Esther's photos

Jaigarh Fort near Jaipur, India was built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was built on a hill overlooking the Amber Fort. AIMG_4798

The few places in Sheesh Mahal in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India that are not covered with inlaid mirror tiles have beautiful bas relief marble sculpture. AIMG_4792

Amber Fort with the Jaigarh Fort in the background near Jaipur, India AIMG_4768

Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India is decorated with thousands of mirors. AIMG_4779

The exterior of Ganesh Pol ( built in 1640) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India consists of intricately painted flowers and designs. The original fort on this site dated from the 11th century. AIMG_4762

The elephant head columns of the Diwan-I-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India look out over the Jaigarh Fort. AIMG_4763

This gateway in the Amber Fort outside of Jaipur, India, was built in 1640 and leads to the private apartments of the rulers. The screened upper level was for the ladies in purdah so that they could look out, but not be seen. AIMG_4732

I loved the color and texture of this light in the Amber Fort outside of Jaipur, India AIMG_4735

The Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds was constructed in 1799 in Jaipur, India out of pink sandstone, lime and mortar. Five stories high, yet only one room wide, its purpose was to allow the sequestered ladies of the court to view the outside world through screened windows. AIMG_4691