Far from the city's noise, Upper Egypt honors its ancestors through "El Mermah," a traditional display of bravery and equestrian mastery. I used backlighting to transform the rising dust into a golden atmosphere, symbolizing the timeless nature of this heritage. By utilizing a "frame within a frame" with silhouetted foreground riders, I created an immersive depth that pulls the viewer into the heart of the action. The high-contrast lighting isolates the central knight, using rim light to emphasize the raw energy of the chase and the mastery of his steed. Balanced by the village minaret in the background, the shot captures a culture thriving between
