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Paigah Tombs III
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This area of the site, the guide told me was popular for carvings on the top which resembled pine apples. The finery is amazing. Next time I visit such places I shall remember to carry a ladder. hihi ...There are many geometic shaped carvings which I shall present as a collage very soon.
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The delicately carved mausoleums, enclosed in pierced marble facades, commemorate generations of Paigah nobles and are regarded as the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture, imbibimg at the same time features of the Asaf Jah and Rajputani styles. A majestic and stately gateway, a double storeyed structure, heralds the tourist’s journey of the mausoleum complex. Above the cornices of the building rise imposingly bulbous turrets embodying sculptural grace and gaiety.
A series of courtyards houses these tombs enclosed by walls sporting a wealth of lattice work and exotic designs, floral and geometric. Competing with each other to catch the eye of the tourist are geometrical designs done in stucco work on the entrances, the great rosewood doors enriched by intricate lattice work and the details on the tombs. Each wall has different designs in carved marble, some resembling pineapples, drums and serpents, not to mention arched alcoves. Several of the walls flaunt designs of flower vases out of which emerge a variety of flowers.
Info courtesy: http://www.7wondersofhyderabad.com
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- chrisJ
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Namaste lakshmi
I like the superb sharpness & repetition of the geometric patterns, designs, colors, & shapes. Good work!
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- lucbus
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Hi Lakshmi,
Veery beautyful textures and symmetrical photo. the design of this door is really great and you capture it very well with an excellent sharpness and great colors. Great shot.
Luc
there are some amazing details and patterns in those walls lakshmi :)
good composition, a center, straight on view to show the overall presentation
i hope you took some close-up as well :)
Oh, yes! beautiful. I am always sooo impressed by the ornaments you guys have. I will try a workshop on this one, if you don't mind? I can't resist!
TFS this beauty, Lakshmi:)
M.
Lakshmi, I'm really enjoying these photos!! Superb sharpness, and those doors have an almost 3D effect on my monitor. Wow, some really knockout stuff! Keep posting, TFS! Sam
Many details; all together bringing a quiet view; I like the light after the door. Great place to shoot macros, I think.
Thanks lakshmi
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