One of the finest Master Pieces of World Heritage Sites, considered to be the Jewel of Muslim Architecture in India, Taj Mahal was Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj. This stunning architecture made of marble has also been a symbol of love with fantastic decorations & art work both in the interiors and exteriors. It has been the most eminent and perfect symbol for most poets, artists and yes photographers.
Numerous photographers and travelers visiting Agra in India must have clicked almost every possible angle of this masterpiece. It has always been of such attraction. Here in this article we have tried to bring you a fascinating collection of pictures showing the real beauty of Taj Mahal from various famous photographers all over the world.
These Photographers teach us the importance of composition with artistic values and show us how the picture differs even with the subject being this single Master Piece Taj Mahal.
All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
Taj Mahal from the river side by Samuel Bourne in the 1860s
Source : Flickr
The Taj Mahal Circa 1890
Source: OldIndianPhotos
Taj Mahal by Raghu Rai
Photo Credit : Raghu Rai / Magnum Photos
Taj Mahal by Raghu Rai
Photo Credit : Raghu Rai / Magnum Photos
Taj Mahal by Raghu Rai
Photo Credit : Raghu Rai / Magnum Photos
Taj Mahal Reflection by Steve McCurry
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry / Magnum Photos
Steam Train by Steve McCurry
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry / Magnum Photos
Taj Mahal by Steve McCurry
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry / Magnum Photos
Boatman on the river by Ian Berry
Photo Credit : Ian Berry / Magnum Photos
Taj Mahal by Burt Glinn
Photo Credit : Burt Glinn / Magnum Photos
Taj Mahal by Carl De Keyzer
Photo Credit : Carl De Keyzer / Magnum Photos
Women in Red by Yaman Ibrahim
Photo Credit : Yaman Ibrahim / 500px
Taj & Dog by Yaman Ibrahim
Photo Credit : Yaman Ibrahim / 500px
Mesmerized by Beauty by Amir Ghasemi
Photo Credit : Amir Ghasemi / 500px
Spirit of Taj by Amir Ghasemi
Photo Credit : Amir Ghasemi / 500px
The Taj Mahal at Sunset by Debashis Talukdar
Photo Credit : Debashis Talukdar / 500px
Taj Mahal by David Greyo
Photo Credit : David Greyo / 500px
Early morning fog at the Taj Mahal by Ilse Koning
Photo Credit : Ilse Koning / Flickr
On the banks of the Jumna by Ran Chakrabarti
Photo Credit : Ran Chakrabarti / Flickr
Misty Taj by Daniel Cheong
Photo Credit : Daniel Cheong / 500px
Gate to Heaven by Piet Flour
Photo Credit : Piet Flour / 500px
The Taj By Don César
Photo Credit : Don César / Flickr
Taj Mahal with a Camel and his owner by Himanshu Khagta
Photo Credit : Himanshu Khagta / Flickr
The Magical Taj with leaves and flowers by Soumya Bandyopadhyay
Photo Credit : Soumya Bandyopadhyay / Flickr
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