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The Djeema el Fna, Marrakech (1)
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.....nowhere on earth will you witness or sense such a seductive magical atmosphere as you do in the Djeema el Fna Madina in Marrakech. As evening turns to dark the atmosphere becomes electric with dancers, music, entertainers and the many food stalls. This is early evening and of course I used the zoom - no way was I getting any closer to those snakes! lol!

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+nmsmith
06/14/08 9:03 PM GMT
Looks like an interesting place to be. Nice shot.
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::JEdMc91
06/14/08 9:04 PM GMT
it must be nice to watch...from a distance lol
Good shot Patti :-)
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Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A. Logan
.saimamirza
06/14/08 9:14 PM GMT
Very nice shot!
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Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
.427cobraAC
06/14/08 9:27 PM GMT
Great shot Patti, looks like that would be a nice play to visit.
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And the Lord said "Go Sox"
.SatCom
06/14/08 9:27 PM GMT
Great shot. I don't play you, I would have been on the roof trying to get that shot.

Paul
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams
.muki7
06/14/08 9:29 PM GMT
Love that shot, not the snakes. Well done.

Ed

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When i look into my lens someone looks back. so i put the lens cap back on so they don't escape.
.NL
06/14/08 9:48 PM GMT
It shows that you used the zoom, and i like it. The zoom gets the scene more compact, and works well here. Also the light is soft and warm.
Great posting Patti, now i will wait for future updates from this country.
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::lilu103
06/14/08 9:57 PM GMT
This gives a lot of insight of the feel of the place for someone who's never experienced it, well done Patti! :) What~ you didn't get a close up of the snakes??? lol! Even so, you must have had a truly amazing time!
'Lisa
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.Blumie
06/14/08 11:33 PM GMT
It is not only a very interesting and different scenery, it is also shot in a very artistic way.
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.Genver
06/14/08 11:46 PM GMT
Nice view of the people and buildings with good colors,the photo is fine.
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::Joanie
06/14/08 11:53 PM GMT
OMG what an amazing shot Patti! I don't blame you for using your zoom..lol..Beautiful colors in this girl!
Joanie
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Lifes getting better all the time!
.Jims
06/15/08 12:11 AM GMT
Nice one Patti, Very reminiscent of those National Geographic shots. love the colors and clarity. looking foward to more of your pics from this trip.
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::100k_xle
06/15/08 12:37 AM GMT
Amazing how different each of our Worlds are.
Thanks Patti for Showing and Sharing what you've seen with Lense.

E J
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::nigelmoore
06/15/08 12:53 AM GMT
I don't know that I'd even have got this close - the idea of a loose cobra in a public space! I'm surprised by the uniform pink colour of the buildings and really like the geometric designs on the bank.
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others merely a green thing which stands in the way." William Blake
::Jimbobedsel
06/15/08 1:03 AM GMT
I would love to visit this place. Reminds me a little of Israel. I don't think I would go near the snake charmers, either. Wonderful presentation of this colorful scene.

Jimbob
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::zettex
06/15/08 1:53 AM GMT
Hi Patti,
""The Djeema el Fna, Marrakech (1)"""
"I used the zoom - no way was I getting any closer to those snakes! lol!" Good Thinking !!!!!!
Everytime I say Best...You go One Better
Really Fantastic
From Sunny South Africa With Love
Jacko
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
::tigger3
06/15/08 3:36 AM GMT
Very well done Patti, and I would keep my distance too. :)
sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
::Dunstickin
06/15/08 5:55 AM GMT
I can just see you working on these trying to read the descriptions and spellings!...he he!...you must have a notebook filled?...

A grand sight always a pleasure to see other customs!...you shot it perfectly!.....No go back and kiss the snake!!!!just for lil' ol' me!!!
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* To Believe in myself and have faith in my Photography * OwdBob'sGallery
::tee
06/15/08 6:27 AM GMT
Hmmm - the only thing missing in this image is YOU, Patti! Very interesting and busy capture - busy is good in this case. If I was the guy on the right I think I'd be watching the snake as opposed to the chick he's checking out across the plaza. It has to be a woman - what else could distract a man from a cobra lying at his feet staring at him?

tee
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So many pics and so little time can mean just one thing - it must be - tee time
::cynlee
06/15/08 7:18 AM GMT
A grand place to visit for sure. I can't wait to see further images from this wonderful land. I'm sure you have them for us to see too. There is something very magical about the whole country indeed. Beautiful image, Patti.
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Click on Stop NAU
::Toto_san
06/15/08 8:52 AM GMT
It is too interesting. :)
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For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, His eternal power and Godhead;... Rom 1:20
::JQ
06/15/08 9:12 AM GMT
heheh, oh what fun!! 17 days to go and counting!! i think im gonna enjoy the buidings and the patterns and designs on them as well as the people.
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::Hottrockin
06/15/08 10:17 AM GMT
Cool party starting to happen!! Glad you're back and had fun!!

Now go on over there and pet one of those snakes!!

*~O
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.alexis518
06/15/08 12:01 AM GMT
I love playing the armchair tourist with your photos, Patti. I really like how you raise the level of a people shot like this beyond the level of a "snapshot". Quite interesting view of a totally different way of life.
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Much of the beauty in life is found in people who care.
::0930_23
06/15/08 1:15 PM GMT
I always love it when you post a people photo Patti. Man, that was hard to type. Anyway, they are always so clear and full of things to look at. This is no exception. Wonderful.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
::LynEve
06/15/08 1:19 PM GMT
Lots of action and such wonderful colours - you have most certainly captured a great atmosphere and I love your presentation.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
.scorpie
06/15/08 1:21 PM GMT
Amazing capture and presentation.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.icedancer
06/15/08 1:22 PM GMT
Really super capture, Patti. Great colours and action, wow and also love the presentation of this square.
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.Inkeri
06/15/08 7:32 PM GMT
Fascinating and Interesting scene..A Super shot,Patti..
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::boremachine
06/15/08 9:24 PM GMT
you captured all the life of this place in one shot and you did really great!
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If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
::SEFA
06/15/08 9:41 PM GMT
You have braught us the atmosphere with this wonderfully taken photo. I almost feel like I am there. I would not go near the snakes eather :-). Great work!
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SEFA
.zunazet
06/15/08 10:59 PM GMT
Snakes? Snakes!! Im outa here!
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::braces
06/15/08 11:01 PM GMT
So, you weren't a victim of the "White Slave Trade" then? It looks fab and you did the right thing sticking clear of those snakes.
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"I've searched all the parks in all the cities and found no statues of committees. ." G. K. Chesterton. No committees were harmed in the making of my gallery. Please look Here
.Corconia
06/16/08 2:24 PM GMT
So I take it that your were seduced in this land. My oh my!!
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Why not visit my Gallery.
::PatAndre
06/19/08 1:15 PM GMT
When did you go here, after the UK? You do get around. This is a spooky place. You didn't go by yourself, did you? Beautiful clear capture.
Pat
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