For John, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

We all know how John likes the horse-drawn carriages. So here is something for him - three carts from Luxor.

Horse-‎Drawn Carriage is one of the ancient means of transportation and it's used now ‎for excursions.
Touring the ancient capital of Thebes is a more romantic way as you embark on a Horse-Drawn Carriage through the beautiful streets of Luxor and the city's historic centre.

In the background, you can see the new Corniche - the promenade along the Nile.

I preferred to go on foot :).

ChrisJ, jhm, PaulVDV, pierrefonds, COSTANTINO, ikeharel, jemaflor, mcmtanyel, adramad has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102732) 2021-12-26 6:54

Hello Malgo,
I don't recognize this area. I think they may have cleaned up Luxor since 1983. I get an impression you didn't take any ride with any of these carriages. It would have involved a lot of bargaining. I read in my diary how I always managed to bring the price down at least by half for any boat or taxi, but I always suspected that I still paid twice as much as the locals. ;-)
Best regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (171852) 2021-12-26 7:05

Hi Malgo

This is how I got to and from Karnak, although I refused to budge when the young driver suddenly doubled the price after I had already negotiated with him. Good sharpness and a tantalising glimpse of the Nile in the bg. Tfs!

jhm (211736) 2021-12-26 8:23

Hello Malgo,

**Thank you very much for this picture to dedicate to me.
Indeed I like carriages, more than the most beautiful cars**

I can never find an carriage with this nice background.
Lovely with little bit moving in the wheels.
Excellent detailed too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

PaulVDV (62944) 2021-12-26 9:45

Hello Malgo,
On all three photos the carriages have no passengers.
By taking these photos or just looking into their direction, you got the attention of the coachmen.
Perhaps a journey by carriage is a bit more pleasant in warm Luxor. After all, I see that there is very little shade.
The Corniche looks very modern and clean but the clothes of the coachmen show that this is Egypt.
Behind the fence we also see a lot of white masts.
Best regards, Paul

pierrefonds (114494) 2021-12-26 9:49

Hi Malgo,

The trees are helping to frame the scene. the point of view is showing the details of the horse and of the carriage. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221659) 2021-12-26 10:50

Ciao cara Malgo, great capture of fantastic carriage, fine details, splendid light, excellent sharpness and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (139298) 2021-12-26 11:14

Ciao Malgo,I remember these carriages in Luxor well, all ready to offer a tour at a good price and then change the bill when paying. One of the drivers even made us some indecent sexual proposals..ahaha .. Beautiful photos that cause me so many memories! In my bar the temperature is usually around 20 degrees, but often for a quick breakfast, customers prefer not to take off their clothes. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (116542) 2021-12-26 22:36

Hello my dear Malgorzata
we are at the beginning of a new week
thanks for the sharing
But Me personally I love the carriages
and I believe that all friends
of TE love the carriages too
not only John...
a pleasant view
thanks
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147184) 2021-12-26 23:23

Hi Malgo,
well taken this traditionnal local carriage, nice sunlight and perfect sharpness, good for or friend John and with one of his favorites photo subjectsone. Tfs.

pajaran (115941) 2021-12-27 0:02

Pozdrav.

Interesantan pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lepo mesto i kocija sa konjem, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontartsom i uhvacenim trenutkom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografiijama u radionici.
Lep nacin da se obidje grad i znamenitosti.
Lepo setaliste pored reke.

Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koaj je pocela.
Paja

ikeharel (113385) 2021-12-27 1:38

Nicely caouhght the Egyption chariot riding along the Nile promenade, Malgo.
A place I only can yield to visit...
Have a nice new week,
Ike

mcmtanyel (68569) 2021-12-27 21:04

Hello Malgo,
It is a fine looking carriage. That tree is interesting, too.
Regards,
MT

adramad (73004) 2021-12-28 11:05

Hello Malgo.
Three wonderful compositions, with these buggies that give a beautiful touch to that Luxor promenade, beautiful tree, original streetlights, I see everything very changed from how I remembered it.
Both the color and the brightness of the photo are magnificent, highlighting the beauty and sharpness of the composition.
Very well done. I like it.
Have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

jmdias (115208) 2022-01-25 9:19

malgo

excellent these three images with the same theme. each carriage has a different aspect. nice image showing a not so usual face of egypt.

take care

jorge