All Gizah Pyramids

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All Gizah Pyramids by liber.

This Ancient Egyptian necropolis consists of the Pyramid of Khufu (known as the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Cheops; coordinates 29°58′31.3″N, 31°07′52.7″E), the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren; coordinates 29°58′33.72″N, 31°07′51.6″E), and the relatively modest-size Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinus; coordinates 29°58′19.8″N, 31°07′43.4″E), along with a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids, and most noticeably the Great Sphinx. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Associated with these royal monuments are the tombs of high officials and much later burials and monuments (from the New Kingdom onwards), signifying the reverence to those buried in the necropolis.
- from wikipedia

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DeLima says:

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!

Amazing!
This one is just F&¨%ING WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Thank you man! Had to wait a while in the desert sun for the right light, but seems it paid off!

More pyramid shots:

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

lucy96734 says:

Wow! That is so amazing!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

adamantine says:

Oh, I really want to visit there! Great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

revertebrate says:

A favourite.

save
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

tao*ksu says:

The resolution on your scanner is nice
save2
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew (nf) says:

But it's shot with a Digital SLR?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ElissaSCA says:

A favorite for me. :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cybershaman says:

Whoa!
SAVE!

..you gotta look at this pic at full rezolution
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

BigFrank says:

Technically impressive. The shot, however is not exactly one I havent seen many times before. Im stuck on this one....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Thaozilla says:

such an amazing place. Im at awe!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nytram ydnew [deleted] says:

save the pyramids save
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Redgum says:

I was undecided until I saw the large size. Great job.

-save5
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus Hansson says:

tilted

delete
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Tilted? Do you mean the dunes on the left are higher than the flat sand on the right?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus Hansson says:

yes, it looks very strange.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

allysonk says:

I think its stunning, if not exactly original.

--save6
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Marrrcelll says:

Superb!
The light is incredibly good.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Zanastardust says:

Love it :o)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jovivebo says:

The pyramids are impressive, this shot isn't though.
And tilted as already mentioned by Marcus...

-Voted "delete3" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dellafels says:

Great historical place, good composed shot
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt West says:

Thanks for uploading the large size. It's just stunning and incredibly interesting to scan around! How close did you get to them?

Also, why do you bother with the DeleteMe groups? If some of these comments are anything to go by there seems to be a lot of idiots in them! ;o)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Rui Daniro says:

My next stop.....really cool.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Matt: I specially like the "tilted" comments by people who don't bother to see that there are a couple of dunes on the left....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

BigFrank says:

Im going to have to save this one after all.

-voted as "save7" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

steve_gobeil says:

Did you buy this postcard at that little stand right across from the snack bar?

delete
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

That's low, steve. Are you claiming it's not my photo, perchance?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt West says:

Ha ha ha ha. Can you imagine travelling all that way and thinking, "you know what, this ancient monument has been photo'd so many times I don't think I'll bother." Sheesh, some people! ;o)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryd4 says:

I think that the problem with a subject like this is that there is no room for anything that is not completely perfect because we all know the greatness of this place. that being said i think it lacks the color definition that would make a good framing a great picture.

delete6
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Ryd4: Lack of color definition? Have you ever been to the desert, seen a pyramid? This is the color they have... Would you prefer that I photoshopped some extra color into them?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

steve_gobeil says:

Actually is was both high praise and low cut. High praise because it might be a post card and a low cut because if you are there you might just want to try something new and orginal.

So don't get your panties in a freaking wad. This is DMU
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

REN.63 says:

Excellent shot... 5*****!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Viorica G says:

WOOOOOOOOOOOW! I like this photo very much my friend ! !!!!!!!!!!!!
A fave for me !!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vendobiont says:

I've been looking for a picture to fave. Thanks for this..... I like how the focus is so sharp that it looks amazing in the large sizes.
I wanted something to fave, because I saw Renata Diem do this :
and I wondered how she did it. Nice crisp lens at that distance. Since I'm never going there, I will never know how (some depricative term) it is, so I'll just like your nice clear shot. Thanks again
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Donny O'Smokem says:

viewed normal size looks poorly exposed and boring.
viewed full size the detail is quite impressive. Unlike some of the other wonders of the world, I haven't seen this shot so many times as to disregard a technically excellent representation.
We all require full frame CCDs now. When will Nikon catch up to Canon in this regard?
save
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ekwivokal says:

The pyraminds are quite amazing, but what does this shot add to them?

delete8
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

yitzy says:

great detail in large photo. It makes me wish that I was there.
save9
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

distinguish says:

Wow! Amazing!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sam j rollo says:

wow, too

-voted as "delete9" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sam j rollo says:

the tension is getting thick, u can cut it with a knife..........................
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

key lime pie (Anna Wiz) says:

Lacks contrast, boring composition--divided into 3's equally pretty much. Impressive subject, nice shot, not for the Folio, though.

-voted as "delete10" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

captmarlow says:

best detail I've ever seen on Flickr

it makes me (even more) glad I have a big flat screen monitor. this will be my desktop for the next little while...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

azorean1 says:

Photo for Eternity... as motif.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Carol Simões says:

Nossa, q foto hein!!
Parece mesmo capa da National Geographic, ehehe!

