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The sign of love


The sign of love
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Copyright: Maria Blanca Gomez (maria) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 211 W: 9 N: 318] (1766)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-05-30
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-08 12:38
Viewed: 251
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple which has been rebuilt in Madrid, Spain.

The temple was built in southern Egypt very close to the first cataract of the Nile and to the great religious center dedicated to the goddess Isis, in Philae. In the early 2nd century BC, Adikhalamani (Tabriqo), king of the country of Meroë, started its construction by building a small chapel dedicated to the gods Amon and Isis. Afterwards, different kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty added new chambers around the original nucleus. The Roman emperors Augustus, Tiberius, and perhaps Hadrian, completed its construction.

In 1960, due to the construction of the Great Dam of Aswan and the consequent threat posed to several monuments and archeological sites, UNESCO made an international call to save this rich historical patrimony. As a sign of gratitude for the help provided by Spain in saving the temples of Abu Simbel, the Egyptian state donated the temple to Spain in 1968.

The temple was rebuilt in one of the most beautiful parks in Madrid, the site of a former army barracks near Madrid's Campo del Moro and Parque del Oeste, and opened to the public in 1972. It constitutes one of the few works of ancient Egyptian architecture which can be seen outside Egypt and the only one of its kind in Spain.

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Hola Maria.

Desde luego, qué bonito es el amor!!! Y, si encima se saca tan bien con esa claridad y contraste (además de los reflejos) pues mejor.

Un saludo, Oscar

Hola Maria:

En esta foto, se respira amor en el ambiente jeje, esta bonita en blanco y negro, el reflejo, te quedo muy chula.

Un saludo,
Elena

attractive and romantic scene,Beautiful capture of reflection and creative composition in this frame,Good clarity and sharpness on DOF.Good work,TFS.

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1483 W: 120 N: 1972] (9169)
  • [2008-07-09 2:57]

Hi Maria
Lovely capture of the couple inamorata. I like the off centre placement of the couple and the absolutely perfect reflection, a mirror like one, in sharp detail and great contrasts.
My compliments and TFS
Argiris

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  • toto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2472 W: 107 N: 2692] (14223)
  • [2008-07-09 5:43]

Bonjours,
belle photo NB de ce couple qui s' embrasse assis sur ce mur de séparation.
Leurs reflets dans cette eau calme ainsi que ceux des bâtiments qui sont derrière eux donne un superbe effet a votre prise.

Amitiés Thomas

Hola Maria Blanca,
Una foto preciosa. Me gusta b&n. Buena captura con la reflexion y amor :)
Un saludo,
Sneza

Hello
"lovely" moment to capture..great reflections..I thought the color version might be as good as B&W..
have a nice evening
ayse

a beautiful "kiss" shot in a very artistic composition... well seen and executed maria... really nice, my compliments...

korkut

Hola Maria,
a good one : )
Tenderness in... double.
Well seen with the reflection in the water and a good b&w as always : )
Cheers!
Fred

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  • Dragut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 89 W: 66 N: 34] (1004)
  • [2008-08-20 10:15]

buenas tarde Maria

Que bonito es el amor!! Bon ojo, y buena construcción con el reflecto. Me gusta.

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