Obolisk

Picture by blacknight


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  • August 11, 2010
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1
  • 24 - 120
  • Shooting Style Hand Held
  • Shoots Number Single RAW File
  • Exposures Number -2, 0,+2
  • Editing Software Photomatix Pro / Others / Photoshop
  • File Format RAW
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Obolisk.Luxor Egypt.

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11 Aug 10:49
blacknight

One of the Obolisks made for Queen Hatshepsut.This one weighs about 400 Tons and has stood unassisted about 3000 Years in The largest place of worship in the world. Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt at a time when only Men ruled she is often seen wearing a beard. Later she became one of Gods wives,one of only 4 to be given that Honour.

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