tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post4693585949226453730..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Taj MahalRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83529370996585139862015-05-06T20:47:00.509+01:002015-05-06T20:47:00.509+01:00Dear Sarah - before seeing the Taj Mahal I had not...Dear Sarah - before seeing the Taj Mahal I had not realised quite how much carving and inlaid work there is in the marble - it really is a work of art.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3933727954121697752015-05-06T19:47:13.210+01:002015-05-06T19:47:13.210+01:00It was wonderful to see the Taj Mahal from differe...It was wonderful to see the Taj Mahal from different angles and close up too. The carving on the marble is so beautiful. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2586397334435705702015-05-06T08:13:24.482+01:002015-05-06T08:13:24.482+01:00Thank you Yoko - the building is wondrous to behol...Thank you Yoko - the building is wondrous to beholdRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47135566195950141222015-05-06T08:11:34.437+01:002015-05-06T08:11:34.437+01:00I didn't know his name either until my visit, ...I didn't know his name either until my visit, but if the question comes up in a quiz I shall remember next timeRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-6291949172908242542015-05-06T05:48:11.329+01:002015-05-06T05:48:11.329+01:00The Taj Mahal is too beautiful to describe. I like...The Taj Mahal is too beautiful to describe. I like the way you showed us Taj Mahal with details from different angles and in different light.<br /><br />Yoko <br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16522489047627139232015-05-05T23:47:42.397+01:002015-05-05T23:47:42.397+01:00I recently found an antique watercolour of Shah Ja...I recently found an antique watercolour of Shah Jahan and I'm ashamed to say I didn't know who he was until I started googling. I love the amazing floral details on the building. nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38941081755705857402015-05-04T23:24:45.978+01:002015-05-04T23:24:45.978+01:00I am glad that you like seeing the whole complex a...I am glad that you like seeing the whole complex and how the Taj Mahal fits in with its surroundings. I did not understand this myself until our visit. Normally we just see the Taj Mahal with various people posing in front of it which gives a totally misleading impression. Thank you Jenny.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82454314610719201462015-05-04T23:22:16.245+01:002015-05-04T23:22:16.245+01:00It is so lovely to hear from you Marian - I have m...It is so lovely to hear from you Marian - I have missed you. I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing my photos of the Taj Mahal, you never know Marian, may be you will visit India at some stage in the future.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54694144715584802622015-05-04T22:46:47.107+01:002015-05-04T22:46:47.107+01:00I like this post because it showed the context for...I like this post because it showed the context for this much photographed building. I also liked that you showed images taken at different times of day. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14759286420082356382015-05-04T22:22:08.733+01:002015-05-04T22:22:08.733+01:00O wow Rosemary, so you have been to India! This m...O wow Rosemary, so you have been to India! This must have been so amazing! The Taj Mahal is so something I will probably never be able to go to and you've actually been there, experienced it, it must have been so overwhelming and breathtaking. Your pictures are so pretty, I have no words for it. So glad you're sharing this with us.flowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60343329343476416032015-05-04T08:39:57.764+01:002015-05-04T08:39:57.764+01:00Thank you for your kind comment Jennifer - I do si...Thank you for your kind comment Jennifer - I do sincerely hope that one day you too will see this magnificent monument which leaves a lasting impression.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54020664543833810572015-05-04T08:37:45.111+01:002015-05-04T08:37:45.111+01:00Dear Mark - for a building that is over 350 years ...Dear Mark - for a building that is over 350 years old, the marble brought from Makrana, in Rajasthan, has definitely withstood the test of time, as it shows no signs of degradation whatsoever. <br />Yes, we were fortunate to catch the monument at 'pink time' - sunrise or sunset are recommended times to be there.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15817597112071135762015-05-04T04:05:29.969+01:002015-05-04T04:05:29.969+01:00I have always wanted to see the Taj Mahal. Your ph...I have always wanted to see the Taj Mahal. Your photos are wonderful! I especially loved seeing the carved flowers and the inlaid mosaic flowers too. What a wonderful time of day to be there. You're very fortunate to have this experience and I appreciate so much that you shared it with us.