Stuck In Customs » India

The Private Entrance

tratcliff — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:32:09 +0000

This red-stoned temple had hundreds of tiny rooms scattered all over the grounds. The light streamed in from many angles to light up the walls and carved details. I only wish I was around 1000 years ago with my anachronistic digital camera… that would have been good, except for the no flickr part.

The Red Palacial Tower

tratcliff — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:18:29 +0000

Here within the sprawling palace of Akbar, just outside of Agra, is another intricately designed tower. The redness of everything was even hotter in the Indian sun, and the deep textures bled through.

Hindu Daily Offerings

tratcliff — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:43:28 +0000

I was at a small temple between Agra and Delhi, and spent some time there, walking around and enjoying the sights and the people. Soon, some of these elders came along to make their daily offerings. I nodded to them with the camera, and I got a happy bobble back, so I followed them around a bit with the camera as they glided around the temple.

Golden Light at the Hour of Death

tratcliff — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:23:33 +0000

The Moghuls really knew how to bury their dead. They never seemed to build anything out of rubber or have nice cushy bean-bag chairs… it was all sharp angles and stone… it reminds me of all the sharp-cornered coffee tables where two-year-olds bump their heads until their parents figure out that it is better to have a round coffee table… okay that has nothing to do with anything in this photo any more…

A Golden Afternoon

tratcliff — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:03:57 +0000

This was shot inside a nearly empty palace in the far north of India. As you all know (and probably agree), it is rather annoying to have tourists in these shots… unless that is part of the look you are a-goin for… which I rarely am! Anyway, this place was great…

I was barefoot for about 3 hours as I moved my way through the palace with tripod in tow….

The Secret Rooms of Akbar’s Palace at Fatehpur Sikri

tratcliff — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:27:11 +0000

It was a very long day that I spent in Akbar’s Palace. Early in the day I parted ways with my guide to walk around the grounds by myself. The palace was relatively empty, being a bit out of the hustle and bustle of Agra. Most everyone else tended to go over to the Taj, but I found the most delicate and beautiful parts to be in these oft-neglected quarters.

The Temple Roof in Delhi

tratcliff — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:47 +0000

I went up a narrow passageway to get up here to the roof. The stairway was clearly not meant for a tripod like mine… although I suppose I could have collapsed it before wrestling it the narrow twisting corridors. It reminded me of moving my friend’s stupid sleeper-sofa up a curved stairway in college.

The Inner Sanctum

tratcliff — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:48:27 +0000

This was found deep inside one of the recesses on the outer periphery of Humayun’s tomb in Delhi. The deep reds and stained walks gave the place an unearthly feeling.

Akbar’s Royal Bathing Chamber

tratcliff — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:03:58 +0000

Akbar the Great was quite a guy I am sure. This was shot in his palace near Agra. Most people go to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, but in my estimation, this is a much more exotic and interesting place to explore.

The Entrance from which the Old Hindu priest disappeared

tratcliff — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:40:12 +0000

Deep inside one of the temples, I found this secret tiny doorway and arch, stained with a deep red dye.

The Afternoon Glowing Temple

tratcliff — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:38:06 +0000

Here we have another beautiful and exotic temple in Delhi in the height of the afternoon, shot from another nearby beautiful and exotic temple.

Carrying 100 Bags of Grain in Delhi

tratcliff — Sat, 03 May 2008 06:00:00 +0000

While walking through the streets of Delhi, I spotted this guy soldiering on, carrying just a small load through the packed streets.

The Secret Chambers of Beautiful India

tratcliff — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:56:34 +0000

I am thankful to my host Anil who was able to set me up with some amazing guides that took me to the most unusual and seemingly secret places. It was just amazing… the only downside is that I am sworn to secrecy on the location. In case anyone else has ever been there, then there is more than one iota of a chance that this crazy place called the internet will soon tell you where this place is. The internet has a habit of finding out such things.

Doesn’t this want to make you pack your bags for a week’s adventure? What’s stoppin’ ya?!! (I mean, other than excuses)

The India Gate

tratcliff — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:45:26 +0000

This is the famous India Gate in Delhi.Â It was a bitter hot and humid day and the water nearby somehow seemed to make everything hotter!

Saree Emporium

tratcliff — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:42:29 +0000

Found in the streets of Delhi…

The Old Sikh with Suspenders

tratcliff — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:08:47 +0000

There was simply too much to shoot in the dusty streets of Mumbai! I only spent about an hour on the streets between meetings, but I found a lot of interesting things…