Medinet Habu, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

Medinet Habu is the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. It is less visited than the Temples in Luxor or Karnak. I wanted to see it because the colours on the columns are better preserved than in other temples.
On the last day in Luxor, we had to leave the ship after early lunch. I had my breakfast early. Near the ship there was a ferry station. I went there and I was alone. The guy took me to the other side for 5 dollars. It was too much but I was not sure how much time I needed. On the West bank, I went on foot. But soon the taxi drivers stopped offering the ride. One convinced me that I do not know where to buy the tickets to the temple (away from the temple). OK, 10 dollars.
When I came to the temple. there were no tourists, only the guards and the worker in the place of archaeological research/ It was fantastic to have the temple for me.
I liked the temple very much.

After visiting it, I knew that I had enough time, I had no reason to hurry. And I was wiser. At first, I lost my way a bit but soon I found it. Again the taxi drivers stopped. It was 7 km to the river. Finally, I agreed to go by taxi for 40 LE (Egyptian pounds (2,5 USD)). At the river, I didn't go to the first ferry, I saw another boat with the locals. I went there. I didn't know the price. I knew how to ask (bekam dah?) but I just gave 10 LE note and got 5 LE rest (0,3 USD).
The conclusion: When it is you who dictates the conditions, it is much cheaper. I knew it before but not always it is easy to do. Anyway, I was happy to see the Medinet Habu temple and after it, I even had enough time to go round the Luxor temple during the day.

In the Workshop another views.

jhm, holmertz, adramad, PaulVDV, pierrefonds, PiotrF, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, ikeharel, jean113, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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lousat (139266) 2021-12-29 10:14

Ciao Malgo,I am very pleased to see this temple again, a photo of me taken here ended up in a well-known Spanish monthly that also contact me to describe my profile, it was very gratifying. The photos are excellent and of excellent quality, then without tourists they are even better. I also like to read your bargaining, I happen to take fake euros at the bar, and I take them on a trip to pay for the bargaining for services or souvenirs, and it is always a satisfaction to cheat those who try to do it with you .. ahaha .. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

kasianowak (17676) 2021-12-29 10:14

Czesc Malgosiu
Swietny kadr! Super kolorystyka, wspanialy kontrast miedzy barwami dopelniajacymi. Ludzie zlapani w idealnym momencie dodaja lokalnego kolorytu, fajny jest tez cien palmy.
Dobrze dobrany format panoramiczny.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Kasia

Silvio1953 (221593) 2021-12-29 11:28

Ciao cara Malgo, great view of fantastic temple, lovely composition with walking couple, splendid light, excellent clarity, fine details and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211736) 2021-12-29 11:29

Hello Malgo,

I am never been in Egypt, I've feel a typical Arabica wall.
High strong and protected from enemies.
Two men show perfect for the scale.
Your both additional pictures showing our perfect the building dimensions.
Three nice pictures to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

holmertz (102700) 2021-12-29 11:44

Hello Malgo,
I like the intensity of the colours and the plainness of the composition, just showing that fantastic wall and two men walking towards the gate. The shadow of a palm tree is a great detail.

adramad (72978) 2021-12-29 12:26

Hello Malgo.
Sensational view of this great temple, with the perspective of the entrance door and more buildings inside, magnificent also the photos of the WS, how wonderful to be able to visit Egypt again, but I do not know if it is safe in these times.
A beautiful composition, with great colors, splendid lighting and excellent sharpness with fine details.
Very well done, I like it
All the best for you.
Luis.

PaulVDV (62892) 2021-12-29 13:48

Hello Malgo,
It must feel great to have such an important historic place all for yourself.
The gate and the walls look enormous. We can estimate the dimensions well thanks to the two Egyptians in the picture.
Very nice with the two strongly contrasting colours: blue and yellow brownish.
I like the shadow of the palm tree. Also this shadow indicates how huge the walls are.
Best regards, Paul

PiotrF (54666) 2021-12-29 15:50

Czesc Malgo
Cenne wskazowki. Swietna seria zdjec z tego miejsca, a brak turystow jak najbardziej na plus - czyli nawet w trakcie zorganizowanego wyjazdu jest duzo mozliwosci zwiedzania na wlasna reke. Widze cala egipska serie - swietnie ze dalas sie namowic
pozdrawiam
Piotr

pierrefonds (114448) 2021-12-29 15:50

Hi Malgo,

The presence of the persons has an effect of scale. The point of view is showing the details of the Medinet Habu. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice dya.

Pierre

ifege (48085) 2021-12-29 19:38

Hi Malgo
3 good photos of this massive temple and once again avoiding masses of tourists - just locals.
cheers
Ian

ChrisJ (171822) 2021-12-29 19:46

Czesc Malgosiu

Medinet Habu was fabulous. Good inclusion of the 2 local Egyptians for scale. Excellent perspective and sharpness with fantastic warm vs cold colour contrasts. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (116490) 2021-12-29 22:15

Hello dear MALGORZATA
you caught perfectly
this castle presenting
how high this one is...
....both hunan figures add life
to the whole scenery....
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147128) 2021-12-29 22:55

Hi Malgo,
Interesting photo about your recent travel, impressive temple, well framed with the gate and these two people in the middle of the view, pleasant warm tones with this nice sunlight, tfs.

pajaran (115891) 2021-12-30 0:17

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar teskt ...
Lepa stara arhitektura i detalji na fasadi, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad, sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lep Medinet Habu.

Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja

jean113 (27853) 2021-12-30 8:29

Hello Malgo, three informative shots that seem to emphasise the size and scale of the Temple.
Beautiful walls, which look to be incredibly well preserved.
The inclusion of one or two people give us an excellent idea of the scale.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Jean.

jmdias (115156) 2021-12-30 8:37

malgo

I liked the last ws, but the other images are very interesting too. nowadays it is hard to travel abroad because the pandemic and the troubles with our currency.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68503) 2021-12-31 18:25

Hello Malgo,
A set of three lovely photos!
Happy New Year,
MT