Library Statues, a photo from Alexandria, Inland

Photographer's Note

Some interesting statues at the entrance to the Alexandria Library. I've added a faint sepia tone as the original was almost b&w. The original library was one of the 7 wonders of the world but was destroyed by fire during the invasion by Julius Caesar in 48 BC. The new library was completed in 2002 AD.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibliotheca_Alexandrina

jemaflor, Fis2, holmertz, pierrefonds, ikeharel, jhm, adramad, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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ktanska (44438) 2021-11-30 22:52

Hi Chris,
Interesting relief. On a quick glance it reminds of ancient Egyptian drawings. But closer look shows modern style. Excellent light showing all the forms clearly. Your toning looks good.
Kari

Silvio1953 (220465) 2021-11-30 23:00

Ciao Chris, beautiful artworks at Alexandria library, fine details, splendid sharpness and lovely sepia tonality, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (146190) 2021-11-30 23:16

Hi Chris,
interesting statues well photographed, good effect with this light well managed,good for contrast, tfs.

lousat (138541) 2021-11-30 23:31

Hi Chris,interesting shot showing something of modern but remembering the egyptian history, excellent capture from the modern library of Alexandria well done as usual. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (169609) 2021-12-01 0:59

Witaj Chris!
Interesting fragment of statues.
Excellent details, I like it.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

holmertz (101890) 2021-12-01 1:04

Hello Chris,
This is an interesting modernized version of the traditional Egyptian figures. A bit similar, but actually rather different. The photo is well cropped and the sepia tone was probably a good idea.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113492) 2021-12-01 5:48

Bonjour Chris,

Le cadrage serré met les statues en évidence. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des statues. La lumière donne de belles teintes aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

ikeharel (112393) 2021-12-01 6:00

Magnificent ancient carved statues with the wall on ttheir background, Chris.
In older era there were no camera, so people got their skills with painting and sculpting, unlike nowadays.
Good evening,
Ike

jhm (211734) 2021-12-01 9:56

Hello Chris,

Your picture are fantastic made, real a beauty of quality
An excellent composition, nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

adramad (72526) 2021-12-01 11:46

Hello Chris.
A magnificent composition with this detail in the modern Library of Alexandria, these two reliefs are fantastic in this modern style but recovering a touch of antiquity in execution.
Good brightness and sharpness management.
Well done. Love it.
Have a great day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

ifege (46851) 2021-12-01 21:11

Hi Chris
I take it that these are modern takes on the old. The sepia tone was a good idea.
cheers
Ian

PaulVDV (62752) 2021-12-02 15:51

Hello Chris,
I've visited the Bibliotheca Alexandrina but I cannot remember the entrance.
You can see that it is Egyptian but actually very modern.
Nice presentation.
Best regards, Paul

COSTANTINO (115421) 2021-12-03 22:09

Hello dear Chris
greetings to the artist
who created both statues...
this presentation at the
entrance to the Alexandras
Library is really worth seeinf
well done
regards
Costantino

emka (157280) 2021-12-04 8:21

Hello Chris, These statues are modern and at the same time a bit traditional. Interesting detail. I was in Alexandria 30 years ago, so the library wasn't there yet. Perfect composition.

Best regards Malgo