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Doug
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29th Apr 12 at 11:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well I just returned from a 3 day (2 night) trip in Marrakech.
The place was outstanding! I really enjoyed it!

I looked at Ricardodaforce's fantastic set on Flickr before I went for inspiration (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardodaforce/sets/72157626429421166/with/5591065227/)

Sadly I was not able to match the beauty of some of his shots. I found that taking photographs within the souks was a tiresome job as we were constantly harassed for money as soon as I had the camera in my hand. I guess that it isn't really tourist season yet so we were picked on a little bit more than normal

This was my first proper outting with the Fuji X10 and I was pleasantly surprised! I have done nothing to the photos and I am really pleased with the results.

Here are a couple of the photos:


Carved graffiti on a bamboo plant in Jardin Majorelle


Vibrant clothes stand


A very 'busy' photo which reflects the atmosphere

This is possibly my favourite shot of the trip. It was a complete fluke as I just fired from the hip as I was told no photos were allowed!


Dying silk for weaving

And of course a trip out towards the Atlas mountains gives some stunning views!


I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't get some of the shots that others have been able to achieve but given the equipment and circumstances (photos were taken very quickly to avoid paying!) I got a few decent shots.

If you are interested in seeing the rest of them they are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doug86/sets/72157629920482059/with/6976375762/

Or the full album including 'snapshots' can be found on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.612157806787.81833.309600936&type=1&l=69b36c662e

And if you are interested in knowing everything I did then ask and I can bore you with the stories of my adventure

[Edited on 29-04-2012 by Doug]
Whittie
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29th Apr 12 at 14:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote


Mate, that is fantastic!
Doug
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29th Apr 12 at 14:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers mate

I was really please with that one, even more so that it was complete fluke!
mattk
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29th Apr 12 at 16:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
my work mate went a fortnight ago and said taking photos was a taboo, some woman told him thet alot of people there think you are stealing their soul when you take a photo
SXI - Matt
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30th Apr 12 at 06:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Been to here to such an amazing place, the sooks were unreal and the market at night is amazing, I found taking pictures was a bit taboo as some people expect a tip or don't like it but if you ask they were normaly find
Doug
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30th Apr 12 at 17:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They think they deserve to be paid just for existing in a space that you happen to be taking a picture of. Started to annoy me a lot!
BluKoo
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30th Apr 12 at 18:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That picture really is a cracker.
Matt L
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1st May 12 at 12:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
saw the silk picture on flickr the other day, its awesome.
Doug
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1st May 12 at 17:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers guys

 
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