9 Nov 2014

Divine Steps

Minimalism as Simple Geometry


Ancient red stone steps with weathered yellow wall and decorative scalloped stone border at Amber Fort Jaipur, minimalist architecture photography by Prakash Ghai
Minimalist Photography By © Prakash Ghai
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Ancient steps with weathered yellow wall at Amber Fort Jaipur, Minimalist architecture photography by Prakash Ghai.


This is an area not many locals or even tourists know. It is right behind the famous Amber Fort in Jaipur. I was there with a friend of mine on a Sunday afternoon for a causal photo-walk, instead we met for a discussion over a cup of tea, the walk was just an excuse. These steps lead to a famous Step Well called as the Panna Meena Ka Kund.

I call them divine as they lead to a source of water and water sustains life. 

Few Minimalist Words on the Composition


The photo falls under Minimalism as Simple Geometry category of Minimalist Photography. I used the lines of the steps coming in diagonally from the left. This created a sense of depth in the photo. The sunlight on the upper half of the frame resulted in a gradient sort of effect.

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