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In this archive story we are visitiing the Ranakpur Dam in Rajasthan, India.
Read the background story of this archive photo by the photographer. |
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In this landscape photograph of an evening sunset photographed near Ranakpur in the Indian province of Rajasthan, one can see that the natural vegetation is present here. Though a large percentage of the total area is desert with little forest cover, Rajasthan has a rich and varied flora and fauna. Something that varies through the state through the density and size of patches increase from west to east following the increase in rainfall in India. |
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Ranakpur Dam in India
Ranakpur is a village located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan in western India. It is located between Jodhpur and Udaipur in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli Range. Ranakpur is one among the most famous places to visit in Pali, Rajasthan and it easily accessed by road from Udaipur. The Land of many paradoxes, the nation holds numerous different spots which are barren and fruitless where some spots are favored with lavish greenery with shocking woodland.
What is a dam?
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture and navigability. |
Most famous for its Jain temples
Ranakpur is a small village situated in the Pali district of Rajasthan, India and it is located between the Aravalli Range of mountains and the Thar Desert. The area has a unique history and culture that are still evident today. Ranakpur is most famous for its Jain temples which were built in the 15th century. The temples are intricately carved from white marble and are a major tourist attraction in the area. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath, the first of the 24 Jain 'Tirthankaras'. The temple complex also contains a shrine dedicated to Vimal Shah, an influential Jain merchant who donated the land and funds for the construction of the temples. The temples are not only a beautiful sight to behold but also a place of spiritual significance for the local Jains and the architecture of the temples is said to represent the 5 spiritual elements of the Jain faith: 'Right faith', 'Right knowledge', 'Right conduct', 'Right effort' and 'Right meditation'.
Historical sites in Ranakpur
In addition to the Jain temples, Ranakpur is also home to several other historical sites and these include the Ranakpur Fort, built in the 15th century and the Ranakpur Jain Temple, built in the 16th century. The area is also home to several other temples such as the Sun Temple, the Dattatreya Temple and the Kalikamata Temple. Ranakpur is a peaceful and beautiful place, where tourists can enjoy the stunning architecture of the temples as well as the serenity of the surrounding countryside. It is an ideal place for a peaceful getaway and a great place to experience the unique culture and history of Rajasthan.
"India is home to some of the largest dams in the world. India has an extensive network of dams, both large and small, that provide an immense range of benefits to the country. From providing water for drinking, irrigation and hydropower to preventing floods, dams are an integral part of India's infrastructure and development. The large dams in India are primarily constructed for irrigation, hydropower and flood control. India has over 5,300 large dams, the majority of which are constructed in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat. The largest dam in India is the Tehri Dam, which is located in Uttarakhand and has a capacity of 4 km³"
Numerous small dams in India
In addition to large dams, India also has numerous small dams and these provide a variety of benefits to local communities, such as providing drinking water, irrigation for crops and electricity. Small dams are also used for aquaculture and fish farming. India has made significant efforts in the development of renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric power. As of 2019, India has an installed capacity of 48,717 MW of hydroelectric power. Several large dams have been constructed to harness the potential of India's rivers and provide electricity. The largest hydroelectric power station in India is the Bhakra Nangal Dam, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Despite the numerous benefits of dams, there are a number of environmental and social concerns associated with them. The construction and operation of dams can have significant impacts on local communities and the environment. These include changes in the water flow and sedimentation, the displacement of people, changes in the ecology of rivers and the loss of fish habitats.
Dams are an essential part of India's infrastructure and development. While they provide many benefits, they can also have significant negative impacts on the environment and local communities. It is therefore important to ensure that any new dams are constructed in a way that minimizes their environmental and social impacts.
Landscapes in the Rajastan province of India
India is unquestionably, a country that is personified with its individuality of landscape. Each and every bend of India is lovely in its own right accordingly. India is frequently portrayed as a place where there is striking differentiations in light of the fact that the Indian firm ground where the western side of the nation is encased by the dry sandy deserts of the Aravalli Range and the northwestern division is delimited by the Thar Desert. The dry sandpaper state, Rajasthan is flooding with barren and rugged yet the area around Ranakpur has its own appeal and allure. The quintessential sandy desert land in this area is measured as one of the beautiful landscapes of Rajasthan. Unquestionably, throughout the year, the state Rajasthan possesses its hypnotizing landscape photography.
"All photographs need some sort of focal point to them and landscapes are no different and in fact landscape photographs without them end up looking rather empty and will leave your viewers eye wondering through the image with nowhere to rest and they will generally move on quickly"
Photographing landscapes in India
As a photographer and traveler in India it is a pleasure to photograph landscapes that one will see everywhere in India. When photgraphing these, focal points can take many forms in landscapes and could range from a building or structure, a striking tree, a boulder formation, a silhouette and so on. Think not only about what the focal point is but where you place it. The rule of thirds might be useful here. These 'Golden hours' are great for landscapes for a number of reasons – none the least of which is the 'Golden' light that it often presents us with.
The other reason that the photographer love these times is the angle of the light and how it can impact a scene – creating interesting patterns, dimensions and textures. Before you take a landscape shot always consider the horizon on two fronts. While you can always straighten images later in post production it is easier if you get it right in camera. A compositionally natural spot for a horizon is on one of the thirds lines in an image either the top third or the bottom one rather than completely in the middle.
See this video about the Ranakpur Jain Temple made by Rajasthan Tourism.
"- Of course rules are meant to be broken – but I find that unless it is a very striking image that the rule of thirds usually works here. Take a little more time with your photos – particularly in finding a more interesting point of view to photograph from. This might start with finding a different spot to photograph from than the scenic look out and you can wander down paths, look for new perspectives and so on. It could mean getting down onto the ground to take photos from down low or finding a higher up vantage point to photograph from. Explore the environment and experiment with different view points and you could find something truly unique", the Photographer says.
Read also: Sun over Jodhpur, India
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India is a land full of stories. On every street, on every corner and in the many places in India, life is rushing by you as a photographer with millions of stories to be told. In the archive story above, you hopefully had a readable insight in the story that was behind the photo of a dam in Ranakpur. On this website of Kristian Bertel | Photography you can find numerous travel pictures from the photographer. Stories and moments that tell the travel stories of how the photographer captured the specific scene that you see in the picture. The photographer's images have a story behind them, images that all are taken from around India throughout his photo journeys. The archive stories delve into Kristian's personal archive to reveal never-before-seen, including portraits and landscapes beautifully produced snapshots from various travel assignments. The archive is so-far organized into photo stories, this one included, each brought to life by narrative text and full-color photos. Together, these fascinating stories tell a story about the life in India. India, the motherland to many people around the world, a land of unforgetable travel moments. The archive takes viewers on a spectacular visual journey through some of the most stunning photographs to be found in the photographer's archive collection. The photographer culled the images to reflect the many variations on the universal theme of beauty and everyday life in India. By adding these back stories the photographer's work might immensely enhanced the understanding of the photographs.
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