EGYPT: The Riddle Photo Gallery by Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. at pbase.com

EGYPT: The Riddle

EGYPT - a study of contrasts

of antiquity and modernity
of gentleness and harshness
of humility and arrogance

Egypt is more than sun and sand. There's more to Egypt than camels and pyramid.
This is where the riddle unfolds...

Thank you my friend, Mohamed Mahmoud, for being a great host.
This gallery is for you.

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.
Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines
Currently based in Bangkok, Thailand

GeneWard	PM reply	02-Dec-2011 03:04
a gallery full of exquisite photos. VVV

Musrara	PM reply	13-Feb-2011 13:53
Very nice piece of art, beautiful gallery!

Erik Sanders	PM reply	30-Jan-2011 20:00
What a great effort you have made with this gallery !!

Li, Arianna	PM reply	27-Oct-2010 22:58
Egypt - is perhaps.................. Egypt is perhaps scorched by the burning sun Egypt is perhaps a mere desert with camels striding across Egypt is perhaps filled with modern tourists marveled by the majestic pyramids Egypt is perhaps..............still more to what can ever be written in texts Joseph was sold to Egypt in the days of Genesis Moses turned Nile into a river of blood Caesar fell to the charm of Egypt's beauty The cradle where ancient civilisation began The stage where biblical wonders was performed The centre where political dramas were acted Egypt is perhaps............. Though seemingly overshadowed by its golden days of the pharaohs Still the civilisation it was Egypt is perhaps......... The only empire that still stands after millenniums This is my impression of Egypt when I visited my dad last November for a few days. Didn't stay long enough to appreciate what has been passed down through the milleniums though =( Thank you Manny for showing the modern world how this ancient civilisation is doing now

tomaszd	PM reply	14-Oct-2010 21:36
You are simply amaizing

Guest	PM reply	11-Mar-2010 15:06
speechless

Massimo Zaniboni	PM reply	17-Nov-2009 14:35
Masterpiece!

Rob Oele	PM reply	06-Nov-2009 10:44
It is indeed a unique achivemnet how you described Egypt in this great gallery. It is a fascinating experience. VVV

Mike Noble	PM reply	07-Sep-2009 14:56
Absolutely beautiful, Manny. Wonderful images. Big Vote! Any workshops coming to the eastern United States?

Azlin Ahmad	PM reply	06-Sep-2009 17:13
A unique presentation! V

gilanuriel	PM reply	05-Sep-2009 08:08
Amazing gallery. BV

Josep M. Rodr�guez	PM reply	27-Aug-2009 12:45
Alluring, stunning, brilliant. One of the best galleries I've seen...nice work. V

rhonson ng	PM reply	24-Aug-2009 16:26
Amazing gallery manny! V!

montree	PM reply	24-Aug-2009 03:13
very inspiring and great gallery ..vote

sharin omar	PM reply	06-Aug-2009 04:14
yeah... i vote for this gallery, amaze me!

pingupingu	PM reply	04-Aug-2009 07:12
too long time to vote for every picture , so i vote for the gallery :)

Galina Stepanova	PM reply	17-Jul-2009 14:16
Excellent, Manny, BRAVO!!

Pawel Bulat	PM reply	16-Jul-2009 22:41
Amazing gallery!!!! fantastic work. best regards

Dafna	PM reply	15-Jul-2009 12:40
Beautiful photography. Real art. V

[Project Life]: Photography	PM reply	15-Jul-2009 05:46
Absolutely amazing gallery! I'm in awe!! V

orlylens	PM reply	14-Jul-2009 03:08
Top notch images complimented by top notch post processing from World's best photographer.The pride of Philippines, Manny Pacquiao of boxing, and Manny Libres Librodo of Photography.

sergio pellegrino	PM reply	11-Jul-2009 16:57
Allways the first

Studio 601	PM reply	06-Jul-2009 03:02
incredible and inspiring work!

Andrea Walter	PM reply	04-Jul-2009 09:07
Amazing!!!

