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3 Different Angles Of Tutankamun's Mask


3 Different Angles Of Tutankamun's Mask
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1990-06
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Artwork, Abstract, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed], Portrait
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2009/04/10 "different angles" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-04-10 0:29
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
~ 3 Different Angles of Tutankhamun’s Golden Mask ~


The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo is the home of countless fascinating and unique items of antiquity. I visited this museum in the early 1990’s when I was living in the Middle East, the greatest lure for me was the prospect of seeing the contents of Pharoah Tutankhamun’s tomb. I was not disappointed; on the contrary, I remember my visit like it was yesterday.

A very large and spacious area had been designated for the artefacts from the chambers of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Within this area, at the end of the building, was a well guarded room containing the contents from The Boy King’s actual coffin. What a spectacle! I could hardly believe my eyes when I walked in and immediately saw his gold mask mounted in a glass cabinet in the centre of the room.

If seeing is believing, THAT was one defining and unforgettable moment in my life. I was immediately captivated by its’ pure beauty, magnificence and presence over all else around it. No photo can truly do it justice; it really has to be seen at close range as I did that day. Simply astounding!

The gold mask was extracted from the innermost mummy case. It weighs a staggering 11kg and is 54cm in height. It is made of pure gold, semi-precious stones and coloured glass. His collar includes inlaid turquoise, lapis lazuli, cornelian and amazonite.

I took three photos of Tutankhamun’s death mask from different angles at close range. I did this as I had never seen a photo of the sides of the mask, only the spectacular frontal aspect. This week’s Friday theme is a perfect opportunity for me to bring together these different perspectives of the gold mask and, just for good measure, I have also arranged in this composition one of my Nile sunset photos at Thebes. I think this poignant as it is here that Tutankamun’s tomb is located....in the Valley of the Kings.

PP workshop details:
1. Scanned negatives of all photos. (Taken back in 1990 – i.e. pre-digital era!) :-)
2. Crop, resize and adjust contrast of each and save individual images.
3. Layer and arrange on black BG.
4. Adjust size again and re-sharpen new image. Save and post.

TFR.
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Hello Martyn,

A very good idea and excellent presentation! Your photo tells a whole story helped with your notes. Exposure-wise and composition are present. It's tuitorial and pleasing.
Good job and regards.

Francis Xavier

Hi Martyn,
So you were in Egypt too :-) Excellent compilation How did you managed to take pictures of Tut? Must have been the year when I was there in 2004 security was very strikt. Anyway great imapression of this wonderful country, the sunrise over the Nile is great too. A fine posting Martyn.
Hans

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2009-04-10 0:53]

you are lucky being able to take photo in museum. was impressive even viewing from your capture together with your note. beautiful sunset also. tfs, Martyn

Very nice contribution to the theme. Clear and sharp with warm colours. I've never been in Egypt, must be great to visit...

regards, willie

Martyn
Superbes présentation et réalisation. Excellent travail et très bonne contribution au thème (tu as apparemment mieux compris que moi ce qu'il fallait faire-))
Amicalement
JJ

Hi Martyn,

This is a very nice photo. Good framing and presentation. Your concept of the sunset and the 3 angles is simply splendid.

TFS,

Sreya

Oh, wow, Martyn, I have always wanted to see this display! You have done it proud!
The details of the Tut masks are incredibly sharp and detailed for such small images. I love how the gold has caught the light to give it a very classy shine.

Have a great day,
Bev :-)

Wow..., Martin.
Excellent looking collage from the 3 different pictures with the large overlook in top.
Congratulations and a big BRAVO.!
Thanks for showing it here.
Best regards from Jan

Very fine collection of sharp and clear photos - I like the pano at the top and then the 3 images of the mask underneath..

David

hello MArtyn
how are you friend?
wonderful trio of this very popular and historic Titenkhamen
fine sun rays. beinf a history student i have learnt that he was a devotee to Sun as historians believe that he had a bad eye sight and could only see during bright sun light.
tfs

Manuj Mehta

Hello Martyn,
I am so glad you are sharing this collage to us. Fantastic work. This inspires me to save some $$$ to visit Egypt in the future. Hats off to your PP skills. Best regards...Danilo

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  • Margy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 111 W: 6 N: 227] (2512)
  • [2009-04-10 8:23]

Hi Martyn,

Nice presentation of Tutankhamun in 3 different angles. All tree very nice colored and sharp too.
Very beautiful sunset which makes it all complete.
Regards, Marga

Hi Martyn,
A superb collage of the Egyption Tutankhamun’s Golden Mask with wonderful warm colours and clarity.
TFS and have a nice Easter weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 170 W: 136 N: 399] (1779)
  • [2009-04-10 21:05]

Hi Martyn,

Nice presentation for the Friday Theme. Nice sharp and well expsosed images. Presentation with the landscape is an excellent idea, it remind us the origin of the mask. Nice work and TFS.

Alain

Hello Martyn,
Wondeful presentation ,Good macro and composition.
The colors its perfect and frame it's fantastic so great. Well done for the thème Bravo!
Happy Easter
Tfs
Gaston

Ciao Martyn


I loved the 3 different angles,
one because I love Egypt and your
culture, the gods, the masks and
drawings of wall!
A beautiful performance in taste and rich
in color.
Congratulations, the beautiful theme!
Greetings

Sergio

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7754] (33070)
  • [2009-04-11 13:38]

Hi Martyn
You set this up nicely - well taken photos of the very well known death mask.
And I thoroughly enjoyed reading your notes. How wonderful for you to have seen it all. It must be so great to see
Janice

Hi Martyn, A very professional montage of these four photos. The colours are superb. The mask is as good in your photo as in any professional magazine. TFS. Murray.

Preciosa imágenes, gran colorido, felicidades por el viaje a Egipto. Solo preguntaria : que camara, que pelicula y lente? un saludo :)

bellas fotos de egipto, en particular sus amaneceres y puestas de sol, bello colage, de la majestuosa mascara de tutankhamon.
abrazos

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