Temple of Isis at Philae Photo

Photographer’s Note

A shot of teh Philae Temple taken from a boat. I took it while we were moving. I regret is that I didn't capture the reflection completely. I would also have liked to take the picture some seconds earlier to get a better perspective, but the shutter speed of my camera is terrible. What I like, is the marvellous sky.

Sharpened, increased contrast.

"The temple dates back to 26 centuries, although most of the construction took place during the Roman period. The goddess Isis was popular all over the Mediterranean and the Philae temple was its major worshipping centre."

http://www.molon.de/galleries/Egypt/Assuan/Philae/

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paulw (2014) 2006-07-03 11:03

Lovely photo. Nice and clear even though you're moving. Great colour to the image and a crisp image. Shame about the reflection but it doesn't detract from the photo. TFS.

Gustaw (21670) 2006-07-03 12:23

Hi, friend!
Yes, I know this temple. Some years ago I was in Egypt. Very interesting country!
Marek

rhizomes (15325) 2006-07-03 12:23

Hi Yvonne,
Impressive view of this temple...Unusual and good seen.
I also like the reflections on the water !
Christophe

gilou530 (35972) 2006-07-03 12:56

salut yvonne
une belle photo aux reflets et aux couleurs magnifique de ce temple égyptien, beau cadrage
amitiés
gilbert

izmirli (3339) 2006-07-03 19:08

merhaba dear yvonne.
very nice architecture picture.very good reflection.interesting hictoric building.
regards dear yvonne.
gürkan akçakır.

edal (6609) 2006-07-04 1:15

Hi Yvonne!
I like your Egiptian photo for it's interesting object and for the excellent photographic qualities: focus, colors and compo.
TFS
Annton

rbeckerb (167) 2006-07-04 8:12

Yvonne,
A very nice shot, clear and sharp, you even got in your picture a white bird with its reflexionas. Its a pity that you did not get the full reflexion of it.
TFS
Rolf

s_a_s_h_a (607) 2006-07-04 11:38

Hi Yvonne
Nice and clear shot
I also like the reflections on the water.

Well done
Alex

fayeulle (26547) 2006-07-11 11:59

Hi, Yvonne.
I like very much the colors in this view. The framing is not perfect because you cut the reflexion but it's acceptable. Sharpness is good.
Nice job
Cheers
JP

lirona (43) 2006-07-14 19:54

what a beautiful place!
also great photo with good colors.
Maybe it's just me, but i feel like it's a bit tilted to the right?
otherwise just gorgeous (im dying to travel in egypt)

keribar (42760) 2006-07-22 1:01

Hello Yvonne,
It doesn't matter so much about the reflection, because if you had a larger lens, some new problems would come out, like the line in the middle of the photo, it is nice as it is. But I sincerely believe that you deserve a new camera, because most of your pictures seem too light, and it doesn't look as if you manipulate them with some software.

Best and friendly regards - Izzet

Mistral (13848) 2007-11-08 13:53

Ola Yvonne
colours and reflections are nice and good. If you allowed more place to reflections maybe can be even better. The place is peaceful and stunning anyway!
A smile
Luca