Exterior carpet, a photo from Marrakech, South

Photographer's Note

One more interior courtyard of Bahia Palace.You can admire this splendid mosaic 'carpet' Zellige, is its name,in a very close up shot.More about Bahia Palace you can see here
The entire shot you can see it here

Zellige
Zellige (Arabic: الزليج) (also Zellidj) is a terra cotta square covered with enamel in the form of chips set into plaster.It is one of the main characteristics of Moroccan architecture. It consists of geometrical mosaics made ceramic used mainly as an ornament for walls, ceilings, fountains, floors, pools, tables, etc.

History
It is believed that zellige was influenced by the Frumuşeni Mosaics of the Byzantines.The art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period (Azulejo). It then appeared in Morocco in the 10th century using nuances of white and brown colours.

The art remained very limited in use until the Merinid dynasty who gave it more importance around the 14th century. Blue, red, green and yellow colours were introduced in the 17th century. The old enamels with the natural colours were used until the beginning of the 20th century and the colors had probably not evolved much since the period of Merinids. The cities of Fes and Meknes remain the centers of this art.

Forms and trends
The pallet of the colors of the zellige started to grow rich by colors which make it possible to multiply the compositions ad infinitum (see picture above). The most current form of the zellige is the square one whose dimensions are variable. Other forms are also possible in composition: the Octagonal combined with a cabochon, a star, a cross, etc. It is then molded with a thickness of approximately 2 centimeters. There exists in simple squares of 10 per 10 centimeters or with the corners cut to be combined with a coloured cabochon. To pave the grounds Bejmat, a paving stone of 15 per 5 centimeters approximately and 2 centimeters thick, can also be used.

Μία ακόμη εσωτερική αυλή του Bahia Palace.Μπορείτε να θαυμάσετε το υπέροχο μωσαικό 'χαλί' Zellige σε μία πολύ κοντινή λήψη.Περισσότερα για το Bahia Palace,μπορείτε να δείτε εδώ
Την κανονική φωτογραφία μπορείτε να δείτε εδώ

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kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-01-02 0:08

Hi Danos,
Happy New Year! I like the symmetrical capture of the artwork in the pavement. Good inclusion of the pedestrians to add dynamics to the scene. Well composed with good image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

robertosalguero (196) 2008-01-02 0:26

Hello Danos,

The pattern of the floor is beautiful and very nicely organized. Truly a work of art to set a floor this way. Good light and interesting point of view to capture the mosaic and the walking beside it. Cheers :-)

Roberto

TopGeo (37994) 2008-01-02 1:10

Kalhmera Dane! Kali Xronia Eyxome ta kalitera!
Apithani i ethousa kai orea lipsi, ta xromata kai to peribalon xarizoun mia arxontia. Epenous
kai eyxes
Georgios

snunney (67394) 2008-01-02 1:14

Hello Danos,
An excellent capture of this magnificent mosaic work with its lovely repeating patterns and tones. I like the point of view and the symmetrical effect you have managed to achieve. Very good tones and clarity.

ARGI (3456) 2008-01-02 1:29

Kalimera Dano kai kalh xronia
Ena mwsaiko xali me yperoxa xrwmata.
Kalh h kinhsh trigyrw, dinei zwntania
Polla bravo
Argyris

delkoo (68) 2008-01-02 1:34

hi danos
splendid mosaic, perfectly framed, nice to discover this place.

eutichismenos o kainourgios chronos .

best regards
didier

ChrisJ (86902) 2008-01-02 2:30

Hi Danos

Superb sharpness, & wonderful repetition of the geometric patterns & designs, in the mosaic tiles. Good colour & framing. Tfs!

carper (96) 2008-01-02 3:40

it's a very nice carpet Danos.
good lines, fine point of view and nice details, a good quality shot, well seen, Have a nice day.
gr. jaap

UnTrained (0) 2008-01-02 3:48

Kalimera Danos,
just the right POV to present us this pavement, really great. The inclusion of the people keeps life in the capture and compared to the whole one is the impression of the cropped very much stronger.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

salvator (19102) 2008-01-02 3:54

Yasu Danos,
Wooooow what wonderful details. The sharpness and the colors are absolutely wonderful filemou. Absolutely superb.
Se xereto. Salvator.

