Friday, February 10, 2012

Colossi of Memnon

















For Skywatch Friday

16 comments:

  1. What beautiful statues- imagine the history they have seen through the centuries!

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  2. Fantastic capture, very ancient.

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  3. Wonderful background!

    My skywatch, have a nice weekend.

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  4. Pe vremuri, acești coloși ciripeau, la primele raze de soare!

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  5. frumos surprins:) din nou compozitia e deosebita :)

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  6. de nu ar fi fost acele garduri albe in spate intre cele doua statui, strica tot ...

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  7. Hello Costin .. That deep blue sky in the background is perfect for setting off these structures .. it is hard to imagine how much history there is behind this !
    Joy

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  8. the earth colors are so calming beneath a deep vivid blue sky

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  9. They certainly do look colossal.

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  10. Very good photo of these amazing statues.

    Regards and best wishes

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  11. If I remember correctly they were still on the ground when I visited 15 years ago. :) Nice shot.

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    1. I was there 2 years ago. The Egipt is Amazing.

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  12. How cool, a wonderful visit to Egypt. The Faroah statues are amazing. Great shot and thanks for sharing.

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    1. It was a lovely visit. So much ancient history

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  13. I visited Egypt in 1985. I recommend a visit.
    The country is a dream for a photographer.
    It is beautiful with the contrast between the statues and the blue sky.
    Regards from Sweden.

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  14. how stunning! sorry for the late visit!

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