ISMAIL'S GATE, a photo from Meknes, North

Photographer's Note

Bab el Mansour is considerated how the most beautiful gate in Morocco, it was the main entrance of imperial city of Moulay Ismail, being completed by his son in 1732. Here we can see a lateral view. Some pieces used here were stolen in Volubilis ruins.

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Bab el Mansour é considerado o mais belo portão marroquino, ele era a principal porta de entrada da cidade imperial de Moulay Ismail e seu filho completou a construção do portal em 1732. Vemos aqui uma vista lateral, muitos dos elementos usados aqui foram saqueados das ruínas de Volubilis.

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dawekato (2269) 2012-05-20 14:20

It is a beautifully decorated gate. You have captured the architectural beauty of it, with some local life in the foreground to make it come alive. Nice lighting. Well selected angle shows the gate three dimentions. Good job!

ciakgiak (30329) 2012-05-20 15:00

Ciao Jorge,
Sotto questa portentosa e splendida architettura la figura nera della donna che si avvicina, mi sembra una gran bella foto!
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

npecanhuk (53829) 2012-05-20 17:30

Oi Jorge!
Belos detalhes arquitetônicos!
Linda foto!
Legal as roupas das mulheres, com elas, sente-se realmente que se está em outro lugar do mundo!
Parabéns, abração e até mais,
Neyvan

Sonata11 (28209) 2012-05-20 20:08

Hello Jorge,
Wow !!! what a spectacular picture, impressively beautiful architecture and daily life scene. Colors, perfect sharpness, contrast, fantastic light, perfect POV. This picture is wonderfully executed. Perfectly well done. Like it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Barbara

ifege (9408) 2012-05-20 23:59

Hi Jorge
I agree it was the best gate that I saw in Morocco. A good photo with a good human dimension as well. Also love the touch of modern technology (security cameras) - don't remember seeing them 3 years ago.
cheers
Ian

Suppiluliuma (3841) 2012-05-21 0:03

Dear Jorge,

Nice, soft light and a nice view despite the shadow on the wall.

I would be inclined to tilt up the image towards the left and maybe crop from the bottom to add to the upper part.

With frieddship,

Erdem

PS: This "stealing" business is not new, in my native country, almost all civilisations did it, taking the "ready" stones, architectural elements from the ruins of past civilisations.

The Romans did it, Justinian did it during the construction of St Sophia in Istanbul in the 6th century by "stealing" the colums of the Artemission, which was one of the seven wonders of the world; the Knights of St jean did it during the construction of the Castle of Bodrum in the 15th century by "stealing" stones of yet another of the seven wonders of the world, Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus, etc.

mohammad_H (6565) 2012-05-21 0:33

سلام خورخه
طراحی زیبا و بینظیر با تمام جزئیات در نقش و تزئینات نمای دروازه
معماری و فرهنگ غنی سلامی
وضوح و رنگ مناسب
روز خوبی داشته باشید
سید
Beautiful and unique design with all the details and ornamentation on the facade of the gate
Architecture and rich culture Salami
Appropriate resolution and color
Have a nice day
S.

Miguel82 (7657) 2012-05-21 1:43

Hello Jm
A nice daily life scene scene and superbb architecture
Fine colors and excellent sharpness
regards

Afsanehbagheri (3206) 2012-05-21 5:53

Hello

Showed a good angle to congratulate my friend

With best wishes.

sacimar (25957) 2012-05-21 6:32

Hola Jorge,

hermosa puerta, me gusta mucho la arquitectura, los detalles son magnificos, es una buena composicion con la gente alrededor,

Un saludo,

Sergio

ikeharel (37190) 2012-05-21 7:55

You were watched by a lady when taking this, Jorge.
Fine shot on the gate and side of a big wall, decorated with colored tiles, a version of the "Azulejos". A beautiful style, and good light managed.
Boa tardes,
Ike

danos (73896) 2012-05-21 8:07

Ola Jorge,
nice the close up view of Ismail's gate,with the native decoration to be so attractive.I like the well chosen vertical format with the warm light to brings out the details of it.

Regards,Danos

nikkitta (5844) 2012-05-21 13:26

Hola Jorge

Fantastica foto de ste lugar increible
Me gusta la mezcla colorida de arquitectura, locales y turistas
Muy buen POV
Te felicito, saludos
Maria

lakshmip1949 (19110) 2012-05-21 17:28

Hello Jorge,

Another architectural beauty. I love the warm colors of the gate with beautiful art work. Lovely designs and colors. The people animate the gate. The glimpse of blue sky makes a nice color contrast.

Lakshmi

adramad (27544) 2012-05-22 9:47

Hola Jorge.
Este detalle que nos muestras de parte de esta magnifica puerta es una maravilla, en la imagen podemos ver el intrincado diseño y su magnifico colorido, la presencia de la gente, ademas de dar un toque de la cultura del pais, ofrece una imagen del ambiente diario en la ciudad.
Gran nitidez y buena luminosidad.
Pasa un buen dia.
Saludos.
Luis.

Graal (88784) 2012-05-22 23:42

Hi Jorge,
very nice arabic architecture here. Beautiful gate. Good vertical format and presentation. Place and photo I like.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

aliabazari (10105) 2012-05-25 9:17

oi Jorge
Essa foto é muito bonita e bem documentada. Excelente composição e profundidade. Apesar da resolução muito boa e boa cor visto.
No que diz respeito

abmdsudi (26199) 2012-05-25 17:08

Hi Jorge
The column of the left is definately brought from the Roman ruins site, it's so delicately designed and crafted with green color breaks the monotony. Good crop with lively human interactions and atmosphere, colors, & sky hues with beautifully warm tones. Beautiful shot from a delightful spot, Well done.
Warm regards