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Photographer’s Note

This picture is from the vestibule in Philae Temple.

Philae Temple was dismantled and reassembled (on Agilika Island about 550 meters from its original home on Philae Island) in the wake of the High Dam.

The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is in a beautiful setting which has been landscaped to match its original site. It's various shrines and sanctuaries, which include The Vestibule of Nectanebos I which is used as the entrance to the island, the Temple of the Emperor Hadrian, a Temple of Hathor, Trajan's Kiosk (Pharaohs Bed), a birth house and two pylons celebrate all the deities involved in the Isis and Osiris myth.

The Victorian world fell in love with the romance of the Temple. But at night you can also visit the Sound and Light Show, a magical experience as floodlit buildings are silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and water surrounding them.

So today, Philae is more fun then every before.

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jeancolemonts (648) 2006-03-21 17:24 [Comment]

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PDP (439) 2006-03-21 17:58

Hello Christian, nice shot. I like hte lighting and the way you have composed the shot. Good shot and good note too.

vinicio (22412) 2006-03-22 1:29

Beautiful image Christian, with the shadows it is more artistic and interesting, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

tityop (6225) 2006-03-22 2:09

Re Christian,
Je continu mon tour de visite ;o))
Changement de pays, changement de style, une très bvelle réussite celle ci aussi!
Le jeu de lumière avec les hiéroglyphes est absolument magnifique, j'apprécie également la netteté de l'ensemble.
Félicitation
Thierry

xavshot (62419) 2006-03-22 14:14

Bonsoir Christian
très belle mise en valeur de ces magnifiques détails. Le jeu de lumière et des ombres accentue le côté graphique de la compo. J'aime beaucoup
Bravo
Xavier

jafadabret (39627) 2008-08-16 10:45

Christian, je garde un souvenir ébloui de Philae. Cette photo est très réussie avec la lumière rasante qui met en valeur les bas-reliefs.
Jacques