Fiery Fantasy

May 26, 2010

The Taj Mahal reflected in a fountain at sunrise. - Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India - Daily Travel Photos
(Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India)
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The Taj Mahal reflected in a fountain at sunrise. (From the archives due to time constraints)

The past few days' photos are shots I probably should have posted back in January when I was in Agra. Unfortunately, the previous sunrise photos never saw the light of day because Rajasthan and its picturesque locales were immediately queued up after Agra. Thankfully, I'm too busy in Cairo to venture out so I've resorted to publishing some unreleased images from the past.

taj mahal sunrise water

1 Comment - Fiery Fantasy

1) Tvibt Tifmlf -

this is stunning .. the wonder and its reflection .. beautiful ..thanx a lot :)

January 21, 2011

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