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This photo was taken in 2007 at Karnak temple (Egypt. Africa).
The Karnak temple complex, universally known only as Karnak, describes a vast conglomeration of ruined temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings. It is located near Luxor in Egypt. This was ancient Egyptian Ipet-isut (“The Most Selected of Places”), the main place of worship of the Theban Triad with Amun as its head, in the monumental city of Thebes. The complex retrieves its current name from the nearby and partly surrounding modern village of el-Karnak, some 2.5km north of Luxor.
The complex is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world. It is probably the second most visited historical site in Egypt, second only to the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. It consists of four main parts (precincts) of which only one is accessible for tourists and the general public. This is the Precinct of Amun-Re, and this it is also the main part of the complex and by far the largest part. The term Karnak is often understood as being the Precinct of Amun-Re only, as this is the only part most visitors normally see. The three other parts, the Precinct of Montu, the Precinct of Mut and the Temple of Amenhotep IV (dismantled), are closed to the public. There also are a few smaller temples and sanctuaries located outside the enclosing walls of the four main parts, as well as several avenues of human and ram-headed sphinxes connecting the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amon-Re, and Luxor Temple.
The key difference between Karnak and most of the other temples and sites in Egypt is the length of time over which it was developed and used. Construction work began in the 16th century BC. Approximately thirty pharaohs contributed to the buildings, enabling it to reach a size, complexity, and diversity not seen elsewhere. Few of the individual features of Karnak are unique, but the size and number of features are overwhelming.
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Headcrime
Great shot! Very eyecatching!
Tessa Bishop
What an amzing place, a stunning capture, and fascinating text
Fergus Randall
fantastic sense of scale here. Back in those days, things we built to last :)
Elana Bailey
What a fab shot. The temples have such a strong feeling around the man and the lighting and colours are lovely. Well done.
Timana
I love the colours in this shot.
aila
Amazing place.Fantastic photo.
Alessandro Pinto
Tremendous shot.. Enchanting place and composition for a truly awesome picture !
lallymac
What a stunner – I love the symmetry and colour of the piillars, they are so imposing but that one person makes an even more dramatic impact! Great job.
David DeWitt
What a great shot! The man in the picture makes the picture come to life and gives perspective to the great size of the pillars.
shanmclean
I went there last year, isn’t it just stunning?! I dion’t know if I got any pictures as good as this tho!
erikzhong
It’s very FANTASTIC & PERFECT !! Great picture, Mikhail..
mikepaulhamus
great shot, excellent feel to it.
Peter Hammer
Wonderful image and that person is perfectly placed and greatly enhances the image.
Shanina Conway
What a breathtaking capture…magnificent;)
Mark Cosgriff
very striking image. great capture.
coolart
Brilliant colour and focus Bravo
Mikhail Palinchak replied
thank you very much
Kurt Tutschek
these colors are incredible. excellent image.
Mikhail Palinchak replied
Thank you, Kurt
trekka
Love the contrast and the perspective. Very eye catching. a FAV!
SarahCook
This is an instant favorite! :)
Peacefulwarrior
stunning photo, I just love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :))
linda858100
AMAZEING,,VERY NICE.
Denis Molodkin
Outstanding work
mc27
great picture … just perfect!!
scarlet james
Gorgeous gold .. good pic
Dominika Aniola
Love this photo! :)
Mili Wijeratne
breathtaking!
Sekans
Great shot! The man really helps to add a scale to the size of the pillars. I remember visiting Karnak whilst I was in Egypt, it really was amazing, thanks for bringing back a nice memory!
Honor Kyne
This is such a wonderful capture…well done!
Ryan Young
spectacular work. juxtaposition of the columns on the left leading you into the image; color contrast of yellows and blue; really well done.
