I failed to write about where we went "in sequence". Sorry about that as I was busy editing the Taj photos that I skipped an entire site. Ironic since it's Fatehpur Sikri that resonated with me the most. I felt so emotional in this place.
Fatehpur Sikri is another UNESCO World Heritage Site most definitely worth visiting. This was built by the Mughal emperor Akhbar back in 1570s (or somewhere around that period). Our guide told us that it is very much like a ghost town because it is so deserted. But wow, its beauty is beyond words... See for yourself as I share some of my favorite images which I shot at leisure from there. Most of the time I was left alone to take these shots. Suffice to say, I bonded with Fatehpur Sikri the most. Somehow...
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| Beyond beautiful... |
A man sits alone...
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| In a contemplative mood |
My friend Daphne and I would run off in different directions just to take photos...
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| Just beautiful... |
I was at peace... this is what I had to achieve when I practice yoga. And I achieved inner peace here at Fatehpur Sikri-- without the need to practice yoga! :) I "let go"...
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| Nirvana! |
(LOL meanwhile, as I was achieving inner peace inside, my girl friend Claudette was achieving her peace outside the Sikri while she suffocated from the heat hahahaha. She decided against exploring the Sikri because it was really a scorchingly hot day! )
Even the dogs (who can be counted as the residents of Fatehpur Sikri) like this guy, are at peace...
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| Peace! |
We had a gorgeous Philippine model who joined us on this trip and while it's never hard to take good photos of a model, I find that capturing someone's "serenity" is not as easy. (I achieved it. Or at least I thought I did haha!)
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| Angelic... |
Our good friend Jovy who looked so calm and peaceful as he was taking photos of the Sikri...
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| At peace while in action |
It was such a hot day, and though the heat wore us down, it was really impossible not to enjoy every corner of this place...
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| Diwan- i- Khas |
Inside the Hall of Private Audience. Jaw- dropping details...
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| In love with this pillar!!! |
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| Can you imagine this in your home? WOW. |
I did imagine this as my living room hahaha :) *with my dog, Tagpi hahaha :D*
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| Thank you Daphne for this photo. It's my favorite!! |
I will always have the fondest memories of Fatehpur Sikri. It was perhaps the only place in India where I really "let go".
I guess I need to practice yoga when I get back to Manila, although I doubt I'll ever achieve the same level of peace as I did while I was here :)
x
TheBagHag