The Golden Temple in Amritsar shines out through the cold evening fog.
Getting this photo was a challenge. I first tried to set up a tripod, but was chased away at spearpoint (literally!) by an angry Sikh guard. After trying in vain to negotiate permission with the tourism authorities, I came back and rigged up a makeshift cradle using filter boxes, my camera bag and some precariousness that involved dangling my camera over the Amrit Sarovar. I think it was worth it though!
This was (gently!) tonemapped from a single RAW file. The thing is, this is exactly what it looked like in reality - in terms of sheer duplication of memory, this is one of the best photos I've ever taken. I like it a lot.
If you like this, you might be interested in my other favourite monument photo from India, an off-kilter, tonemapped shot of the Taj Mahal. Also, you might like to read my photo-blog.
Dan Morgan1, D-eye, tkphotos, En_Ocasiones_Hago_Fotos, and 65 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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Angad 52 months ago | reply
This is a great shot! I too was not allowed to set up my tripod that too after 11pm when there are the least amount of people around.
Pvince 52 months ago | reply
nice processing! I was not allowed to use the tripod either but they told me AFTER I took my shot! ;-) later the sikh guard also asked me NOT to use my off camera flashes... Always politely but firmly this time :-)
Noesis 51 months ago | reply
Simply Magnificent !
Captain Suresh Sharma 51 months ago | reply
Brilliant shot. Well composed. Like the colours and lighting.
MY PHOTOS OF GOLDEN TEMPLE
Transmigration 49 months ago | reply
surreal,,,,, thats all i can say.
Amritsar Flickr Club would love to have the pic on our pool http://www.flickr.com/groups/asrfc/
Rthee 47 months ago | reply
It's true, in person it looks just as amazing! :) great work!
jorgen.ekstrand 47 months ago | reply
Great shot!
nnavb4 47 months ago | reply
By far, the best picture I've seen of the Golden Temple, Harimandir Sahib...beautiful!!!
TDjunkie.com 45 months ago | reply
Excellent Shot !
Khaalis 45 months ago | reply
Pure class. This will most likely grace my living room!
Thank you so much for taking such a stunning photo!
Preet Jas B 34 months ago | reply
Spectacular shot, thanks for sharing.
mc_lester 31 months ago | reply
Just scanned the blog Jim, very enjoyable. And thanks again for letting me use the Golden Temple pic.
P.Singh 27 months ago | reply
Nice one.
jake.morawski 25 months ago | reply
Splendid!
P.Singh 25 months ago | reply
Did i say how amazing this photo was? :)
CrazyMoon@ 24 months ago | reply
Amazing!
Prashant.Bhatnagar 24 months ago | reply
Marvelous click, love the calm clear water.
Manreet.D 21 months ago | reply
Absolutely WORLDCLASS!!
Great shot!
Vrajeshjani 13 months ago | reply
Best Shot of golden temple
jonyvirk.0013 13 months ago | reply
Awesome bro