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Mumbai Cityscapes
Welcome to my collection of Townscapes and Cityscapes of India. Towns and cities evolve with time, but some locations and monuments preserve their old charm and character. This is a gallery of my photographs that depict the spirit and flavour of the place.
'Nataraja Shiva' - Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, India (2016)
'Ganesh Stone Pillar' - Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, India (2016)
'Sadashiva', Elephanta Caves (2016) - This majestic masterpiece, the 7-meter high three headed Shiva is located deep inside a rock cut cave at Elephanta island near Mumbai. Though sculpted in the very hard basalt rock, it beautifully depicts the serene expressions. The sculpture represents the three aspects of Shiva: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer. It dates back to the mid 5th - 7th century CE. With very low available light and no tripods permitted, I had to photograph it handheld, with a digital SLR camera.
'Mumbai Nostalgia' (2004) - A monsoon shot of a black and yellow Fiat taxi through a windscreen.
'Cricket Season At Cross Maidan' (2005) - Boys play cricket on multiple pitches at the Cross Maidan in Mumbai, India.
'Lower Parel Skyline' (2005) - A modern overpass built along old buildings of the mills era in Lower Parel, Mumbai.
'Crawford Market' (2006) - Tourists and shopkeepers at the Crawford market in Mumbai, India.
'Mumbai Dabbawalas' (2006) - The famous 'Dabbawalas' (tiffin carriers) at the Mumbai marathon.
'Rural Family At Leopold' (2006) - Colaba causeway, Mumbai, India.
'Air India Tower', Mumbai (2007) - The iconic 23 storey tower on the Marine drive, stands out against the blue and pink sky at dusk. The building served as the Air India headquarters till 2013, until the headquarters moved to Delhi.
'Rainy Day At Victoria Terminus', Mumbai (2019) - A black and white photograph of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus shot from the street on an unusually rainy day, with sheets of rain pouring down. The minimal traffic resulted in an undisturbed view of the grand building.
'Taj Palace At Dawn' BW (2007) - This is a black and white photograph of the old wing of Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai. It depicts the grand building in all glory. I photographed it at dawn, with a hint of pink still visible in the sky. There are no distractions in the foreground, which gets quite crowded during the day.
'Taj Palace At Dawn' (2007) - This is a photograph of the old wing of Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai. It depicts the grand building in all glory. I photographed it at dawn, with a hint of pink still visible in the sky. There are no distractions in the foreground, which gets quite crowded during the day.
'Dusk Treescape 2' - An evening shot in Sanjay Gandhi national park; the delicate silhouettes of the leafless deciduous trees against an orange sunset (2006)
'Gateway And Taj Palace' (2005) - Mumbai, India - A view of the old and new buildings of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel and the Gateway of India.
Gateway Of India, Mumbai (2013) - A nostalgic black and white photograph of the Gateway of India. A monsoon wave in the swelled Arabian sea splashes on the stone embankment.
'Ferries And Taj Palace' (2005) - Mumbai, India - A view of the old and new buildings of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
'Pigeons At Gateway' (2014) - A nostalgic black and white photograph of the popular British era tourist landmark in Mumbai - Gateway of India. It depicts a monsoon scene with dark clouds, and captures a rare moment as pigeons occupy the entire promenade.
Towns And Cities - India
Towns And Cities - India - Mumbai
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