The Water Seller Photo

Photographer’s Note

These water sellers who can be seen around Morocco walk with water in a camel skin bag and pour it into brass cups to sell to thirsty passers by. They also make a bit of extra cash by asking tourists who want to photograph them in all their finery for money.

In the workshop you can see a fuller version of him with all his cups, water skin and bell for attracting people.

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siolaw, hispic, bostankorkulugu, Floydian, dareco, PixelTerror, carper, InasiaJones, Benedict has marked this note useful

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Gustaw (21670) 2008-11-01 5:15

Hi, Wanda!
Yes, yes! I remember! It is very oryginal view from Marocco. In my collection is many photos from Marocco. Very interesting portrait! I like your water seller.
Marek

PixelTerror (86839) 2008-11-01 5:27

Salaam Wanda,
Colorful guy for sure, both images are nice but I think I prefer the WS version for providing more context than this close portrait, and also because the red in particular seem more vivid there.
Have a nice day jY

carper (65646) 2008-11-01 5:27

prachtige kop Wanda,
uitstekend portret hier, mooie kleuren en goede scherpte, zeer fraai fotowerk Wanda, Ik mag dit wel, prettig weekend.
jaap

stevev1 (1009) 2008-11-01 5:36

What a wonderful face, full of character! I prefer the closer version as we feel more contact with him. Your framing is perfectly done. I do find the colorbalance off. Far too much red (see WS)

All the best
Steve

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Morac (20861) 2008-11-01 5:46

Hello Wanda,

The photo is beautiful, well-colored, and it is a beautiful portrait.
But I do not like water seller of Marrakesh.
It is a "mafia" and they almost force you to take pictures for money.
How dirhams for this picture?

Yours
Marc

jonathan_hart (22627) 2008-11-01 6:34

nice glance and smile, good colors, it's a very good close portrait,
but the piece of bell in the bottom makes me want to see more,
and when i take a look on the second version, i think it's this one that should be posted, it's showing essential elements of this man
regards
jc

gildasjan (24133) 2008-11-01 10:44

Bonjour Wanda
Un portrait bien pimenté par ces couleurs et l'homme sous son chapeau à un regard bien sympathique.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Gildas

dareco (17104) 2008-11-01 12:35

Oh I must add this to my theme. A very nice portrait of this man, I love his expression! Beautiful vibrant colors and very good detail! TFS

Floydian (30970) 2008-11-01 16:43

Hoi Wanda,
Ah, die mooie 85m/m doet het perfect hier, dit is precies waarvoor hij is gemaakt. Ik gebruik hem te weinig, maar als ik dit zie dan weet ik dat ik hem vaker moet gebruiken. De scherpte is top, net als zijn huidtinten (die ws ziet er niet uit) en kleding, heel mooi egaal neutraal.
Groetjes, Henk

bostankorkulugu (33982) 2008-11-01 17:16

his colourful clothes are real eye-catchers for sure... but what stands out here the most is his beautiful smile i think wanda... a great portrait that is.. and i loved the one on th WS as much as this one... cheers...

korkut

Budapestman (42810) 2008-11-02 6:17

Hi Wanda,
Spectacular and cheerful portrait with vivid colours and splendid details. The narrow composition is very attractive, the quality is superb. An excellent shot. Have a nice sunday
George

brandstaetter (14410) 2008-11-02 11:21

Hi Wanda,
colourful, interesting and friendly...that´s your photo and also his character, I´m sure..
nice portrait, compliments, Chris

hispic (7399) 2008-11-02 19:07

Hi Wanda,
Colourful portrait, he is attractively dressed for photographers indeed. I like your colour tonality boosted a little red. Very useful reply to Monsieur Morac.
Have a nice day, Hisashi

siolaw (25832) 2008-11-03 23:06

Hi Wanda,
I bought of of these hats in Taroudant, in the late 60's... very fashionable!!! I like the tight framing and the friendly smile of the water seller, not so easy to have close up portraits in Morocco, I think, mostly, people are not too keen on being photographed there. Very colorful too!
Greetings
Laurent

InasiaJones (20703) 2008-11-05 23:27

Hello Wanda,

You must be proud of this gorgeous portrait, high in colours and gear.

Both versions are impeccable and complement each other. I like the main version with a tighter close-up, establishing a good eye contact and a more intimate contact. And for someone like me who have never been there, the fuller version offers and insightful general view of the "water seller kit".

The large hat doesn't create heavy shadow and the face is perfectly lit.

Cheers!

André

PeterZ (108) 2008-11-06 11:39

Hallo Wanda,
Een beeld van herkenning. Zij het uit Marrakesh, daar lopen ze ook rond in een zelfde soort kleding.
Schitterend portret in uitstekende scherpte en details. Mooie natuurlijke kleuren.
Ik hoop, met zo'n Hollandse naam, dat je dit kunt lezen.
Groet,
Peter

devimeuxbe (56362) 2008-12-06 11:07

Hi Wanda
This is really an amazing portrait. The pround glance of t he man is interesting. Excellent cropping.
Well done
Bertrand

Benedict (7062) 2008-12-15 13:02

i wouldn't hesitate to hand another extra dollar or 2 to have a 'model' in full regalla pose for a shot like this! i think the workshop provides more detrails about his job.
advance happy holidys, wanda.
Benedict