Cataracts of the Nile Egypt

Sheila Laurens

Cataracts of the Nile Egypt

The Cataracts of the Nile near the Aswan Dam, Egypt. The sun was going down behind me.
Fuji camera

Featured by That One Great Shot – Feb 2009
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Featured by All About Boating – Feb 2009
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Featured by Art of The Middle East – Mar 2009
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Featured by If It Doesn’t Belong – May 2009
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Featured by Live and Let Live – Aug 2009
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Top Ten place All About Boating challenge – It’s a Yachting World – Feb 09
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Top Ten place If It Doesn’t Belong challenge – Breathless May 09
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Top Ten place Art of the Middle East challenge – Earth, Fire, Water, Air Sept 09

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Cataracts of the Nile Egypt by Sheila Laurens
Cataracts of the Nile Egypt by Sheila Laurens
  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    excellent! beautiful.. so much coverage.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you :)

  • VenturAShot

    VenturAShot

    Wow, a great amount of detail and so beautiful. Congrats.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Gee, Thanks :)

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    incredibly beautiful … thanks for sharing

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    That’s really nice of you to say. Thanks Heather

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    magical shot!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    excellent!!!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks. Glad you liked it. :)

  • Meike

    Meike

    Awe… this is gorgeous. This reminds me of my holidays there…;) The light is great!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Meike, but I didn’t have to do much, Egypt did it all on it’s own !!

  • jinney

    jinney

    really gorgious work-a very lovely scence-beautiful work!
    -jinney

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks Jinney (you have a lovely name – it was my grand mother’s too)

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Beautiful scene; great job!!!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you, Laurie

  • Dentanarts

    Dentanarts

    Cool photo.. looks like an oil painting! Nicely done! ob_do

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks very much ;0)

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    What a beautiful, painterly image – fantastic!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you, Margot

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Wonderful image Shiela. great work.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you, Simon. Good of you to look and leave feedback

  • KMorral

    KMorral

    Stunning!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Oh, thanks x

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Beautiful imagery!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Hey thanks, I’ve just checked in on your work and I feel very humbled by your comment. Thanks!

  • Kazzoom IPA

    Kazzoom IPA


    ON BEING FEATURED IN ALL ABOUT BOATING

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much – I’m so pleased and feel very honoured. Thanks

  • dogfish

    dogfish

    beautiful sheila, captures the pace of the land, the shade and light really make the focal feattures.

    and congrats for the feature!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Oh thanks – what an unexpected honour – how nice of you to take the time to comment !!

  • julie08

    julie08

    Very beautiful:)

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Julie :0)

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Top Shot

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks!

  • Ian Moses

    Ian Moses

    The light and detail in your photograph is amazing.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Ian ;0)

  • Gethin

    Gethin

    awesome shot..

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you, Gethin. I appreciate you taking the time to comment ;0)

  • Daniel Sly

    Daniel Sly

    Amazing capture, well done!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Daniel ;0)

  • PhillJ

    PhillJ

    What an absolutely increadible shot. Just fantastic.
    Phill

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much, Phill. I’m appreciate you taking the to leave feedback ;)

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    Such a beautiful shot!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks you ;0)

  • savosave

    savosave

    superb shot

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    Wonderful light and composition. Love the POV. Thanks for sharing with the Art of the Middle East group.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks for your lovely feedback

  • x-pose

    x-pose

    This work is really fantastic! Just perfect!!!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you – I feel very honoured – I’ve seen your work!

  • Ken McElroy

    Ken McElroy

    Glorious light capture and exquisitely gentle colors – absloutely rhapsodic.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Ken, you say the nicest things. Thank you so very much.

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you again, Michelle x

  • Kevin Bergen

    Kevin Bergen

    This really is a terrific capture! Good for you! (and congrats on the sale!)

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks Kevin – I’m pleased you like it. I’m that chuffed with the sale, thanks !!

  • PassionsFineArt

    PassionsFineArt

    Great image!!! Excellent light..

