The Ancient and the Modern
Dark clouds hovered over the urban sprawl that is Cairo whilst, in the distance the sun was setting over the ancient pyramids of Giza.
Best viewed large I think. 'The Ancient and the Modern' On White
Edit: I am overwhelmed by the positive response this image has received. Thank you for your kind comments. Just to clear up on what post-processing was or wasn't done. This fairly accurately reflects the scene I saw as I recall it but, sadly, no camera is capable of recording the extreme dynamic range that the eye can see. I took a number of different exposures of the scene and eventually settled on this one which was exposed for the buildings. The sky was therfore over-exposed. I used Photomatix hdr to darken the sky but tried as best as I am able with my limited skills to remain true to what I actually saw. I did do some minimal post-processing in PS thereafter but again the attempt was to go for reality rather than to enhance the image in any particular way. In actual fact the real scene was even more beautiful because, with the naked eye, one could discern rays of sunlight striking the pyramids which were lost in my over-exposure. I may post a shot where the rays of light are in fact visible but in that shot I have concentrated almost entirely on the sky and the city is but a mere silhouette at the very bottom of the image.
Sean
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Raijin Knight, Alfie | Japanorama, mjmourik, ZiggyZick, and 476 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Alfie | Japanorama (63 months ago | reply)
Wow!!! Amazing shot. The colour and detail are just transfixing me.
lexmom95 (63 months ago | reply)
love the colors!
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mjmourik (63 months ago | reply)
What a fantastic composition and great colours! Excellent photo.
DHJ.V (63 months ago | reply)
Great depth perception in this cityscape.
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Ha-r-bin (63 months ago | reply)
What a great shot!
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Orest (AKA Mugnu) (63 months ago | reply)
Wowt! It seems the set of a sci-fi movie. Great depth
Tim Saxon (63 months ago | reply)
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Fantastic. A definite favourite.
HraYra Zar2a (63 months ago | reply)
Its Incredible !!! Congratulations !!
joelgllespie1957 (63 months ago | reply)
Really great picture - cool contrast between the ages, neat depth, even the slight blur adds to the effect
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emilyds (63 months ago | reply)
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This is really great. The tones are wonderful.
Derek Kolb (63 months ago | reply)
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O very nice love it
stefman75 (63 months ago | reply)
original idea and wonderful cmoposition
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Eva Wilander (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
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Jukkie (63 months ago | reply)
Nice HDR!
Good composition
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Alex Erber (63 months ago | reply)
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that's really great
michaelGro (63 months ago | reply)
Yes, nicely done pp.
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Kman999 (63 months ago | reply)
Very impressive image. You've had great fun playing with it. Everything from pyramids to satellite dishes in a strong composition.
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mjmourik (63 months ago | reply)
Superb,
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El Nizza (63 months ago | reply)
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bella
El Chi (63 months ago | reply)
El Nizza gives this an 8? are you kidding me? THis is an 11... If this is an untouched photo it is absolutely flawless. The only way it could be more spectacular is if God herself appeared in the frame. This photo simply needs to be recongizned as one of the best ever posted on this website. look at the details... the layering of the city and pyrmiads.... I could go on and on... You Sir?Ma'am are a pro of pros.
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sniper_88 (63 months ago | reply)
If it was not photoshopped I have to say it's a masterpiece, or even better!
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foxypar4 (63 months ago | reply)
Absolutely amazing light. An unusual angle to see the pyramids from, WELL DONE
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Gizmo9000 (63 months ago | reply)
well not much more to say, this shot is amazing, beautifull setting, beautifull tones, i love the moody sky.
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fitaloonson (63 months ago | reply)
lovely area great shot
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Fantastic image, regardless of HDR. Great job.
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What a breathtaking juxtaposition.
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biribinker (63 months ago | reply)
Very impressive! Great composition, fantastic colors! I like the sky very much and the combination of this huge town with the old pyramids!!
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One more :) it's fantastic, wonderful, perfect. your composition alwasys is perfect, your moments are just the perfect moment... i saw only 5 of your photos at the moment and all of then are masterpiece.
pixelskew (63 months ago | reply)
simply. amazing.
SFMONA (62 months ago | reply)
the layers are incredible, history mixed with nature. Nice job on the lighting.
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Hugo Provoste (62 months ago | reply)
great composition!!!!! well done!!!
cfimages (62 months ago | reply)
stunning light
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That really does put a new POV on an old subject.
Well done.
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Great perspective.
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Wow! (I'm sure you get that a lot) I am in awe of this pic. A job well done!
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Wow ... what an amazing shot!!!!
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this is totally fantabulous!!!