Monique Lagu�	PM reply	02-Jul-2009 10:45
Very creative this gallery. Perfect work and all photos tell a story. v

southernshots99	PM reply	30-Jun-2009 06:32
Outstanding gallery. Wonderful tones and light. You really captured the sprit of your subjects. This is great! V Niecy

Matthias Hauss	PM reply	28-Jun-2009 19:58
Great gallery! These pictures are breathtaking. voted!

Lise Trempe	PM reply	28-Jun-2009 17:55
Extraordinary gallery, all pictures are magnificent, subjects, light, compo and processing are masterpiece, bravo.

Marc Demoulin	PM reply	28-Jun-2009 07:23
Master at work in Egypt. A masterpiece as usual. Well done Manny! vVv Best RGDS Marc

anuschka	PM reply	27-Jun-2009 10:56
Steve Morris used the right word: 'choreographing' your images is what you do, from start to finish with every fibre of your being (unplanned included:-)), that 's why they are so unique. Thanks for channeling your 'fibres' into photography and Pbase for us to enjoy! V.

Laura Pipkin	PM reply	27-Jun-2009 02:16
Amazing work! Very nicely presented! Fantastic artist! v.

Rosemarie Kusserow	PM reply	26-Jun-2009 17:31
Very enjoyable gallery and a plesure to view at as usual Manuel, every image is a jewel, big vote, Rosemarie :o))

emmanuel_fr	PM reply	26-Jun-2009 10:05
Remarquable!!!! Vote.

Christian Frisquet	PM reply	26-Jun-2009 03:13
Fantastic work! Big vote. vVv

Hodero	PM reply	25-Jun-2009 13:32
What I missed was the Molochaia soup,and its after effect ;-)) Great shots as usual amigo!

Jean-Luc Rollier	PM reply	24-Jun-2009 23:03
Outstanding collection Manny! As always! JL Vote

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad	PM reply	24-Jun-2009 03:08
This is a fabulous collection of truly fine photos. Some of the best on PBase. V

olderhvit	PM reply	22-Jun-2009 23:14
Absolutely wonderful work as always. V!

an nguyen	PM reply	21-Jun-2009 16:51
Outstanding gallery...Your travel riddle is well paid off...BV

Hochi Abaya	PM reply	21-Jun-2009 11:36
there is no doubt that your fashion/glamour portraits are some of the best in the world, i still believe your travel photography is a league on its own

FrankB	PM reply	20-Jun-2009 00:47
beautiful gallery Manny...nothing else to say...V

bill friedlander	PM reply	19-Jun-2009 00:30
Superb gallery. All images are thoughtfully composed and beautifully presented. A treat to look at. V

Bruna K.	PM reply	17-Jun-2009 19:07
Excellent gallery, great presentation. V.

Barbara Heide	PM reply	17-Jun-2009 15:52
fabulous gallery! congrats for this accomplishment! V

Ann DeCamp	PM reply	16-Jun-2009 11:26
Another great gallery, Manny. You present your work so well!

Sam Antonio Photography	PM reply	16-Jun-2009 03:50
Thank you once again for taking me along on your amazing photographic and artistic journey! You are the pride of the Philippines (along with another "Manny" - Manny Pacquiao)! LOL! Vote!

mart s	PM reply	15-Jun-2009 23:32
wow another amazing gallery......massive vote

Bill Warren	PM reply	15-Jun-2009 13:26
To go through your galleries is such a joy and inspiration Manny. Your ability to work natural light like no other is on display here again with these stunning images of desert life. BV

Eliane	PM reply	15-Jun-2009 06:58
Great captures , very interesting gallerie ... BRAVO V Eliane

suriya nuntasukhon	PM reply	14-Jun-2009 01:33
great work...so amazing...so beautiful

Jaime Serrano	PM reply	13-Jun-2009 23:58
Another Impressive Gallery!!!, great light and color, incredible portraits. Big Vote.

