Musicians at restaurant, a photo from Tangier, Nord

Photographer's Note

This one is much of a holidays family snapshot, but I hope it fits TE spirit. It was shot in a rather tourist oriented restaurant, the Palace Mamounia, at Rue des Siaghines, from where I shot the view of the street that I posted a few days ago. Those folks were entertaining the customers with Moroccan songs and they invited my son to join them, something that was a thrill for him. Like most Moroccans, they were very kind and weren't a bit annoying with tipping. It was a nice lunch, although the food was nothing special.

I have been away from home and TE these last days and I'll be away on work all the week, but maybe I can catch up with you in my solitary nights at the hotel.

Location (latitude, longitude): 35.78544,-5.81102

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sarahnatalie (697) 2007-05-06 21:49

Lovely shot, Jose! Your son is very sweet. It does have a bit of a touristy look about it, but I love it anyway! I have this urge to want to crop out the right a little, though- not quite sure why, but I think it might make things a little more symmetrical. Great work, though!
Sarah

Docarmo (9767) 2007-05-06 22:01

Olá José,
Vê-se bem a decoração interior do restaurante, que pareceu-me típica do lugar.
Mas o principal é a simpatia que esta tomada nos transmite. A vivacidade e alegria do menino são fantásticas!
Como se chama o instrumento que seu filho tem nas mãos? (ele parece estar se sentindo à vontade em tocá-lo)
Abraço,
Maria do Carmo

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2007-05-06 22:25

Olá José!
Legal essa foto, esse simpático rapaz a direita na foto parece que gosta mais do restaurante e da comida que da musica! hehe
A alegria do garoto é contagiante também!
Parabéns e Abraço!

devimeuxbe (58557) 2007-05-07 0:40

HI JOse
EXcellent for the light, the sharpness and the smiling faces.
Very well done
BErtrand

UnTrained (0) 2007-05-07 1:57

Olá José,
it was a moment to think if your family shot fits. But for sure it does as it shows an important thing of the world, which you detected very well by your own. Not only buildings, landscapes also people behaviour is asked and shown by a lot of us. Their friendly inviting of a guest is nothing else. And you managed to show this in a good way.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

riclopes (35577) 2007-05-07 3:40

He,he, prazer em conhecer o teu filho, José. Não me passaria pela cabeça que já tinhas um tão crescido. É uma excelente foto de pessoas que entra bem no espírito do TE (até podias ter omitido o detalhe familiar, como eu faço com a minha Ana ;-)
O momento tem piada e trasmite uma boa atmosfera num espaço com uma decoração agradável.
Boa semana de trabalho fora de casa,
ricardo

cuneyt-sb (6576) 2007-05-07 3:46

Hi Jose
Very good detailed compo this tridiatinole Tunusia capture.
Little boy look like enjoying time
Good image,
TFS/Kind regards

feather (51130) 2007-05-07 4:58

Lovely shot for your memories. Your son will be wanting to learn to play the instrument. There are lots of details to admire. Well managed exposure and steady shot for hand-held. Of course it is suitable for TE.
Kath

Wanda1 (15142) 2007-05-07 12:30

Hi Jose,
A cute photo with a nice happy atmosphere. Nice and clear with good colours and I like the patterened background.
Regards
Wanda

fanch (0) 2007-05-07 13:06

Une image de ta série Marocaine , toujours ces couleurs et cette ambiance ... ton fils a l'air de bien s'amuser !
Come on Jose , clap your hands .. we gonna do the twist and it goes like this ... ( Ah , c'est pas le twist ? ...)

Amitiés ,

Greg1949 (9011) 2007-05-07 23:27

Jose, this is pretty funny I think, shows the joviality of all and they look like TV actors, very nice.

Greg

batalay (41261) 2007-05-08 8:58

Hello José,

A different view for you, but also very compelling. You've captured the atmosphere very nicely of the trio in the narrow alcove. Wouldn't it be effective, if we could integrate some accompanying music for such photos. With some of the remarkable visions of spring that were submitted from Europe and North America during the past month, I could hear Vivaldi's "Printemps," in my mind. Very well composed, extremely sharp image. The flash has served yoou very well in this photo.

Warm regards, dear José,
Bulent

rigoletto (34279) 2007-05-08 14:04

Ola Jose,
A really cheerful and happy scenery, and quite authantic for most of the eyes in TE. Their expressions are so charming and joyous, and the architectural details are amazing. Perfect share for learning about the interiors of Morocco. Cheers,
Deniz

paura (25802) 2007-05-08 19:11

José,
Bonita composição. Engraçado que eles tenham posado para você. POV e cores igualmente bons.

Paulo

deblink (2548) 2007-05-09 4:01

Hi Jose,
Excellent daily life image. The people, including your son look like they are really enjoying themselves. All the red and white and the patterns on the wall paper look fabulous. I like this image very much.
Cheers,
Debbie

xuaxo (6854) 2007-05-09 7:16

Olá José,
É como dizes na primeira frase, mas é engraçado, fica bem na categoria humorística e é bom para "desenjoar" das paisagens e monumentos que predominam no TE.
Antes de ler pensei que o menino fosse marroquino, talvez neto do dono do restaurante ou dos músicos. Com o fez na cabeça, os calções brancos e o instrumento, pode enganar muita gente. Parabéns para o pai e para o filho.
F

maduixeta (1795) 2007-05-10 15:38

Hola Jose,
una imagen muy simpática con una iluminación excelente.
Saludos,
Sònia.

pboehringer (770) 2007-05-11 9:51

No doubt that this fits into the TE spirit, Jose. It couldn't be better to show us some of the local folclore. There is so much going on in this scene. I almost can hear and feel the joy and warmth of this musicians. What a pity that the 1/15s didn't give more blurr to the left man while he was clapping his hands.
TFS, Peter

sufi (9588) 2007-05-13 9:54

Merhaba José, my friend...
It's a very colorful and pretty composition, indeed. The colors, the light and the details are perfect... Also perfect clarity and sharpness...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

emilbo (22616) 2007-05-17 17:15

Ola Jose!
Ton fils qui est charmant et semble bien s'amuser avec ces musiciens, un beau souvenir à rapporter à la maison. Excelente composition et bon éclairage. Les couleurs sont superbes et le décor est magnifique.
Félicitations!... et bonne soirée,
Emilius

scalerman (26900) 2007-05-27 20:07

Jose: great composition and fresh expressions from your friends here. Something looks a little odd with the boy's fez (?). Anyway, other details in this souvenir are great. regards, c

RADEEH (2802) 2007-06-05 12:28

The atmosphere of this restaurant seems pretty good. The musicians look very friendly.And your son is really enjoying the activities going on there and he looks very cute. The murals on the walls are eye catching.Great shot TFS

daddo (28748) 2009-06-25 0:26

Hi Jose. The music must have made up for the "nothing special" meal. These musicians remind me of the cds i have of Arabo-Andalusian song and music. I hope you have heard the marvelous voice of Amina Alaoui.Love the expressions and the colour plus the details. regards. Klaudio.