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 Sep 10 2007, 09:10 PM
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 Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd)  Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1   |
Just got back from my first ever visit to Cairo. It was just like Metal Slug except there were hawkers everywhere instead of men running around with swords
 I'll post the rest of the photos tomorrow.
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Sep 11 2007, 07:55 AM
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 REEEOOOOWW  Group: Moderators Posts: 1,938 Joined: 10-November 03 From: Perth, Western Australia Member No.: 675  |
You sure do alot of travelling. What did you think of Cairo?
I recently spent a month in africa, I might put some pics up... but they don't come close to the quality of yours --------------------  |
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Sep 11 2007, 06:43 PM
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Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd) Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1 |
Great. I’d say it was easily one of the best trips we’ve had. There are lots of things to see and do and most of the natives who we met were kind-hearted and hospitable. Of course, you have to be careful not to fall victim to the hawkers because they have a way of getting you to willingly hand them your cash. It’s annoying, but I don’t blame them considering the living conditions most of them have to put up with.
The horse-back riding in the desert behind the Giza pyramids is an unforgettable experience; we went there once during daytime and then again at night, and had we stayed for another day we’d probably have done it a third time too. The Jammaliya area where the craftsmen live and work is great as is the infamous Khan El Khalili open market which feels like something out of Biblical times. Then of course you've got all the palaces, monuments and museums. All in all, a recommended destination. What I'll do is post the pictures here in batches starting tonight as well as on flickr. So where in Africa did you visit?
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Sep 11 2007, 07:23 PM
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Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd) Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1 |
The Giza Pyramids at night, shot on horseback with a VR lens, no flash and no tripod.
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Sep 12 2007, 08:10 AM
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 MaD_cOw has nothing on me at MODing! Group: Moderators Posts: 916 Joined: 4-June 04 From: California Member No.: 1,362  |
QUOTE(usr.c @ Sep 11 2007, 12:23 PM)  The Giza Pyramids at night, shot on horseback with a VR lens, no flash and no tripod. Damn that looks nice! What kind of camera do you use? -------------------- QUOTE("Richard Hammond - Top Gear") We're gonna to die now, that's it." |
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Sep 12 2007, 08:35 AM
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Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd) Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1 |
Nikon D200, which afaik is now discontinued since the D300 is coming out soon.
-------------------- Things that I don't suck at: Photography (flickr, JPG Mag), "Don't bail; the best gold is at the bottom of barrels of crap!" -Randy Pausch I have people-skills goddamnit! What is wrong with you people!!! | www.skyrill.com |
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Sep 12 2007, 03:15 PM
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Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd) Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1 |
Here are a few more...
The second one is of a place called the City of the Dead where thousands of families actually live in a cemetery.
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Sep 13 2007, 05:29 AM
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MaD_cOw has nothing on me at MODing! Group: Moderators Posts: 916 Joined: 4-June 04 From: California Member No.: 1,362 |
QUOTE(usr.c @ Sep 12 2007, 01:35 AM) Nikon D200, which afaik is now discontinued since the D300 is coming out soon. Ah nice. I have a Canon XTi. -------------------- QUOTE("Richard Hammond - Top Gear") We're gonna to die now, that's it." |
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Sep 13 2007, 02:41 PM
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Some very nice pictures there. It doesn't look completely different to Tunisia, which I visited a few years back.
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