on 01/07/2005 wrote:

On 30 Jun 2005 20:27:07 GMT, "Canopus"
wrote:

Tarkus on 30/06/2005 wrote:

I'd like to add something. In some of the tombs, especially at the
Valley of the Kings, there are signs there asking you not to use
flashes, for obvious reasons. You can get a good shot of the artwork
by time exposures with a tripod.
When I was there nobody was about to enforce this rule and some
idiot was popping off pictures with a flash. Wonder what damage he
caused?

Stephen, Hong Kong.

In fact the guards often encourage you to use flash and then demand
baksheesh...they are on very poor money at even Egyptian standards.

Rob