本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-13 19:40 編輯
In the next morning, we visited the old town.
Yes, every wall here was painted blue, lighter blue or darker blue.
The blue here is a more saturated one than the Greek's blue for example in Santorini and other islands.
Like the red we Chinese reckon as fortunate colour, I was told the Arabs believe blue brings luck.
In Cantonese we call their darker blue the "dead man blue", the one on white lanterns.:P
At Chefchaouen Blue Town, I snapped a shot I like a lot for its simplicity and contrast.
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-28 00:34 編輯
Pretty lady?
Yes, I spotted one but the crew didn't allow me to get closer.
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-13 19:42 編輯
The blue patches are here, there and everywhere.
I stood by here about 20 minutes alerting myself for the right colour and movement came in.
Which one do you prefer?
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-14 11:28 編輯
ww129 發表於 2017-5-10 21:28
Very nice series, and I particularly like 4583
Thanks, mate.
I also like this shot a lot despite that it's not obviously Morocco.
I mean, one may pick up a similar shot in India, for example.
Very Nice Indeed.............!!!!!!!
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Great series --- keep the painter's palette coming ...
Cats are common in the Blue Town while stray dogs were rarely seen.
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Very nice
On the 7th day, we left Chefchaouen for Rabat, Morocco's capital.
While the bus was passing by a small town at a moderate speed, I spotted this scene from window.
Luckily I had the camera in hand with the right lens and right settings.
I think the composition is interesting as the balloon heart looked tying on the man's head.
The Arabian line read Happy Birthday or Happy Fest (as I later consulted some local people}.
My birthday was actually on the next day.
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-16 03:32 編輯
At Rabat, we didn't have ample time to go through its old town.
Instead we strolled along the beach looking over the Atlantic Ocean.
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-16 03:45 編輯
Thanks to these ladies who didn't refuse my camera and chat.
And some more...
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本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-17 17:40 編輯
Many of these eco-friendly transportation means could be seen in countryside.
And rural terracotta, ceramics and metal teapots everywhere selling in cheap prices.
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-28 00:37 編輯
On the 9th day, we arrived Marrakech.
The city's name has engraved on my mind since teenage when American folk group Crosby, Stills & Nash sang "Marrakech Express".
"I've been saving all my money just to take you there.
I smell the garden in your hair..."
How sweet the lyrics is!
Here's the signature square, Jamaa el-Fna, not romantic though.
本帖最後由 bubu 於 2017-5-20 15:01 編輯
While the marketplace was catered for tourists,
the medina adjacent to the square was paradise for street photography.