Through the Lens of a Medium Format: Rediscovering the Taj Mahal with Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C

There are places in this world that have been photographed a million times. The Taj Mahal is one of them. Yet, every time I visit, I find something new — a subtle change in light, a forgotten corner, a shadow that feels different.

This time, I brought along the Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C — a medium format camera that’s not just about image quality, but about slowing down and observing the world more intentionally.

I’ve included several cropped images from this series to show just how much detail this system can resolve.

From the intricate floral inlays to the fine cracks in the marble — even a single bird mid-flight casts a shadow sharp enough to stand on its own.

What continues to amaze me is how this camera handles texture and contrast. The domes, the calligraphy, the lattice windows — everything feels tactile. And despite being cropped, the images still retain incredible clarity and tonal depth.

Medium format doesn’t just “capture” — it interprets.

It gives weight to stillness, breathes life into architecture, and turns familiar icons into fresh experiences.

This trip reminded me of why I fell in love with travel photography — not for the postcard-perfect shots, but for those quiet moments where light meets structure and something stirs inside you.

Camera Specs & Setup:

• Camera: Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C

• Lens: XCD 55V

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