EGYPT Adventure - trip video and photos from E-M1

trandg wrote:

Michael Dbn wrote:

Good Day

First, thank you for posting these interesting photos.

Secondly, I wonder if you could help with some info - I have a water colour painting of the temple at Abu Simbel done (I think) in the 1920s or 1930s. I was under the impression that the temple was submerged when the Aswan dam was filled:

- Is that not correct?

- And why do you refer to the temple as "notorious"?

Please understand that this is a genuine enquiry. I'm not seeking to provoke one of those appalling DPReview rows. 😊

Regards

Michael

Hi Michael,

you know your stuff! They had to relocate the site in the late '60s above the reservoir at the dam to avoid it getting submerged. It's absolutely crazy to think they moved a site that large. I also called Abu Simbel notorious since they are probably the second most famous representations of ancient Egypt other than the pyramids and sphynx of Giza.

@Eaglebeach - if you ever want to go, I'm more than willing to share all my travel notes on Egypt with you. It's a fascinating place to visit. Thanks for the kind words about the video!

@rexv - luck you've been there a couple of times! I am always conflicted about long clips vs short clips as I want to pack all the memories in and tell a story. I want to actually try my hand at some longer trip style editing at some point. Thank you for the comments and glad you enjoyed.

Thanks for the info.

M