Stepped-Tank at Hampi
The Stepped Tank in Hampi’s Royal Enclosure Ruins was widely by the royals for religious purposes. There is security all day long. But, I was here at 7 am all set to quietly steal a photograph by tip-toeing in to the tank
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You’re really turning into some undercover photographer! Awesome. I love the diagonals and stark visual of this… Very nice PS.
wow, I think every photo enthusiast who goes to Hampi gets this shot. Good composition
But judging my the angle of the shadow on the steps, I doubt if this is 7 AM
Definitely nice architecture.
@ Paul: talk about looking at details ! nice catch…
Well composed. I think the maximum photos on this blog are from Hampi. Its high time I go visit this place!
@Paul.. Ahem, some research proves this was taken on 21/09/2008 at 10:12am. Amen.
So this is what happened, i woke up early and set out at 6.30 to click photos, I did cover several other monumwnts/ruins before reaching the Royal enclosure where this tank is located. The fact that i found the place unguarded, made me believe it was due to the early hours.
In Hampi, Never rent bicycles/scooters/bikes from GOPI Bicycle Rentals which is located very close to virupaksha temple. They operate as a network. More than 5 to 6 men work for him. They provide bicycles/scooters/bikes to you an economical rental price as displayed in the websites. However prices vary greatly for an Indian to a foreigner.
Moreover here is what they do:
Happily after renting is your exploration of various temples/monuments at Hampi. You get involved yourself in to the beautiful architectures of Hampi. It eventually takes a toll of your conscious awareness of the present. And there comes Gopi and his men. Without your knowledge you will be followed by one of his men. In case, if you have hired a KINETIC HONDA, your batteries will be stolen while you have parked the bikes outside the temple/monuments. Off-course his men steal it. With frustration, you will either call him if you have his number or try to push vehicle to the destination (his shop) or call police.
In either of the situation, he has a greater control over us. If you call him, two of his men will come and fix it up. You will be charged around Rs.2500 for a battery (While a normal battery cost only Rs.600). If you push the vehicle by yourself, well and good, you end up paying the same. If you call police to book a FIR, by the time you reach his place, you will find one a police men without uniform trying to panic you about the trouble you would face if you book a FIR. Towards the end, you are just another loser paying money for a battery stolen by Gopi and his men themselves.
It’s better to avoid such shops. I again strongly emphasize not to hire any vehicle from GOPI Bicycle Rentals located near virupaksha temple. The feel of losing your hard earned money to a fraud is something dreadful. Beware guys.