Obrigada por visitar o meu. Tá add!

Bjs e volte sempre!
:o)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea Dal Max says:

Great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

arturlr says:

It makes me feel that I have been there.. great shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

estella says:

wonderful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Thank you for posting this superb shot in theTop 10 Interestingness Pool!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

JFGIN1 says:

Great shot!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

JimReeves says:

Its really a masterpiece.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nsmchris says:

Very nice! This Photo as a Jigsaw

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

manugrancanaria says:

wow
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

JavaMoose says:

This is going to get confusing, since it was previously submitted to Delete Me Uncensored, however...

-voted as "saveme" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nelgallan says:

one of the most photographed locations in the history of history, and alot of them are from this vantage point.

a very nice travel shot. but nothing to set it apart

at least you didnt move pyramids around like national geographic did :)

-deleteme
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

backhousestudios says:

This photo is only interesting because of the location. If it were a house in your neighborhood, with this treatment, you'd not even post it to flickr.

-Voted "deleteme2" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Have you bothered to see the technique? Look at it original size?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Nasher says:

Egyptian tourist board on line one - they think your photo is very beautiful and would like to knbow if you would like some tea.

Impressive in large. You have some dust spots on your sensor.

-voted as "deleteme" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

drspam says:

i DID look at it original size. i had to scroll around because it was too big for my screen. and in doing so, i found out that there were almost a dozen shots more interesting on their own than this is as a whole. there are some interesting things to be seen in here, but they're drowning in your attempt to capture THE BIG PICTURE.

-Voted "deleteme3" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

*Firefox says:

Just what we need... more holiday snaps.
-voted as "deleteme5" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Seb* [aka *] says:

the subject might be interesting, but the way you shot it isn't. Dull, lack of contrast, just a holiday shot in a nice tourist spot.

-Voted "deleteme6" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wit says:

I think drspam nailed it. There is so much here that would have made a great picture but it's all been lost in the obvious temptation to squeeze in as much as possible. The final composition comes across as flat, due no doubt to light conditions beyond your control. I only wish you had gone in close to the pyramid in front furthest right, near where there is a man walking on the road that goes across in front. There are enough shadows and textures there with the interest of the man to give scale and the side of the larger pyramid behind, to make a really great photo. Sorry as it stands this is
-voted as "deleteme 7" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Domk says:

ok the only think i can feel while looking at this picture is jealousy for the 5d
...

-Voted "deleteme8" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

J. Alvani says:

You've got a really nice camera, but a bland vantage point. Sorry, man. The mustard remains uncut.

-Voted "deleteme9" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Fred [feukiou] [deleted] says:

dust on your sensor, don't change your lens in the desert.

-voted as "deleteme10" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Foy says:

Always impressive those pyramids, great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Since xdrei has doubts this photo was ever on interestingness 1, here is a screen cap:

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Marrrcelll says:

After looking at the 'Original Size' I like it even more. Look at all those details!
I wish I had a poster size print of this one in a frame to hang in my living room.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Celtic Dragonfly says:

This is truly a work of art! Everything about it is perfect...very nicely done :^)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jocieposse (aka skid ho) says:

It's a high-quality image - the detail is nice. Even taking your goal into consideration, I think you could have done more with this. It just seems that the colors could have been bolder - difficult to do in sun this bright, I know, but I think it would have added a little more impact. Still, it's a great shot for representing the pyramids and you've certainly shown the scale with the inclusion of the people in the frame.

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Technical 4/5
Impact 4/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 3/5

TOTAL 16/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

One of the comments I get regularly about this photo is that the colors could have been bolder/stronger/etc. Well, if you go out there - I've been there 3 times at different times of the year - This is the color the pyramids are 99% of the time...
Ofcourse if you wait for sunset you can get them a bit warmer, but that was not the objective... I wanted a cold harsh look to put humankind in perspective to the achievements of these egyptians eons ago...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

An amazing photo :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

toxxic_peach says:

I completely agree with jocieposse...

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Technical 5/5
Impact 3/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 3/5

TOTAL 16/20
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

James "Busdriver" Scott says:

Great shot. It's hard to nail the exposure and really make the colours pop when the sun is so directly overhead and the light is so flat. Love the shot though, it achieves your aim quite well.

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Technical 4/5
Impact 4/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 5/5

TOTAL 18/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ram.rom82 says:

I think it is too bright - combinning a few exposures would have helped, or raising your f-stop. It is very cool looking though.
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Technical 3/5
Impact 4/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 3/5

TOTAL 15/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sniper Adams [deleted] says:

To start with a crop is in order. The second thing you can do is to adjust the contrast in PS or use a polariser in the first place or even wait for a different time of the day or all of the above at the same time -)

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Technical 3/5
Impact 3/5
Achieved Aim 3/5
Opinion 3/5

TOTAL 12/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Hi Marvin. I wanted a 4x6 (actually 40x60). I carry a polarizer.... and didn't use it on purpose. I wanted a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get... If you go to the desert and look at the pyramids, this is what you will see. Except if you are wearing polarized sunglasses, that is...

