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Cheops...please wipe your feet
Photo Information
Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 799 N: 9736] (38863)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-06-08
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Decisive Moment, Mood
Camera: Minolta Z1
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Egypt 2004 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-21 5:14
Viewed: 1016
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Khufu - Χεωψ - Cheops [please wipe your feet before entering]

Again here a business man from the ‘Rent-a-Camel’, Giza division. While I was on my camel, poor animal, (rented via my taxi driver Ali, refer this note) I encountered this man on his camel, who perhaps was thinking: “How did that guy get a camel so early in this Sunday morning?” ….”poor animal” Or may be he was just afraid he had to clean up the area to make it dust free, you never know :)

Anyhow, while stumbling around on this camel (poor animal), I could make some nice shots of the impressive pyramids of Giza, here the largest one, the famous pyramid of Pharao Khufu or in Hellenic Cheops.

PS-talk:
- Resized
- increased saturation of the sky
- increased contrast of pyramid
- decreased brightness of pyramid
- run whole through Neat Image to reduce noise
- framed and add text


Pyramids of Giza

The Great Pyramid is the oldest and the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt in Africa. The oldest and only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the World, it is believed to have been constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC.The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu (hellenized as Χεωψ, Cheops), and is sometimes called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu.

The Great Pyramid is the main part of a complex setting of buildings that included two mortuary temples in honour of Khufu (one close to the pyramid and one near the Nile), three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives, an even smaller "satellite" pyramid, a raised causeway connecting the two temples, and small mastaba tombs surrounding the pyramid for nobles. One of the small pyramids contains the tomb of queen Hetepheres (discovered in 1925), sister and wife of Sneferu and the mother of Khufu. There was a town for the workers of Giza, including a cemetery, bakeries, a beer factory and a copper smelting complex. More buildings and complexes are being discovered by The Giza Mapping Project.

A few hundred metres south-west of the Great Pyramid lies the slightly smaller Pyramid of Khafre, one of Khufu's successors who is also commonly considered the builder of the Great Sphinx, and a few hundred metres further south-west is the Pyramid of Menkaure, Khafre's successor, which is about half as tall.

The generally accepted estimated date of its completion is c. 2500 BC. Although this date contradicts radiocarbon dating evidence it is loosely supported by a lack of archaeological findings for the existence prior to the fourth dynasty of a civilization with sufficient population or technical ability in the area. (Texts Wikipedia.com)
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Nice postcard. Could perhaps do with a bit more contrast. Thanks for your note. Alfred

Hi Hans,
Very nice capture, the man and camel give a very good scale of the size of the pyramid ...
Very informative note too.
Well done, Monsieur le Baron !
Sylvie

Prachtige plaat weer Hans mooie vlakverdeling Qua kleur zou ik de lucht in een wat harder bauw willen zien, kwestie van smaak denk ik. Verder gewoon een mooie plaat lekker scherp met mooie structuren.

TFs
Grtz Pim

Hi Hans,
Great composition, the man and camel certainly give an idea of the size of the pyramid don't they! This is a place I have always wanted to visit, ah well one day I hope! Great notes as always too! TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1691 W: 0 N: 1] (11059)
  • [2007-02-21 6:37]

Hallo Hans
Weer eens wat anders dan een Hollands landschap.
Erg mooi in beeld gebracht.
Gr Jos

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  • Palmi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 51 W: 5 N: 25] (380)
  • [2007-02-21 6:54]

I dont know wot it is but there is something i really like about this shot.
I feel like there is something old about this shot. It just looks really good
good work

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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 0 N: 207] (2762)
  • [2007-02-21 7:10]

Hi Hans,
Very interesting point of view on the main pyramid, I'll remember to wipe my feet before entering the tomb, not to mix recent dust with the sacred old one...
Mary

Very nice shot. Good sharpness and details.
And how was the camel ride. Got seasick?
Pierre

Hello Hans,
I like the layout on this composition. The camel looking straight ahead with the pyramid behind him. The lighting is excellent with an overall nice warm feel to it. Well done and TFS Julie

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  • WTS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 73 N: 244] (1217)
  • [2007-02-21 9:15]

Hi Hans
I enjoyed the notes and it was the angle of the shot that caught my attention. The upwards slope, the angles of the pyramid, I like the frame you chose, this is postcard worthy.

