Chettinad, a place in Tamil Nadu state in India is famous for its mansions, temples and its exquisite cuisines. Chettinad is the home land of Chettiars, a community of wealthy business and banking people.
Master of the house
Photoblog of Joshi Daniel
Joshi Daniel Photography 
Fantastic portrait, my favorite color, “India Blue” :) And this kind of family history, of wealthy landlords, “exquisite cuisines,” mansions, temples, and culture everywhere, how I love it….
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Voted for your pic, absolutely….
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like the colors
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indeed master of house! well captured and it is such a typical south indian background…
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Nice ambiente where this guy lives.
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The blue colour speaks a lot and his posture just apt.
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an apt title and the strong blue columns in the background, tend to complement the authority that must be held by the gentleman.
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Nice portrait. Truly environmental. The light is great. Nicely done.
Look forward for a b/w portrait, dan style.
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Well conceived portrait–the inclusion of his surroundings gives us insight into his life and you’ve captured a commanding pose. Really well done Joshi!
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good one !
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Hey,
You work is so real …. so alive that stating it as “work” or a “photo” seems almost rude !!!!
Bravooo !!
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Excellent shot and a perfect caption
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I’m voting for ALL your posts:)
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बहुत सुंदर
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A very good portrait! I like the blue columns, – a perfect setting!
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wonderful portrait.
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a lil different from ur usual style :) love it though and the vibrant colors are awesome :D
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Love how he’s situated in this. Great to see his environmental surrounds.
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I love the composition and the wonderful colors ! Nice work ! Have a lovely sunday :)
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like a roman guy !!
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Beau portrait d’un sage
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Excellent photo.
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Nice portrait, the blue colors had made a good shot
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The light really is magical in this mansion, seems to surround him and gives great depth. Beautiful work.
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wonderful colors and light, making this a great portrait.
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Well done, Joshi!
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Amazing, the blue hue in the background is splendid, good shot.
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Truly fascinating..it just goes on to show your versatility as a photographer…
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It’s nice to see colors, here…
Really a professional portrait
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Me so…
so happy to see this pic:)
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So lovely with such a deep and rich colour. I like the ease felt in this frame.
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The colourful chettinad mansions are beautiful.
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Such a beautifu composition. The pillars of the home – That includes the man as well.. Wow! Love it.
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looks kewl.. esp d colors!!!
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Thes fat and rich people for one side…. all the 99% of hungers for the other side of India …. (The white Tiger – Aravind Adiga, Pullizer prize- very good book!!!! :-))
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Hi a lovely pic from Kanadukathan (aka Chettinadu) …. also check the below links for more from Chettinad http://www.flickr.com/groups/chettinad/ & http://chettinaad.blogspot.com/
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He looks like a Roman emperor, Joshi!
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this is such a powerful shot! and tx so much on ur feedback…look forward on implementing and redoing the shot.
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Joshi,I think ‘Mugavari’ film and Rajiv Menon’s film ‘Kandukondaen kandukondaen’ were mostly shot in this Banglow.U did a Nice Click as well.Keep posting pics often and in Indiblogger.com 2.Bye.
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everything is so good blue pillars that antique chair n the man himself ,its beautiful
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Fantastic light and framing in this portrait.
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Real master.
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Master of the house has a very colorful house. :)
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Great POV….Blue is eye catching.
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very nice and atmospheric capture!
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Love the blue pillars in the picture, nice shot!
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Wonderful portrait with marvelous colors . The autority of the Master feel out this shot , Phil
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perfect as always, wonderful colors nd light
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great compo and fantastic colors!!!
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Great capture , quiet colourful
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lovely portrait, nice setting/color.
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I like the way he looks… great capture!
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lovely location portrait , have always seen these mansions in South Indian movies.
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The master he is!
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i could imagine myself sitting down there and relaxing.. :) nice shot! :)
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brilliant perspective!
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the blue pillars behind him make a striking statement.
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Stunning portrait!
Love the way you framed him with those blue columns.
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Gorgeous Chair!
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nice shot of this man on his chair ,great light around
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This picture has so much to say. Love it!
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very touching-
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Excellent shot, nice light.
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Great composition with those blue columns framing him.
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Very nice, love the composition and colors…
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Classic. I liked the shade of colors. Good work.
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Reminds me of an old tamil movie!
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beautiful portrait….. love the whole composition and colours….
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I always love your Portrait picture…
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Very nice…wish the light was a little controlled
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Awesome shot
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Beautiful… love it… the subject in the center works especially due to the symmetry… and the blue really comes out great… Rishi
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Great shot.
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Beautiful capture! Love the blue around.
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great one, first of all, the lightning on the seat is perfect for me.
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J’aime l’environnement de la prise de vue avec les colonnes qui rythme agéablement cette composition, un joli portrait !
Bon week end et félicitations
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Una buena toma con unos colores y claridad excelente.
Saludos
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Very classy portrait!
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Such vivid colors. Awesome photograph.
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Wonderful scene and house!
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very stately… it conveys the dignity & splendour of their lives!
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It looks like a palace rather than a house! Beautiful details surrounding the master of the house, would love to wander around in this house, it looks great!
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a wonderful man, room, portrait, silence, calmness …
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Their great style and taste is obvious! I’d like to visit. Love his ‘look’ and that chair. Great pic. :O)
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greetings by
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Very good shot, and well titled.
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