I was surprised by how many architectural marvels I photographed last year, mirrored in reflection pools…….at least one from each of our 2013 destinations! You have seen the Paris reflections one too many times, so here are the rest, all from India:
The Victoria Memorial, Kolkata 
Until next time…happy travels no matter where life takes you.
The Urge To Wander 
I love all those pictures, especially Chota Imambara, Lucknow.
Thank you Nurul. I appreciate your visit and comment.
They’re all such dreamy and romantic images, Madhu – how could you resist capturing them in reflection? Just beautiful. 🙂
Many thanks Meredith. To suddenly come upon all that symmetrical perfection mirrored, is always a stunning surprise, even when I know the pools are there for a reason! Those arcitects sure knew how to impress 🙂
Yes, didn’t they, and wouldn’t they be proud (not surprised!) that they’re still impressing! 🙂
Beautiful!!!
Thank you. They truly were aweinspiring.
All wonderful, but the Lucknow shows an interesting building I haven’t seen before! It’s different in style.
It is. It is newer as well. I have yet to chronicle Lucknow….got sidetracked by Kolkata. Thanks Ann Christine.
I think I like the first photo best, perhaps because I’ve never seen that Kolkata before.
Strange that you haven’t Gilly, the VM – along with the Howrah bridge – are iconic symbols of Calcutta.
Stunning, Madhu…true gems themselves as well as their beautiful, detailed reflections…
Thanks Ese. They are all remarkable in their symmetry.
Queste sono molto più belle 🙂
Thank you Popof. They are all amazing structures, and their reflections only double our viewing pleasure 🙂
These are all gorgeous.
Thank you Maralee.
absolutely amazing
Appreciate your stopping by to tell me Ms. diplomacy.
Great shots! Love Humayun’s Tomb the best!
Thanks Ajay. I think I too prefer Humayun’s tomb…..even to the Taj! 🙂
Hard to pick a favourite but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better shot of the Taj, Madhu. Humayun’s for second. Phew! Decision making’s hard work 🙂
Aww, sweet of you Jo 🙂 I was so thrilled to be able to grab a people free shot of the Taj.
I think it is soooooo cool that you unwittingly ended up with a collection of these. Amazing, Madhu! 🙂
Isn’t it? And all except the Victoria Memorial on one trip! 🙂
Ah, these are such beautiful reflections, Madhu! 🙂
Thank you Marina. Have a happy Sunday 🙂
Beautiful reflections Madhu.
The Taj wins in my opinion. All are stunning though!
These are superbly photographed, Madhu. Such gloriously muted colors and tones. The reflections are beautiful. Reflections are always my favorites, but these are perfect. 🙂
Wow! Remarkable, Madhu!
They are uber gorgeous, Madhu. 🙂
You never disappoint, Madhu. Perfect for the challenge and a sight to behold for the rest of us.
Gorgeous, Madhu. I’m not even choosing. 🙂
janet
I always marvel at the beauty your heart captures through your lens…it is all reflective of what truly lives inside your spirit dear sister! All of your pictures have been priceless to me with every post you share, and one day I will write a poem to go along with some of them, if you would allow me to! Have a very blessed weekend Madhu!
these are all so brilliant Madhu…but I really feel drawn to the Victoria Memorial
a credit to India that these magnificent buildings are being preserved and cared for, stunning photos Madhu, while I am familiar with the Taj, the others are fresh delights to ponder on, especially grouped together like this 🙂
Perfect mirror images….and beautiful monuments.
Lucky you, to have experienced so many fantastic architectural wonders in ONE YEAR! Lovely shots.
Haha I was just thinking about your Louvre photos and thinking that they would have been perfect for this week’s challenge too. I love the Humayun’s Tomb image. It’s a pity I didn’t visit this monument more than once, despite growing up in Delhi.
Wonderful reflections of India, Madhu. I think my favorite is the Chota Imambara.
Stunning reflections. 🙂
So great that you can travel so much. 🙂
Lovely captures!
Good shots, Madhu. How did you get an uncrowded Taj Mahal shot?!
Your reflections are certainly the most exotic I’ve seen. Wonderful.
Amazing photography – such mirrored reflections – like glass topped water.
I can’t resist taking photos of architectural reflections either. 🙂 A pool always makes a grand monument even more beautiful. Nice photos, Madhu!
