When The Cops Go Marching In, a photo from Fes, North

Photographer's Note

Snapshot from a rooftop terrace in the Imperial city of Fez. A guard came walking in of the famous Bab Jamoud - the big gate providing the entrance to the Fez old city. A vast maze consisting of 9000 alleys.

The pic is far from flawless; the tilt is weird, the top of his head has been cut of the shadow, but I still like it as htese flaws adds a dynamic element to the image.

I'm note sure of the state - hope some Marocans omn the site may help out.

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ornis (1271) 2003-11-03 4:15

Very well done, with this long shadow (even if it's cut) in front. Uniform grey tones and pavement details are conveying a kind of strict atmosphere. You've captured the right image at the right moment. Now, with some postwork, it could look a bit different.

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avigur_11 (21954) 2003-11-03 4:18

very well done, Mikkel. A wonderful and surprising angle. great shadows and light. well done.

olli (2091) 2003-11-03 4:28

Effective shadows and beautiful light. I also like the simplicity – and the colors of that man´s hat and clothes. I like how I can see the face of that man in Ornis´ WS – even though I prefer your choice of angle...

Mary (737) 2003-11-03 15:18

This is really great! What seems to be b&w, than we only see the man at colours. The shadow gives it a movement ideia! I also like the version of ornis, but honestly i prefer yours!

carolynanna (1324) 2003-11-08 18:59

Beautifully seen. I really like the texture you have created with this shot Mikkel. Excellent. Maybe it can be cropped a different way, but it works for me as is.