deep inside Edfu temple Photo

Photographer’s Note

Temple attendants are happy when they see a foreigner brandishing a pro looking camera, because they expect to pose for a " Bakshish ". But this time this very friendly one wanted to show me some carvings on the wall, as if I would be the second person on the earth who would discover them after him. But I had some other plans, and at one moment I shouted " Hello " and he looked at me, and I took only one picture. The tunnel like place was really dark and I hardly got a 1/13th shutter speed with 1600 ISO. No tripod here.
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photoray (1246) 2008-12-21 7:02 [Comment]

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brandstaetter (13972) 2008-12-21 7:24

Hi Izzet,
the quality is stunning for these light conditions and for a hand held photo, you did a good job.
Only thing is, that I´d like to see more of the man.
But I know, it´s hard to choose the vertical format in such a moment.
Compliments, Chris

parbo (10966) 2008-12-21 9:12

Dear Master ,

Historical, narrow tunnel walls created a fantastic effect with their surfaces full with figures. Your play with lights are again incredible here while adding two different source of light for a spectacular result. I like yellow tones all over frame but your model and his natural expression is priceless. Wonderful, congratulations. Have a nice new week.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

TGULUMSER (12496) 2008-12-21 9:28

Hello Izzet Hocam,
A marvelous shot, breathtaking beauty of the temple is perfectly reflected. Thanks a lot for sharing with us,
Best regards,
Tulay

zeynepe (9342) 2008-12-21 10:20

Dear Izzet Bey,
The composition looks like a scene from a movie. There are so many breathtaking detail in low-light conditions. The light at the end of the tunnel makes me feel relaxed as I don't like dark labyrinths :)
My compliments and have a nice Sunday,
Zeynep

tober (3944) 2008-12-21 10:35

Merhaba İzzet Bey, eski Mısır'ın gizemli dehlizlerinden sıradışı bir kare. Binlerce yıllık tarihin kokusu duvarlardan yansıyordur tahminimce.

Saygılar, Tolga

AYDIN (4041) 2008-12-21 11:40

harika bir iç mekan karesi..pozlama ve beyaz ayarı çok iyi.Elinize sağlık

amazon (10591) 2008-12-21 13:01

iso 1600 de ben bu sonucu alamiyorum izzet bey,grenlerin cok fazla olmasi benim beceriksizligim mi yoksa d80den mi kaynaklaniyor sizce,bugun ali basarir ile karsilastil makinasini d90 yapmis ve ic mekanlarda 1600 iso da cok guzel sonuclar alimis,gozumle gordum,makinayi d 90 ile degistirsem mi,bir de benimkine gore biraz daha hafif geldi makina,beni aydinlatirsaniz sevinirim....

fotografa gelince;grensiz altin sarisi duvarlar ve 1/13 deki netlik yine ders niteliginde,
elinize ,kolunuza saglik,
iffet

alibasarir (14303) 2008-12-22 2:54

merhaba izzet bey
son derece mükemmel bir iç mekan çalışması olmuş.ışık,renk ve detaylar harika.ayrıca modelin bakışlarıda bir başka güzel elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

salvator (18763) 2008-12-22 6:53

Hello Izzet Bey,
and a deifnite wooaaaah. The use of light the capture with the man's head placed perfectly in the wonderfully composed photo, the golden colors look absolutely superb.
Best personal regards. Salvator.

batalay (20810) 2008-12-22 7:45

Hello Izzet,

The golden hues as the background color, this photograph resonates with the wealth that the original builders would have intended, the backshish awaiting guide, earning every piaster that hopes for. I love this image that could have easily been featured in the National Geographic.

Warm regards to you and your family for the Holidays and the New Year, may it be marked by health, happiness and an improved economy, dear Izzet. You cannot imagine how much we've enjoyed your book.

Bulent

xramm (745) 2008-12-27 13:09