clio (27955) 2008-01-02 3:57

Geia sou Dano
Bravo, your photo returns really well the detail of this magnificent mosaic.
We would really say a carpet.
It is made by these all small fragments of ceramic which are called "Zellige", (I suppose) and which stick some against the others without joint between them.
Filika
Diane

evanrizo (456) 2008-01-02 4:03

Γειάσου Δάνο, τα σχέδια και τα μοτίβα με τα πλακάκια είναι φανταστικά, είναι τρέλα, το σημείο λήψης και το καδράρισμα είναι ιδανικά και δίνουν μια τρισδιάστατη εντύπωση.
Σε εύχομαι να έχεις μια υπέροχη χρονιά.
Βαγγέλης

dip (21921) 2008-01-02 4:09

Geia sou Dano kai kali xronia!
pragmatiko ergo texnis to mosaiko,yperoxi douleia,
alla kai i fotografia sou polu omorfi me kali gonia lipsis kai kadrarisma,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

Budapestman (82620) 2008-01-02 5:21

Hi Danos,
Amazing work of art, indeed, details are beautiful. I like the impressive symmetrical composition, clarity is superb. Very well done!
Have a nice week
George

omixlistilimni (3299) 2008-01-02 6:26

Γεια σου Δάνο

Υπέροχη καταγραφή του μωσαϊκού!!
Οι παρουσία των ανθρώπων δίνουν μια ωραία κίνηση στο κάδρο!!

Καλή σου Χρονιά

Μαρίνα

Partha_c (2015) 2008-01-02 6:37

Hi Danos. Beautiful display of symmetry in the 'exterior carpet' with adequate care of colour and contrast. The visitors casually walking in the courtyard added enough dynamism. Enjoyed. Regards.
Partha

azaf1 (15929) 2008-01-02 7:48

Dane kalispera
mazi me tis efxes mou kai t ous epainous mou gia tin apithani apikonisi me tin katapliktiki prooptiki pou sximatizetai kai tin apithani optiki isoropia.
Tis efexes kai ta sigxaritiria mou
Argiris

feather (51128) 2008-01-02 8:03

It is indeed like a carpet. So much work must have gone into the zellige; it is beautiful. Centering the fountain works well in this case.
Kath

clnaef (6289) 2008-01-02 9:05

Bonjour et bonne année.
J'aime bien des compositions géométriques.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

meltemi (9782) 2008-01-02 9:37

Geia Sou Danos,
what a wonderful mosaic artwork. The colors and the texture of the mosaic surface are perfect, very interesting perspective from a great point of view.
You captured this picture in a good moment because the light is perfect.
The details and the story on the artwork are wonderful too.
Kind Regards.
Stella

papagolf21 (76603) 2008-01-02 13:33

Bonsoir, mon ami Danos,
Il est bien difficile de choisir l'une des deux photographies. Celle publiée offre un effet particulier sur le lecteur et met bien en valeur la magnificence du sol.
Merci, Danos, de nous offrir de tels endroits merveilleux.
Que la Santé t'accompagne tout au long de 2008, que l'Amitié te côtoie chaque jour, que l'Amour s'installe dans ta demeure et y reste, que la Joie se sème partout où tu passes.. et surtout .... pense à partager tout ça autour de toi.
Amitiés.
Philippe

axiotea (21647) 2008-01-02 21:27

iassou Danos
I like the way, you've presented the mosaic carpet, its beautiful patterns with fine sharpness, providing a great graphical impact.
I wish you all the best and a very good year to you an family :)
Marilyn

syd1946 (18663) 2008-01-02 22:59

Γεια σου Δάνο,
Πραγματικα το "χαλι" ειναι ενα εν δυναμη ενα ενδιαφερων φωτογραφικο θεμα.Το παναραμικ φορματ αναδυκνειει τα μεγιστα!Πολυ σωστα εβαλες και τους ανθρωπους στο καδρο δινοντας πνοη και δυναμη στη φωτογραφια!

