Detail View: Archivision Base to Module 13: Agra: Topographic Views
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Collection:
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Archivision Base to Module 13
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Preferred Title:
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Agra: Topographic Views
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Image View:
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Fleet of CNG (compressed natural gas) auto rickshaws
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Creator:
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Scott Gilchrist (Canadian distributor, born 1960)
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Location:
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creation: Āgra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Location Note:
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206 kilometres (128 mi) south of the national capital New Delhi
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GPS:
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+27.18+78.02
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Date:
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photographed 2014 (creation)
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Cultural Context:
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Indian (South Asian)
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Style Period:
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Twenty-first century
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Work Type 1:
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topographical view
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Work Type 2:
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photograph
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Classification:
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urban and topographical views
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Material:
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digital images
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Technique:
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photography
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Description:
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With a population of 1,686,993 (2013 est.), it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most populous in India. It is a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur. Agra has modern industries, but also a very high number of self-employed and traditional craftspeople. (Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)
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Image Description:
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Auto rickshaws are three-wheeled motor vehicles for hire. CNG (compressed natural gas) autos are distinguishable from the earlier gasoline-powered autos by a green and yellow livery. These are environmentally friendly compared to full-sized cars.
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Collection:
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Archivision Additional Module Ten
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Identifier:
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1A2-IN-STV-D61
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Rights:
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© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
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