The Temple of Abu Simbel

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The Temple of Abu Simbel sent on June 12, 2017 (11:29) by Annamaria Pertosa. 43 comments, 1198 views.

at 27mm, 1/125 f/22.0, ISO 200, hand held. Assuan, Egypt.

Costruito da Ramsesse II, Abu Simbel è uno dei più famosi monumenti dell'antico Egitto. Al confine meridionale del Paese, scolpita in una parete di pietra nel XIII secolo a.C., è uno spettacolo mozzafiato. La sua facciata di 33 m d'altezza, con le quattro colossali statue di Ramses II che porta la doppia corona dell'Alto e del Basso Egitto aveva il ruolo di mostrare la supremazia del faraone ai visitatori che provenivano da sud. Il Grande Tempio fu dedicato alle divinità protettrici delle grandi città egiziane: Amon di Tebe, Ptah di Menfi e Ra-Harakhty di Eliopoli. Intagliato nella roccia sulla sponda occidentale del Nilo, fu iniziato nel quinto anno di regno del faraone e ultimato dopo 30 anni. Con la fine dell'era faraonica, il monumento fu trascurato e sepolto dalla sabbia. Scomparve completamente dalla storia, senza essere più menzionato né dai greci né dai romani. Fu solo nel 1813, che Lewis Burkhardt, un esploratore svizzero patlò di questo luogo come di un insieme di statue di cui si vedevano solo la testa e le spalle. Nel 1817, l'esploratore italiano di Padova, Giovanni Battista Belzoni riuscì ad entrare nel tempio, ma fu purtroppo deluso dai pochi oggetti ritrovati. Il monumento è rimasto parzialmente sotto la sabbia per altri decenni, rivelato nella sua completa maestosità solo nel 1909. Ho postato anche la versione a colori, se esprimete una preferenza, mi fate cosa gradita, perché ero indecisa fra le due opzioni. Grazie come sempre per critiche, consigli e commenti.

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Paki64

sent on June 12, 2017 (11:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

An unpublished version in b / n of a famous temple.
Congratulations Annamaria.
Hello
Paki

Nino 58

sent on June 12, 2017 (11:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Much more incisive :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on June 12, 2017 (11:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Paki, fast! Thanks a lot for the welcome visit, the nice comment and the attention.
A dear greeting
Anna Maria :-)

Savastano

sent on June 12, 2017 (12:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great b \
that I prefer
Hi, Peter

Angelo Adorisio

sent on June 12, 2017 (12:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo and I prefer to the other just as beautiful in color, from an idea of ??past times that suits more to the type of subject represented in the picture, with kind regards

Angel

user79089

sent on June 12, 2017 (12:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot, she knows about old photos: -o
Hello
Ignazio

Silvio Maccario

sent on June 12, 2017 (13:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Annamaria, for a photo like this ... B & W forever (IMHO)! Congratulations, I really like it. A warm greeting. Silvio. :-)

Andreasettimoquarto

sent on June 12, 2017 (14:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful this version in bn ...
Andrew ;-) ;-)

Francescoc

sent on June 12, 2017 (14:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful monumental panorama, in BN I like it more! :-)

Francesco.Santullo

sent on June 12, 2017 (18:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful also in bn

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on June 12, 2017 (18:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nino58
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Peter
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A great thank you heart, dear friends, for the good comments, the visit and the attention from me, always very appreciated.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Arvina

sent on June 12, 2017 (19:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice also this but I prefer the color !!
Ciao ciao, Arvina :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on June 12, 2017 (19:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Angelo Adorisio
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Ignazio Azteni
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A great and sincere thanks, dear friends, for the express preference, the welcome and the time you dedicate.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on June 12, 2017 (19:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Silvio Maccario
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Andreasettimo
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Thank you very much, dear friends, for the good comments, the welcome visit and the attention, always very much appreciated.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Roby54

sent on June 12, 2017 (20:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice b / n makes the picture more impressive in my opinion
Hello
roby

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on June 12, 2017 (20:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Francescoc
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F.santullo
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It's always nice to see you and read your nice comments. Thank you for your kind presence and attention to my shots and captions.
A dear greeting
Anna Maria

Vittorio.f

sent on June 12, 2017 (20:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The b ^ n is and is also beautiful as a photo
But this time I prefer color ...

Claudio Cozzani

sent on June 12, 2017 (20:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

As I said in color, I prefer this
Version, hello hello soon
Ps personal opinion :-P

Claudio c

user99954

sent on June 12, 2017 (20:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shot Annamaria, congratulations!

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on June 12, 2017 (21:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Arvina
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Roby54
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Many thanks, dear friends, for the preference, the good comments and the welcome visit that I always appreciate.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

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