Category: Egypt

A Fez Trio

05/25/2024

A trio of Fez (fezzes just sounds odd but it apparently the correct plural of fez), also called a tarboosh, in my hotel in Luxor, Egypt. The fez is a felt headdress, usually red, generally with a black tassel attached to the top. The name “fez” may refer to the Moroccan city of Fez, where … More A Fez Trio

Windows

05/18/2024

Three windows in the upper section of the outer wall of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, Egypt. Commissioned by Ibn Tulun (the Abbassid governor of Egypt) in 876, the mosque was completed in 879. The outer wall of the mosque is crowned by crenellations composed of unique forms known as ‘arais which resemble human abstract … More Windows

Egypt Memories

11/25/2019

The Land of the PHARAOHS While these shots have been in previous posts, they are among my favorites. The Egypt trip as a whole is one of my top two or three ever. Join Terri’s Sunday Stills: Your Favorite Photo

When Bigger is Better

08/25/2019

The Sphinx Nothing says power, superiority, importance, command like size. The bigger, the better when it comes to religion, government, or a combination of the two.  Ancient Egypt was one of the first civilizations to demonstration the power represented in size. Join Weekly Prompt’s Photo Challenge: Size Matters

Peace and Quiet

05/16/2019

Sail Away One of the things that surprised me most in Egypt was how quiet the Nile River is. Few if any motors or engines, puffed sails, and the countryside passing by while sailing. This shot was taken from my balcony of our small cruise ship while we were docked at Luxor. When I need … More Peace and Quiet