τις καλυτερες ευχες μου για το 2008!

θωμάς

wishlist (4133) 2008-01-03 3:21

Hi Danos,
this mosaic carpet it's beautiful indeed! I'm amazed by the pattern full of beautiful wefts. Perspective is good allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the place; quality is excellent throughout with great details and sharpness.
Really well seen!!
Thanks for sharing this and happy new year!!

Igor

cunejo200 (7281) 2008-01-03 5:36

Hi Danos,
Superb details of the palace exterior courtyard. The craftmanship of the tiles must really be admired. Exposure is terrific. Happy new year! Danilo

siolaw (37568) 2008-01-03 5:39

Hi Danos,
Nice POV on the zellidj' which seems to be in 3D and appears to be floating in the air! Excellent sharpness and nice colors. It seems a bit twisted as the bottom part appears horizontal and the top tends to tilt towards the left, but not a problem.
Nice place well presented.
Laurent

Truja (4953) 2008-01-03 9:37

Hi Danos,
exceptional photography of great quality and a very valuable sample of the art of these mosaics of charming beauty. Fantastic composition. Great geometric effect, is perfect.
Great, great, work!!

Salut, Jordi

stego (22556) 2008-01-03 11:34

Hi Danos,
The pattern of the floor is almost dazzling. The POV is very clever, using the symmetry of the place and the people to break it a bit. THe uncropped original is already very interesting and it allows a more complete view of the place, but the arches and the distortions of the wide angle on them steal some of our attention from the floor.
Regards, José.

Tue (25798) 2008-01-03 14:11

Hej Danos,
Beautiful photo, very successful capture of the mosaic with good quality to admire the fine details. The inclusion of the people around it is good too. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

adores (28236) 2008-01-03 16:38

Hi Danos!
I see you continue your series. Morocco is wonderful for photos and this palace is really beautiful. Good pov to show the magnificent tiles. Good colours also!

Happy New Year!

ifanik (21673) 2008-01-03 16:59

Poly omorfh eikona Dano me wraia gewmetria kai yperoxa xrwmata
Poly wraio dapedo
Kalh xronia
Nikos

Scharan (14144) 2008-01-03 17:51

Olá Danos

Amei esta foto, os dois trabalhos são lindos; arte no chão muito bem registrada por você. Bonitos detalhes.
GA
Vera

hatti52 (12784) 2008-01-04 2:54

Hi Danos,
great graphical effects and simetry
Very good colours and clarity
happy new year

Silvio1953 (98217) 2008-01-04 5:40

Hi Danos, great interior of splendid palace with wonderful geometric composition on floor, great colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a great 2008, ciao Silvio

jlbrthnn (79773) 2008-01-04 6:46

Hello Danos,
Superb very geometrical work of art, put very well in image. Beautiful technical realization.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Cricri (86501) 2008-01-04 11:20

Hi Danos,
C'est tellement bien présenter qu'on a l'impression que le tapis ce décolle du sol...trés belle décoration et prise d'intérieur, compliment
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

gurselerdener (972) 2008-01-05 0:06

Kalimera Dear Danos
Very beautiful graphical cadrage, very nice colours and lightness are wonderfull in this photo.
Congratulations
Best wishes and merry christmas from Ankara
Gürsel

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-01-05 23:53

Hi Danos
Very good point of view and angle that creates a symmetrical composition. Excellent graphism and shapes. Good photojob, my friend
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

pablominto (53744) 2008-01-06 4:46

Hello Danos,
Interesting geometry in the beautiful floor!
I like the symmetrical composition and interesting craftmanship, great colours and details have been reproduced...
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

gbeli (2051) 2008-01-06 5:59

Geia sou Dano
Poli omorfi fotografia me kali gonia lipsis kai omorfa xromata.
An den itan oi touristes sto plano ntha itan teleia.
Xereto

jafadabret (56497) 2008-01-06 11:25

Danos bonsoir.
J'aime beaucoup la façon avec laquelle tu as disposé la belle mosaïque. C'est du très beau travail, un plaisir à voir.
Jacques

rigoletto (30490) 2008-01-06 12:18

Geia sou Dano,
This "zellige" texture is so beautifully presented and supported with an informative note. I like the inclusion of the figures as well. The skin colors look too red.
Cheers,
Deniz

edal (6804) 2008-01-07 8:36

Geia sou, Dano!
It's a magnificent mosaic - presented splendidly by your camera. It really looks exactly lika a carpet. Very interesting!