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much x

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    This is breathtaking and gorgeous.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Larry, I appreciate your feedback x

  • Martin Mullen

    Martin Mullen

    Classic shot of Egypt – Great!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Martin – thank you for your kind words X

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Hi Sheila. Style, Class, Elegance, Excellence are looking for photos of this quality and calibre if you are interested in submitting this photo and any other photos you may have of the same quality, (that fall within the guidelines).
    Cheers, Graham.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Wow !! I feel very honoured that you would accept this into such a prestigious group. Thank you

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    amazing view

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much XX

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    so beautiful, great view

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much Kathy XX

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Thank you very much to the person who has bought 2 cards XX

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous .

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks Scott – I appreciate your feedback XX

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    great light and great feel for place here—calm and serene and timeless – dave

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Dave XX

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    Wonderful picture Sheila! Good for you! Take care, Linda

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you, Linda, for your very sweet words – much appreciated XX

  • paolo1955

    paolo1955

    Beautiful image. Love the colours and composition.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you so very much – I really appreciate it X

  • MaeBelle

    MaeBelle

    Beautiful summery scene,Sheila, great depth,:o)) Congrats on your features! God Bless,Mae

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you so much for dropping by and commenting – that was really nice of you !! X

  • Mika

    Mika

    CONGRATULATIONS! You placed in the top 10 in IIDB’s ‘breathless’ challenge! Your work will be featured shortly! Great job

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Oh Wow – how coool !! Thank you so much – thanks to all who voted for this too !! {{hugs}}} XXX

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    WOW what a stunning shot, excellent work

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much, Malcolm – I really appreciaited it XX

  • smallfox

    smallfox

    You have caught SO MUCH in this pic, yet none of it is outweighed by other elements. This is a perfectly balanced photo showing great depth and great detail – it is a subtle masterwork, making me feel like I’m there. And it is beautiful, too!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Wow – what can I say ? Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback. You just made my day !! XX

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    incredible scenery along the Nile – like a dream – splendid!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    I love Egypt and with the sun going down behind me, it made this picture for me !! XX
    Sheila

  • luanda

    luanda

    INCREDIBLE SHOT! I’ve been in Egypt and I saw it….You cought it very well in alll its magnificent beauty! CONGRATS on your well deserved feature! DANIELA

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much, Daniela. Egypt is beautiful, isn’t it? xx
    Sheila

  • luanda

    luanda

    Yeah! Egypt is such a FANTASTIC PLACE! So clam and quiet, with its natural bauty, besides its History and listad buildings…HAve you seen Abu Simbel? A masterpiece! It’s a pity I want there many years ago, when the DIGITAL cameras didn’t exist yet, so I can’t sahte the places I loved more…One of them is the ELEPHANT ISLAND, near ASSUAN…WOW…Such a lovely memories…See U soon! DANIELA

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Yes we went to Abu Simbel – amazing !! We went before we had a digital camera, so we just had to go back again to get some better pictures after we bought one !! Too many wonderful to miss. Elephant Island XX
    Sheila

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    excellent

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much XX
    Sheila

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    The POV is exquisite in this image. Very beautiful.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much – I really appreciate your lovely comments XX
    Sheila

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    can i borrow your camera? lollll haha wow i love love love your images .. great stuff

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Any time babe !! Ah, you are sooooo nice and say the loveliest things. XX Sheila

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Gorgeous,Love the light!

    km.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks Kevin p nice of you to say !! XX
    Sheila

  • RonnieGinnever

    RonnieGinnever

    Great…..

