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Call of Prayers (Large)

Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
edited June 25, 2009 in Landscapes
Well i decided to visit Lahore to shoot two most popular mosques of Mughal period. I planned to reach 1st mosque before Dawn to get early morning light and 2nd at sunset. But i neglected the heat factor it was extremely hot !. I changed the plan and shot both mosque in 3 hours and got bus for Islamabad came back and enjoyed T20 worldcup final.

Here are photos of 1st mosque known as "Badshahi Mosque" or "King's mosque" it was largest mosque in the world when it was built now it's 5th largest in the world. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Read More about it at Wikipedia . Some of you may remeber this photo i shot last year it is same mosque from the fort.
Sun was about to rise


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It's special red stone gives magical glow in morning

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The main prayers area

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1st sun rays hits on entrance

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Geomatric shapes
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Two Minarates


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And visitors starts arriving
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Designs on small and larges arches

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Here is how it looks from outside, shot from King's resting area

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This is end of Badshahi Mosque.
Than i decided to go to next mosque 1/2 an hour walk through old city took me to the "Wazir Khan Mosque" It is know for its stunning tile work. It much smaller than the other mosque but it is full of small details !
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Ceiling from wall corner

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Small gate

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Inner dome from corner a blind shot
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I enjoyed the shoot but i will visit both mosques in winter. Due to heat i ended up shooting all photos handheld. And my tripod was already not feeling very well. All photos with 17-40L and 100mm macro on 400D. It took me 3 hours to shoot 12 hours in traveling ! :D

Check these photos in Gallery
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    DJ-S1DJ-S1 Registered Users Posts: 2,303 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Wonderful images as always, Awais! clap.gif
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    PindyPindy Registered Users Posts: 1,089 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Beautiful set!

    Whatever you think of religion, you have to thank it for many of the most awe-inspiring structures throughout the world. These look serene and contemplative.
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    Chile ChefChile Chef Registered Users Posts: 473 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Awais Yaqub, Composition, I've noticed you like to use a lot of frame in a frame technique, mate.

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    TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    :jawdrop
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    thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Magnificent series! Each and every image is a work of art. thumb.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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    annnna8888annnna8888 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 936 SmugMug Employee
    edited June 23, 2009
    Great series, Awais! I can't even decide which photo I like best. clap.gif

    Ana
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    dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Beautiful series Awais. Thanks for sharing these clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

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    UmmmHowsThatUmmmHowsThat Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Amazing images! The colors are so golden clap.gif
    -Bryan

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    EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Oh my....I have to look at this a few more times because it is soooo much to take in at one time. The colors are overwhelming me (that is good) and the subject matter, the theme is stunning! I didn't know what to expect next as I scrolled from one photo to another!
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
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    bryanj87bryanj87 Registered Users Posts: 859 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Wow, the detail is overwhelming. Excellent series, hard to pick a favorite.
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    dseidmandseidman Registered Users Posts: 824 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    They're all good! The architecture is just beautiful.
    If I had to pick favorites, I'd have to go with the first two.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Hey thanks a lot people always love to hear from you ! thumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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    wfellerwfeller Registered Users Posts: 2,625 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Better and better everytime.

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    Anybody can do it.
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    coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2009
    Just an outstanding set Awais. I've said it before, but you have a great eye for composition, and it really shows in this series, well done!
    Ron Coscorrosa

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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2009
    Hey thanks Wfeller and Ron ! Always love to hear from you guys !
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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    Allan FGAllan FG Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2009
    Very nice, I love the endless doors thumb.gif
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    NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2009
    Fantastic, Awais!iloveyou.gif Seeing the real thing would hardly be better than the gems you have on display here. One of those gems is your fine job of photography.

    Neil
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2009
    Hay Thanks a lot Neil and Loud for great words thumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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    toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2009
    Awais, That is the most comprehensive set of mosque shots I have ever seen.

    Excellent series and very well done (and you experimented with the rolling zoom... :D)

    Your exposures were right on. That said, my favorite was the B&W doorways and the first shot of your last visit. Those towers at early or late light are very dramatic.

    Rags
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    PunkybethPunkybeth Registered Users Posts: 159 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2009
    These are absolutely gorgeous photos Awais! Thank you for sharing them with all of us...they are truly wonderful! clap.gif
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2009
    Thanks a lot Rags and Robyn for kind wordsthumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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