Photography by David Raphael Biren

Friday, November 28, 2014

Taj Mahal Agra,, India 1990s

Taj Mahal

Agra, India

c 1990s

Below quote from; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

On many trips to India I try to find some time to visit what is described as........ "The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".^[6]

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.^"
^{quote is from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal}
^{Adding the "unusual" to the typical Taj photo is of interest to me.}

Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal 1991

Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu, Nepal

1991

If I remember correctly this was on Buddha's Birthday; a day of great celebration.

One walks clockwise around the stupa reciting prayers, keeping track of the number of recitations with the prayer beads. The cylinders shown at about head level are spun by hand as people walk by...spinning them automates other prayers.

Camera; Nikon F2

Lens; Nikkor 24mm, f2

Buddha Thailland 1991

Buddha

Thailand

1991

Two White Swans

c 1980s

Likely in Spring Grove Cemetery

Cincinnati, Ohio

Camera; Nikon F2

Lens; 200mm Nikkor f 2.8

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Jaipur, India

c 1990s

Lets revisit a previous and different shot of this scene
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7493770329091643941#editor/target=post;postID=6884003442627434606;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=29;src=postname

In this first version the elephant is caught feeding himself, trunk to mouth...which caught my attention while reviewing my photos.

In second version (on this page) the elephant's trunk is down...but the expressions on the children are a joy to see.

The older girl is pleased to be having her photo taken, a common occurrence in India when a camera is produced.

She is protecting her little ?sister? with her left arm so she does not get too close to the photographer (me) while two boys peek around with curiosity.

This one lower right quadrant of the photo would make a great photo in itself.
The elephant and all else in the photo showing the "environment" of the scene makes the full frame interesting...and timeless.

Denmark 1983

Boat in Canal

Danish Urinals

Danish Sailing Boat in Canal

Elana Polin - Glassman

London England

Airport

c 1983

BOMB Warning at Airport.

My dear wonderful "friend" exhibiting her natural "stage craft" at the airport. Since 1983 things have not become better at airports.