Real desert, a photo from Er Rachidia, South

Photographer's Note

We used the word "desert" very often to describe our cities in this pandemic year, so I thought a real desert photo would be welcome, hoping to be back soon. A memory of 10 years ago from the dunes of Merzouga at sunset. Merzouga is a tourist resort located in an oasis in the Moroccan desert, in the Er Rachidia province.
It was once a stopping point along the tracks that crossed the desert, now it is the departure and arrival point for tourists visiting the sandy desert (erg) as the huge erg Chebbi dunes are within a short distance. The nearest town is Erfoud.

Abbiamo usato molto spesso la parola "deserto" per descrivere le nostre città in questo anno di pandemia, così ho pensato che una vera foto del deserto sarebbe stata gradita, sperando di poterci ritornare presto. Una memoria di 10 anni fa dalle dune di Merzouga al tramonto. Merzouga è una località turistica situata in un'oasi nel deserto del Marocco, nella provincia di Er Rachidia.
Un tempo era un punto di sosta lungo le piste che attraversavano il deserto, ora è il luogo di partenza e di arrivo dei turisti che visitano il deserto sabbioso (erg) poiché a breve distanza si trovano le enormi dune dell'erg Chebbi. La città più vicina è Erfoud.

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PaulVDV (62846) 2021-04-17 15:25

Hello Luciano,
The desert at its most beautiful!
Wonderful shapes of the dunes. I like the many wavy lines and the ripples in the sand in the foreground.
The figure in blue creates a splendid colour contrast ... but it will be quite a climb before the highest peak is reached.
Best regards, Paul

pierrefonds (114347) 2021-04-17 15:37

Bonsoir Luciano,

L'étendue du désert crée de la profondeur. La présence de la personne a un effet d'échelle de grandeur. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des dunes et des vêtements de la personne. La scène donne une sensation de solitude. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

jang (2001) 2021-04-17 15:56

Hello Luciano
What is human existence in the vast desert? Can we find the meaning of futility, hope and existence? Did the Moroccan dyeing industry develop because of the meaning of existence?

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2021-04-17 17:49

Hello Luciano

Wow what a beautiful image for the mind. Looks so surreal. A walk into no mans land. Whether this was staged, or just the right timing. Does not matter. The image is awesome and full of study. Nicely done.

Jimmy

walterantonio (3585) 2021-04-17 18:21

Ciao amico Luciano,

Bella foto di questo grande deserto. Interessante il confronto con la situazione delle città durante la pandemia, almeno in città abbiamo ancora le comodità di casa e le strutture della vita urbana. Chissà cosa succede a una persona che si perde in un posto come questo, non deve sopportare molto tempo. Ho visitato il deserto di Atacama in Cile, ma in Cile il deserto era fatto di terra di pietra e non di sabbia come questa.

Un abbraccio dal Brasile

Silvio1953 (221463) 2021-04-17 21:41

Ciao Luciano, come hai fatto a tenere per dieci anni questa meraviglia nascosta all'interno dell'hard disk, una delle tue migliori, emana un senso di immensità e di solitudine favolosi, bellissimo il gioco di luci ed ombre sulle dune che crea un meraviglioso effetto tridimensionale, bravissimo, buona Domenica, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (113241) 2021-04-17 21:59

Buongiorno Luciano,
marvelous sight of the endless dunes on the scene, with fine contrast from the figure in blue gown walk upon.
Exceptional outcome, saluti,
Ike

COSTANTINO (116377) 2021-04-17 23:02

Hello dear Luciano and have a nice day
GREETINGS for the quality
of your photo dera friend
photo with the great sharpness
and lightness
fantastic color tones...
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147018) 2021-04-17 23:08

Salut Luciano,
superbe vue et composition avec cette vue des dunes et cet homme solitaire, joli effet avec la teinte bleue des vêtements et aussi avec cette ombre allongée sur le sol de sable, très réussie.

pajaran (115779) 2021-04-17 23:51

Pozdrav.
Interesantan pogled, lep trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lepa plava narodna nosnja i dine, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
lepa fotografija i uhvaceni trenutrak.
Dobar rad, lepo secanje i scena u pustinji.
Zelim vam lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (170639) 2021-04-18 0:20

