Felucca up the Nile

I really like this photo. I think it is a nice composite photo of the Nile. My Felucca boatman's face is in the shadow of the afternoon sun, partially masking his identity yet still making his form recognizable; a representation of the many boatmen that make a living plying the Nile on these lovely sail boats. In the background is a modern bridge which serves as a contrasting backdrop to my boatman's traditional outfit and the Felucca in general which is after all no more than pieces of wood and canvas. I like how everything is reflected in the calm waters of the Nile, the bridge, the blue sky and the boat. The river reflects silently on the millions of lives that transverse it, relies on it and enjoys it; a passive observer.
There is little to do on such trips but to relax and enjoy the ever changing surroundings. The days are spent watching locals on the shore, bird watching, watching the sunset, exploring the shores and listening to the breathing sounds of the river as the boat glides through it.
The boat ride began at Aswan and ended in Edfu temple. En route we visited Kom Ombo temple, a massive riverside temple and from there it was minibus to Luxor.
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