Stairway to heaven?




Just wondering; is this what a stairway to heaven would look like? Framed by an elaborately, and intricately, carved arch and solid, brass-studded, mahogany doors? An ethereal figure-in-white ascending before you as you await your turn, next?

Temples, mosques, churches- all purport to get you closer to heaven, and to God. Do they? Really? Just wondering...

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Nikon F75, 28-105mm
Fuji 400ISO
2005, Jain temple at Khaaraa Kuwa ni Pol, Near Fernandes Bridge, Ahmedabad.

7 comments:

Sathish N at: July 11, 2005 12:59 pm said...

This is bful.. looks gr8.. I like the composition :-)

Anonymous at: July 11, 2005 1:10 pm said...

I love how its framed. Lovely ! One of your really good shots. I am keeping my word :)

Suyog at: July 12, 2005 7:41 am said...

You've got a fantastic blog here! Like this snap very much and your interpretation is even nice. Will keep visiting.

Sahil at: July 12, 2005 12:33 pm said...

Sathish, Ritu, Ronalyn, Suyog-

Thanks very much for your comments.

Yes, I do believe that a picture becomes more enjoyable if its viewed in the right context. A few words go a long way in establishing that context, especially if, as in my case, the picture illustrates the context in a rather roundabout and abstruse way...

Nish at: July 12, 2005 1:31 pm said...

Brilliant shot here! the composition is really nice and the motion blur really adds to the spiritual content in this picture! really nice.

Anonymous at: July 12, 2005 8:25 pm said...

The most sacred place is the one in my heart... it's where I celebrate life, love and people... religion aside, I love the story this one tells, it really stirs the imagination.

A at: July 15, 2005 9:33 pm said...

just how many did you take before getting it so beautifully right...