Women in Essaouira Photo

Photographer’s Note

Women watching the world go by just outside the city walls of Essaouira.

Again this is one of my first TE shots; I had got some feedback to sharpen the image, so I have used the unsharpen mask, plus I have not cropped it so much to give it a more balanced composition.

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ChrisJ (70419) 2005-09-18 4:05

Bonjour daniel

I like the blood red wall in this superb daily life shot. Excellent sharpness lighting & graphism. The 2 Moslem woman add scale & context. Bon travail!

Janice (4386) 2005-09-18 4:07

Hi Daniel, I didn't see the first one, but this looks good. The colours in the thumbnail caught my eye, but this is quite impressive. Well composed with good clarity. The lighting is good and the colours and wall details stand out well. Well done, thank you.

Furachan (0) 2005-09-18 4:09

Bonjour Daniel,
Super capture ici avec ces "rouges" extroardinaires. Ca me rappelle un peu le film "Sheltering Sky", tu connais? En tout cas, une excellente resusite. Bravo,
Francis

DarkoG (2284) 2005-09-18 4:12

You manage to get excellent feeling of way of life, so differnt from western civilization. Old wall, with ruined plaster and women totally coverad, express total mystery of their lives.
Very good work.

Stepan (27175) 2005-09-18 4:14

You have found the spirit of Essaouira : the light, the colors, the peace...
Well composed and done.
Stéphane

pridel (233) 2005-09-18 4:16

bonjour Daniel
je me souvenais de cette photo.
elle très mieux dans ce format, qui révèle une bonne compo équilibrée entre les lignes verticales et horizontales. toute la lumière de l'arrière plan projette en avant les deux femmes. les tonalités chaudes sont superbes.
j'aime beaucoup
Pascal

entrelec (8342) 2005-09-18 4:20

bonjour daniel

Ce que j'aime avant tout c'est qu'on se demande si les femmes ne sont pas faites de ma même matière que le mur ou à l'inverse si les murs ne sont pas une matière vivante comme les femmes.Troublant.(un peu comme dans les toiles de Vuillard ou les femmes disparaissent dans les motifs du papier peint, sauf que là c'est uni.
Bon dimanche
Joel

elturco99 (931) 2005-09-18 4:23

A nice photo Daniel, Well done. Especially the texture on the wall behind ladies gives a good backgroud for the photo imo.
I tried to present a workshop, hope u like it.
Regards,

Aziz

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ndb1958 (9248) 2005-09-18 4:25

Hi Daniel,
amazing shot of the 2 women.
The colours and more than all the lightning are great.
Nice composition and POV.
Nino

starbug (6924) 2005-09-18 4:33

Hi Daniel, I barely remember the original so I can't really compare, but I love this one- it's a great scene showing the life there, the veiled women, the old walls which nevertheless have so much charm..i love the colour of the background, I like the composition with the women on the side, and i really like the light...thanks for reminding this one.
best regards!
Aleksandra

gaby (19793) 2005-09-18 4:50

Daniel bonjour et merci pour cette jolie vue - c'est splendide, très coloré et parfaitement composé -
Merveilleux contraste -
Bien fait
Amicalement
Gaby

faubry (32405) 2005-09-18 4:50

c'est un etrèes belle photo avec beaucoup d'ambiance ! superbes couleurs dans les tons ocre rouge, bravo
francine

Ina (2681) 2005-09-18 5:17

Fine scene showing us how peaceful life can be... the colors, light and composition works really fine here...TFS...Ina...

naxius (16679) 2005-09-18 5:22

Salut Daniel;
Il est clair que cette version est nettement supérieure à l'originale postée.
Bravo pour avoir pris en compte et bien appliquer tous les conseils TE..
Alex

t0mmm1 (5434) 2005-09-18 5:29

Hi Daniel,
It's a great shot. It's very different from your original version and I really like it. Composition is also very good. Time's passing and also I see many things I could change or correct in my pictures, and all this thanks to this amazing site and its numerous members. I think that this is just great. TFS.

ALSOM (6616) 2005-09-18 5:32

I like the feelings the photo conveys.
The women half in the shadow means the tradiditon: discret, no light, and half in the light: hope, looking for external life.

the wall texture is just great.

Al.

toni_al (15476) 2005-09-18 9:05

Hola Daniel
Imagen preciosa, de la que se podria hablar mucho, pero quedemos en el tema fotografico.
Excelente.
@+ Toni
Saludos y buen Week-end

clodreno (0) 2005-09-18 9:25

nice scene Daniel,
well composed as well as nicely exposed image, great background..

Paolo (40751) 2005-09-18 10:06

Ciao Daniel...i can write few words for that image: great! fantastic colors, light, a mysterious mood, that 2 women "without a face"...a perfect image!
thaqnks, ciao

cessy (13647) 2005-09-18 10:32

Hi Daniel
I didn't see it before, but it's good. really much better then your first uploaded
far sharper and excellent well balanced composition and light
I like the colors too

bantonbuju (48790) 2005-09-18 13:09

daniel, i think that with every post your skills grow - this one i like for its welcomming simplicity and a play with colours;
very very nice work;
best wishes, jerzy

Tue (25608) 2005-09-18 13:13

Hej Daniel,
A very good re-post. It's good you cropped it less this time and the sharpness is also much better. The colours, and the contrasts between light and dark are great too. Very well done.
Hilsner,
Lars

dolin (15647) 2005-09-18 14:10

Salut Daniel.
Magnifique ta photo.
Une partie d'ombre et une autre de lumière....très bien gérée....juste un peu de bruit, mais rien de très grave.
Le pdv est bon et ce mur orangé et défréchit avec une superbe texture en arrière est magnifique.
Un cadrage assez fort aussi.
Bien joué !
Fred

alejandroguzman (4672) 2005-09-18 17:47 [Comment]

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early_doors (207) 2005-09-18 18:38

Like the colours and composition - very peaceful feel - you can imagine being there in the evening light and that is part of what makes this really good.