Steve Morris	PM reply	13-Jun-2009 13:48
Another amazing and inspirational gallery Manny - your control of light is first class and your ability to choreograph a shot is breathtaking. Top top phography!BV

G�KHAN BOYACIOGLU	PM reply	13-Jun-2009 09:46
Bravo Manuel.. Again and again, charming egypt gallery !! colours, shades, light ......well done

Banhup Teh	PM reply	13-Jun-2009 03:16
I am speechless.... My Big Vote!!

Joel	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 21:22
I always look forward to your latest work, Manuel. Your experience with people, with cultures and new adventures is captured in a way like no others. This is no exception. Fantastic gallery showcaing the people and their lives - not your typical gallery of Egypt. Well done, my friend. Vote.

doron nissim	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 20:42
Fantastic work ! Bravoooo !

Tim Reisdorf Photography	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 14:22
You have magnificently captured the mood of each and every shot, bravo

Mani Jahanshahi	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 12:06
amazing gallery, perfect like always. V!

Kiriakos Korakis	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 08:45
An Amazing gallery ! You did a great job there Manuel ! My compliments ! V !

Gil Azouri	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 05:02
Outstanding, creative and wonderful! V

Bang Truong	PM reply	12-Jun-2009 01:51
These documentary shots are awesome ! v

endre novak	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 16:21
fantastic gallery. voted with pleasure.

Noel Saratan	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 16:07
It's always refreshing to see a face or a place through your eyes Manny, an excellent work!

Reyno	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 12:32
Outstanding work as always Manny !!! V

Tanya Hamilton	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 09:59
I like your style of photography, you really capture the mood. I want to go to Egypt!

Raymond Ma	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 05:44
Wow, it just gets better and better! Incredibly beautiful and breathtaking Manny! V

Kenneth Ng	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 04:45
Wonderful Images!!! V!

alfredo camba jr.	PM reply	11-Jun-2009 04:04
World class travel photography!! Very beautiful and artistic images Manny!! BV

Willy Alfaro	PM reply	10-Jun-2009 23:48
Wonderful gallery, very impressive images!

Flo Hendry	PM reply	10-Jun-2009 19:08
Beautifully presented gallery! Love the diversity of shots and how you arranged them in the gallery. Excellent, very professional looking stylesheet and gallery. v

Marc de Wit	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 18:34
Such a joy this gallery. MEET THE BOSS international masterclass Amsterdam june 20-21 Visit my pbase for more info.

Richard Calmes	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 17:26
Outstanding work, artistry, and presentation! V+++++++++

James Giovanni Pan	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 17:00
Mesmerizing as always! Love the new presentation format. Thanks again for yet another innovative creation.

Richard Seguin	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 14:12
Incredible gallery once again you have outdone yourself ...V

Eric Pouhier	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 11:38
As awesome as usual ! BRAVO Manuel you are so talented !

Rodolfo Parulan Jr.	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 07:21
Sublime! V

Sam_C	PM reply	09-Jun-2009 07:02
Another outstanding gallery Manny, great to see you traveling the world now, creating these fantastic images. Big Vote!!

Steve Viscot	PM reply	08-Jun-2009 15:22
impeccable as ever -v

Arnel Murillo	PM reply	08-Jun-2009 13:44
Manny this is truly inspiring. Your Best work so far, EXCELLENT!!! a master in this genre. a stunning new look. creatively done, all the ingredients of mastery in your craft shows in each photograph in this gallery. a big vote for you.

Naoki Hayashi's Photo Gallery	PM reply	08-Jun-2009 09:22
Your new style is here! You did great works as always. Congratulations!! My big vote.

lensaxis	PM reply	07-Jun-2009 18:29
Fabulous photos as always. Thank you for sharing your inspiring work! Not only do I enjoy the images but also the sensitive titles and words you choose to describe them.

