Tuesday 12 July 2011

Ramesses II


Temple (1244-1224 BC) at Abu Simbel, Egypt

15 comments:

Lindsay said...

This is amazing isn't it. I too had a great picture of it - but alas with a tourist's head in the way thanks to pre-digital cameras!
As always, your pictures are superb.

FilipBlog said...

Nice pictures again. You must have travelled a lot.

Kind regards,
Filip

Sylvia K said...

Terrific captures! Another place I've always wanted to visit! Your photos are always the next best thing! Have a lovely day, JM!

Sylvia

Barb said...

Great detail in the 2nd pic, I bet seeing this in person was incredible....Barb

Halcyon said...

I always enjoy your looks at Egypt. Such a fascinating culture.

supermac said...

I really love all your pictures. And I loooove your life.

Cildemer said...

Que maravilha a visitar e a fotar!
Gosto muito do detalhe na segunda!

Cezar and Léia said...

Fotos lindas, eu adoro o Egito, espero também visitar lá um dia, enquanto isso suas fotos me trazem sonhos, vc conhece cada lugar incrível!
Léia

Sciarada said...

Ciao JM, I remember very well the beauty of this majestic temple!
Great pictures!

magda said...

Great photos JM!!!
I was there many years ago...
Is fantastic place!!!

magda said...

I wish you a happy summer, why am away from the INTERNET, until September.
Sorry about that.
Many greetings

Photo Cache said...

Wonderful captures. I didn't get this far. I wish I could someday.

Francisca said...

Have you ever wondered what it would reaaaaaally be like to be one of these pharaohs? Egypt is still on my bucket list.

James said...

Amazing! I doubt I'll ever go to Egypt but I love seeing pictures!

Cobalt Violet said...

Great photos. I was there long ago ... such an unreal sight in person! Almost to incredible to take in!