Balak! Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

People, horses, donkeys, bicycles, mopeds, arabic music... this jostle seems familiar? Yes, this is a daily life scene on the streets of Marakech's Madina. Close to one junction in the heart of it I sat in a cafe and took some shots. I had to take my breath, strolling in these medinas is often exhausting...

Good chance to escape from the shoutings of the muleteers, urging me to look out and huddle up to the walls:

Balak! Balak! Balak!!!

After all, I am crossing a centuries-old busy transportation arteries.

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Wanda1 (10923) 2008-09-15 10:10

Hi Asparuh,
I can feel the business of the scene and it transports me back to the sounds and atmosfeer that I experienced. It is quite cool with the horses head sticking into the frame like that, and I love the motion blur of the one guy, whats more the dappled light from the roof of the souk is great.
Regards
Wanda

maglex (1544) 2008-09-15 14:46

Hi Asparuh, nice chaos shot of a busy street full of people and all of a sudden there comes a starnger across the image. Very good motion in Marakesh! Rgds, Alex

blankar (797) 2008-09-15 21:09

Hi Asparuh,
Great action shot! Lots of mocement, and the donkey in full focus, quite a surprise you picked the donkey :) Yet, this is exactly what makes for the great picture.
Regards,
Blanka

acrossthelines (276) 2008-10-14 6:10

Balak! it means take care! Really expressive photo and it makes me remember the sound of Marrakech, lots of people, motobikes, bikes, donkeys... all in one photo! very good :D

Regards,
Lara