Abu Simbel Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Abu Simbel is an archaeological site comprising two massive rock temples in southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser about 290 km southwest of Aswan. The twin temples were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari, to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh, and to intimidate his Nubian neighbors. The complex was relocated in its entirety in the 1960s to avoid being submerged during the creation of Lake Nasser and remains one of Egypt's top tourist attractions. Panorama stitched from 3 photos using HP Image Zone.

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tcht (7298) 2006-03-14 17:24

Hello Luc,

Welcome to TE! The panorama setting is very good, great sky and contrast. Perhaps it'd be better if we can see the statues in greater sharpness and detail. Even better if it's more focused on something. Perhaps may be enhanced by photoshop work.

If ya have time, look @ my photograph http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Africa/Egypt/photo245709.htm of which I took 5 months after you :)

Thanks for sharing ;)

Cheukhin

rushfan2112 (2965) 2006-03-14 17:36

Hi Luc, nice shot. We were there in July 2004 and the place is amazing - apart from the street vendors (like irritating flies) and the ridiculous and ever-changing rules about what photos / video you are / aren't allowed to take. Well done, Paul

PerR (1481) 2006-03-15 15:43

Hl Luc.
Like Paul I've been there too, but it was 8-9 years ago. I wasn't allowed to use my video-cam as much as I wanted (once there was a military police man that stopped me and I thought 'now he will confiscate my camera', but he didn't)
Real colours and beautiful blue sky. Nice panorama view.
Well done.
Regards
Per