Sphinx II, a photo from Giza, Delta

Photographer's Note

Another view of the enigmatic Sphinx at Giza. Here I liked the silhouetted horses and riders on the horizon. The wall in the centre divides the historic site from the main cart track leading to the bg pyramids. You can see the tops of various camels carts, horses and people trundling back and forth uphill. Taken late afternoon at closing time. I had to beg to take a few shots before leaving.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinx

Fis2, pajaran, ikeharel, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, COSTANTINO, jhm, ktanska oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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Silvio1953 (220665) 2021-09-13 0:27

Ciao Chris, great view of enigmatic sphinx, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (169791) 2021-09-13 0:45

Witaj Chris!
This place makes impression.
Excellent presentation.
Good framing, colors and light.
I like it.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

holmertz (102042) 2021-09-13 0:51

Hello Chris,
You had to beg to take this photo, and the photo begs to be seen in a larger version for full enjoyment of the tiny persons and camels in the distance. The facial features of the sphinx are also better seen when enlarged.
Regards,
Gert

ifege (47013) 2021-09-13 0:54

Hi Chris
The photo needed something more than just the Sphinx - the riders on the horizon provides it. Good sharp photo with good colour and detail.
cheers
Ian

pajaran (114971) 2021-09-13 1:52

Pozdrav.

Danas smo komsije sa fotografijama na TE.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa svinga, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa jahacima na hotizontu.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.

Zelim vam sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

ikeharel (112475) 2021-09-13 2:41

One of the greatest monument near Cairo, Chris, a place I'd love to visit - but unlikely to happend any soon.
used fairly well the strong desert light that enjhanced the yellowish tone of the local soil.
My best regards,
Ike

mkamionka (73440) 2021-09-13 4:18

Hi Chris,
that is indeed something what bother me sometimes: the opening times are often so short that there is no chance to be there for the blue hour.
Interesting point of view where the sphinx is merged with the pyramide behind.
The horse rider indeed add an amazing touch.
Excellent work,
M

pierrefonds (113634) 2021-09-13 4:37

Bonjour Chris,

La composition est bien divisée, le ciel, la pyramide et le Sphinx. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du Sphinx. La lumičre met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Royaldevon (85638) 2021-09-13 6:15

Hello Chris,

You have chosen a fine viewpoint, to capture the head of Sphinx, gazing outwards and partially shrouding the pyramid. Their sandy colours unite the scene.
Once the riders are noticed, silhouetted against the sky, they become extremely important, drawing the gaze of viewers deep into the b/g.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

COSTANTINO (115583) 2021-09-13 6:39

Hello dear chris
you were very lucky to have
visited this enigmatic
Sphinx at Giza...
a different view from the usuals
regards
costantino

lousat (138655) 2021-09-13 9:24

Hi Chris,one of the most photgraphed artwork of the world,not a lucky light but a very sharp and bright capture with a piece of pyramid in background too,well done. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2021-09-13 10:07

Hello Chris,

A lovely panorama with pleasant colours and shadows.
Nice old subject too
Everything sharp and clear to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

jemaflor (146330) 2021-09-13 10:18

Hi Chris,
So photogenic this Sphinx, well framed and good management about light capture and the contrast of light, tfs.

Tue (91612) 2021-09-13 10:34

Hello Chris,
A fantastic photo of one of the most famous places in the world. The sphinx looks fantastic against the blue sky and the pyramid is well included right behind it as well. I like the colour contrast between yellow and blue.
Lars

ktanska (44492) 2021-09-13 10:34

Hi Chris,
I didn't remember the fee of the Sphinx are so big. No doubt the closing time is better for photos than midday. Shadows give good contrasts. And there were probably quite a few people over there earlier. I like those horses too.
Kari

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-09-14 0:39

Hi Chris
Fine detailed image of the Sphinx and the hidden pyramid, love those textures and shapes in natural colours. Nice record shot
Best regards