I’ve never seen these so for me it’s a new and exciting series of photos to view. The Victoria Memorial with its perfectly croppped tree looks magical. Great … Great … Great !!!!
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All beautiful images Madhu
Beautiful shots Madhu!!! Especially Taj Mahal shot is awesome!!!
reflections make such great photographs! and you’ve captured some excellent ones here!
Chota Imambara is absolutely wonderful!!!! Great photographies Madhu!!!
Hi Madhu … every one of these shots is magnificent, especially Humayun’s tomb! Thanks for the wiki link, btw … I learned a lot about this awesome structure and its history. What cool architecture!
Your reflection photos in Paris were excellent. I also love these. Just beautiful, Madhu.
Beautiful pictures! Makes me want to go back and see them all again.
You have been to some fascinating places Madhu, and have done a wonderful job of capturing their beauty. 🙂
Absolutely stunning. I could not pick a favorite if I tried. I only say to you, I wish to walk in your footsteps with my camera and could only hope to do a quarter as well.
Absolutely stunning photos ! … Each and everyone is a real eye candy for me … // Maria 🙂
Great architectural wonders! I loved the reflections!
You really did something special to get all those uncrowded reflections – not a ripple in sight! Almost as if you camped out for the perfect moment.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Any one of them would look wonderful on a canvas and framed,
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Wow Madhu, fabulous still shots and all so reflective of a particular peace and quiet, along with the grandeur!
A wonderful selection of images Madhu. Excellent photographs.
what beautiful clicks. i especially like the addition of the trees in the first one.
Just one word; Beautiful!!!!!!!
Una Serie Impresionante, Muy Buenos Reflejos… Un Saludo.
architectural marvels indeed! wow!
Beautiful photography!
The photographs are truly awesome. But may be you could have tried different angles. All in the same angle, stacked together, seems to take the beauty a lil away. Anyway beautiful photographs and marvelous architecture.
Thank you Sandhya. Appreciate your feedback. I prefer unusual angles myself, but reflections in these instances do not work as well from other angles, since the pools are small and directly in front of the monuments (except in the case of Victoria memorial which is why it isn’t a frontal view) You will find plenty different angles of the Taj and Humayun’s tomb, if you click on the links that lead to my posts on them.
Your best architure plus reflection shots into one post … that’s just golden!
This is something done very differently. Beautiful !
Beautiful pics, as usual. 🙂
Visiting Calcutta has always been on my mind; somehow, we’ve never gotten around to doing it.
Gorgeous captures, Madhu! There is just something magical about pairing beautiful buildings with still pools of water… you and R must have risen incredibly early to miss the crowds at the Taj and Humayun’s Tomb!
Lovely reflection photos. Do they also have a big Imambara in Lucknow?
As soon as I read Lucknow in the beginning I knew under reflection theme one of the pic has to be chhota imambara. And obviously in India one choice is Taj Mahal.
lovely pics.
Amazing photos! I love reflection photography! 🙂
Beautiful architure shots, Madhu! It’s amazing you could find the Humayun’s Tomb so empty. Normally it is teeming with visitors 🙂
Amazing photos, Madhu. What a coincidence that we both posted reflection(s) from India for this week’s Photo Challenge. I choosed a photo from the Golden Temple in Amritsar by day and photos from Singapore at night. Btw, I really like your new Blog Theme, I saw that you changed it a while ago.
Amazing. Great great job done. Thanks for sharing
Ultimate !!!! Neat and superb !
You have a great photographic eye. Appreciate it !
immagini bellissime e molto romantiche 🙂
beautiful and very romantic pictures
Oh wow! These are absolutely stunning shots and reflections Madhu! I just love them all! 😀
Wow. I feel like I’m there. Those are amazing photographs.
Thank you Tony.Those are amazing monuments! Humayun’s tomb is a particular favourite.
So Wonderful places!!! The other version of Humans 🙂 Thanks for sharing Madhu !
The reflections
in India are superb. Thanks for stopping by Manu. Long time no see!You have quite a following now. Congratulations. Your posts remind me of how much I lived India.
Thank you Carla. I wish I had time to stop by more often 🙂
Wow nice snaps. Thanks for sharing
They are all lovely but the Taj Mahal really does stop you in your tracks. I visited many years ago and would love to go back one day.