
superb..!!!!
WOW, phenomenal!
What a great photo!!!!
Anthony I’ve used your inspiration and created a piece of my own using photos I had from the Jama Masjid. Let me know what you think.
Anthony, this is a truly magnificent shot. A great example of how a little bit of creative thinking can go a long way in photography!
Ah yes, the birds of Jama Masjid. Beautiful movement and light.
this is also a stunning shot….the birds look like darts and frame the picture beautifully
Super sensatioanl – What an awesome moment you have captured. Hats off to you – absolutely brilliant!