TRAVEL EBOOK: PHOTOGRAPHING THE ANCIENT SITES (FULLY PRINTABLE) BY JANET WOOD

CONTENTS: Introduction Cameras and lenses Film Types Digital Photography Map of Karnak Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Theban Necropolis (Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Colossi etc) Tomb Photography Nile Cruise (Views of the Nile, Edfu, Philae, Komombo temples, Aswan etc) Abu Simbel Pyramids Sphinx Sound and Light Show Cairo Museum Saqqara, Maidum, Dahshur General Information: Useful Hints, Tips and Suggestions Using Photoshop Before and After Photos Creative Imagery Information Section (Egyptian Symbols, Hieroglyphs, Gods, Historical facts) List of Arabic Words Useful Links

I try to visit Egypt at least one a year as I adore photographing the ancient sites. Introduced to the subject at school many years ago, I was immediately hooked, and couldn't wait to see the spectacular and awe inspiring land for myself.

When visiting Egypt I would advocate that a little knowledge works wonders and a few hours reading a good travel book on the subject should make your holiday that much more interesting. I overheard one visitor in Luxor ask his holiday rep, "How long does it take to walk to the pyramids from here?" (The pyramids are actually in Cairo, not Luxor – which is over 550 kilometres away!) Whilst another was heard to comment, "If I’d known Egypt was full of ruins I would never have come."

In both instances I’m sure disappointment could have easily been averted if they had simply acquainted themselves both geographically and historically with the country. After all, I agree one ruin can look much like another, without any idea of why it was built, who for, its age and maybe a few areas of particular interest to look for. It’s little gems like these that fuel the imagination giving reason and meaning to your excursions and photography......

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I have deliberately kept this photography ebook as non-technical as possible in order to try and suit a variety of the needs of the average tourist whose photography skills may vary from beginner to advanced.


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Nile River Cruise, Egypt
Photographing The Ancient Sites
Staying Around Luxor, Egypt
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