The look of history Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is my version of the famous Great Sphinx of Giza.
The Sphinx is a figure that combines the human head with the body of a lion. This one is carved out of the living rock, it is about 20 meters in height (65 feet), and seems to protect the pyramid of the Pharaon Khephren, and the entire area of Giza. The face of this pharaon is represented by the sphinx. It belongs to the IV dinasty (between 2.550-2.500 b.C.), so it has been about 4.500 years looking every day the sunrise, as it looks to the east side.

I know how many times you have seen it here, in TE, and in other places, but every time I look at it, it fascinates me for its serenity, its enigmatic appearance, and its beautiful face, overlooking the desert, the sky and the human beings, symbolizing the mystery of our history.
I encourage all you to visit this ancient place full of magic.

MiguelP, paulspain, ChristianS, capthaddock has marked this note useful

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MiguelP (14336) 2004-12-23 15:01

No te lo vas a creer, pero yo tengo, justo, justo el mismo camello a la derecha de la esfinge. Bonita composición Jaume.

paulspain (625) 2004-12-23 15:20

Una excelente imagen de un lugar fascinante. Me llaman la atención sus estupendos colores.Has hecho una muy buena composición, Jaume.
Saludos.

Feliz Navidad.

poulinp (4464) 2004-12-23 15:36

Well done, the picture is sharp. Maybe a little bit of noise in the sky. A blur filter on it could be a good idea

ChristianS (2997) 2004-12-23 16:15

Nice photo Jaume, this big guy is really impressive and you are right, there is something about his eternal gaze and posture that is fascinating people. Nice to have included the Cheops pyramid in the background. Well captured!

damanhour (1) 2005-01-02 21:04

i like your photo so much

DrorAngkor (164) 2005-02-27 5:55

Good image of one of the most classical subjects there is ...
I like the extra fine detail on the sphynx's face...not easy thing to achieve ...
However the image is slightly tilted and needs cropping and retilting to become horizontal again ...
I've made a WS and will post it tomorrow ...

capthaddock (28640) 2005-05-29 16:51

Hi Jaume - this a bit too touristy but fine shot of egypt. The details on the face are excellent. Also deserving a green smiley (tomorrow) is the fact you went to Egypt IN AUGUST!!!! Brave, very brave.