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The Temple of Isis

© Michael Kelly

The Temple of Isis

Uploaded: July 03, 2008

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Often called Philae Temple, the Temple of Isis is situated on Agilka Island in the Nile at Aswan, Egypt. Like Abu Simbel the Temple was rescued from the rising waters which inundated its original home on Philae Island due to the construction of the Aswan Dam. This shot is of the colonnade which runs along the east side of the forecourt between the first and second pylons. The doors visible in the shot lead to small rooms used for various purposes such as preparing incense and housing the sacred books. One of my favorite photos a 17X22 framed print is hung on my living room wall.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Rosemary Sampson level-classic August 03, 2008

Great photo. It's crisp, clear and I love your pov. Well done! #972831

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 03, 2008

Terrific image taken with fantastic lighting, perspective, lines, details. #6265749

Michael Kelly level-classic August 03, 2008

Rosemary and Vladan, I thank you both for having a look and your great comments! Of the hundreds of shots taken on our trip to Egypt, this is my favorite and I am very pleased you liked it.

Mike #6265856

anonymous September 18, 2008

I love this photo. I think it's the repetition that draws me in. This is one of my favorites in your gallery. #6473390

Michael Kelly level-classic September 18, 2008

Thank you very much Sheryl. This one is one of my all time favorites, too. I have it printed on velvet fine art paper and triple matted behind museum glass in my living room, and it shows much better there than on a monitor. I like your comment about the repetition as I think that is one of the reasons we like it so much. #6473693

Cora Miller level-classic October 30, 2008

I really like the depth perspective and repetitive elements in this. I can see why its a favorite of yours. Very nice work, Michael. #6686481

Michael Kelly level-classic October 31, 2008

Thank you, Cora. I appreciate your kind words. Those ancient Egyptians really knew how to build. #6686501

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