Shaniwarwada #3

Prasad

Shaniwarwada #3

Coming up with a tour to this famous historical icon of my city – Pune.

This time going a bit close, to present Shaniwar Wada with a new perspective.

This is a popular view of this fortress from Delhi darwaja ( Delhi gate ). This gate was named as it has facing towards Delhi, now the national capital of India.

As photography has limited access use of tripod is nit allowed and this shot was taken hand held, manual mode, @ ISO 100, f/16 and Tv 1/13, I just wonder how it didn’t blurred :)

Enjoy the taste of history and art on enlarged view :)

I have reworked this photograph in PS ( 05.03.2009 )

Have a tour of Shaniwar Wada, here.

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Equipment : Canon EOS 400D

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Shaniwarwada #3 by Prasad
Shaniwarwada #3 by Prasad
  • Philip Golan

    Philip Golan

    Very impressive and powerful shot.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Phil for such an inspiring comment.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfect angle

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Antanas, much appreciated friend.

  • kenspics

    kenspics

    Wow…you don’t get through those gates without an invitation!!!
    Fantastic shot with incredible perspective Prasad!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Ken! Next time I’ll ask them to invite you, too :))

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Wow!! Great work Prasad, very impressive structure!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Marvin, your words really inspired me.

  • linaji

    linaji

    You nailed it Prasad.. this will ..no must be featured next .. wow the POV and the tones are both the feeling of reaching back in time.. wonderful work friend.

  • Prasad replied

    Absolutely flattered, Linaji. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I was li’l unfortunate as my battery dried out as I was just half way to the work on it. Coming week might complete the remaining work on it.

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Nice angle Prasad very impressive building:)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Kate, much appreciated :)

  • savosave

    savosave

    great perspective

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks David, appreciate your visit friend.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    terrific angle Prasad.x

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Catherine :)

  • Željko Malagurski

    Željko Malagurski

    My dear friend, the history and present what even thas it mean? Wonderful!

  • Prasad replied

    It’s only NOW that exists :) appreciate for thought provocation friend.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Perfect Prasad!!! Excellent capture!! *-)

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much Deb :)

  • smile4me

    smile4me

    This is such an AWESOME shot! Imposing but very strikingly beautiful!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Ellan :)

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Great shot Prasad.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Sharon, I’m glad you liked it.

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Prasad,

    This is a very strongly composed image of a most interesting and powerful structure which has great impact.
    The composition is beautifully symmetrical, the lighting/exposure/processing very well handled,
    the depth of field consistent, focus miraculously good and great contrast, tones and colours.
    Very good work that man!

    GB
    Dennis

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Dennis for your appreciation friend. Now, I can relax and breathe as my efforts to spot this Pride of my city, fruited to find place in your favorites. It was really difficult job with hand held shooting especially when I read 1/60 is best for hand held capture in your misty shots.

    I am honored!

  • Anaa

    Anaa

    Fantastic capture …great angle … moody warm tones … all’s perfect !! :)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Ana! Glad you enjoyed the tour :)

  • pryere

    pryere

    You have captured this buildings majesty so well.
    Outstanding.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you John!

  • mausue

    mausue

    Lovely and sharp with great detail and gorgeous colour. Like the perspective. Nice photography!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks mausue!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    1st class shot prasad, a very impressive piece of work mate, wll done mate, a fav for me..

  • Prasad replied

    I am so glad to see you here Jason. Thanks for your comment and tour :)

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn

    Great shot…Thanks for the trip..and some awesome memories…. In 1978, I returned to Calcutta, place of my birth . What a culture shock!! But, I shot only colour slides, no digital at the time! I was repremanded by the police, for taking pictures of the parliment buildings!!!!

  • Prasad replied

    Nice to hear from your and your experience Larry. Glad you liked it friend.

  • blamo

    blamo

    fantastic angle and power great viewing

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks blamo for inspiring words.

  • GailD

    GailD

    Magnificent building Prasad. I love your eye for detail & the perspective is great. Beautiful textures & colours too.

  • Prasad replied

    I’m so glad you enjoyed this series, Gail. Finding place in your fav has really inspired me.

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Super point of view and angle of capture! Outstanding architecture!

  • Prasad replied

    Much appreciated, Joanne!

  • Steven de Siow

    Steven de Siow

    Excellent angle and tone as well. You can feel how majesty it is.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Steven, appreciate your visit friend.

  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent angle, Prasad. BigD

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks BigD!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Prasad, love the angle, it gives the fortress an overwhelming sense. India is a culture so far away from Washington, D.C. and your photographs fascinate me with its looks into this mysterious, foreign land. But on the other hand, your photographs are starting to make me think of India as not all that foreign and mysterious after all. Thank you for providing us your written information on this fortress. – Cora

  • Prasad replied

    Just missed this one, Cora :) I am glad you enjoyed the tour.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    I’m enjoying looking at this one again, it’s a great photograph!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks my friend!

  • Rambler25

    Rambler25

    Great photo.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks E. R. Bazor :)

  • Norman Repacholi

    Norman Repacholi

    very nice image Prasad, your choice of viewpoint makes for a powerful photo!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Norman for your wonderful comment.

  • Edwin Catania

    Edwin Catania

    This is a very striking composition. Yes you have nerves of steel to take this at 1/13 th of sec hand held! Well done on the stone colour.The overall sharpness is outstanding…................................prosit!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Edwin for your inspiring words mate.

  • Veikko Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    well affecting shot

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Veikko :)

  • vah pall

    vah pall

    great perspective i could stare at the geometric patterns forever wholly timeless

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Vah :)

  • linaji

    linaji

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much, Linaji

  • sneha

    sneha

    are 1 no!!!!! khupach bhari!!! fulltoo cool!!!!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Sneha!!! Pan ajun khup kaam baki aahe. Shaniwari sandhyakai lighting madhe photography karaychi aahe……

    Well will you join this project with me :)

  • sneha

    sneha

    ya will try! maze coleg sampel 2 mahinyat mag me chan wel deu shaken!! tenca adhi tharawun jau ani kadhu foto…...... what say?

  • Prasad replied

    Sure!!! Just infrom me anytime. I read a book on sea forts of Shivaji, in future I’ll go for it. Someone has to take ‘em seriously. It’s our historic asset and has to be presented well. I have been wandering here for a year and many peoples around are presenting their country very proudly. We have such a wonderful country but a very few are here, especially with passion.

  • Taschja Hattingh

    Taschja Hattingh

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Taschja, I am honored friend.

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Congratulations Prasad….what a beautiful image. Very powerful building – great lines, textures and colours.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Wendi, much appreciated.

  • bogna777

    bogna777

    WOW !!! Great caprure

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Bogna :)

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much, Ushna.

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    great shot congrats , and handheld even better

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much, Philip. Much appreciated.

  • ninayak

    ninayak

    Amazing perspective. Lovely work

  • Prasad replied

    Hi Nisha, I’ll miss you here.

  • Mukesh Srivastava

    Mukesh Srivastava

    Great POV,Prasad!!! Congrats for all well deserved features!!!!!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much, my friend.

  • SPQQKY

    SPQQKY

    Lovely detail…great shot.. :)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks my friend.

  • Irina Gallagher

    Irina Gallagher

    Very powerful shot.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Irina :)

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