Humpback Sphinx, a photo from Giza, Delta

Photographer's Note

With my previous photo I have showed off that I had the satisfaction to see the Pyramids of Giza. Now it's turn for the Sphinx...

I really wanted to place the pyramid elsewhere, but I had no much room to manoeuvre. The more popular view straight into Sphinx face had unfavourable light. I would love to re-visit this place someday and have more time to contemplate the view.

PaulVDV, PaulVDV, Fis2, tyro, papagolf21, snunney, ikeharel, jhm, cornejo, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ, adramad, ktanska, macjake, mcmtanyel, maloutim oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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PaulVDV (54833) 2019-02-04 11:15

Hello Mariusz,
It's a place that I'd also love to re-visit one day.
When I was in Giza there was a sandstorm. So I don't have good pictures of the Sphinx or the pyramids.
Here we get a good view of both. A nice combination and without camels or tourists in sight.
I like this presentation.
Best regards, Paul

mesutilgim (0) 2019-02-04 11:37

Hello Mariusz,
Nice capture of this famous Sphinx in Giza. Good pov and perfect sharpness.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lousat (129945) 2019-02-04 11:56

Hi Mariusz,a very rare pic of the Sphinx without people inside,a classic view made in the usual top quality,a colorful view after the black and white pyramids,well done! have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Tue (82232) 2019-02-04 12:23

Hello Mariusz,
The combination of two of the famous monuments in one shot is superb, I really like to see the pyramid right behind and on the back of the sphinx. The light was amazing and resulted in wonderful warm colours and a nice play of light and shadow around the sphinx's head at right. Very well done.
Lars

Fis2 (155599) 2019-02-04 12:43

Czesc Mariusz!
Ten widok to juz swiatowa klasyka.
Miejsce znane calemu swiatu.
Milo popatrzec ba napewno tam nie dotre, chociaz...
Ladny kadr, kompozycja, kolorki i swiatlo.
Podoba sie.
Milego wieczoru.
Krzysztof

pajaran (102612) 2019-02-04 12:48

Dobro vece.
Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobasr kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepa fotografija i secanje.
Lepa stara svinga.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela, srecno.
Paja.

Good evening.
Nice view, interesting text ...
Beautifully shown, good contrast, nice colors.
Nice photo and memory.
Nice old swing.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best in the new week that started, good luck.

carlo62 (81265) 2019-02-04 13:47

Ciao Mariusz
non sempre riusciamo a prendere i momenti migliori durante i viaggi, la mancanza di tempo, le condizioni atmosferiche e molte altre cose influenzano i risultati.
In questo caso non vedo niente di sbagliato, č solo una vista di questo luogo, forse non č la piů sorprendente, ma č una delle cose che tutti vedono passando da li, per cui, perché non fare una foto?
Saluti
Carlo

tyro (30513) 2019-02-04 14:52

Hi Mariusz,

I'm sure that I have a similar picture taken a bit earlier than yours but on a very early little compact camera but unfortunately mine has lots of tourists in it.

This, in fact, is an excellent photograph of this iconic monument with the pyramid of Khufu rising proudly in the background. Very clear and sharp, nice light, perfect colours and excellent details.

Perfect!

Kind Regards,

John.

ifege (32199) 2019-02-04 18:42

Hi Mariusz
What a sphinx photo without a single person in it! Well managed and the top of a pyramid behind adds to the composition.
cheers
Ian

papagolf21 (152599) 2019-02-04 23:50

Bonjour, cher Mariusz,
Je reste toujours étonné de voir ces édifices qui passent les sičcles avec bonheur et qui gardent certains secrets quant ŕ leur édification.
C'est beau, majestueux et monumental.
Merci du partage.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Royaldevon (75378) 2019-02-05 1:31

Hello Mariusz,

I think your choice of positioning works admirably.
The light has given warm, honey-colours to the stone and the Sphinx fits perfectly into the frame of the photograph, with the pyramid also perfectly placed. As you note, it has an unusual relationship with the Sphinx, making it appear to have a hump!
It is a very original and finely executed photograph.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

snunney (130967) 2019-02-05 2:09

Hello Mariusz,
I rather like this point of view showing both of these ancient monuments in one composition against a clear blue sky. Very well composed with superb colour contrasts and much well rendered textural detail.

