The Map Room
One of the great things about travelling is the chance to be able to discover new things, especially stores that are quaint and would tease the curiosities of every traveller. Take this place for example, tucked away neatly in an upper level of the Queen Victoria Building in the heart of Sydney. It is called the [...]
Jaipur’s City Palace – Ridhi Sidhi Pol – the Lotus Door
The third in the series from Ridhi Siddhi Pol and Pitam Niwas Chowk at Jaipur’s City Palace, the Lotus Door is reminiscent of the summer. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati Devi, and lies in the Southwest Corner of Pitam Niwas Chowk. These doorways are a true reflection of the colours [...]
A pink sunset
This monument needs no introduction – the Taj Mahal – tomb of the empress Mumtaz, wife of Shah Jahan – the 5th Mughal Emperor. The operative word here is tomb – where an individual has been laid to rest. In spite of this, Hollywood has featured scenes of people praying here when the world is [...]
Arches from the Qutb Complex
One from my trip back to India from last year – the Qutb Minar is the official symbol of Delhi (embraced by their department of tourism) and is a classic example of architecture from the era of the Slave Dynasty – the dynasty of kings who rose to power from slavery. It is also a [...]
The Terrace of a Tomb
I’ve posted a couple of images of Humayun’s tomb in the past. A world heritage site and all, it is quite a large structure in its own right, and is well worth a visit if you’re in New Delhi. To truly appreciate the structure, you need to go in, and up to the upper level [...]
Jaigarh framed
I spent several years in the United States of America and have now lived for four years in Australia. Whenever, I mention to people that I’m from India, one of the most common reactions that I get from people is “you have such amazing colours!”. No other place in India is more colourful than the [...]
Palace of the winds
The facade of this building still makes one wonder what it must have been like in the peak of its glory. The Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds is one of Jaipur’s most recognisable and well known landmarks. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta [...]
The Tunnel
This was my first image of note shot with my Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens. How cool is that a train arrives, stops and leaves while you’re in the middle of a long exposure shot? What you get is a seemingly infinite trail, and the ghostly image of passengers seated in their cabins as they [...]
Trans-Alpine Express
I love flying. It shortens long trips a long way… but sometimes, the best way to enjoy the views of a countryside are to catch a train. The Trans-Alpine Express runs from Christchurch to Greymouth and back, and travels across some of New Zealand’s most glorious rugged landscapes. The four hour trip makes a few [...]
