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Arches
Photo Information
Copyright: Robert Deschenes (clic) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 791 W: 0 N: 530] (3496)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1994-05
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Leica M4, 35mm, Agfa Optima 100
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-03-21 13:34
Viewed: 1529
Points: 33
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Thanks to Aubrey Stoll (Rosaline) these ruins belong to Meknes.
Meknes was built as the Moroccan capital on a fertile plain north of the Middle Atlas, near Fez by sultan Moulay Ismail, one of the first rulers of the Alawite dymasty that governed Morocco.
Moulay Ismail came to power in 1672 at age 26 and reigned for 55 years. When a French princess refused his hand in marriage, the young Sultan swore that he could build a palace that would rival Versailles in splendor. The City was completed by his grandson Sidi Mohamed ben Abdallah.
When in the early 19th century, Meknes ceased to be an imperial capital, it became neglected.

Thanks again to Aubrey Stoll(Rosaline) for the reminder.

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The depth on this photo is fantastic, though I do think the impact would be greater if it were sharper.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2006-03-21 13:38]

very nice one Robert,
I l;ike the well taken composition with a fantastic perspective and very nice the person in blue, very good technical job, well done.
gr. jaap

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  • Ramy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 339 W: 82 N: 147] (761)
  • [2006-03-21 14:12]
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Hi Robert,
Its really a great place, seems like and endless path.
Very nice place, how could you forget!!?? lol
Regards, Ramy.

Hi Robert
Interesting depth effect.Simple composition.Good shot.
Regards,Tomasz

very good photo , a lot of perspective and catching the eye to go to the end , well done .

Hi Robert
Good perspective of these old arches.
Nice DOF, details and colours.
Regards
Teresa

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4889 W: 168 N: 7509] (24514)
  • [2006-03-22 3:49]

Bonjour Robert
I like your DOF highlighting the repetative arches. Beautiful symmetry & the man gives an idea about the size of the structure. I would have liked the image to be a bit sharper though
Rgds
Angshuman

This is a great shot Robert, your POV is just perfect and the perspective amazing. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Mark

Bonjour Robert,

Très jolie perspective sous ces arches de pierre, j'aime beaucoup l'emboîtement de celles-ci et la personne dans la compo permet une meilleure appréciation de la profondeur. Je trouve juste que ça manque un peu de contrastes, j'ai posté un WS pour voir !

Bonne journée,
Stéphanie.

Very nice and interesting composition here. I like the repetition of the arches and the depth they give to the image.
Very well done!

Hi Robert
Great shot here and nice depth. The place is called Meknes and is characteristic of all these arches. I'm not sure about the tourist in the picture, but the shot still delivers awesome impact. Well done.
Aubrey

Great perspective and symmetry in the long line of arches in this shot, Robert. I can't decide whether I like the figure being there, to give a sense of scale, or whether I'd rather have an uninterrupted view down the 'tunnel' formed by the old stone arches. Either way it's a great shot.
Peter

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  • IvarsU Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 399 W: 6 N: 271] (2461)
  • [2006-03-25 15:58]

Hi, Robert!
Perfect rhythm of these archs! Good POV and composing of dramatic picture.
Ivars.

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  • martou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 292 W: 1 N: 166] (1400)
  • [2006-05-11 20:36]

bonjour Robert,
vraiment très réussi ce cadrage vertical, un excellent point de vue qui donne une lecture de la photo irréprochable, un sujet bien placé qui ajoute à la composition, très belle netteté, beau travail,
bravo Martin

Bonjour Robert,

Lovely composition and good colours, the notes are very useful too. TFS

Fara

Hello Robert,
An interesting perspective on North Africa!
Great repetition of arches, all presented in this attractive composition...
Good textures in the walls, the blue person is well placed and offers an exciting colour contrast!
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17514)
  • [2007-08-15 12:33]

Tres belle ambaince avec cette enfilade d'arche. Une tres belle composition.

Salut encore
Superbe, belle lignes et couleurs. Ca resemble un peu a lorsqu'on place deux miroirs un en face de l'autre.

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4222 W: 3 N: 3679] (16886)
  • [2007-10-28 19:37]

Hi Robert,
Excellent compostion with wonderful depth and fine details to this ancient archway. Very informative note as to the wonderful history of this beautiful spot and about its sultan.
Regards, Tom

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