Wayne

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1525 W: 7 N: 1610] (8932)
  • [2007-02-21 9:43]

Wonderful piramide Hans,Postcart picture.Very beautifully made with good light and contrast and thanks that you shows us the picture.
Greeting.
Eva

Is this what our Egyptian friends will send me if I don't behave?? Sand?? Or a pyramid?? I could use the pyramid! Nice shot Hans! Great notes!
B-)
linda

Hi Hans.
Blijft een zeer aantrekkelijke plaats al zal ik er waarschijnlijk nooit komen. Denk wel dat het veel indruk maakt.
Mooie compositie waar ik met plezier naar kijk.
Groet Frans

Hello Hans,

well captured exllent colors Bg POV DOF perfect details very crisp I really like this POv alot well done

TFS Kyle

This is a great view with a lovely blue sky. I like the point of view taken from sitting on top of a camel. Very good composition and colours.

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1088 W: 119 N: 1919] (9520)
  • [2007-02-21 11:43]

heeeee... ook een driehoek!
leuk hoor...
Inderdaad een mooie vlakverdeling, mooie blauwe lucht en de sfeer van de ondergrond doet echt denken aan....drooooooogte, woestijn!

Prachtig!

Gr.,
Anneke

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1431 W: 12 N: 687] (9406)
  • [2007-02-21 12:11]

Hi Hans,
Good POV in this picture. The problem with the pyramids is that they have been photographed so many times, it is difficult to find a view that we have not seen before. well done.
Sunil

hi Hans,
Great postcard shot - I can almost feel the heat from the desert sun ;-))
Well done.

best regards, Daniel

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 31 N: 1561] (9603)
  • [2007-02-21 14:43]

Hi Hans

This looks like a photo from a holiday brochure. Excellent composition and you handled the bright light well. The camel gives a sense of scale to the scene

TFS

Karan

Hi Hans, great compositio with a great great pyramid and lovely camel, wonderful perspective and splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Very nice composition here Hans
An off-centre placement of the pyramid, with inclusion of the obligatory camel, makes for an interesting and unusual view of both.
Congratulations
Rew

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2007-02-21 15:41]
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LOL... what a funny notes with the shot... hehehehe....

I like this shot... my whole attention drawn to the man and his camel, well done! Great textures, colours and POV, very nicely captured my friend... :) thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

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  • BenF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 0 N: 351] (2991)
  • [2007-02-21 16:01]

Hello Hans,
Good shot with nice composition and very interesting note.
Maybe a little more contrast would have been nice, but thats just me.
Well done,
TFS
BEn

Hi Hans,
Lovely clean sky. A very nice presentation with great sharpness and detail. I like the natural colors.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Hi Hans,

Very difficult to hold a camera on a camel while walking, heh?? I've tried it and it was really fun... :))
A great photo of the Pyramids with the man on the camel! It looks like a postcard or it could be easily a stamp from Egypt... :))

Well done
Constantinos

Hi Hans.
Very nice picture from Egypt
Good capture,colours and great note.Well done
Best Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Hans, nicely composed shot. Good informative note. :) Vandana

follows

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3209 W: 225 N: 6904] (27379)
  • [2007-02-22 5:44]

Hans, I've been away and missed this one - and what a composition! Perfectly set out, colours and details look very 'Egypt'. And your POV and angle is great.
And once again, I really enjoy your notes...
TFS
Janice

Very nice shot Hans. Excellent composition. Very well done. TFS. Stev

Hi Hans. Very original POV for this composition in the Egyptian desert. I like the dynamic anle of the ground, the man on the camel and the wonderful blue sky. Simply magic. Murray.

Mooi gedaan Hans! Echte reclame poster Groet
John
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Hello Hans,
I believe u did everything right with this picture, down to the description as well!
It's already good, but I hope u don't me doing a little change only in the composition.
Thanks for putting up those notes and sharing,
kev

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  • terro (331)
  • [2007-04-07 18:19]

Hi Hans,
what a nice composition, the contrast between the sky and the pyramid is great and the POV make the man and his camel look so small. Well you always look small beside a pyramid
I have read a couple of your notes and I like your sense of humour too.
Great work
Regards
Jean-François

Hans -
Your composition is always very nice and helpful.
It tells a lot of story about your photo. The pyramid is so pretty and i love the blue sky background which add beauty to the picture. I also like the effect on what you did and you have done a great job with this one. Great shot!
Congrats!
Regards, GRACE STOUT

Droom van iedere fotograaf en je weet ik hou van heerlijke cliche fotoos,die zijn mooi en daarom wil iedereen ze ook zien dus cliche maar wat is daar mis mee.......
Haarlem word nog effe niks hans(druk druk druk)veel werken,zo gauw het kan bel ik je,goed?.
jan

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