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Egypt - Modern Cairo & Ancient Pyramids - Contrast of Civilization
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".
Slightly different view of pyramids than my previous post. This shot was taken from the balcony of my room in the top floor of Hilton Hotel in Cairo. I really like the contrast between ancient pyramids and new buildings with so many sattelites. Although the shot looks nearly B/W it was taken in full color mode. Just another hazy day over Cairo.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D, Photo Focal length: 250.00 mm, Aperture: 8.0, Exposure time: 1/350 s, ISO: 100
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© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (34 months ago | reply)
Kev Palmer (34 months ago | reply)
This is quite a contrast, especially looking through all those satellite dishes. A wonderful capture and text.
!shtiaQ Ahmed (34 months ago | reply)
Interesting...
greenka2000 (34 months ago | reply)
amazing!
Lee Alan [deleted] (34 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot of old and new! Well done!
SSyyRR (34 months ago | reply)
Agree with Kev and ShT...
Mathieu Noel (34 months ago | reply)
Very impressive civilisation superposition ...
© Saleh AlRashaid / www.Salehphotography.net (34 months ago | reply)
nicely taken
T.A.Mannens. [deleted] (34 months ago | reply)
Curiosa contradiccion!!
noompty (34 months ago | reply)
It's hard to see the ancient ruins through all the progress.... : \
danihernanz (34 months ago | reply)
excellent composition!!! the tones are wonderful too. very good shot
© David J Peacock - www.davidjpeacock.ca [deleted] (34 months ago | reply)
Thank you for the dose of reality here Lucie. I had heard that the pyramids are right next to modern buildings, but I didn't realize just how close!
ali_heero (34 months ago | reply)
its amaizing like a lovely shot
Beautiful scene and really well captured.
Peter Socha (34 months ago | reply)
Very nice, I like the low chroma look.
jpmiss (34 months ago | reply)
Nice shot!
It reminds me of this one I took feew years ago:
Realy love your stream.
David Belo (34 months ago | reply)
Unreal! You have quite an eye
Uncle Terry [deleted] (34 months ago | reply)
Check out the little satelite dish......they are everywhere
Triscele Photography (34 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Andoni Lamborena (34 months ago | reply)
Excellent contrast between the old and the new world... It seems like satellites grow up there!! Excellent point of view!
Matyas Dubai (34 months ago | reply)
Great shot....
Emre Baş [deleted] (34 months ago | reply)
wonderful,
Click [ Oscar ] (34 months ago | reply)
Impresionant contrast !! fantastic capture
Pepelahuerta (34 months ago | reply)
Excelente,las antenas una pasada!!Saludos
© Ainara Garcia - www.ainaragarcia.com (34 months ago | reply)
Que barbaridad de antenas parabolicas, ahi se vera la tele bien.
itimey (34 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot!!!!
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I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Guilleflash (34 months ago | reply)
Exellent view!!!
Bokameh (34 months ago | reply)
Awesome!! love the juxtaposition! Great sense of scale as well...
YaLE Studio (34 months ago | reply)
Really interesting shot. I didn't know they were that close from the city.
chanwai (34 months ago | reply)
great shot！
Tomasescalante (34 months ago | reply)
Excelente toma, algo diferente a las fotos que se conoces de esos lugares acá en américa, Saludos....
michael-wuensche.de (34 months ago | reply)
very interesting...
Loris_l@_r@na (34 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Espen Faugstad (34 months ago | reply)
a definite fave!
avenue207 (34 months ago | reply)
awesome structure!
Kristján Kristinsson (34 months ago | reply)
Cool
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hernan.seoane (34 months ago | reply)
nice pic!
@ires (34 months ago | reply)
wonderful detail and contrasts... (looks
like the view from the Marriott...)
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