Karnak columns II, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

An upward pov inside the Karnak Hypostyle Hall, the largest of its kind in the world. The 2 statues of Amun Ra (Amun Re), the God of the sun, air, and fertility, wearing the hat with the double plume, at left and right, have both been emasculated, probably because of those easily embarrassed French ladies again. (The French were there from 17981801 AD, after the chaos caused by the Ottomans (1786-91 AD) trying to regain their control over Egypt). Here's the uncensored nsfw version of Amun Ra!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/Amun-Ra_kamutef_2.jpg/200px-Amun-Ra_kamutef_2.jpg

Some more info and pics.

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/karnak

ikeharel, jhm, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, jemaflor, pajaran, adramad, COSTANTINO oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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lousat (138585) 2021-01-13 2:17

Hi Chris,great watch to the top of Karnak columns,perfect to create a nice imposing perspective,great sharpness to see the details of heroglyphics,well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (101956) 2021-01-13 3:20

Hello Chris,
A good upward view that shows us the reliefs of some of the columns in a good condition, others damaged through history. Between the columns we see other elements of the former building. The blue sky provides a fine backdrop and the good light from behind you gives us a very clear view of the figures.
Regards,
Gert

Royaldevon (85606) 2021-01-13 3:26

Hello Chris,

Censorship has lasted longer than I imagined!!!

This is a fine, sharp photograph of these columns, the upward view setting them against the blue sky, which makes a perfect backcloth.
These tall columns show a wonderful skill from the artisans but then, to cover them in hieroglyphs to tell a story, too, is amazing!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (220553) 2021-01-13 3:26

Ciao Chris, great POV on impressive columnes, fine details. wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211734) 2021-01-13 5:44

Hello Chris,

We get a nice view of the old original columns with clear decorative inscriptions.
Colours and sharpness are excellent done.
Very well photographed, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

pierrefonds (113552) 2021-01-13 6:22

Bonjour Chris,

Ces colonnes sont impressionnantes. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des colonnes de la salle du Kamak Hypostyle. La lumičre met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

PaulVDV (62796) 2021-01-13 11:13

Hello Chris,
Wonderful view upwards!
The composition is excellent with several pieces of blue sky in between the different columns and remaining walls.
Best regards, Paul

jemaflor (146258) 2021-01-13 23:39

Hi Chris,
Impressive and beautiful presentation with this upward POV and with this blue sky in the BG, excellent effect. Nice ruins well presented, tsf.

pajaran (114867) 2021-01-14 0:30

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, lepa stara arhitektura, dobro pokaznao sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepi stubovi i detanji na njima.
Lepa fotografija.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

ikeharel (112397) 2021-01-14 0:49

Upwards POV enhanced the mighty appearence of the columns, Chris.
The ancient Egyption inscriptions marvelously shown and there is a fine contrast from the blue sky aloft.
Good afternoon,
Ike

everlasting (19680) 2021-01-14 0:54

the fine details on these colossal pillars look great against the azure blue sky

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-01-14 4:27

Hi Chris
Low-level ancient columns with lovely detail and light in the stonework taken from great viewpoint. Good work
Best regards

mkamionka (73316) 2021-01-14 8:01

Hi Chris,
the huge columns in Karnak Temple are so very photogenic.
Sadly they are so close that too often there is too much shadow there. You have selected a great perspective looking up through the columns to the blue sky.
Great effect. Fantastic colors.
We can well see the hieroglyphs.
Excellent capture,
M

jmdias (114240) 2021-01-15 11:28

chris

even damaged we can see the beauty of these columns and the carvings. excellent angle and colors with the blue sky so beautiful.

take care

jorge

adramad (72536) 2021-01-15 12:03

Hello Chris.
Spectacular this perspective upwards of the immense columns of Karnak, a delight the designs and reliefs in the columns, beautiful the contrast with the blue of the sky.
A fantastic photo, with beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Well done. I love it.
Enjoy the weekend, but taking all precautions against Covid.
Very best regards.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (115499) 2022-05-07 22:00

Hello dear Chris and have a nice day
and a happy sunday s evening
excellent chosen point of view
presenting these columns in
a different way and in a few
words an upward pop inside
the Kamak Hypostyle Hall
the largest of its kind in the
world
the blue sky creates uninteresting
backdrop
regards
costantino