Cheers, Robin

danielswalsh (13324) 2005-09-19 1:25

Nice shot Daniel;

The bright/ bold colors of the wall as a backdrop to these veil covered women, makes for a powerful composition.

Well done!
- Dan

fabio_ts (13674) 2005-09-19 6:22

This is a wonderful picture Daniel, with great graphical impact and magical atmosphere..I like a lot it's a ARTWORK!!
compliments!!
have a nice week, Fabio.

bnallama (3755) 2005-09-19 11:12

Hi Daniel, wonderful light and contrast. A nice one. TFS. Bala

Schultzy (5428) 2005-09-19 12:52

Hello Daniel,
No doubt it's a nice subject. Nice composition, beautiful colors.
Well done !

AmiBe (6042) 2005-09-19 16:54

Hello Daniel,
que de progrès par rapport à la version originale, TE forme l'oeil, c'est bien ! ;-)
La lumière est très belle, dommage qu'elle ne remplisse pas toute l'image.
Ces 2 femmes sont énigmatiques, l'arrière plan est superbe...
Bravo !

pitai (3925) 2005-09-19 17:13

Hola Daniel, buena composicion y colores. Solo falto nitidez. Parece que fue escaneada. no? Bueno talvez podrias escanear nuevamente en un tamaño mayor para tener mas detalles. Supongo que funciona. :-)
De todas formas una excelente compo!

jcandeli (40) 2005-09-19 18:20

wow. that is a cool moody shot. The lighting is amazing. Very good composition too. Great job. PS, I am starting a new series tomorrow so keep your eye out for it. :) JP

fireflyz (2079) 2005-09-19 20:08

Hi Daniel!
I like the play of light here. Very interesting suject with a perfect backdrop. Nicely composed as well.
My complements,
Skye

greg (2835) 2005-09-20 9:36

Wow - way better than the original. I wonder why you cropped it so plainly before when you'd made such a pleasing composition?

nerve (10212) 2005-09-21 4:51

This is beautiful!! (sorry for being late for this one.. )
this is one of your great shots Daniel, its simply a superb image in every way..
just appreciations and congratulations..
i wish i had more space for my favourites..cheers.(gr-later)

huynt (5077) 2005-09-22 3:11

Hi Daniel What for this great shot. Well composition. Well POV.

hugolef (4909) 2005-09-22 5:37

Hello Daniel
TE is a good community that permits us to improve, and this picture is a good example: a few details can transform a quite good picture in a very good picture ... i like your frame, and the play of shadow & light, that divides the picture and brings a good dynamism. Unsharp mask ... but there is still a little noise that makes the picture pretty (!))
well done
regards, hugues

olopez (4870) 2005-09-24 14:33

Hola Daniel,
Preciosa luz y colores, muy bien compuesta.
Una excelente toma.
Buen fin de semana
SAlu2,
Oscar

marietom (32060) 2005-09-26 12:33

Quel mur magnifique... Dommage que les femmes soient un peu à l'ombre.
Marie

tranlinh (108) 2005-10-01 22:58

Hi Daniel!
I like this picture so muchs! impression colours (the blood red wall )
Very nice!
thanks for sharing
regards tran.

timleahy (2189) 2005-10-03 18:50

Well done Daniel! I love the colour tones on the wall, and especially the woman watching you. We cannot see their eyes, but you know that are watching you.... I wonder what they were thinking? great shot!

...tim

cg134new (565) 2005-10-04 8:22

Great colour and composition coupled with an interesting subject creates a fantastic image.

well done.

kcrouch (227) 2005-10-05 15:06

Daniel, I am impressed with the latitude of exposure in the shot, specifically how you were able to saturate the wall so nicely and keep the detail in your subjects. Beautiful image! - Kevin

recepyuksel (17786) 2005-10-06 13:57

Very important photo about human beings..
Excellent compo..Bravo

manatee (4293) 2005-10-26 22:54

Exlenete Foto, es muy buena en verdad, la luz, las mujeres esconndiendose en ellas mismas, es muy mistica y la luz, la hora a la que la tomaste fue perfecta te da ese misticismo con lo que relacionas el medi oriente. Muy buen trabajo, aveces la oprtunidad esta ahi y solo hay que oprimir el boton, muy, muy buena, si pudiera darte 10 puntos lo haria. Feliciades

Albrecht (11177) 2006-02-03 16:36

Hi Daniel
Wonderful shot;great light and compo and colours. Well captured moment.
Greetings Albrecht

elmec (12194) 2006-04-18 14:04

Hello Daniel!
Great shot!
I like the light on the heads of the woman!
Wonderful colours and frame!
Regards!

hajle (1087) 2006-05-24 19:15

beautiful, colourful shot!! nice perspective and situation you've captured;
great!
greetings!
slawek

osse (2806) 2006-05-24 20:43

Hi Daniel
Great shot. Great colurs, details, light and POV. Also great composition.
Well done

osse

Framboisilla (5402) 2006-09-30 11:55

Salut Daniel,

Cette photo est très intéressante, j'aime beaucoup la lumière qui frappe le mur coloré et ces deux femmes secrètes... Dommage que la photo ne soit pas plus nette !

Amicalement,
Stéph.

dilane (10289) 2007-07-17 4:30

Bonjour daniel
Voilà de bien belles couleurs pour ce mur - ces deux femmes semblent se confondre avec le décor - super - ça manque un peu de netteté mais en tous les cas cette version n'a rien à voir avec l'originale - voilà un bel exemple d'évolution de ton regard - bravo -
amicalement
daniel