Icons of India

India Gate

This memorial in New Delhi is a memorial to the India Soldiers who perished during World War I. 1/500 sec at f/6.3, ISO 100, 75mm

Qutb Minar

This immense 240m structure in New Delhi was build in several stages starting in the 1100s. Made of marble and sandstone, it keeps a warm glow while highlighting is intricate carvings. 1/250 sec at f/16, ISO 400, 18mm

Taj Mahal

Built by Shah Jahan in the 1600s, this white marble mausoleum is a tribute to the Shah's wife Mumtaz. Few sights brought a tear to my eye at first glance... 1/200 sec at f/16, ISO 400, 26mm

Hawa Mahal

This icon in Jaipur means "Air Palace." That is because rather than a full palace, this edifice is just a facade! Still beautiful, though, 1/800 sec at f/7.1, ISO 400, 20mm

Sheesh Mahal

This bejeweled room contains all manner of precious stones embedded in the walls. In the background, you can see the "lovebirds" on a wire in this HDR. f/5.6, ISO 200, 29mm

Gateway of India

The Gateway of India was the ceremonial entry to India by British viceroys and royalty. Now a tourist attraction, it is surrounded by a hoard of people. This was captured from my hotel room at the Taj Hotel through a mosquito screen with open aperture, which has hidden the screen wires. 1/500 sec at f/4.8, ISO 400, 50mm