I was thinking back to the great time I had in Egypt in February of 2005 and decided to pull a few images from that archive. No theme here, just a couple random shots that I like showing some of the visual delights that photographers visiting there can expect.
Two world-class temple complexes sit within a short taxi ride from each other in Luxor-a great place, by the way, to base yourself in Egypt. The temples of Thebes and Luxor offer many shooting opportunities that get better as the light changes during the day.
At a rise in the desert called the Panorama you get a good look at the pyramids as group and can pay for a camel ride to them and back. I went to the edge of the elevation and caught a quick shot of a group returning.
I can’t get enough of walking around the streets and finding colorful compositions. This is in Luxor, not far from my hotel.
The Valley of the Kings is a quick boat ride across the river to the west bank. Our guide got us the inside info on what tombs were the best to visit for the money. If I remember correctly, we got to visit 3 separate tombs for a flat fee. More tombs-more money. Since we didn’t know one from the other our guide’s recommendation was appreciated.
I came to what looked like a banquet being set up. Workers were raising huge banners to surround the area. The bright colors and patterns caught my attention, and I placed the worker, perched at the top of a ladder, in the corner of my shot.
Our guide Hamam. His ‘office’ was the seafront esplanade, where countless touts make deals for tours, boat rides, souvenirs and anything else that can be bought and sold. Here he’s enjoying a ’sheesha’ at a west bank cafe.