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16502091570344515782015-05-03T23:10:22.985+01:002015-05-03T23:10:22.985+01:00Thank you for these exquisite images, Rosemary! I ...Thank you for these exquisite images, Rosemary! I especially appreciate seeing the close-ups of those beautiful bas-relief flowers — simply gorgeous. How special it must have been to have seen the monument as the sun set, what I call Pink Time.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-62633459762851464522015-05-03T22:12:02.180+01:002015-05-03T22:12:02.180+01:00Dear Perpetua - you are so kind and encouraging I ...Dear Perpetua - you are so kind and encouraging I always appreciate all of your comments. My little camera is definitely on the way out as I only have a 5X zoom. I have discovered another little camera that has 20X zoom that I have decided to treat myself to, it should hopefully give me better details and views.<br />Thank you again Perpetua you have made my day♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3583397502115852872015-05-03T18:27:56.268+01:002015-05-03T18:27:56.268+01:00Your camera may be tiny, as you mentioned in your ...Your camera may be tiny, as you mentioned in your first reply, Rosemary, but it seems to me to have been more than adequate to the task of capturing the beauties of the Taj Mahal. These are wonderful photographs, because you have such a good eye for setting and angle and detail. I loved this.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40130635936873258062015-05-03T17:37:35.898+01:002015-05-03T17:37:35.898+01:00Hello Antonio - it is so lovely to hear from you -...Hello Antonio - it is so lovely to hear from you - I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing the extra little details on the Taj Mahal - thank youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36984239728341562782015-05-03T17:35:54.276+01:002015-05-03T17:35:54.276+01:00Pleased that you enjoyed seeing the photos Debra a...Pleased that you enjoyed seeing the photos Debra and thanksRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79945714347195498332015-05-03T16:55:16.313+01:002015-05-03T16:55:16.313+01:00Hello Rosemary,
It is a pleasure to view the photo...Hello Rosemary,<br />It is a pleasure to view the photos so beautiful and techniques. Highlighting the details shows its sensitivity.<br />A hug,<br />Antonio MachadoAntonio Machadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361402926011889482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19865502013320620902015-05-03T16:18:51.699+01:002015-05-03T16:18:51.699+01:00Truly one of the Wonders of the World! Your super ...Truly one of the Wonders of the World! Your super photos are the closest I'll get to seeing it, so thanks!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57327569009453404292015-05-03T12:22:43.181+01:002015-05-03T12:22:43.181+01:00I showed the details and the surrounding areas too...I showed the details and the surrounding areas too because it was a revelation to me - I had thought that the Taj Mahal stood completely alone in beautiful water gardens.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42161916068121463082015-05-03T11:21:00.235+01:002015-05-03T11:21:00.235+01:00Hard to make any comments a part from thank you fo...Hard to make any comments a part from thank you for also showing us all the details and the surrounding areas. Almost like being there....almost :-)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15958338515027239922015-05-03T07:06:49.172+01:002015-05-03T07:06:49.172+01:00Hello Sieglinde - thank you for your visit, you ar...Hello Sieglinde - thank you for your visit, you are welcome, and also for your very kind comments.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36588622976620776422015-05-03T07:05:17.416+01:002015-05-03T07:05:17.416+01:00I had no idea just how much beautiful carving and ...I had no idea just how much beautiful carving and inlaid work there was on the building myself.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66226768367638337302015-05-03T01:15:20.796+01:002015-05-03T01:15:20.796+01:00Dear Rosemary,
The Taj Mahal is a dream of a monum...Dear Rosemary,<br />The Taj Mahal is a dream of a monument that pulls at the heart strings for its beauty and for the story behind it.Your posts are most informative and your accompanying photos superb and unique. It is with great interest and pleasure that I visit your blog.<br />Warm greetings, SieglindeDahling1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01706796518280004968noreply@blogger.com