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April 25, 2005
Color at Giza for Baksheesh
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As you travel around Giza, you will inevitably encounter all sorts of people trying to sell you whatever they can offer: water, postcards, or in this case photo-ops.
| Camera | Konica Minolta 7d |
| Lens | Minolta 50mm f/1.4 |
| Shutter / Aperture | 1/2000s / f/4.5 |
| ISO | 100 |
I was with a guide who was trying to maximize the amount of money left in my pocket for his tip so he would try and do his best to shew people away after I would give them their baksheesh. Seeing this guy was just like un-cut cocain for a color junkie like me so I gladly took his picture, cheesy and touristy or not! I even like the fact that he appears to be wearing tennis shoes!
I think the shot cost me a total of about 35¢ (2 Egyptian Pounds). I think it was worth it.
I was mounted on horseback when I took this picture. I think that even though I was shooting down onto the subject the picture worked out. The pyramids make one heck of a photogenic background!
Posted by jordanh at April 25, 2005 11:38 PM
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Comments
Heh..the tennis shoes are awesome! I love the look on the camel's face...
Posted by: Lara Barrett at April 26, 2005 2:33 AM
Funny picture !
Posted by: Sidney at April 26, 2005 3:03 AM
I think he has some serious modeling experience!
Posted by: Tara at April 26, 2005 8:13 AM
Favorite shot of the morning... thanks for the smile, now I can start my day! Great colors and hilarious expression. I imagine a bubble above the camel saying, "If you would be so kind, sir... please knock this cheeseball off of me... thanks ever so much."
Posted by: Charlie at April 26, 2005 8:30 AM
~tons of great light here, what a character to view~
Posted by: btezra at April 26, 2005 1:03 PM
Hehe..nice one..i like his pose and shoes...funny contrast with the old architecture...nice one..nice site...
Posted by: Daniel G at April 26, 2005 3:41 PM
GREAT SHOT! Love the camel! Very cool! Regards from Vienna, -T
Posted by: zoomvienna at April 27, 2005 2:54 PM
I do think that camel is smiling for the picture.
Posted by: Kari at April 28, 2005 2:33 PM
Posting comment...
I like the sandy colors but your picture 'A Camel's View on Giza' is for me beter than a toerist industry.
Posted by: zjootsuite at April 26, 2005 2:16 AM