Call of Prayers (Large)

Awais Yaqub

Well i decided to visit Lahore to shoot two most popular mosques of Mughal period. I planned to reach 1st mosque before Dawn to get early morning light and 2nd at sunset. But i neglected the heat factor it was extremely hot !. I changed the plan and shot both mosque in 3 hours and got bus for Islamabad came back and enjoyed T20 worldcup final.

Here are photos of 1st mosque known as "Badshahi Mosque" or "King's mosque" it was largest mosque in the world when it was built now it's 5th largest in the world. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Read More about it at Wikipedia . Some of you may remeber this photo i shot last year it is same mosque from the fort.

Sun was about to rise




It's special red stone gives magical glow in morning



The main prayers area



1st sun rays hits on entrance






Geomatric shapes

Two Minarates






And visitors starts arriving




Designs on small and larges arches





Here is how it looks from outside, shot from King's resting area





This is end of Badshahi Mosque.

Than i decided to go to next mosque 1/2 an hour walk through old city took me to the "Wazir Khan Mosque" It is know for its stunning tile work. It much smaller than the other mosque but it is full of small details !

Ceiling from wall corner



Small gate

















Inner dome from corner a blind shot

I enjoyed the shoot but i will visit both mosques in winter. Due to heat i ended up shooting all photos handheld. And my tripod was already not feeling very well. All photos with 17-40L and 100mm macro on 400D. It took me 3 hours to shoot 12 hours in traveling !

Check these photos in Gallery

DJ-S1

Wonderful images as always, Awais!

Pindy

Beautiful set!

Whatever you think of religion, you have to thank it for many of the most awe-inspiring structures throughout the world. These look serene and contemplative.

Chile Chef

Awais Yaqub, Composition, I've noticed you like to use a lot of frame in a frame technique, mate.

Tango

:jawdrop

thapamd

Magnificent series! Each and every image is a work of art.

annnna8888

Great series, Awais! I can't even decide which photo I like best.

Ana

dlplumer

Beautiful series Awais. Thanks for sharing these

Dan

UmmmHowsThat

Amazing images! The colors are so golden

Eia

Oh my....I have to look at this a few more times because it is soooo much to take in at one time. The colors are overwhelming me (that is good) and the subject matter, the theme is stunning! I didn't know what to expect next as I scrolled from one photo to another!

bryanj87

Wow, the detail is overwhelming. Excellent series, hard to pick a favorite.

dseidman

They're all good! The architecture is just beautiful.
If I had to pick favorites, I'd have to go with the first two.

Awais Yaqub

Hey thanks a lot people always love to hear from you !

wfeller

Better and better everytime.

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coscorrosa

Just an outstanding set Awais. I've said it before, but you have a great eye for composition, and it really shows in this series, well done!

Awais Yaqub

Hey thanks Wfeller and Ron ! Always love to hear from you guys !

Allan FG

Very nice, I love the endless doors

NeilL

Fantastic, Awais! Seeing the real thing would hardly be better than the gems you have on display here. One of those gems is your fine job of photography.

Neil

Awais Yaqub

Hay Thanks a lot Neil and Loud for great words

torags

Awais, That is the most comprehensive set of mosque shots I have ever seen.

Excellent series and very well done (and you experimented with the rolling zoom... )

Your exposures were right on. That said, my favorite was the B&W doorways and the first shot of your last visit. Those towers at early or late light are very dramatic.

Rags

Punkybeth

These are absolutely gorgeous photos Awais! Thank you for sharing them with all of us...they are truly wonderful!

Awais Yaqub

Thanks a lot Rags and Robyn for kind words