Camel at Giza, a photo from Giza, Delta

Photographer's Note

A quick grab shot taken from a moving horse and cart. In the bg you can see the smog from nearby Cairo, especially at right. The buildings in the front are museums for the pharoah's boats and information on the pyramids themselves. A hot 45c in Cairo. Summer came early last year.

The Great pyramid is so big it would contain the European cathedrals of Florence, Milan, St. Peters Basilica, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's!

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lousat (138521) 2017-10-18 3:58

Hi Chris,the typical warm light of the hot egyptian sun after the beautiful night view. I like a lot the man with the camel,waiting some tourists but surely not busy in this difficult moment for the Egypt tourism. Great perspective and the usual top sharpness,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

snunney (130967) 2017-10-18 4:29

Hello Chris,
A fine composition, man and camel make a great focal point and sit well against the massive pyramid. Agreeable warm/cool tonal contrasts and excellent sharpness.

Silvio1953 (220443) 2017-10-18 4:34

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic monument, lovely composition with nice camel in FG, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (113474) 2017-10-18 4:35

Bonjour Chris,

La présence du chameau et des on cavalier anime la scčne. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de la pyramide de Giza. La qualité de la lumičre embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2017-10-18 5:11

Hello Chris,

This is real a very extraordinarily picture with the pyramid against the nice blue sky.
Of course the camel and driver are a nice addition.
Sharpness and clarity are pleasant.
Contrast and composition are very well.
Nice done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

besnard (59196) 2017-10-18 6:18

Bonjour Chris
Tu as appuyé sur le clic au bon moment. La présence du chameau et de son cavalier est un plus.
Bonne journée.
Nicole

Nicou (193806) 2017-10-18 6:24

Hlelo

quel ensemble ce beau chameau ave cla personne qui le monte et en fond cette pyramide fantastique compo et vue sueprbe ensemble.
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

Sergiom (117241) 2017-10-18 6:25

Bonjour Chris,

J'aime beaucoup cette composition avec le chameau bien placé dans le cadre . On sent qu'il se dirige vers la pyramide ce qui donne de la profondeur ŕ l'ensemble.Trčs jolie lumičre.

Amicalement

Serge

dkmurphys (79209) 2017-10-18 6:43

Hello,
Iconic image for Egypt. I like the typical elements and the good saturated colors. Well taken.

Daniel

adramad (72524) 2017-10-18 7:11

Hello Chris.
A great image, it could be a big claim for tourism in Egypt, great POV with camel and pyramid as background.
Great color, which gives a lot of force to the image.
Good brightness and sharpness.
I like.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (115407) 2017-10-18 7:14

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
wow!!!it seems like a scenery from a movie
film and according to your usefu notes
here we have a quick grab shot taken from a
moving horse and cart
I like the way you took it it is fantastic
really and I am feeling that the camel is
movi ng
welldone
regards
Costantino

bebbetto (122) 2017-10-18 7:32

Hi Chris.
I could not believe your statement about the size of the pyramid but, looking at the link I had to change my mind
Nice shot, perfect icon of the Egypt

ikeharel (112391) 2017-10-18 7:41

Pyramids and camels always come together in this magnificent sight of monuments, Chris.
Bright daylight beautifully brought out best of colors, and fine sharpness managed.
Good night,
Ike

cornejo (61504) 2017-10-18 11:25

Hello Chris, very good photo of this interesting scene of everyday life in the interesting place, very well captured in this interesting image, with good clarity, light, color and quality. A great job perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thank you for sharing this interesting work.

Good night and happy rest of week.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-10-18 14:19

Hello Chris
I think a picture of an Egyptian pyramid needs a man with a camel in the composition. I like that more than the ugly white building next to the famous ancient pyramid.
Excellent presentation
Have a nice day.

PiotrF (54246) 2017-10-18 15:26

Hello Chris,
Beautiful picture from Giza with camel in foreground.
Good composition and quality. Thank you for detailed notes.
Good work.
Regards
Piotr

Tue (91450) 2017-10-19 0:59

Hello Chris,
I love the yellow colours of the pyramid and the ground combined with the very blue sky. The sharpness is superb and shows the stones and textures of the impressive structure so well and clearly. The camel is an excellent inclusion to the foreground, great timing.
Lars

holmertz (101880) 2017-10-19 2:06

Hello Chris,
It's a classic pyramid photo with the camel and its owner in the foreground, facing the right direction. The light is strong but favourable and the photo is perfectly well exposed. I think that even if they stuff all those cathedrals into the pyramid there would still be room for a small parish church somewhere at the top. :-)
Kind regards,
Gert

jean113 (27585) 2017-10-19 5:07

Hello Chris, a 'quick grab' shot that epitomises our ideas of a visit to see the pyramids.
Interesting note about the sheer size of the pyramid; it is hard to comprehend the scale.
Very well managed light.
Regards Jean.

Cricri (176) 2017-10-19 9:28

Hi Chris
Une image bien composer et présenter, les couleurs en plus sont belles, trčs belle présentation
Belle soirée
cricri

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-10-20 5:09

Hi Chris
That's a friendly chappy we've got here - ship of the desert who can survive in the harshest of climates. I like the effective crop, colours, clarity, contrast and the pyramid behind. Nice grab, Congrats
Best regards

jmdias (114150) 2017-10-27 15:50

chris

a different pov of this famous pyramid. I liked the inclusion of the camel and the view of that buildings at side of the monument. In my opinion those modern buildings should be removed to another area.
hugs

jorge

PaulVDV (62746) 2017-10-28 23:51

Hello Chris,
On relatively few pictures of the pyramids the museum building can be seen. I must confess that I also don't remember this view. On the other hand it seems very odd that I would have missed the museum ...
Why didn't this Egyptian rider wear his red scarf on his head instad of the blue cap :)
There's smog hanging over Cairo but your picture of the pyramids is perfectly clear. I was there during a sandstorm. Atmospheric but terrible. Perhaps that's why I don't remember the museum building ? :)
Best regards, Paul

mcmtanyel (67507) 2017-11-05 13:54

Hello Chris,
One day, we'll have the courage to go to Egypt and see the pyramids for ourselves. In the meantime, I'll have to contend with inviting images like this.
Regards,
MT

maloutim (13617) 2017-12-09 0:52

I love this picture and the contrast between the great pyramid, and the camel and rider who both seem to be admiring it.
You did very well considering you shot it from a moving cart !
Hard to imagine how much the pyramid could contain ! Amazing realisations of the past !
Thanks for sharing.
Marie-Louise.