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Smiling above the expected


Smiling above the expected
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Copyright: Laurent Laurent (designldg) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 31] (217)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-19
Categories: Artwork
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-12 17:59
Viewed: 341
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A few days ago as I went to Agra and I was visiting the Taj Mahal (ताज महल) which was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
I never saw as less people there, it was mostly because of the monsoon season which started very early this year.
Near the last pool, I met a group of Rajasthani villagers who were very happy to see the mausoleum.
They asked me to take a few pictures of them.
The light was perfect as it stopped raining for a while.

I have always been impressed by the elegance and the beauty of Rajasthani women, they walk like fashion models, wearing amazing garments and jewels even when they have to work in fields or to stay with animals.
They might be villagers, they look like queens, wrapped in dignity and pride.

That morning they allowed me to show the Taj in a different way, this unique view was so unexpected, like this lady who is smiling above the expected...
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Beautiful capture & an interesting note!

Intéressant et réussi, le projet de redonner un peu d'humanité et de couleur à ce lieu sacralisé par les légendes et la perfection architecturale en y insérant les couleurs et le sourire vivant d'une femme mûre qui ne prétend incarner aucune perfection.
Et aussi renverser ce vieux cliché de la photo "touristique" où lon éclipse le monument qu'on veut prouver avoir visité, comme tu le fais en cadrant coupé de façon très provocatrice. Bravo

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  • Nesa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 59 N: 23] (380)
  • [2008-08-12 21:54]

nice shot, better note,
tfs.

very useful not,tank you,also interesting composition,just from my opinion I would like to suggest more light on women.
But lucky you,to be on that place:)
Tfs
Inga

WOW! What an excellent post-card!

Regards,
Carla

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1479 W: 23 N: 0] (11750)
  • [2008-08-13 8:29]

Hi Laurent...
Beautiful shot...
Nice composition...
Best regards...
Andro

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 0 N: 1682] (13617)
  • [2008-08-13 12:54]

Interesting shot Laurent,to make the taj mahal picture a bit surprising is not easy,you succeeded very well.
jan

This is a beautiful shot. You have successfully blendde in the culture and tradion of this iconic masterpiece of ancient history. Well done.

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