Thread: The day India got Independence (15th Aug 1947)

The first Independence Day parade and transfer of power.
Venue: Present Rastrapati Bhawan complex, New Delhi

Excellent pictures. Repo+++

Very good pics PB...

can't rep.

unfortunately this was the day when India became a slave to the hand party.

sorry cant rep! good pics

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Thanks guys

Great pictures PB.

I am really impressed with the technical quality of the photos.
Even a modern digital camera can't match that.

I think it was probably taken in a large or medium format film
camera with a classic German camera like the Rolleiflex
or a Speed Graphic with an amazing Planar lens.

-F

or it could be a recent photo with some photoshop work.

wow

Originally Posted by farce

Great pictures PB.

I am really impressed with the technical quality of the photos.
Even a modern digital camera can't match that.

I think it was probably taken in a large or medium format film
camera with a classic German camera like the Rolleiflex
or a Speed Graphic with an amazing Planar lens.

-F

or it could be a recent photo with some photoshop work.

They are supposed to be from the collection of a great press photographer of that time.

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Originally Posted by Pri_dm

awesome red added

now i see such crowds in Bhehenjees political lessons. now they talk are mobbing people to kill other.. and those days people united to make India a powerful state. sad we didnt take the pains of making our ways, prescribed by our forebearers... :sad:

Originally Posted by Pri_dm

awesome red added

I got the "red" so where's the "rose"

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irony we cant stand or see the Presidential palace and the temple of Democracy so close....

@5bhoot i have added a rep..

Originally Posted by mickey

now i see such crowds in Bhehenjees political lessons. now they talk are mobbing people to kill other.. and those days people united to make India a powerful state. sad we didnt take the pains of making our ways, prescribed by our forebearers... :sad:

it is indeed sad. I would recommend the film "yeh woh manzil toh nehi", if you can find it. Gave a real insight into the situation.

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Awesome pictures

Wow great pics... India looks truly free on that day than what we see today...

Just see how people are roaming freely near President Palace... No security guys to stop anyone... Now, menace of terrorism has forced us to sacrifice some of our freedom... Every important place you go, it's the sight of the Policemen/Security which welcomes you...

was finally able to add reps. Enjoy.

Thanks for bringing these great picture. Can't rep you just yet.

Really nice pictures. But, it is very unfortunate that, Aug 15 has become just a holiday for all of us!