Hindu Aarti Lamps in Delhi Mosque at Twilight in in a mosque prayer hall in Delhi

Hindu Aarti Lamps in Delhi Mosque at Twilight

by Isaac McLaughlin

Small clay oil lamps float in concentric circles on a dark, still pool of water within a vast prayer hall. Faint twilight glow falls through high arched windows, illuminating dust motes and casting soft blue light across the stone floor. Warm orange flames flicker atop the floating diya, their reflections stretching long and shimmering on the water's surface. The symmetrical arrangement of hundreds of lamps creates a rhythmic pattern of light against the cool, shadowed architecture. Intricate geometric carvings on the surrounding pillars catch the dual tones of fading sky and artificial fire. One wick burns steady, its flame casting a sharp, golden edge against the deepening shadows of the room.

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Camera Nikon D700*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D700 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 65mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 1600
Film processed in Photoshop
Location in a mosque prayer hall in Delhi
Date 2015-09-16
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 28.6387, 77.0301
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