Spain returned Chefchaouen after Morocco gained her independence in 1956. Today the small town that sits in the middle of the Rif Mountains is a relaxing place to experiment with a few snaps. The quaint medina is dotted with mosques and peddlers selling wool garments, local goat cheese and original art work.
“Photography is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” ―Alfred Stieglitz
Posted in Morocco
Tagged Chaouen, Chefchaouen, Maroc, Morocco, Photography, Rif Mountains, Travel, شفشاون/الشاون
Bou Inania Madrasa was founded around 1351 AD. Today it is a spectacular sight that combines beautiful zellij and cedar carvings. This is also the only madrasa in Fes that has a minaret.
For photography purposes, Bou Inania Madras is about as pure as it gets. The detailed verses of the Koran that move in a counter clockwork direction around the courtyard add to the mystique. A must stop for any traveler who gets to Fes.
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Tagged Abu Inan Faris, Fes, Fez, Madrasa Bou Inania, Maroc, Morocco, Photography, Travel, المدرسة أبو عنانية بفاس
Partly excavated and 100% historic. The Roman city of Volubilis is a superb area to photograph. The 99 acre site was built in the 3rd century BC and is located near Meknes, Morocco. Today it looks similar to what it would have after French colonial excavation.
What is amazing about Volubilis is that it feels so authentic. Part of this is the almost total lack of tourists. The beautiful mosaics on the ground sit undisturbed. When only part of a city is left standing, it is up to the observer to re-create the missing pieces. Only when something is removed…can we fill in the gaps with our own creation.
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Tagged Maroc, Morocco, Morocco Photography, Photography, Travel, وليلي, Volubilis
Azemmour is a quiet town located about 50 miles southwest of Casablanca on the Oum Er-Riba River. The medina inside the old Portuguese fort is worthy of a look. Void of touts and hagglers, this medina is used strictly for living. The colors are vibrant and the kids greet you with a simple “Bonjour.” A very relaxing place to grab a few captures and finish the day with a coffee or Moroccan mint tea.
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Tagged Azemmour, Morocco Photography, Oum Er-Rbia River, Photography, Travel, أزمور
A gallery of shots that I took from the heart of Spain. Madrid has a superb mix of art, culture, sport and politics. The Golden Triangle of Art, located along the Paseo del Prado consists of three solid museums: Museo del Prado, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Built in 1514, the Portuguese cistern in El Jadida, Morocco offers a simple environment to experiment with lighting. The underground space is constructed of five rows of five stone pillars. It measures a perfect 34 meters by 34 meters. The water that covers the floor offers several variations and angles at unique captures.
Every inch of Paris tells a story. Before rushing to enter, take a second to admire the detail that surrounds us in everyday life. The complex or simplistic designs and the presence of surface texture create a stunning level of organized art.
Posted in France
Tagged Art, Door Handles, France Photography, Paris Photography, Photography, Travel
K. Wahlgren 