Pyramids of Giza scene

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Giza Necropolis (c.2560-2540 BC), built for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, shot on medium-format camera with 90mm lens at golden hour. Three great pyramids rise from the desert plateau in weathered Tura limestone (#C3B091) and exposed core blocks (#8B7355). Warm sunset (#FF8C00) bathes the western faces, deep amber shadows (#B8860B) on eastern slopes. The Great Sphinx in limestone (#D2B48C) keeps eternal watch. Camel caravans in silhouette (#1C1C1C) cross golden dunes (#F4A460). The last surviving Ancient Wonder at 4,500 years old.

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   Step 1: Break down the frame

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   Step 3: Plan the adjacent shots

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