Sandstorm at Giza Photo

Photographer’s Note

There are many images of the great pyramids, but I captured this one during a brief sandstorm.
In the foreground is the great pyramid of Khafre which was 143.5 m high and built in the 26th century BC. The pyramid in the background is the great pyramid of Khufu and was the tallest of the pyramids at 146.6 m high. It was constructed around 2560 BC.

Arindam_1984, sevy, Clementi, feather, paura has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

Arindam_1984 (282) 2009-06-26 1:14

hey my dear friend...
very nice shot...
good details too
thanks for sharing

Arindam

sevy (14848) 2009-06-26 1:21

Hello,

The sand storm provides a good ambiance and originality to this shot although already photographied a lot.
I like the color contrast with the yellow on the bottom and the blue of the sky.
I only find the overall rendering a bit flat. It is very easy to adjust with the 'Level' tool. I did a WS in this way.

Yves.

[workshop] [compare]

yquem46 (9498) 2009-06-26 1:32

Hi Chris
quite impressive! Better shelter the camera and lens in the bag asap !!
Thanks to Yves for the contrast and really too bad that you have no other element, man, camel ... whatever in the FG
best to you
patrick

dta (7857) 2009-06-26 1:58

Hello Chris ,
Great capture , indeed ! Without the storm , it is only one more picture of the pyramid , although the POV and framing are excellent . But with it , its fantastic .
congratulations

Uzi (1160) 2009-06-26 2:07

this is very nice photo form this place.. I'm glad that there is no people.. probably becouse of this sandstorm ;) It's a little to dark form my thic pic.. but it dosen't bother me much
cheers
Iza

npecanhuk (16416) 2009-06-26 2:16

Hello Chris!
Another great moment in this one! The sandstorm on a sunny day added a lot of interest to this photograph with a sort of surreal mood that truly pleases me!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

giorgimer (22446) 2009-06-26 4:49

Hi Chris,

a really impressive shot, with a new vision of these so much photographed monuments

Well done!

Gio

Clementi (47668) 2009-06-26 4:53

Ciao Chris,
beautiful image, I like a lot the effect created by the sandstorm, it seems a photographic filter, excellent the sky.
certainly in these situations it is dangerous to change lens at the camera:):)
good job
Giorgio

feather (51026) 2009-06-26 7:46

When photographing popular and iconic tourist spots we all hope for something a little different and you were rewarded with a sand-storm for some atmosphere. Your POV is also well chosen so that the three elements (including the 'heap') lead the eye naturally through the image.
Kath

lousat (17270) 2009-06-26 13:35

Hi Chris,surey not the best situation to live..but an excellent situation to take unusuals pics! It's incredible to see the pyramids inside this foggy of sand...and whitout people! Fantastic work..beautiful colors,my best compliments,have a nice weekend,LUCIANO

gneufeld (15519) 2009-06-26 18:43

hi Chris,
The blowing sand changes the whole feel of this location. You managed the light well although seems slightly underexposed. Good color and clarity. TFS. Gerald

mkamionka (5708) 2009-07-02 8:41

Hi Chris,
great job.
Knowing myself, I would probably hide my camera in the bag but you did a really great job with this sand storm. Fortunately the upper part of the shot is clear so altogether it creates a nice effect.
TFS
M

paura (40841) 2009-07-04 0:47

Chris,
Lighting and colours are very nice to show the beautiful photo composition. Well done.

REgards

PAulo

anel (186) 2009-07-05 5:56

hello Chris,
You seem to have had a wonderful travel this Spring.
I had a lot of pleasure to look at some of your latest pictures. This one I like a lot, the sandstorm giving a little more mystery to these famous pyramids. I have seen them a couple of years ago and I was very impressed. Beautiful picture indeed. Thanks a lot for your kind comment on my Devil's bridge picture.I'm quite rarely on TE, I don't have enough time to be regulary on both sites.
Un grand merci
Anne

darek1978 (12180) 2009-07-05 6:04

Hi Chris,
What a amazing scenery. Misty weather can be very good for photography like in here. It always adds a feeling of mystery and suspense as in the movies. Well done! Thanks for sharing and lets hope the camera is OK after sandstorm;)
Best regards,
Darek

Yves-triga (3996) 2009-07-08 3:23

Hello chris,
very nice sandwind on this pyramid,
lovely colored composition
very good job
yves

brpo (397) 2009-07-24 5:01

Very unusual picture, that renders well the harsh conditions of the desert.

LAPIAZ (1680) 2009-08-03 23:40

Hello Chris !
(hum sorry I don(t speek english as well!)
Effectivement, c'est un lieu trés connu et pris en photo mais avec cette tempête de sable ta photo est unique !!! L'es pyramides semblent sortir d'un mirage, j'aime beaucoup !
Best regards,
Anna

sabermonajati (780) 2009-09-27 7:24

hi chris
you have powerful photose from old place.
your gallery is amazing.
best regard
saber

sigur (338) 2009-10-24 17:38

Hi Chris,

Great capture of the pyramids. This shot offers something unique compared to the standard postcard shots. Well done.

Regards Simon

manudautriche (743) 2010-02-03 3:30

Hello Chris,
Cette photo,pour moi,a un petit quelque chose de mystique car on a l'impression quelle sorte de la tempète après qu'on les aient cherchés longtemps,bravo.
Bye
Manu