“A picture is worth a thousand words” – Ferd R Bernard. The world today is celebrating World Photography Day, as said by Ferd R Bernard, a picture is something that expresses a lot more than a thousand words. Photos are stills from our memories, a way to capture an emotion (good or bad).
World photography day commemorates the way a photograph captures the essence, emotion, and mood of a particular moment in time while also emphasising the art, skill, and science of photography.
World Photography Day 2022: History, Significance And Theme This Year — All You Need To Know
On this special day, we bring you some of the best places all across the country that are considered the best locations from a photography perspective;
Red Fort, Delhi:
Lal Quila, The Red Fort of Delhi is considered as of the best locations for photography in the Delhi-NCR region. The fort that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors has one of the most remarkable architectural beauties in the country.
Amer Fort, Jaipur:
The artistic aspects of Amer Fort are well known. The fort overlooks Maota Lake, the primary water source for the Amer Palace, and has broad ramparts, a number of gates, and paved roads. It is a wonderful illustration of Rajput architecture. Always flooded with tourists, the place is perfect for holiday snaps.
Ellora Caves, Aurangabad:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Aurangabad of Maharashtra. With artwork from the years 600 to 1000 CE, it is one of the greatest Hindu temple cave complexes in the world.
Qutub Minar, New Delhi:
With a height of 73 metres, Qutub Minar is one of the tallest minarets in India. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With Arabic and Brahmi inscriptions, this 12th-century minaret is regarded as India's first Islamic structure. The Qutub Complex is always filled with photographers to practice their skills, it’s a site of architectural beauty at every footstep.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai:
The 5.6 km long and 8 lanes wide Bandra-Worli Sea Link connects Worli in South Mumbai with Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai. The Sea Link is a stunning photo backdrop - especially at night.
Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad:
The Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad is one of the largest and oldest mosques in India. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth king of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty, ordered the construction of this venerated shrine in 1614, and it was finished in 1694. The entire construction of the masjid is commendable and is highly photo-worthy.
Taj Mahal, Agra:
One of the classic and evergreen photography locations in India. The Taj Mahal is a vast mausoleum made of white marble that was constructed in Agra between 1631 and 1648 on the orders of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honour of his favourite wife. It is the crowning achievement of Muslim art in India and one of the most revered works of art in all of human history.
Golden Temple, Amritsar:
India has been blessed with several temples that are rich in historic and architectural values, thus very few can match the elegance of Shri Harmandir Sahib. The Golden Temple (Gurdwara) is situated in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the most important Sikhism spiritual location. Along with the Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib and the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Kartarpur, it is one of the holiest places in Sikhism.
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai:
The brightly painted ceilings of the Meenakshi Temple are a pleasure to the eyes and every photographer once in life wishes to capture them. A prominent example of Dravidian architecture, a type of Hindu architecture popular in India's southern provinces, is the Meenakshi Temple. The temple is dedicated to 33,000 sculptures, 14 gopurams (gateway towers), and two golden-sculpted vimanas, which are the towers above the shrine. With a height of 170 feet, the southern gopuram is the tallest of them all.