Sfinx van Gizeh, gezien vanuit de lucht c. 1930 - 1940

This aerial shot of the Sphinx of Gizeh, was taken some time ago by an anonymous photographer. I can imagine them, circling above, trying to capture the essence of this ancient monument. It’s as if they are thinking, ‘How do I frame this mystery?’ The stark blacks and whites really emphasize the play of light and shadow on the weathered stone. I think the most striking thing is the texture – you can almost feel the grit of the desert and the rough-hewn blocks of stone, each layer a mark of time. From up here, you can see the sheer scale of it all. It's a reminder of the human effort and vision that went into creating such a magnificent piece. This photograph is like a map – not just of a place, but of our collective history. It makes you wonder about the stories buried beneath the sands, and how, over centuries, each image builds on the last.