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Egypt - Magic light at Pyramids of Giza
The pyramids of Giza are perhaps the only true rival to the Great Sphinx when one thinks of ancient Egypt and its architecture. The Valley of Giza -- with its wonderful monuments -- is truly a marvel of architectural prowess. The three largest pyramids located in the valley consist of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Kafhre and the Pyramid of Menkaura.
The Great Pyramid of Giza enjoys special status among the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World". None of the others have survived into the modern era. The construction, date, and possible symbolism of the Giza pyramids are still not entirely understood. This mystery only adds to the attractiveness of these ancient wonders and many modern people still regard Giza as a spiritual place. A number of fascinating theories have been offered to explain the "mystery of the pyramids".
Everytime I visit such a famous place like pyramids of Giza, I'm faced with a challenge that this place was photographed probably a trillion times and it is nearly impossible to come with something original. The day I visitted Giza valley rewarded me with some wonderful sky with clouds that created nice shadows passing over pyramids.
PENTAX K20D, f/8.0, 0.006 sec (1/180), ISO 100, 14 mm
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© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (38 months ago | reply)
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awesome work my friend!
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My FAVED....
PatrickSmithPhotography (38 months ago | reply)
Oh....... you are SO lucky to have clouds here! (Of course we all know that the 'good ones' make their own luck.) Anyway, you have definitely succeeded to make a refreshing image of this place. The light is excellent and you've placed the pyramids into the landscape as part of the environment, as opposed to it being just 'a shot of the pyramids.'
Patrick
GT BraZil (38 months ago | reply)
WoW! Fantastic work!
JRodrigues. (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture and processing!
Suddhajit (38 months ago | reply)
Bah khub sundor light!
:k: (38 months ago | reply)
the lighting here is amazing. it's just glowing! beautifully done!
Patrik Radacovsky (38 months ago | reply)
perfect...well done
photo61guy (38 months ago | reply)
Cool.
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SÜPER
Click [ Oscar ] (38 months ago | reply)
Ooohh Dios !!!! los Dioses están contentos al ver su morada llena de Luz !!!! Fantástica, saludos
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Joe Rainbow (38 months ago | reply)
Wowzers. Great shot of the famous landmark. As you say, a magical light.
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krembo1 (38 months ago | reply)
the picture is lighten in the right places-
what makes the picture much more intersting!!
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Photos by Linda A (38 months ago | reply)
Excellent image. You are a fantastic photographer. Love your work. The lighting here is perfect.
babyblu (38 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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guideibiza (38 months ago | reply)
beutifull image!!!
Gino Caron (38 months ago | reply)
Wow, very beautiful!
Peʞkαs © ♥ back (38 months ago | reply)
Es una gran belleza!!! Muy bien hecha te felicito !!! Magnific !!!
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jcimagination (38 months ago | reply)
wow
Gabriel M Carvalho (38 months ago | reply)
Very cool
Dante Laurini Jr (38 months ago | reply)
WOW again, Lucie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<wikd> (38 months ago | reply)
Magic light is right, this is amazing!
albatros11 (38 months ago | reply)
magnifique !!
Studio 2707 Photography (38 months ago | reply)
Luminous! Fabulous!
Raymond Larose (38 months ago | reply)
Nice job!
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hillsee (38 months ago | reply)
This is superb! The foreground figures give a wonderful sense of perspective, and the light is perfect.
jpatt1954 (38 months ago | reply)
You are so lucky to have had this sky and light in this place. A wonderful capture. Really like the atmosphere in this one . Another fine image Lucie: -)
Darrell Godliman (38 months ago | reply)
Classic iconic shot
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paul.n.robinson [a flamin' kiwi] (38 months ago | reply)
wow that light on the pyramids is insane ... beautiful
© Ali Shokri / www.alishokri.com (38 months ago | reply)
wonderful light and colors, composition are great,thanks
Tom Nevesely (38 months ago | reply)
Another fantastic shot Lucie! I love the play of the light and shadows. As usual, your post processing is wonderful. I don't know exactly what you do but it looks great.
sarah(soso) (38 months ago | reply)
wow
so beautiful
the sky & lights are amazing
^_^
ania.egypt (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful light and sky.
That kind of clouds is not very common in Cairo.
Great timing!
GlobeTrotter 2000 (38 months ago | reply)
The light is amazing ! Splendid shot !
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Chuck & Pat Harkins (38 months ago | reply)
Great picture with deep colors and nice tone.
pietro_C (38 months ago | reply)
Un'altra fotografia di qualità superiore. Brava.
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YYZDez (38 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot. It lights up like gold. Brilliant!
albireo2006 (38 months ago | reply)
Stunning image of the pyramids
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Superb
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pongky © (38 months ago | reply)
So well done, very nice as usual
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THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (38 months ago | reply)
FANTASTIC, I love Egypt, so very well done :)))
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