Esther Steffens
October 2024 - Temple of Edfu
About the Image(s)
I was in Egypt in April 2019. I went with my sister and her husband and we did the Viking River Cruise on the Nile. We slept and mostly ate on the boat but went to several places each day on land. We explored the Temple of Edfu on April 24 in the morning.
The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the West Bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. It is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt. The temple was built between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on the walls provide information on Language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt.
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6 comments posted
Esther, a very nice photograph of what I assume is the entrance to the temple. The lighting is just right to be able to clearly see the reliefs on the walls. Your photo causes me to wonder how large the temple is? Are we seeing just a small part or is this what remains. I envy those who have been to Egypt. Not sure I will get there unless I go alone, as my wife has not interest. The Viking Cruise is a great way to see the Nile without having to pack and unpack every day. Posted: 10/19/2024 14:12:23
Your image brings fond memories for me, Egypt is a VERY photogenic place to visit, and your image of the entrance to the Temple at Edfu shows light and shadow - not easy in the intense sunlight.
For the benefit of Michael that doorway is at least twenty feet high! I also like how you ensure the carvings of Pharoahs and gods are part of your photograph. Posted: 10/20/2024 15:40:13
For the benefit of Michael that doorway is at least twenty feet high! I also like how you ensure the carvings of Pharoahs and gods are part of your photograph. Posted: 10/20/2024 15:40:13
Nice image of the temple entrance. I like having some history of the subject. Posted: 10/21/2024 14:14:40
Very impressive! I'd have liked to see a larger image (it is only 480 x 480 pixels). I like that you have included the foreground stone with the carvings at right (not a choice I'd have made); wish they were a little clearer - I've tried to sharpen a bit and selectively boost contrast. Posted: 10/24/2024 05:24:20
Esther, this is a great shot of the Temple of Edfu. (I'm afraid I haven't gone through my files very much from our trip but we sure enjoyed it. We went with Road Scholar which included a day or two in Alexandria but mostly was by ship.) Sukumar's sharpening adds some nice contrast to the image. Love it. Posted: 10/26/2024 15:54:59
Egypt is a great place to visit and I am glad I went before 9/11. It was a Smithsonian trip with an archaeologist and an Egyptian guide who were wonderful. Sadly, all my photos are on slides:-(. The lighting here is very nice and shows the details wells. It would be hard to include all of any of the temples. Posted: 10/26/2024 19:10:44