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Ronnie – I really appreciate it XX
    Sheila

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    What a beautiful view and excellent photo!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks Ellen :0) XX
    Sheila

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    beautiful ~ in every way xx

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Wow Linda What a fabulous thing to say ! :0) XXXX
    Sheila

  • Thomas Simunsen

    Thomas Simunsen

    great shot, so alive.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much :0) XX
    Sheila

  • ShotsOfLove

    ShotsOfLove

    This is just so wonderful to look at Sheila.
    Marvellous colours, perspective and capture! A favourite:-)

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you for such wonderful feedback. Also for the fav and taking time to view my work XX
    Sheila

  • Jack Grace

    Jack Grace

    What a grand panorama Sheila, gorgeous, and so much too look at.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks Jack, I really appreciate your visit and wonderful feedback XX
    Sheila

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    The composition and lighting are excellent…..Well seen and captured!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much Gene, how wonderful of you to visit here XX
    Sheila

  • maxy

    maxy

    This is absolutely stunning! The view is magnificent and the colors are pure magic!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you maxy, it’s really good of you to drop by and comment [hug] XX
    Sheila

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Amazing capture…Instant fave

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks you very much : O)
    Sheila

  • Paola Svensson

    Paola Svensson

    Fabolous scenery!!!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Ah, thank you Paola, very kind of you !! XX
    Sheila

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Fabulous image…love the dreamy atmosphere and soft colors !

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much, Alessandro, I appreciate it XX
    Sheila

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Wonderful Photo!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much, Stephen :o)) XX
    Sheila

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    WOW…how did I miss this one!!!!!!!!!!!! Outstanding image!!!!! I love it!!!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Awwe, thank you very much Gina – you are too kind [hug] XX
    Sheila

  • Gili Orr

    Gili Orr

    Very attractive image

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much Gili XX
    Sheila

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Every time I visit I favor one of your shots! I really like this. Its such an unusual landscape shot with all the boat movement, as well as the topography. Really well done.—Steve

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks for the super comment, I really appreciate it !!
    I’m also very pleased that having your work featured is attracting people to your pages – your work is excellent !! XX
    Sheila

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    btw – thanks for the favouring my work, Steve XX

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wow!! superb capture of these graceful and timeless dhows in the most stunningly lit and evocative setting! quite brilliant!
    wonderful work!!
    ;))))

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Wow – Thank you for such an amazing comment – I love it !!!! Thanks so much !!! XX
    Sheila

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    Very nice image.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much, Marilyn XX
    Sheila

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    fabulous scene…

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Grazie Mille, Alessandro. XX
    Sheila

  • Ian Stevenson

    Ian Stevenson

    I added this to my favorites earlier, is it such an awesome photo, well done.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much Ian – and thanks for the fav’s too !!
    Sheila

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much Monica – I’m really pleased by this feature XX
    Sheila

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Fabulous shot here, well done.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Jason – :o) XX
    Sheila

  • almeidacoval

    almeidacoval

    so beautiful, fantastic image..

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much XX
    Sheila

  • tonymm6491

    tonymm6491

    Amazing view!

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks very much Tony XX
    Sheila

  • Chris Fawkes

    Chris Fawkes

    Lovely shot.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you Chris :o) XX
    Sheila

  • 3XEternity

    3XEternity

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    WOW!!! what a compliment – thank you very much, I’ll look now XX
    Sheila

  • almeidacoval

    almeidacoval

    so wonderful image..

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much XX
    Sheila

  • Janie Oliver

    Janie Oliver

    now this is a beautiful shot. congrats on all the features. very deserved.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks again, Janie, I really appreciate it XX
    Sheila

  • William Bullimore

    William Bullimore

    Wonderful. Brings back a lot of memories for me.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thanks William – It’s somewhere that stays with you always, isn’t it? XX
    Sheila

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Gorgeous !

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much XX
    Sheila

  • jnhPhoto

    jnhPhoto

    beautiful

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    You are so kind, than you very much XX
    Sheila

  • Coronus

    Coronus

    such a majestic capture.

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words XX
    Sheila

  • BigD

    BigD

    Awesome

  • Sheila Laurens replied

    Thank you XX
    Sheila

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 24 days ago

    Lovely work Sheila, it is a beautiful view.

  • Themis

    Themis 19 days ago

    Great shot – they look like toys!

  • Allymel

    Allymel 5 days ago

    This is a gem, such a special picture….it has everything and more. Melly

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 5 days ago

    This is such a beautiful Image…I love it Sheila :)

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon about 18 hours ago

    This is captured perfectly, excellent work,

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