The road to Agra lead me to the highlight of my travel plans to Delhi, India. It seems as though everyone who visits the Taj Mahal has similar pictures and I’m not bringing much new to the table with mine.
Don’t let that discourage you however, the Taj Mahal was one of the most spectacular sights I’ve ever seen. Follow the jump to see a few more Taj Mahal pictures as well from the city of Agra itself.
Everybody takes the same pictures using the columns as a frame for the Taj.
The mosque to the left of the Taj Mahal. There is a (non-functional) identical one on the right, to preserve the architectural symmetry – it’s completely empty inside.
A look close up.
Right outside of the Taj.
Getting an afternoon haircut, India-style.
Sitars for sale at a local gift shop. The prices started from 10,000 rupees (~$217).
There are a few more interesting pictures I took from the Taj Mahal and Agra and you can see all of them here. Over the past 2 weeks I’ve also posted other pictures from Delhi including the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and India Gate.
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Great photos. Now I’ll have to add India to my list of “must sees”.
splendid architecture! taj mahal has always been one of my favourite monuments…. 🙂
@ Stevo:
You won’t be disappointed!
It’s pretty tough to get a unique photo of the Taj… I’ve always felt the best way is to look where most don’t.
Here’s my example from the Taj: http://www.taylordavidson.com/writing/2008/04/16/the-importance-of-looking-around/
@ Taylor Davidson:
Your example (in the link you posted) is an excellent way to turn things around and get some unique photos from a heavily photographed site.
I kept thinking about unique angles and shots and still even second-guessed many of those as “probably having been done” before.
Something which I think ultimately held back my creativity a bit.
I am always a little nervous of places that you feel so familiar with, that they may disappoint. However, despite the familiarity, crowds and heat, the Taj was far more than I imagined – an extraordinary monument to love from wherever you looked at it. I also took some of the various “framed” photos – everyone does seem to take them!!
@ Mark H:
I’d like to meet someone who wasn’t impressed with the Taj AND didn’t take a framed picture. I don’t think they exist – glad I’m not the only one worried about disappointment -once I get there – by places I’ve always wanted to go.