Sobek, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

Another shot of Amenhotep III on the right, this time seated with Sobek, the crocodile God, at left. Before the construction of the Aswan Dam upstream, crocodiles were quite common in the Nile River.

"Sobek was also associated with pharaonic power, fertility, and military prowess, but served additionally as a protective deity with apotropaic qualities (good luck charm), invoked particularly for protection against the dangers presented by the Nile." There were 6 cataracts to navigate upstream, some with dangerous exposed rocks and whitewater, and crocodiles were revered and even mummified!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobek

holmertz, pajaran, Fis2, ikeharel, jean113, PiotrF, mcmtanyel heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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Miguel82 (47110) 2019-12-20 0:39

Chris, this museum exhibits splendid statues in good condition only few parts are broken. Sobek, the crocodile God accompanies the pharaon after his death i think. Good close up of these fantastic artworks. Fine colors, good sharpness, rewarding photo note, regards.

lousat (139914) 2019-12-20 1:03

Hi Chris,this diagonal perspective is truly beautiful,and i like the exposure too,perfect to create this dark background,very elegant way to show Amenhotep III in a very original way. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (103540) 2019-12-20 1:23

Hello Chris,
When posting two photos so close together you may "kill" one of them, or maybe both. I chose this one for the fine light and shadows that help us see the sculpture as a 3D piece. It's a beautiful work of art and also a well taken photo.
Regards,
Gert

pajaran (116947) 2019-12-20 3:29

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepe skulpture.
Lepo pokazano.
Lepa skulptura Boga krokodila.
Sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting text ...
Beautiful sculptures.
Beautifully shown.
A beautiful sculpture of the God of the crocodile.
All the best for the weekend.

Tue (93328) 2019-12-20 5:17

Hello Chris,
Great photo of these two ancient sculptures, which still look so good. I love the warm colours and the contrast with the dark background. Excellent sharpness and exposure.
Lars

Fis2 (171823) 2019-12-20 6:30

Witaj Chris!
A very interesting sculptures.
Excellent presentation.
I like framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

jean113 (28249) 2019-12-20 8:31

Hello Chris, a very good close up of these two sculptures, I like your point of view.
I hadn't heard or seen anything about a crocodile God before, so this makes a nice introduction for me!
The lighting illuminates all their features.
Kind regards, Jean.

Gerrit (62042) 2019-12-20 14:01

Hello Chris,
great classic statue and you show a lot of details in this perfectly zoomed crop.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

PiotrF (55862) 2019-12-20 15:57

Hello Chris,
Interesting picture of these two ancient sculptures.
I like nice composition and good sharpness.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-12-20 19:00

Hi Chris
Must have been really something to see and photographed shot of these ancient sculptures and incredible history. I particularly like your chosen point of view.
Excellent,
Best regards

Nicou (193814) 2019-12-20 20:13

Hello

Les tons sont chaud quel détail de ce musée et de cette statue ce visage en latéral qui met le relief parfaitement en évidence fantastique captage
bravo et belle journée
Nicou

jmdias (116341) 2019-12-23 11:05

chris

a marvelous sample of sculpture, in two pieces of excellent quality, despite some small damages. I presume the best pieces were stolen to europe. excellent image.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (69101) 2019-12-31 17:50

Hello Chris,
Amenhotep III looks handsome, but I wouldn't say the same of Sobek. A fine close-up. 👍🏻👍🏻
Happy 2020,
MT