This is the last part of the Hampi series[as far as present trip is concerned].
Moving further, we entered into Royal enclave, which houses Palaces, Treasury offices and court Halls.
The Lotus Mahal is the main attraction here. A number of people were already shooting here, where we too joined. We were so enamoured by the structure and shot extensively.
At the corner of the enclave, there are two Watch towers, out of which, this is the first.
At the diagonally opposite end, stands the second watch tower, which is bigger and taller too. We took several photos of the same.
We moved further and reched Palace area. Actually, it can be called ruins- because only the remains of walls are there. A secret Vent for the King to escape is also there. I am not going into details, since I look only at shoot-worthy scenes.
At last, we returned from the royal area and headed towards Malyavantha hill. It was almost the time of sunset. We rushed to the backyard of the Raghunatha Temple, which is situated at the top of the Hill. A number of people had already gathered there, to watch and shoot the Sunset. We too joined them and shot some Sunscapes.
It was end of the day and we returned to our rooms.
The next day, We did not have any serious plans, so went to the TB Dam[ Tungabhadra]. We were waiting for the Bus to reach the top of the Hill, but it did not turn up. Changing our plans, we decided to enter into the Garden next to us.
The Garden has been well maintained and we took some glimpses of it.
Moving further, we entered into Royal enclave, which houses Palaces, Treasury offices and court Halls.
The Lotus Mahal is the main attraction here. A number of people were already shooting here, where we too joined. We were so enamoured by the structure and shot extensively.
The famous Lotus Mahal.
Shot from Front.
One row of arches- framed.
Framed from the other side.
The Canopy protrusion - The colour of the building contrasts with the Sky and I thought it would balance the composition.
One segment of the building- shot on the basis of the last shot.
At the corner of the enclave, there are two Watch towers, out of which, this is the first.
The first Watch tower- framed.
The same one- zoomed in.
The structure at another corner of the enclosure.
The Lotus Mahal shot with the foliage.
A nearby tree was in a stratagic place and I thought of including it - to balance the picture.
At the diagonally opposite end, stands the second watch tower, which is bigger and taller too. We took several photos of the same.
The live green of the Grass, competes with the strong Blues of the Sky.
Shot from dead centre.
The tower shot from an angle to emphasise the canopies.
Shot from other side.
The Treasury, Now has been converted as a Museum.
Gajashala- The Elephant stable.
The Stable- zoomed in.
The elephant Stable- central segment with dome.
The Dormitory for soldiers- now a Museum.
The Elephant stable shot from the corridor of the Soldiers' dormitory.
The corridor of Soldiers' dormitory. To emphasize the Light and Shade, this one has been converted into BW.
We moved further and reched Palace area. Actually, it can be called ruins- because only the remains of walls are there. A secret Vent for the King to escape is also there. I am not going into details, since I look only at shoot-worthy scenes.
Mahanavami Dibba.
Stepped Pond.
The same pond shot for the vertical orientation.
At last, we returned from the royal area and headed towards Malyavantha hill. It was almost the time of sunset. We rushed to the backyard of the Raghunatha Temple, which is situated at the top of the Hill. A number of people had already gathered there, to watch and shoot the Sunset. We too joined them and shot some Sunscapes.
It was end of the day and we returned to our rooms.
The next day, We did not have any serious plans, so went to the TB Dam[ Tungabhadra]. We were waiting for the Bus to reach the top of the Hill, but it did not turn up. Changing our plans, we decided to enter into the Garden next to us.
The Garden has been well maintained and we took some glimpses of it.
Pathway leading to Fountains.
Metal Arches at the entrance, next to the parking area.
I shot this picture, just to record the diversity of colours.
The Restaurant at one end of the Garden.
A Pond has been created there to beautify the Garden. The Hill in the background is the one which houses a watch tower for having a bird's eye view of the Dam.
The pathway has many decorative arches, which house some flower plants. I shot one part of the arch with Flowers.
The time was running and we had to make arrangements for the return journey. So we left the place.
