The Hidden One, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

This colossal figure of god Amun with the stylistic features of king Tutankhamun (18th Dynasty, 1336-1327 BC) stands adjacent to the wall of the sixth pylon in the courtyard of the god's sanctuary at Karnak. The statue, erected by Tutankhamun and originaly inscribed with his name was subsequently usurped by Horemheb, the last king of the 18th Dynasty. In the background is the obelisk erected by Hatshepsut (18th Dynasty, 1473-1458 BC).
The title The Hidden One refers to the egyptian name of Amun (Imn which is connected with the word to conceal) and it is indicative of the Egyptians' ideas on the god's nature to interpret it as the hidden one. In fact one of the description of Amun is hidden of aspect, misterious of form and according to hymns even other deities were unaware of his true appearance.

aznegrao, alekpet, elihesamian, Tue, PerR, weswang, sergio1, jafadabret, MLINES has marked this note useful

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aznegrao (10316) 2006-03-29 6:20

Hi Christian!!!
Essa sequencia de fotos da cultura do Egito s縊 muito interessantes, essa em especial mostrando alguns detalhes bem proximos mostrando as texturas dirimindo curiosidades sobre esses monumentos. As cores e a qualidade como sempre otimas.
Gosto do seu trabalho.
Um abra輟.
Amigo.
aznegrao.

alekpet (4663) 2006-03-29 6:51

Hi Christian.
Great POV, showing what can be done if you have a taste for photography, good knowledge of your camera and a shear determination for the graphical.
Only two colours, and so contrastic, I love when I see such a combination of colours.

All the best, Aleks

guaranine (0) 2006-03-29 11:10

nice detail and colors. excellent exposure.
beth

Floydian (30970) 2006-03-29 11:55

Hi Christian,
Great shot from a great place. Strong composition with the obelisk in the back.
Sharpness is excellent on the face only..perfect.!!!
Regards, Henk

elihesamian (26149) 2006-03-29 14:11

An excellent sharp view from the Amun you captured with superb colors and contrast,Christian,excellent sharpness and details,very well captured and used DOF,nicely composed and I like it a lot,Thanks for sharing it,

Best
M

Tue (93296) 2006-03-29 14:49

Hej Christian,
Very good capture of this statue, the angle is very well chosen. The DOF is also well managed, I like a lot that obelisk in the background. Very well done!
H舁sningar,
Lars

weswang (18247) 2006-03-29 18:39

Hi Christian, A nice shot with sharp and clarity and great details. You have well made use of the shallow DoF and well made the outline of the statue contrast against the blue sky to see the clear outline. Well done.

PixelTerror (0) 2006-03-30 19:09

Hej Christian, lovely statue and superb couleurs, love the DoF work with the obelisk in the distance, nice one, JY

MvS (4163) 2006-04-02 16:56

Skicklig komposition med bra sk舐pedjup och du har f蚯t fram den j舂na ytan p� ansiktet v舁digt bra.
//Magnus

sergio1 (12152) 2006-04-13 5:21

Hi friend
Very very nice compo and lights. The effect portrait is great.
Regards
Sergio

jafadabret (56501) 2006-04-13 16:04

Cette photo est excellente pour son POV qui donne le pharaon et l'ob駘isque dans la m麥e vue. Les couleurs de la pierre et du ciel sont les deux couleurs du clich� ce qui lui donne tant d'impact.
Bien r饌lis� !

awoodwind (8) 2006-05-19 3:25

A doubly appropriate title, Christian, for Tutankhamun himself also remained "the hidden one" until 1922. Pristine composition.

peco85 (921) 2006-05-31 16:02

Hello Christian!

Nice contrast with the blurry background that makes you focus on Amun and all his details. Very Nice Light and Colors!

Keep Up!
PeCO

MLINES (12516) 2006-06-01 6:41

Christian, You have found a creative new angle for these historical monuments. The colour and POV are commendable. Well done. Murray.

Photo Information

Copyright: Christian Stocker (ChristianS) (2997)
Genre: 場所
Medium: カラー
Date Taken: 2006-01-00
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Nikon F6, AF-S Nikkor 28-70 mm f/2.8 D, Kodak E100GX, B+W KR-1,5 Skylight
Photo Version：　Original Version
Theme(s)：　Egypt, Luxor, Egypt [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-03-29 3:23
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