Palace of the Winds [Contest Staff Favorites January 2014]
Uploaded: January 15, 2014 18:50:30
Hawa Mahal translated into Palace of the Winds, built in 1799, is part of the City Palace in Jaipur, India. It is a 5-story, pyramidal shaped monument, uniquely decorated with intricate latticework; it's original intent was to allow the royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah" (face cover). It also acted as air conditioning allowing cool air to pass through.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200
Tiia Vissak January 16, 2014
a wonderful capture! #1559726Tammy M. Anderson January 16, 2014
Outstanding details, colors and EOD. A winner. #10947952Carolyn M. Fletcher January 16, 2014
Beautiful building!! #10947975Colette M. Metcalf January 16, 2014
Outstanding capture, Ann! Wow! #10947977Monnie Ryan January 16, 2014
Fabulous, Ann - and an interesting background story! #10948163Denny E. Barnes January 16, 2014
Wonderful capture of the color, detail, light with an excellent comp, Ann! Very beautifully done! Thanks for the info! #10948276JO ANN CLEVELAND January 16, 2014
I love this, great color, comp and clarity Ann!jo ann c.
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frank w. degenhardt January 16, 2014
This is just incredible to see. The shape is amazing and I love the pov and the look up. The colors are gorgeous and I love all the little details it has. Quite a work of art. I also enjoyed reading the story behind the picture. Outstanding look you go here Ann. Love it my friend. #10948458David Hurt January 16, 2014
Amazing shot, great color. #10948499William C. Raco January 16, 2014
Wonderful photo and description, AnnVal Feldman January 17, 2014
The rich colors are amazing, Ann - beautiful details on the intricacies of this incredible piece of architecture...and so many design elements thru out! Have to agree with Tammy - definitely a winner! (Wonderful interesting information also!) #10949456Stephen Zacker January 18, 2014
What a place, I enjoy your travel images #10949918John Connolly January 18, 2014
What a great capture of this incredible building Ann! Thanks so much for the history! #10950307Mariann Kovats January 18, 2014
Beautiful capture, colors and details! I hope, we'll see this with gold! #10950572frank w. degenhardt February 23, 2014
Way to go Ann. One beautiful work you did and Congratulations on this being a Staff Favorite my friend. #10983801Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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