You ask about out Christmas - can you doubt that we do not copy in every aspect Greece? ;-) Yes, we celebrate it on 25 Dec.

Xaireto!
Anton

saylan-cb (12738) 2008-01-08 6:38

Kalimera Danos
Very nice point of view and nice details a very good composition and great colours,well done.
TFS/Regards

markstaples (15670) 2008-01-08 12:29

Hello Danos
A very graphical image thanks to the many patterns in the tiles. I like the oblong format and the perspective created. Nice work.
Best wishes
Mark

Angshu (51174) 2008-01-08 19:51

Hello Danos
Superb work of the mosaic on the Zellige. Good central placement of the fountain & excellent symmetry. It's a pleasure seeing this superb work of art & craftsmanship through your eyes. The WSs are good especially the first one. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

pastadog (12884) 2008-01-09 8:29

Hi Danos - Bravo for this shot, greatly emphasizing the art of the floor and fountain... excellent sharpness, a delight... in particular I believe that the crop idea has been very clever to strengthen the shot, congratulations, Daniel

kdialyna (3148) 2008-01-15 8:47

Καλησπέρα Δάνο.
Το πολύ προσεγμένο καντράρισμα αλλά και η καθαρότητα της λήψης, αναδεικνύουν όλη την ομορφιά του μοτίβου στο πάτωμα που πραγματικά εντυπωσιάζει.
Χαιρετώ
Κώστας

Jakab (3861) 2008-01-27 8:00

Hello Danos,
your excellent picture proves the exceptional sense of ancient Arabic masters for rich and attractive ornaments. Really conviceable.
Best whishes
Laszlo

paura (47166) 2008-03-26 14:37

Danos,
Beautiful and well composed photo. The shapes are really interesting. Well done.

Regards

Paulo

quillo (11840) 2009-10-14 3:19

♥

Hola Danos -->

Una imagen bien encuadrada,
con buena gestión lumínica y excelente color,
un buen trabajo sin duda.

Enhorabuena.

Un saludo.

♥

yeln (11502) 2010-12-31 8:54

hi Danos
ko vidim ta biser umetnosti si zamišljam koliko dela je bilo vloženega v to umetnino.
zelo lepo delo, kakor vedno!!! tfs!
Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Έτος, Vojko

geoant68 (3450) 2011-09-01 10:45

Δάνο καλησπέρα,
πραγματικά το δάπεδο αυτό δημιουργεί την τέλεια οφθαλμαπάτη και φαίνεται σαν να πετάει.Εξαιρετική παρουσίαση.

Πέτρος

pajaran (36270) 2012-01-09 23:52

Dobar dan.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst sa istorijom mesta i datim podacima.
Dobar snimak sa lepim pogledom na tepih od keramike, lepa fotografija.
Dobar rad i prikaz lepim bojama.
Imajte lep, uspesan dan i vreme.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Good day.
Very interesting and good article with the history of the given data.
Good shot with nice view of the carpet made of ceramics, beautiful images.
Good work and nice color display.
Have a beautiful, successful day and time.
All the best.
Paja.

gus72 (2508) 2012-05-05 1:29

Hi Danos !!
I chose to look at your photos from Marruecos because we are planing to visit to that country, then I chose this photo to comment and then I discovered that it has 108 points over a period of 4 years....... well done...... it is really a magnificent shot.
Cheers from Australia
Gus

Miguel82 (7854) 2013-03-18 13:52

Excellent close up Danos,
A superb mosaic work, like it so much
It should take a lot time to realize
Bonne soirée