26th of January is a celebration of India becoming a Republic after a long struggle for freedom, one of the most important milestone of independent India. The day when we remember the sacrifice of freedom fighters, and resolve to Nation's wellbeing. During our childhood days, the day used to gives us proud moments, proud of belonging to a great Nation. Watching this event on telly, where the whole of nation's might rolls out on Rajpath, the grandeur of security is displayed as a parade, and there is a spectacular display of state's heritage and progress, used to be much awaited event. In childhood these things feel larger than life.
It is a tradition that during evening hours, upto the day of Beating Retreat, the whole of Raisina Hill gets illuminated to celebrate, Celebration of Republic.
The reflection of illuminated buildings in nearby water bodies really looks surreal.
View of Parliament House.
View of whole area from 20th floor of Hotel Le Meridian.
Night Photography is very addictive. There was a time when I was only doing Night photography, although I lost most of those shots in HDD crash :( .. Your photographs are inspiring me to start going out during late evenings and use my tripod :)
ReplyDeleteGenerally I don't do much of night photography except for this event but I am planning to do a series involving night photography. I know the pain of HD crash :( .
ReplyDeleteWaiting for your shots.