Phyllis Peterson
June 2026 - Dendera Temple, Egypt
About the Image(s)
Title: Dendera Temple, Egypt
Camera: Nikon Z 7
Settings: 1/200 set at f/8.0, ISO 800
Interior of the Dendara Temple in Qena, Egypt. This photo was taken in April of 2025.
I edited the photo in Lightroom Classic with adjustment to exposure, highlights, shadows.
10 comments posted
The woman in the blue dress shooting upwards makes it! I'm glad you put her in. Emphasizes the monumental scale of these columns. She is also in the right place. Posted: 06/18/2026 14:20:59
I like the composition. It shows the immensity of the columns and all the detail on them is clear. The woman in the blue dress is the perfect tourist for this scene with her hat and her iphone. Posted: 06/18/2026 15:32:10
Beautiful photo. For me it captures genuine awe and scale. I have been there so I can relate. Great Work. Posted: 06/18/2026 16:11:54
Terrific! Love the huge columns in perfect focus, and the woman in blue caps it off! Great job! Posted: 06/18/2026 17:01:16
Terrific! Love the huge columns in perfect focus, and the woman in blue caps it off! Great job! Posted: 06/18/2026 17:01:28
Thanks for the comments. (sorry about the name at the bottom...I was in a rush to get it in.) Posted: 06/18/2026 18:26:49
Thanks for the comments. (sorry about the name at the bottom...I was in a rush to get it in.) Posted: 06/18/2026 18:27:15
Very nice travel image. I am wondering what all the symbols on the columns are intended to say. I might try using the shadows/highlight tool. On the left you have some shadows that I would like to see more of and on the right some of the highlights are close to being blown out. Posted: 06/21/2026 10:29:23
Thank you for the comments. I will try the shadow/highlight tool. I can't promise I can translate it once it's clear! Maybe I can use AI. Posted: 06/21/2026 13:40:10
A beautiful travel photo of the lady in blue is beautifully illuminated, with her shadow adding depth. The engraved columns enhance the sense of place. Posted: 06/22/2026 12:50:26