Egypt - Grain - Egypt Ancient Treasure
As in all ancient societies, agriculture was the main economic activity. The harvests in Egypt were richer than in most other countries at the time, allowing for a larger percentage of urban dwellers and diverse forms of production. Hence the cities, temples, the wealth of the state and the ability to equip armies for campaigns against countries producing products that Egypt had in short supply. The main crops of Ancient Egypt were wheat and barley, as well as lettuce, beans, onions, figs, dates, grapes, melons and cucumbers. Flax was grown by many farmers, and then used for the production of linens.
There was no typical money system in Egypt. Products were bartered, and workers were paid in wheat, barley and, occasionally, in craft products like pottery, clothes etc. But barley could be defined as a type of money, since it was easy to use as payment. For example, if a peasant might pay with barley for a refined product, like a new garment, and then the seller would in his turn sell that barley to obtain other products.
As I was walking around west bank early morning I've noticed fields of wheat and barley beautifully reflecting the morning sun. This man perfectly completed the lovely scene.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/6.3, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 100, 300 mm
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Tru-man (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful composition, colour and light and love the dof.
deimiannn (39 months ago | reply)
excellent shot, great light
linus_clickr (39 months ago | reply)
nice lighting
onelinecross (39 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Miguel_CD (39 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!!! A Fave!!
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Jim Patterson Photography (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful light and DOF. Great shot.
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guillephil (39 months ago | reply)
Amazing !!!!!
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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klaus53 (39 months ago | reply)
"golden"
alvar astúlez (39 months ago | reply)
Preciosa imagen Lucie.
Ankur Thatai | A T Images (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot!
gianrond (39 months ago | reply)
Lovely...
Jeff Bartlett [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
WOW - that shot is one of your best yet - and that is saying alot!
dimarcantonioeric (39 months ago | reply)
très beau !!
1D110 (39 months ago | reply)
une superbe photo
BeatleJuicester (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful light.
holtphoto (39 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
nikko1974 (39 months ago | reply)
Brilliant shot
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Σελήνη11 (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful light and image!
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alessandrogiraldi (39 months ago | reply)
awesome capture!!
Mathieu Noel (39 months ago | reply)
really nice ...
JRodrigues. (39 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture!
Dani℮l (39 months ago | reply)
Very very beautiful!
COSKUNTUNA ... 800.000 ... THANK YOU_ (39 months ago | reply)
Lovely shot.
Beyond Teresa [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
beautiful
Koon Yen (39 months ago | reply)
I am follow up with your stream everyday. Every shot from you is simply the masterpiece! Cheers.
**luisa** (39 months ago | reply)
Big big fav! The light on the grain and its softness are simply extraordinary
alonsodr (39 months ago | reply)
So beautiful light, my friend
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Andoni Lamborena (39 months ago | reply)
excellent work... Wonderful lightning and perfect composition. Congratulations!
Styrmir Kári (39 months ago | reply)
Wow this is an amazing shot! I love the light on the wheat field and the man makes this shot really interesting!
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Jesus Belzunce (39 months ago | reply)
Transmit many feelings with your photos.....
Jim Purcell (39 months ago | reply)
Masterfully done.
kinoshaman (39 months ago | reply)
A beautiful scene. This shot and your commentary perfectly reflect one of the main themes in "Guns, germs and steel" a recent best seller. Thanks for your work, I am a devoted follower.
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Fantastic composition - reminds me of a scene from Gladiator (the movie).
Gooty (39 months ago | reply)
Awesome pic. Well done buddy!
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Yoann Rigolleau ( busy , busy ) (39 months ago | reply)
Très bien fait encore une fois! Beau travail!
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►Klaus Allmannsberger Photography (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful picture, it´s perfect!
Congrats Lucie!
millan p. rible (39 months ago | reply)
a storyteller. very effective photography!!!!
TimboDon (39 months ago | reply)
Just incredible!! What a wonderful capture!
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Baloulumix (39 months ago | reply)
Superbe photo !
pascaluehli.photography // www.pascaluehli.com (39 months ago | reply)
once again! nice picture lucie!!!!!
Lila's Gallery (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful picture, it´s perfect!
B a ! G (39 months ago | reply)
OMG this is awesome.. dramatic
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Amazing images..........
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^@^ina (Irina Patrascu) (39 months ago | reply)
beaufiul...I love the light.. everything!