Great Hypostyle Hall, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

The most impressive in the ancient Egyptian temples is a hypostyle hall. The word means literally “under pillars.

Here is the classic view of the big columns in Karnak.

The 134 papyrus columns represent the primeval papyrus swamp .
Two Workshops will follow. All are better seen in the large format.

pierrefonds, ikeharel, jhm, jean113, dedee, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ChrisJ, adramad, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (220759) 2022-01-17 3:06

Ciao cara Malgo, my today neighbour, great view of impressive columnes, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (102096) 2022-01-17 4:24

Hello Malgo,
You had a better light in both WS, but this is the most attractive composition, with fine details in the foreground and a good view along the huge pillars to the palms and the persons at the other end. But especially WS #2 also gives us a good idea of the impressive architecture, and it easily meets my demand for human presence.
Kind regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113700) 2022-01-17 5:18

Hi Malgo,

The suite of columns is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details of the great Hypostyle Hall. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2022-01-17 8:49

Hello Malgo,

Almost not to believe that the big pillars of still being so intact.
Also get we different details to see.
You did excellent addition the couple, this for the scale.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

jean113 (27661) 2022-01-17 8:52

Hello Malgo, these columns are so impressive, I am in awe of the people who created them.
This is an excellent view as we look between the columns towards the palm trees and the couple who are totally dwarfed by the building.
Very interesting notes too, thank you.
Kind regards, Jean.

dedee (2957) 2022-01-17 9:28

Hi Malgo
You show these pillars to their impressive best. The people at the end look like ants in comparison. The palm tree add a great deal to the image.
David

jmdias (114384) 2022-01-17 11:10

malgo

essas grossas colunas repletas de relevos sгo mesmo impressionantes, apesar das partes arruinadas podemos ainda ver muitos detalhes preciosos.

um abraзo

jorge

lousat (138695) 2022-01-17 12:55

Ciao Malgo,another magnificent trio of pics from Karnak, i agree for the choice of main,the big columns are one of the most great show that i seen in my life, and inside this labyrint, every perspective is a winner..like your! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (62810) 2022-01-17 12:56

Hello Malgo,
As far as the light and the colours are concerned, I find the photos in the WS the best.
But your main photo seems to be one that I would like to take myself. What's more, just walking between these imposing columns must already be an experience.
What a colossal work. And that was realized in the way you described in one of your previous notes?
It wasn't the easiest photo to take with the light hitting you but the result is great. Very nice with the palm trees at the other side.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (47103) 2022-01-17 19:10

Hi Malgo
3 more good photos from Karnak although is that blue under the top beams natural?
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (115645) 2022-01-17 22:06

Hello dear friend
have a nice day
thanks for this fantastic photo
presenting hypostyle hall..
in architecture interior space
whose roof rests on columns
these high columns create
again the question...how these
high columns have been built????
regards
costantino

jemaflor (146412) 2022-01-17 23:42

Hi Malgo,
Very impressive , so high impression, good scale effect with the view of tiny people, good management concerning the contrast of light and shadows, interesting visit, tfs.

ChrisJ (171366) 2022-01-18 0:19

Hello Malgo

Good inclusion of the people in the bg for scale and animating the scene. Nice repetition of the columns and excellent linear perspective. Tfs!

adramad (72600) 2022-01-19 10:14

Hi Malgo.
Sensational perspective through the huge columns, the two people in the background and the palm trees, give us a very good reference to their gigantic proportions, what a colossal work for that time.
Good color, sharpness and lighting.
Very good work. I like very much.
You have a good day. Very best regards.
Luis.

mcmtanyel (67789) 2022-01-20 19:16

Hello Malgo,
Great architecture. This would benefit from a sky transplant. I tried it in Photoshop but I have used my daily quota, I can't show you. Fantastic image, considering the difficult light.
Regards,
MT