Night in Luxor, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

Pharaonic chariots and hundreds of performers featured in a lavish ceremony to mark the opening to the public of the 3,000 year old Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt.
aIt's taken decades to excavate ancient walkway, which is nearly 3km long and connects two of the city's greatest temples.

The ceremony incorporated elements of the ancient festival which travelled the route each year. It also included music inspired by stories written on the walls of the temples in hieroglyphics. Egypt hopes the event will boost its ailing tourism sector, battered by political turmoil and the pandemic. (BBC)

I was looking forward to seeing this new Avenue of Sphinxed and taking stunning pictures. But the reality was different than I imagined.
I expected that I can just walk along this avenue. If you see the Google map, the streets version is still not updated, the satellite version is better. It is a 2,7 km avenue that links Luxor and Karnak temples. To go there, you must start from the temple, buying a ticket. There are walls on both sides. You have to go along 1,5 km to go to the other side. Not so comfortable for the people living there. In the whole length, there are just two bridges over it. I lost two hours trying to reach the Luxor Temple and when I get there, it was already closed. The next day, I visited Medinet Habu and Karnak temple, (and had a delicious abundant lunch in between) and although I could go to the Luxor Temple, it was already dark. So my photos are a total failure. They are unsharp. But I post them anyway so that you get the idea.
Equally poor pictures in the Workshops.

holmertz, ChrisJ, jhm, pierrefonds, jean113, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, worldcitizen, jemaflor, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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lousat (139332) 2021-12-20 3:06

Ciao Malgo,I would not be so negative, the quality of the main photo is really excellent, while in fact the one in the WS has the best details on the temple in the background. On the other hand, you had the opportunity to visit these places in the evening, which comes very early this month, and the charm is much better, a bit like when I arrived in Paestum which was already dark but I was able to attend a show of lights priceless. Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (102774) 2021-12-20 3:08

Hello Malgo,
You may have fallen into a big tourist trap, so I understand your disappointment. I saw the ceremonies on TV and wondered if it was a serious project, founded on scientific research on ancient traditions, or just an attempt by state bureaucrats and politicians to inject new life in the staggering tourism industry. But now you have seen it, no harm done, and you had other better experiences. And the many lights in the darkness create an exciting atmosphere anyway.
Best regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (171884) 2021-12-20 5:01

Hi Malgo

These night shots are really not that bad. They convey deep perspective and show the avenue under construction with many empty pedestals awaiting their new sphinx residents. I had read about it and was curious when it would open. Tfs!

jhm (211736) 2021-12-20 5:03

Hello Malgo,

Not easy to make this type night pictures
You did very well.
You chose a nice angle create nice depth and perspective with the lights on the road
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

pierrefonds (114536) 2021-12-20 5:25

Hi Malgo,

The length of the avenue is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing some details of the avenue and of the buildings in the background. The surrounding light is giving a mysterious mood to the scene. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-12-20 6:37

Ciao cara Malgo, fascinating nocturne shoot with fantastic avenue of Sphinxes, superb exposure, excellent perspective, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jean113 (27893) 2021-12-20 8:38

Hello Malgo, this point of view emphasises the length of the walkway, with the vanishing point so far away in the distance.
The lighting is probably adequate when you are there, yet it gives an eerie glow to your scene.
Your notes are informative, as I had no idea about this recent development.
Kind regards, Jean.

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-12-20 11:35

Hello Malgo,
My preference goes to your photo in the WS.
I don't quite understand the story of the 3.000 year old Avenue of Sphinxes... Are those a number of monuments that can now be seen in one walk? Or were new places opened up to the public along the way that you couldn't see before?
Not comfortable for the people who live there, you write.
Do you mean that the inhabitants of the area now have to make a big detour to get to their neighbours?
Maybe I missed something important in the news.
Best regards, Paul

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-12-20 12:23

Hello Malgo,

I wish I had known you were there, I would have looked for you as, I saw the parade on the BBC.

I can tell from your notes that you were bitterly disappointed but I hope that was mainly because of lost time and the fact that desired experiences were impossible. Your photographs, though taken in the dark, are surprisingly sharp, particularly this one, and create an excellent sense of depth.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Are there controls in and out of your country now?

worldcitizen (16104) 2021-12-20 12:56

Hello Malgo,
Even though your visit to this spot didn't go exactly as planned, it's still nice to see these views. We get to see this spot as it currently is, and I like the rows of small lights that disappear into the distance. Take care!

ifege (48159) 2021-12-20 20:45

Hi Malgo
I understand your disappointment but the photos, as night ones are fine and give us a good idea of the place that I now doubt that I'll ever get to.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147224) 2021-12-20 23:40

Hi Malgo,
nice nightshot well managed, excellent lights captures, impressive depth effect with these lines, photogenic, tfs about your trip.

COSTANTINO (116580) 2021-12-21 22:38

Hello my dearest friend
excellent artistic photo
taken almost professionally
a nocturne shot is too
difficult...
let your imagination free...
regards
Costantino