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SAKKARA STEPPED PYRAMID


SAKKARA STEPPED PYRAMID
Photo Information
Copyright: Andre Salvador (erdna) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 68 N: 747] (5425)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm AF-S, VR, Promaster 72mm UV Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): IMAGES OF EGYPT [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-21 8:04
Viewed: 715
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The first tombs of the pharaohs were large, unimpressive, bunker affairs called mastabas. They were made from sun dried mud brick and most have long since crumbled to dust. This all changed around 2630 BC with the erection of the step pyramid. It was made for the pharaoh, Djoser and began as a normal mastaba, but was subsequently enlarged by adding one mastaba on top of another until it consisted of six terraces some 200ft (60 meters) high. The surface was originally encased in smooth white limestone which must have caught the sun light and reflected its rays.

For more info you may see http://www.crystalinks.com/steppyr.html

Nikon D200
2007/04/18 06:42:15.5
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Lens: Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G VR
Focal Length: 32mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/250 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Preset d-0
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium High
Image Comment: Copyright (c) Andre' Salvador
Long Exposure NR: Off
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  • mcnk Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 129 W: 11 N: 89] (743)
  • [2007-08-21 8:20]

What a great shot.
I have never been to the pyramids. Its on a list of wanadoos. The scale of these things are stunning aren't they! I like the way this shot shows the size of the people to exaggerate the structure.
I really liked your note too. Very interesting and informative.
TFS

Hi,Andre!
Great POV.Really BIG Object!
Interesting image...
Thank You for the useful notes.
Regards,
Daniel

HI Andre
I know how impressive this pyramid is because I toured Egypt back in 1990 (in the heat of June!) during which time I visited Sakara. It really is so impressive and your photo captures its magnificence. The Sahara desert was a furnace but it was well worth the visit as were all the pyramids. Good composition and use of lighting, the latter can often be really harsh for photography. Well done! You may like to check out my TL portfolio, it includes one of my Egyptian photos I took whilst inside a tomb. TFS.

Martyn

Pryvitanne Andre!
Beautiful piramide! I have never seen piramide! I WANT EGYPT!!!ALL made well!
ALiaksandr

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 261 W: 4 N: 204] (656)
  • [2007-09-18 21:03]

Hi Andre,

Beautiful tone and color .. great scale provided by the people .. I love the central placement of the pyramid .. I think it adds a real meditative feel to the image.

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