Witaj Luciano!
Excellent shot, curious scene.
I like landscape and view.
Dood composition, colors and light.
Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Krzysztof

holmertz (102604) 2021-04-18 0:52

Hello Luciano,
I have always been fascinated by deserts, even though they are not always as scenically marvellous as this. This photo is perfectly exposed with a very well captured play of sunny and shady areas. The man in blue is of course a perfect element for making the composition dynamic and he is well placed. I have seen many photos on TE showing beautifully dressed "locals" walking across sand dunes, and I always get a strong suspicion they are employed to provide good photos for the tourists. I suppose this man wasn't there by coincidence.
Best regards,
Gert

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2021-04-18 2:37

Hi Ciao dear Luciano

How are you? You seem to be so active as usual.
Wow so eye-catching image, isn't it? Simple but so vivid color contrast and remarkable sharpness. You remain unchanged as so wonderful photographer as before.

All the best and have a good Sunday! Takero

GyurMaster (24818) 2021-04-18 3:23

Hello Luciano,

The red desert against the vivid blue clothes of the local guy. Its a simple, yet stunning photo. Maybe you should keep digging your archive. In the meantime this goes to my favourites.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

dedee (3029) 2021-04-18 4:19

Hi Luciano
The colours in this are fantastic. The contrasts are great.
I like that the sand has only been moved by the wind and there are his footprints which will eventually disappear.

jean113 (27819) 2021-04-18 4:35

Hello Luciano, Wow! You have had this hidden away for 10 years! This is a beautiful shot; the lone figure perfectly placed in the composition, and in such a striking colour.
The sand looks so smooth, the undulations of the dunes showing light and shade perfectly.
I like that you included just a little piece of sky, a horizon for the man to walk towards.
Kind regards, Jean.

Royaldevon (85862) 2021-04-18 4:41

Ciao caro Luciano,

How could you keep such an amazing photograph in your archives for so long!
I think it is a wonderful shot in every way: the focal figure is hypnotic with colours, it is perfectly composed (with focal figure on the thirds line) the light on the dunes creates patterns and highlights textures and there are tiny details, like the footprints and the thin shadow, which just make us open eyed!

I love it!
Straight into my favourites!

Good luck with your reopening, Bev :-)

BennyV (34748) 2021-04-18 7:45

A shot well worth being posted, this kind of scene always reminds me of Tintin comics. I guess that's just me being Belgian... Great picture, lovely colours, I even like the white sky! Nice one, Luciano & thanks for sharing.

Benny

ChrisJ (171794) 2021-04-18 8:43

Hello Luciano,

The intense blue attire of the Moroccan man contrasts superbly with the rusty red sands of the desert dunes. Good sharpness and sidelight from the right. Tfs!

ktanska (44714) 2021-04-18 9:24

Hi Luciano,
This is wonderful. Low angle light is just right for showing all the forms of the dunes, including those tiny waves. And the blue cloth makes strong colour contrast with desert sand.
Kari

jmdias (115046) 2021-04-18 9:34

luciano

I visited the desert (only the edge of it, while in morocco) I liked the contrast of the blue traditional clothes against these golden dunes. the effects of light were very beautiful here too. fantastic.
Please: if you have Instagran check a page named (athon.01) it is a man who invade abandoned buildings and take marvelous photos with his wife. I bet you will like.

take care

jorge

jhm (211736) 2021-04-18 10:37

Hello Luciano,

What a wonderful view, indeed this is a view of a desert.
You did excellent addition the man in blue addition
Excellent sharp and clear presented.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Tue (92302) 2021-04-18 11:13

Hello Luciano,
A great view of the desert and its wonderfully shaped dunes. I like the play of light and shadows and the smooth sand. The person in blue is well included in the foreground.
Lars

ifege (47957) 2021-04-18 22:38

Hi Luciano
The only good thing of Merzouga is that you just turn your back on it and walk into the desert and with luck you find a Taureg in traditional blue clothes. We actually stayed near Erg Chebbi where turning your back on the hotel was even easier. I didn't have the same luck as you but did catch a camel line with no tourists. Great one.
cheers
Ian

worldcitizen (16048) 2021-04-19 12:25

Ciao Luciano,
What a wonderful and classic shot from the desert. The color and texture of the sand is beautiful, and the man in his colorful and traditional clothes is great, too. it's a simple scene, but a very strong one, too. Take care!

