Building the Statue of Unity

July 21, 2020 by Photographer Ravi

Sardar Patel is credited with uniting all 562 princely states in pre-independent India to build the Republic of India — hence the name of the statue.

Built by over 250 engineers and 3,400 laborers using 70,000 tons of cement, 18,500 tons of reinforcement steel bars, 6,000 tons of structural steel and 1,700 metric tons of bronze.

The height of the statue was fixed as ‘182’ metres to match the total democratic assembly constituencies in the state of Gujarat.

A comparison of the Statue of Unity with other notable monuments in the world:

Statue of Unity Comparison

Contrasting Architecture

April 19, 2020 by Photographer Ravi

The old stonework of Golconda Fort, Hyderabad is in stark contrast to the unidentified white building that stands out.

Modern Construction in an Old Fort

Narrow Walkways

March 17, 2020 by Photographer Ravi

Older buildings in Khambhat, India tended to be very close to one another and walkways between the structures were quite narrow. The walkways were meant for only pedestrians and never anticipated vehicles.

Narrow Walkways

History in Khambhat, India

March 16, 2020 by Photographer Ravi

Khambhat, in east-central Gujarat state, west-central India, lies at the head of the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) and the mouth of the Mahi River.

The town was mentioned in 1293 by the Venetian traveler Marco Polo, who referred to it as a busy port. It was still a prosperous port in the late 15th century, when Muslims controlled Gujarat. As the gulf silted up, however, the port became insignificant. The town was the capital of the princely state of Cambay, which was incorporated into Kaira (later Kheda) district in 1949.

There are several structures from the past, including this building, that display architecture from that era.

A Building from the Past in Khambhat

Clock Tower in Chipping Campden

November 17, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Chipping Campden is a small market town in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It is notable for its elegant terraced High Street, dating from the 14th century to the 17th century. An attractive building with a clock tower sits on High Street.

Clock Tower Chipping Campden

Modern Cars in Older Buildings

November 16, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

An interesting paradox – seeing modern cars in old, stone-faced buildings in England!

Modern Cars in Older Buildings

Unique Architecture in Oxford

November 13, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Oriel College is the fifth oldest of the University of Oxford’s constituent colleges, founded in 1326. The majority of Oriel’s buildings date from the 17th century onward.

Oriel College

The Peckwater Quadrangle (known as “Peck” to students) is one of the quadrangles of Christ Church, Oxford, England.

The Peckwater Quadrangle

Christ Church Oxford

November 10, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, it is one of the larger colleges of the University of Oxford. Christ Church has a number of architecturally significant buildings including Tom Tower (designed by Sir Christopher Wren) and Tom Quad (the largest quadrangle in Oxford.

Christ Church Oxford Courtyard

Crazy Reflections

August 16, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

The reflections on glass completely distort a building in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

Crazy Reflections

Charlotte – Symmetrical Architecture

April 22, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Charlotte has a lot of modern architecture along with traditional buildings. Here is a black and white image reflecting the architectural symmetry of this building.

Charlotte – Symmetrical Architecture

Charlotte – One Wells Fargo Center

April 10, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

One Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the headquarters for Wells Fargo’s east coast division. At 588 feet tall and 42 stories, it is the fourth tallest building in Charlotte.

Charlotte – Wells Fargo Center

Rustic Home with a Water Pump

January 26, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

A still standing home in the Henry River Mill Village depicts the style of buildings in that era including the provisioning of water

Rustic Home with a Water Pump

New Bern – City Hall

November 19, 2018 by Photographer Ravi

City Hall, also known as the Municipal Building, is a historic municipal building in New Bern, North Carolina. It was originally built in 1897 by the federal government to house a post office, federal courthouse, and custom house.

New Bern – City Hall

Reflections for an Image

November 10, 2018 by Photographer Ravi

Reflections on a window create a framed composition of a building, blue sky, greenery, trees and a path

Reflections for an Image

Belfast – A Colorful Building

September 22, 2018 by Photographer Ravi

A colorful building in Belfast, Maine maintains decor from the past. Would be perfect if the cars were antique!

Belfast – A Colorful Building

Unusual Architecture

March 22, 2017 by Photographer Ravi

The F&F Tower (previously known as the Revolution Tower) is an office tower in Panama City. Emporis selected the F&F Tower among the top 10 best skyscrapers of the year in 2011, ranking it 7th out of the 10 Emporis Skyscraper Award winners for its architectural excellence regarding the design of building and its functionality. It is also one of the most iconic buildings of Panama City