Thanks for the rating, we don't have to agree on what is a great photo...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

James "Busdriver" Scott says:

I was just thinking that when I scored the photo! "This is what the sun would look like if I was there".
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Irela [deleted] says:

I think you achieved pretty much what you were hoping for. Nothing more, nothing less. As it is, I'd suggest just a bit of contrast to make the colours popo just that little bit.

Technical _4/5
Impact _4/5
Achieved Aim 5_/5
Opinion _4/5

TOTAL _17_/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lydd_Nel says:

i have never been there and don't know whether i will
be there in the future ...but its great that you seen
it 3 times and i appreciate the effort taken to
capture, wait, and to share it here !
Thanks for this wonderful view !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

I go to cairo for work, by the way .-)

I'm not lucky enough to be able to go there three times on vacation :-(
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

Thank you for rating and posting in the 100 Points group!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylvain Sylvain says:

Classical but good shot !

Rating #1:

Rated 7 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Darny says:

Hmmm...this desparately needs something to make it more interesting. Also, I don't go for the framing. Too much empty space off to the left, or not enough on the right. I don't think this subject benefits from a rule of 3rds approach, unless if it is used MUCH more dramatically than you did here. Nice sky and sand though.

Rating #2:

Rated 5 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

peterbox says:

Gooooorgeus!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

acastellano says:

This is simple, but I really like it. I would usually go for more originality, but somehow this "classic postcard" shot works for me. The detail is incredible. I didn't notice the buildings in the distance on the horizon until I looked at the original size...they add a huge sense of scale to the pyramids. The color of the sand and stone is great...very real and not oversaturated. There are a few black spots in the sky due to dust on your sensor, but I won't hold that against you because it always happens when shooting in the desert! They are easy to edit out though.

Rating #3:

Rated 9 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Shashwat_Nagpal says:

Simply gorgeous!

Rating #4:

Rated 10 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

kakabi says:

A the normal size it looks like a postcard, nice colours and lightning. At the original size it made me think of paintings of Dali. Is some of his paintings there is so much detail, that it makes me wonder how he ever painted the small items. Your picture has the same effect with the people in front, they seem so small, and that makes the piramides to tall! Beautiful capture!

Rating #5:

Rated 9 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

Please accept our apologies for the short comment in Rating #4. That is a new member that has been advised about it and his image removed from the pool.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

Thanks for applying to the 1500 views and 60 faves group! This is a superb photo. You have been accepted!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick James says:

It's a nice simple composition of a classic scene which works well.
But the light is not interesting stops me wanting to linger on the photo longer. I assume the exif data is correct and this was taken at 2pm ? There is a lack of warmth that is consistent with that time of day.

I just did a quick google to try and illustrate my point. Compare with this image (external site not on Flickr )

Now even though that is noisy scan there is a quality to the light that is lacking in your image. Later in the day and you could have had a real winner

Rating #6:

Rated 6 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

If you want an easily likable photo, take it between 1 hour before sunset or sunrise and one after, It's in the books...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

krenp says:

I agree that a crop will help this. I also think if you'd moved a smidgen to the left, maybe, you'd get a neater angle on the triangles. Overall though, despite the harshness of midday day, I like the geometry of the composition.

Rating #7:

Rated 7 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve from NJ says:

Very nice capture. I like the geometry of the pyramids, and the colors, a little bland, but I'm sure that's the way it looked. The people give a great feel for the huge size of them. I also like the dunes just in front, adds some interest to the sand, which can be pretty bland. A little morre cropping might help, so they fill up more of the space.

Rating #8:

Rated 7 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

the näyrde von göbbels [deleted] says:

A bit bright, but i like the contrast between blue + red. People there makes the pyramids look huge like they should. Little crop would be good, especially removing some of the sky away & a bit of left side. Angle is bugging me -> 200meters to the right would be nice, to see all 3 well.

Rating #6:

Rated 6 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

I think that you achieved whaqt you intended brilliantly (pun intended!). This is a massive site and you managed to capture it in a way that is shows its grand spendor.
My only nip is with the contrast, maybe a bit of postprocessing would make this a ten... Kudos!

Rating #10:

Rated 9 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

Final rating in the 100 Points group is 75 Points.

Well Done!

Please request entry and publish this photograph in the 70-79 Points group and thank you very much for participating.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

_Nomad_ says:

this is one perfect shot!!! i have tried to reach that spot once but i was on horse and i wasnt having a camera then :S

u know it is wonderful.... i pass by this place 3 times per week and i sometimes dont notice how beautiful these things are!! stupid me!? or it is just that i get used to see em?! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

se_unghee says:

graceful images!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Silverwood says:

Breathtaking, especially at full size
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

noviKorisnik says:

What do you talk about originality here while there is millions of photos of this subject - but this is good - I enjoy in gradients of the sky and sand, plus excellently chosen spot for taking a subject (it must be marked with "x" :-)

New User Experience (?)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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