Dene Wessling
Fantastic work love your photos
would love to see a display here in Adelaide sometime in the future
Mikhail Palinchak replied
Thanks Dene for Your comment. I also whant to display some of my works in Adelaide in the future, so we can cooperate. Send me a bubblemail if You have some ideas or just whant to talk. Best regards and happy New Year!
sharon wingard
great shot I wish I was there
calam19
love this Picture…Been to Karnak when we stayed at Luxor and its a wonderful place…loved the Light Show they do there at night…amazing
James Godber
Simply fabulous. Great, great work.
gato
amazing shot! really shows the grandeur of the place…
seawhisper
It’s a wonderful photo, worth National Geography photographer. :)
Malena Design
Bravo, Mikhail!
Stuart Rose
great contrasts!!!
melbourneguy75
I love how the person in the image gives perspective to the shot – great capture :)
chuck1970
Sublime
Dion Futerman
Awesome capture
Di Jenkins
fantastic! you’ve captured all the textures so beautifully … thanks for the info also! Congrats on homepage!!
ANNETTE HAGGER
Congrats on being featured on the home page…..stunning image….such rich colours and love all those textures..anna : )
jacobea
Makes you realise how huge this place is :)
marie223
Beautiful.
Stunning colours, simply a great shot. Love it!
Brae Lebren
oh wow, really beautiful. well done… great capture!
calves
Awesome capture!!!
congratulations:)
Mugsy
Wow!.....beautifully captured!
Magee
Wonderful!! Stopped me dead in my tracks this one! Truly magnificent photography!! Congratulations Mikhail!!
Barbara Brown
Beautiful!! The tones and composition are so great!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on the home page feature (April 9th 2009)
Christian Zammit
WELL DONE for featuring on the redbubble homepage.
your work is really great
Christian Zammit
pryere
Brilliant shot and backstory.
Bravo.
Pilgrim
Ohh I ache for Karnak, such a gorgeous spot and so wonderfully shot.
Jesper Høgsdal
Beautiful well done!
Stephen Colquitt
Sensational image. Instant +fav for me.
Jan Timmons
Great composition and beautiful hues. Fascinating accompanying text – thank you!
Xandru
Brilliant image!! Terrific golden colours and great composition.
Congratulations for the homepage feature.
Waleska Luker
This is so beautiful and perfect for the First Things Group!
Dusker
Concur with all others; great image and capture.
Joanne Bradley
Outstanding capture! The composition, the color, the clarity are all excellent and your commentary is so informative!
Paul Manning
great image, such a feeling of size about it! cheers Paul
Waleska Luker
Congratulations! On making the Top Ten in a First Things Group challenge
Louise Fahy
Very striking image, beautiful colors. Well done!
apprentice09
this is incredible, love the contrast of ancient and present. the surrounds seem surreal.
erika15
This is just amazing! The pillars look so imposing! love this image.
Joanne Piechota
Stunning!!!
photoloi
Phenomenal in every way!
Scott d'Almeida
awesome,
Elizarose
Wow, they’re gigantic! Fantastic capture!
Waleska Luker
Congratulations! On making the Top Ten in a First Things Group challenge.
Ghelly
You have being Featured in the...
First Things Group
Carlos Rodriguez
Great work… i’ve been there like a month ago… incredible place…!!!
Stephanie Werden
This picture is simply stunning—wonderful work
Metadea
beautiful!
Anaa
Brilliant !! :)
Phill Jenkins
Great shot :o)
IngridSonja
Super!
Kasia Nowak
Brilliant shot, fabulous composition.
TheSpaniard
Stunning
Taylor Sawyer
I would like to invite you to enter this piece (or another of your choosing) into th following challenge: Excellent Elderly
Sanne Thijs
Here is an old homepagefeature. (9th april 2009)
J.L. Calder
Love this
Framed-Photos
Wow!! This is fabulous. I love the light and the colours. The sense of scale is perfect with the guy in the corner resting against the pillar. Well done!
RRoca
Stunning capture!
RakeshSyal 24 days ago
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!
kokolokor5 16 days ago
just perfect !!. i was there before 2 years !
ambient-1 7 days ago
Wow! Does this bring back memories! Amazing capture of an amazing and wonderful place! Kudos!
Stephen Colquitt 3 days ago
A great feel to this image
silvercircles 1 day ago
Awesome!!