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Moroccan in Blue

Postby Matty B on Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:41 pm

Another from Moroccan Trip, same place, Chefchouen, which is famous with travellers for it's array of blue painted doorways and entrances. The blue colour was introduced by Jews, in hiding around 1926. Chefchouen is a very secluded village/town high up in the Rif Mountains. This shot has had some heavy exposure alteration in PS CS Raw converter but eveything else remains standard. ISO 250 f/7.1 35mm 1/80th

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Postby Manta on Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:49 pm

I think something's amiss with your white balance. :shock: :wink:

How cool is that! I love the shot and the added history lesson. Thanks for sharing it Matty.
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Postby Matty B on Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:57 pm

Hey Manta,

you might be onto something there. The white balance was set at Auto and is still intact in this image. Cool blue alright, it was 30 deg. in the light and at least 7 deg. C cooler in the alcove from where i took this shot!

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Postby Manta on Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:05 pm

Now I know why Morroco doesn't field a team in the bobsled...
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Postby christiand on Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:21 pm

Very cool photo Matty.
I like the shot alot.
It makes me feel that I'm there, walking through the passage.

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Postby Matty B on Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:02 pm

No bobsled team or downhill skiing either. Plenty of snow on the Atlas Mts. to practise on though.

Thanks Christian D , I'm pleased you think you are there when viewing it, I had only 10 sec. or so to take the shot as there was so much foot traffic going past, it seemed rude to block the way for too long.
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Postby stubbsy on Thu Jun 16, 2005 11:12 pm

Matty

This shot blows me away. It's just perfect - magic. I love it. Serene, inviting, evocative, mysterious....

Think I'll go take a cold shower :shock:

Did I mention I really, really like this?
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Postby mic on Thu Jun 16, 2005 11:53 pm

Gees Stubbsy, do you feel better now after your shower :lol:

It is a very beautiful, calming shot.

Well done Matty B :wink:

I imagine a beautiful well endowed Moroccan village women standing right in there with a bright red bikini.

Now I need a shower, move over Stubbsy, Fuuuooohhhg :roll: :roll:
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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:26 am

Well done - an excellent portrayal of an exotic location.
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Postby PiroStitch on Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:31 am

Great history lesson to an even greater image.
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Postby stormygirl on Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:40 pm

ditto to what everyone else said! I love it, it's just beautiful! What else can I say? It would look wonderful on my wall, up the hallway!!
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Postby gstark on Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:15 pm

stormygirl wrote:ditto to what everyone else said! I love it, it's just beautiful! What else can I say? It would look wonderful on my wall, up the hallway!!


And you're now taking a cold shower too?? :)
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Postby stormygirl on Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:23 pm

gstark wrote:
stormygirl wrote:ditto to what everyone else said! I love it, it's just beautiful! What else can I say? It would look wonderful on my wall, up the hallway!!


And you're now taking a cold shower too?? :)


:lol: Let me re-phrase...

ditto to most things people said apart from the cold shower and mic's red bikini comment!! :lol:

Although a nice tanned stud with a six pack (not the alcoholic variety) wearing ripped jeans wouldn't go astray :shock:

.....I actually prefer my showers hot! :wink:
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Postby Matty B on Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:07 pm

Red Bikini clad Moroccan Missies? Cold showers (shared by D70 members)? - Guess you just had to be there..............or not!

Thanks everyone! I like it too. :lol:
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Postby yogi on Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:55 pm

I too have been to Morocco...

Trust me .....

THERE ARE NO BIKINI'S IN MOROCCO

Red or otherwise...!!!!!!


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Postby Link on Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:17 am

Very nice shot! I love those north African villages with houses in blue and white. And you did a great job regarding exposition + framing.

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Postby flipfrog on Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:50 am

i like this image
very interesting shot

great !
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