Diego Guzman	PM reply	07-Jun-2009 17:10
Excellent, excellent... V

Naret Visesvongsa	PM reply	07-Jun-2009 14:42
Your post process work and your photography skill always yield the high quality result. V

Ali Majdfar	PM reply	07-Jun-2009 12:32
Spectacular Gallery, great shots. ~V

Zolt�n Balogh	PM reply	07-Jun-2009 10:38
So many beautiful photos here Manuel! Thanks for sharing your fabulous work, big vote!:)

TuTmin	PM reply	07-Jun-2009 10:23
wonderful gallery.amazingly done. huge vote.

Sofia Solomennikova	PM reply	06-Jun-2009 21:14
Beautiful collection! V

Ross Throndson	PM reply	06-Jun-2009 17:27
Amazing work, Manny, as always.....W o W !! . . . ~ V ~

Buba Jafarli	PM reply	06-Jun-2009 16:09
Absolutely masterful! A gallery of real gems! V.

Ukrit Oonhateparuk(CoolTango)	PM reply	06-Jun-2009 14:49
You're alway great Manny. This is a fabulous galleries. BV

Derek Daniel	PM reply	06-Jun-2009 06:35
Another great gallery! Very creative and inspirational! ~V~

Anthea's Photography	PM reply	06-Jun-2009 00:52
Excellent gallery, voted.

Adrian Mihalache	PM reply	05-Jun-2009 15:15
Incredible gallery! I have been in Egypt, but I have to admit that I had never seen it this way! I am close to solving the riddle, Manny! What's the prize?! :) ... big vote!

Jim & Josefina	PM reply	05-Jun-2009 13:54
WOW! GREAT GALLERY! VVV!... Josefina

eric st martin	PM reply	05-Jun-2009 13:11
again an incredible work v

shatterbug	PM reply	05-Jun-2009 04:47
First class work Manny...compelling subjects and marvelous processing!

Pedro Lib�rio	PM reply	04-Jun-2009 23:35
you always amaze me... and I totally love that... your photography is special !!!! my vote.

Susanne v. Schroeder	PM reply	04-Jun-2009 22:33
Another masterpiece of yours!! Can't wait to see more!

Costas Orfanidis	PM reply	04-Jun-2009 16:34
one more amazing gallery. So nice shots and so well presented. V! Congratulations

Pawel	PM reply	04-Jun-2009 16:10
Realy great gallery! Fantastic photography!

Rob Martin	PM reply	04-Jun-2009 13:52
holy cr@p . . . . amazing as usual!! Cheers Rob

GeneWard	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 23:43
gorgeous work Manny

Alain Boussac	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 20:38
A vision different from Egypt : creative, artistic, brilliant. The work of a master photographer. Great art, Manny. BV.

veraferia	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 19:46
Outstanding images and processing! Top photography!V

meekam tam	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 08:18
Egypt is really a riddle! This is a very beautiful gallery. V

Giancarlo Guzzardi	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 07:20
great and sensitive work splendid light, ambience and process

Paco L�pez	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 05:35
Excellent and beautiful work!!!!!! Big vote!!!

Zeev Parush	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 05:02
Excellent gallery

Naret Visesvongsa	PM reply	03-Jun-2009 04:19
A collection of fine art work. V

Jofoto	PM reply	02-Jun-2009 22:09
stunning images thus far can't wait to see the rest. BV

Steve Jones	PM reply	02-Jun-2009 19:58
Masterful work Manny. I think this could be the best yet? Keep them coming.....BV

Zane Paxton	PM reply	02-Jun-2009 19:03
Great work Manny! All are compelling and inspirational images.

Mohamed Mahmoud	PM reply	02-Jun-2009 15:52
Finally, I have been waiting for this gallery since April The master will start playing his symphony and I m always waiting to learn more... This time is very special since it is my country, I should thank you Manny, for being a great mentor, a great teacher, and for providing the inspiration that I always need Well I think I will be coming back to this Gallery very frequently VOTE

Ryan Sigua	PM reply	02-Jun-2009 15:18
Finally. A refreshingly new look on your photos sir Manny. Keep em' coming please. V!

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