ikeharel (105889) 2019-02-05 3:32

Hello Mariusz,
One of the most intriguing monument in Egypt, and no similar in the whole world.
I wish i could see this... politics, of course.
Great spot taken from.
Good afternoon,
Ike

jhm (202989) 2019-02-05 5:41

Hello Mariusz,

Now it's turn for the Sphinx, but wonderful rock formation.
Nice depth and perspective.
Very well composition and excellent presentation.
Nice done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2019-02-05 6:57

Bonjour Mariusz,

Superbe composition. C'est un ręve pour moi que de visiter l'Égypte et surtout les pyramides. Le cadrage est précis et la lumičre est belle sur ces monuments grandioses.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193806) 2019-02-05 7:54

Hello

quelle image et composition avec la pyramide en gris en fond et sa forme triangulaire et cette statue en pierre ocre qui s'enchaîne quel vue et captage superbe construction d'image
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

cornejo (61504) 2019-02-05 10:34

Witaj Mariusz, very good photograph of this beautiful and interesting composition with these ancient monuments, very well captured in this beautiful image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Great and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Cordial greetings from the south of Spain.
Angel.

COSTANTINO (104143) 2019-02-05 22:58

Hello dear friend
original version
you were very lucky to have the
satisfaction to see the Puramids
of Giza
welldone and wellseen
The most popular view in the world
regards
Costantino

CLODO (45094) 2019-02-05 23:46

Hi Mariusz

Good POV to make me think it's a kind of new grounded camel!
Best regards
CLODO

ChrisJ (160008) 2019-02-06 0:06

Hello Mariusz,

Haha! I took a similar shot and someone commented it looks like a hump back! You had good lighting that reveals the textures much better than in the shot I uploaded. Tfs!

gervaso (28177) 2019-02-06 6:39

Hello, Mariusz!

A classical and breathtaking view of this famous monument! It must be incredible to see it personally, and you captured that with excellent light and colors, and the presence of the pyramid behind makes the composition even more interesting! Sharpness is also very good! Excellent job!

jmdias (102878) 2019-02-06 10:35

mariusz

it is difficult to find new angles in a so famous place like this. I liked the way you put the pyramid like a turtle cask in the back of the sphinx. nice quality of image.

take care

jorge

adramad (66992) 2019-02-06 11:41

Hello Mariuz.
Sensational this POV of the sphinx, seen from the side which gives a more real vision of its length, while you place one of the pyramids behind it, a beautiful set.
Wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid sharpness.
Very well done. I like very much.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

P.S. In the Canary Islands snow is a rarity, and when it happens it is only in the summits, do not fear for it and less in May.

ktanska (40067) 2019-02-06 12:06

Hi Mariusz,
It is actually surprising that I have not seen this angle before. This view gives quite humorous impression to these ancient masterpieces. I certainly like it. Sidelight works well both on the sphinx and the pyramid.
Kari

macjake (96157) 2019-02-06 13:04

Hi Maruisz
I wonder what it would be like to capture the blue hour here, or the black hour. Maybe its possible to capture the Milky Way and thousands of stars at night...depending on how much city lights are on. Interesting to see how the bricks are added on the outside layer, make me wonder what the actual final product was like right after its construction. excellent sharpness and clarity all around. cheers
Craig

rychem (72179) 2019-02-06 16:05

Sfinks jest chyba jeszcze bardziej niesamowity niz piramidy, i sam jest tajemniczy i jest symbolem tajemniczosci, super zdjecie
pozdrawiam Ryszard

mcmtanyel (58830) 2019-02-06 20:00

Hello Mariusz,
I love this! This is the first I have seen the Sphinx and a humpback! Well done!
Regards,
MT

maloutim (13617) 2019-03-27 0:17

Again, you did really well with this 3 coloured composition ! The sphynx looks majestic in the foreground, and the pyramid looks as if it was resting on its back :-)
I like the sober style of the picture.
Kind regards.
Marie-Louise.