Sarcophagus of the Vizier Gemenefherbak, xxvi Dynasty Sais.

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Sarcophagus of the Vizier Gemenefherbak, xxvi Dynasty Sais. sent on March 28, 2017 (20:28) by Giuseppe.Cristofalo. 8 comments, 1331 views.

, 1/20 f/2.8, ISO 400, hand held.

Si tratta del coperchio di un sarcofago antropoide, in basanite (detta anche Pietra Bekhen), una roccia che, a differenza del basalto (con il quale spesso viene confusa), è povera di silice ma ricca in magnesio, ferro ed alcali. Estratta dalle cave nel Deserto Orientale (Wadi Hammamat) , e caratterizzata da un uniforme colore verde scuro fino al nero, rappresentò il materiale lapideo più pregiato della civiltà egizia. L'elemento che ha subito attirato la mia attenzione è lo scarabeo alato scolpito sul petto (per l'esattezza sopra il cuore, sede dell'intelligenza, per assicurarne la protezione), simbolo di rinascita e rigenerazione. Più in basso, al centro,finemente scolpite,si notano due colonne di geroglifici che elencano le offerte funerarie. Ho scelto un PDR dal basso per evidenziare la maestosità e l'austerità di questo fantastico pezzo di storia egizia, perfettamente conservato.

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Riccardo.asselta

sent on March 28, 2017 (21:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Unusual perspective that makes interesting photo

Riccardomelzi

sent on March 29, 2017 (10:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I also have shots of this subject, but yours is particularly successful and charming. Also good not easy artificial lighting management. Compliments.

Giuseppe.Cristofalo

sent on March 29, 2017 (10:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

thank you so much to both!
riccardo melzi thanks for the compliments !!

user81826

sent on March 29, 2017 (11:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I looked at many times and every time regarded this slope on the right gave me a little 'discomfort; was it not better to take it up directly at an angle of not caring symmetry?
It really like the management of the light and the background, the whole becomes a gray on gray (slightly bronzed).
Surely with another angle for me could be a very good shot, for the rest I think you did very well to get close to the artifact to grasp details.

Mattehorn

sent on March 30, 2017 (8:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Alesrog

sent on March 31, 2017 (9:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful light, beautiful the PDR and the choice of color ...
It looks like a photo from ;-) studio without a deep meaning I find it a pretty picture.

user59947

sent on April 05, 2017 (12:50) | This comment has been translated

I like the angle of view!

Giuseppe.Cristofalo

sent on April 23, 2017 (14:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

thanks a lot ales and ardian and Matterhorn and Paul!
have a nice Sunday

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