Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition

THIS WEEK, IN A POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PHOTO SHOWING JUXTAPOSITION.

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Juxtaposition happens when there is two or more elements in a scene that either contrast each other, or one element contributes towards another to create an overall theme. To create a point of juxtaposition, the photo must have at least two elements in the photo that contains strong visual weight, so that the viewer looks at both at the same time and comes to their own conclusion about their purpose in the photo.

The Qutb Complex outside Delhi, India. Photo of the Qutb Minar (built in 1193) taken in 2008.

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling. View all posts by Heyjude

15 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition”

beetleypete says:

January 24, 2014 at 19:50

That was a timely shot Jude. Nice one.
Did you go up that tower? (Only joking…)
Regards as always, Pete. x

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1. Heyjude says:
  
  January 24, 2014 at 20:04
  
  I’m not even sure whether you can go all the way up, but I did see people on the lower balcony, which was high enough! I have been waiting for a chance to post this photo – just love the image of the 12th century tower and the 21st century aeroplane. Though I hate to think what effect pollution is having on these buildings.
  
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mrscarmichael says:

January 25, 2014 at 10:19

love the shot and so want to go to India.

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1. Heyjude says:
  
  January 25, 2014 at 13:37
  
  It’s certainly an experience 😉
  
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  1. mrscarmichael says:
    
    January 25, 2014 at 13:42
    
    a good one?
    
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    1. Heyjude says:
      
      January 25, 2014 at 20:33
      
      Depends on your budget I guess. I just can’t bear all the dirt and poverty in your face all the time.
    2. mrscarmichael says:
      
      January 25, 2014 at 20:40
      
      arrrh I don’t know if i should go or not…..
sueslaght says:

January 25, 2014 at 15:43

I have seen many of the challenge photos but this is definitely one of my faves. What a capture of a moment in time!

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1. Heyjude says:
  
  January 25, 2014 at 19:04
  
  Thank you!
  
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restlessjo says:

January 25, 2014 at 21:40

So now I know! No excuse, huh? 🙂

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1. Heyjude says:
  
  January 25, 2014 at 22:13
  
  Yup. No excuse 🙂
  
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Tina Schell says:

January 27, 2014 at 01:22

Excellent capture – good job waiting for the moment 🙂

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1. Heyjude says:
  
  January 27, 2014 at 14:18
  
  Thank you Tina. I was lucky!
  
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Sherri says:

January 27, 2014 at 17:07

Great shot Jude! This building is old, and so high!!! I feel woozy just looking at it!
I’ve yet to do mine…Monday ‘ain’t over yet 😉

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1. Heyjude says:
  
  January 27, 2014 at 17:19
  
  Thanks Sherri. It was quite bizarre standing next to a tower that is from the 12th century and then a modern aeroplane shoot past!
  
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