mkamionka (74311) 2021-04-19 13:45

Ciao Luciano,
a brilliant scene from the real desert.
I like very much the orange coloe of the sand and the contrast with the blue traditional clothes here.
You have also captured a nice shadow of the person passing by.
Everything perfectly thought through at fantastic light as well.
Very well done,
M

adramad (72934) 2021-04-20 11:10

Hi luciano.
Ideal the view of the desert with its golden sands, the irregular dunes create a beautiful effect of shadows and lights,
The Bedouin with his characteristic blue suit gives a perfect touch to this wonderful work.
Great color that highlights the beauty of the image.
Very well managed both the brightness and the sharpness of the image.
Have a nice day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

SteveH (8220) 2021-04-22 2:02

Hi Luciano, well executed classic shot of this traditionally attired man, beautifully contrasting in colour with the yellow sand. Only minor quibble is that it looks slightly over sharpened on my monitor, with a bright edge where the dark gown meets the bright sand. Cheers, Steve

macjake (98402) 2021-04-24 4:35

Hi Luciano
easy to see why many TE members have been liking this one, me too. obviously the bright contrast blue vs rust is brilliant.
second, the dunes and their shapes in the bg are great too.
love the light and how the person seems to be in a 3D like visual effect. sweet! cheers
Craig

clic (76) 2021-04-24 6:48

Ciao Luciano
Another photo jewel in your gallery and I'm honored to turn the meter to sixty points, given so much artistry expressed in a single shot! For instance, the low angle of sun gives an impression of high waves to the sand dunes and the intrepid lone walker, judicious locate on a photographic hot spot, appears determined to confront the Tsunami! Such allover tones softness does good to the soul!
Ciao

ricardomattos (17460) 2021-04-24 16:06

Ciao Luciano,

O que dizer diante desta beleza de foto? Fantástica meu amigo. Simplesmente linda! Impecável.

Bravo !

Ricardo

Vertigo (758) 2021-04-25 0:37

Hello Lousat

Great photo of a woman walking in the desert.I like a lot the contrast between the blue colour of woman's dress and the desert colour.

Regards

emka (158030) 2021-04-25 13:19

Hello Luciano, When we think of the desert, we have in mind the view like this - sand dunes with no traces of life, maybe only camels and Tuaregs. But a desert is a region of land that is very dry because it receives low amounts of precipitation, there can be rocks or cacti. I have seen many many deserts and I liked them.
The guy is here posing because where could he go? There are no traces on the sand. Very attractive composition anyway.
Best regards MAlgo

mcmtanyel (68383) 2021-04-25 15:16

Hello Luciano,
I had to click on this photo that appeared on your introductory page. I love that contrast between the reddish sand and the blue garb.
Regards,
MT

fotka (8985) 2021-04-26 5:42

Hello Luciano,
This is amazing shot of real desert with beautiful dunes. A walking person in Moroccan clothes perfectly contrasts with the golden color of the sand.
Fantastic photo as well as color, light and sharpness.
Best regards,
Zbigniew

Energysavingelk (7830) 2021-05-02 9:46

Dear Luciano,

this is simply perfect. No more words to say.

Congratulations from Rhineland
Sven

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2021-05-14 10:44

Olá Luciano,
muito bonita essa imagem, composição primorosa, jogo de cores e textura da areia. Belíssimo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

ManishaJain (524) 2021-05-24 12:02

Hi Luciano....
This is indeed one of the best pics on TE...Amazingly composed...with everything at its best...Pov, Dof, contrast, light management...Great Job

Regards
Manisha Jain

dekanski (9357) 2021-06-06 3:03

Just two words: GREAT PHOTO!

aliabazari (22089) 2022-02-28 21:41

Hello Luciano
Beautiful view of these sand dunes with blue color combination. Good effect with shadows. Well seen. Excellent sharpness and exposure. Thanks for sharing