Stepwell Series - a photo on Flickriver

Stepwell Series

            Stepwells in Rajasthan, India, boast a rich history dating back over a thousand years. Initially built to harvest rainwater and provide access to groundwater, they evolved into architectural marvels and communal spaces. Constructed by digging into the earth, these structures were adorned with intricate carvings, serving as both utilitarian and aesthetic symbols. Stepwells facilitated water storage in arid regions, crucial for agriculture, drinking, and rituals. They also served as meeting points, offering respite from the scorching desert heat. Over time, stepwells declined with modernization, but their cultural significance endures, inspiring art, literature, and conservation efforts. Today, they stand as poignant reminders of India's ingenuity in water management and architectural prowess.
   

Taken on: February 16, 2024

Tags:

india

travel

stepwell

symmetry

shadows « less

Sets appears in: • India 2024 • Fine Art more » • In Explore « less

Groups appears in: • Artistic Photography • The Light Fantastic more » • People of the World (no AI !) • Shadow Play (No silhouettes , No reflections please) • Pro Corner: Semi-Pro and Professional Photography / Photographer • Cinematic Moments. • cultures around the world • *SOMETHING DIFFERENT* • 100 Favorites • Best Travel Photos • my city • *Inspirational Travel Photos • **A Big Fave (INVITE ONLY PLEASE) • ╠Art Libre-Free Art-Arte Libre • 1000 Faves • IL MEGLIO DEL MEGLIO • 900+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) • Cultures • Beautiful Capture • Your Best Photography • Red!Blue!!Yellow! together • Platinum Photography Group *Level 1* • The Beauty of the World Through Your Eyes • *GreatPixGallery 500 Faves+ • Better Than Good • **Simply Superb (P 1- A 2)** • Official National Geographic Group • ! 90+ Faves (P1,A+F3) • Architectural Beauty ! • National Geographic | World Wide • !Art and Photography (seriously18+) INVITE ONLY • Gold Collection ~ Invited photos (post 1, comment 2) • * TRAVEL * (Please COMMENT with the CODE !) • as beautiful as you want • ABSOLUTE GOLDEN MASTERPIECE - awarding group (p1 - c2) • The World Through A Photographer's Eyes - May Contest is Now • The Amazing Photos • National Geographic Group • !! Shooting Star ✵ The Excellence ✵ (P1/A3) • ! !^Exquisite Art 50+ Faves (Level 1) • ! !^Admiration Gallery 15+ Faves Level 1 • !* EXTRAORDINARILY IMPRESSIVE ♛ HIGH QUALITY ONLY! P1/A2 • ~ Passage to Beauty ~ • People all around the world • Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2 or More) • LA VIE EN ROSE ( Admin Invite Only ) • National Geographic Society • Bright Colored Buildings • International Amateurs Photos (Invite Only) • The Art of Quality • Flickr Travels Around the World • *******WORLDPEOPLE!******* • A PHOTO SOCIAL PROJECT : social Experience • * Stuff On Heads • !* Talent Photographique Elite ✿ Only 100+ Faves ✿ P1/A2 • Mainly Manly • Soul of Photography ~ L1 • Soul of Photography ~ L3 • Soul of Photography ~ L4 • Best Friends Photographer - INVITATION ONLY - • ! !^Opera Premiere Gallery of Honour • Street Color-Colour • **Optical Excellence Level 1 ~ Admin Moderated • Best Of... People in the World (INVITE ONLY). • Masters of creative photography. NO AI • Germany 2 Turkey • Fresh People • Creative Street Photography • ! !^Exquisite Art 50+ Faves (Level 2) Gallery of MasterWorks • ! !^Exquisite Art 50+ Faves (Level 3) Hall of Fame • Absolute Quality Gallery ~ Invite only • in explore • ETHNIC PEOPLE • Stunning travel photos from around the World • . minimalisme (Level 1 - P1/A4) NO FRAMES!!! • Flickr Social • !!^Walking Towards Heaven ☰The Vernissage☰ • ! !^Perfect Touch 15+ Faves (Level 2) Gallery Of Excellence • ! !^Perfect Touch 15+ Faves (Level 3) Hall Of Fame • Игра цвета • Architecture Unlimited • Bestselected • extraordinary - außergewöhnlich [please, join] • . minimalisme (Level 2 - P1/A4) • ONLY "999+" FAVORITE -Invitation only- • !!^Walking Towards Heaven ☰The Vernissage Gallery ➅☰ • Red as a colour contrast • The Administrators • Photographic Excellence ✰✰✰✰✰ • The best picture of the world • Oh the Humanity • the things you see • PORFOLIO LOOK • Sony A7R I, II, III, IV, V - Best Pictures • !*All Around The World*! • - Optical Superiority - ( Invited photos only ! ) • **** Extreme Photographic Excellence....! ****( Post 1, Award 3) • Photo Artistry • MakeLove☮NotWar • TWO HUNDRED FAVES • Obiettivo-in-mente • Shadows and Moods • Best Of "Colors" Minimalist and Fine-Art. (Invite only) • Brain Vision. Art. • Architectural Excellence • Sunday Lights - Only your best ! • ! FavTop GrandMaster 750+ (P1, A+F4) • Curated Photography • 1000 and More Faves (Opted Out) • The best photographs from around the world. • ! ! Flickr Active’s TOP photos – Level 1, P1/F+A3 • ! Flickr Active’s TOP photos – Level 2: the Excellent P1/F+A • ! Flickr Active’s TOP photos – Level 3: the Super, P1/F+A3 • ! Flickr Active’s TOP photos – Level 4: the Supreme, P1/F+A3 • ! Flickr Active’s TOP photos – Level 5: the Holy Grail • *The Moody Moodpepper* ( Admin invite only) • Pixel Factory • Spleen et Idéal • ADMIN TALK INTERNATIONAL - Invitation Only. • quarantine art • A Picture, A Story, A Pearl • Lumières naturelles • VOYAGES EN INDE • Au Plaisir des yeux - To the pleasure of the eyes • Photos With A Story.......................... • --> Studio F • GREAT PHOTOS OF 100 OR MORE FAVORITES.MAGNIFICAS FOTOGRAFIAS DE • * no limits, just quality photography! • Pictures at an Exhibition • A Moment of Beauty (Admin Invite) • ....one likes to take a longer look • SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS Photos • ! ΙΙ TOURISM magazine ! • ! with people -in colour • !The Perfect Frame! High Quality Photos - Post1&Comment2 • photo delivery • WONDERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN GENERAL.MARAVILLAS DE LA FOTOGRAFIA EN • Flickr Best compositions • Flickr Pearls • !Artistic Photography • +1000 Faves+ • Favories « less

Camera: Sony ILCE-7RM5, f/6.3, 1/640 sec, 61mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony ILCE-7RM5
Lens:	FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	61mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.1 (Macintosh)
Show full info

Stats: 46,287 views / 537 comments