The Blue Door, a photo from Tunis, North

Photographer's Note

If there weren't so many other countries in the world, and so many other places to experience, i'd head back to Tunisia in a heartbeat.

Loved my time here, i only wish i had more photos to share with you. Maybe one day i'll head back.

What you see here is very typical for the locals, especially with the blue doors and white walls.
Can you tell how many people live in this house?
Count the number of door knockers, and you'll find out.
Not only does that tell you the number of people in the family, but each door knock has a different sound.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Cheers
Craig

timecapturer, vasilpro, tyro, tyro, jjcordier, Charo, mkamionka, baddori, siolaw, BluSimo, daddo has marked this note useful

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francio64 (39888) 2011-08-06 1:02

Hi Craig,
molto bella questa porta blu tutta decorata.
Mi piace la tua scelta compositiva che non si limita soltanto alla vista della porta, ma che include parte dell'edificio dove è inserita.

Well done! TFS!
Francesco

emka (158672) 2011-08-06 1:39

Hi Craig,

I know well this door in Sidi Bou Said, the finest view there. I have also similar photo (but not on TE). I was in Tunisia in the same year as you, but in February. The doors and windows in Tunisia are really pieces of art. Nice composition, perfect crop and superb colours and sharpness. Nice memories for me.

Have a nice weekend

Malgo

snunney (130967) 2011-08-06 1:59

Hello Craig,
You have composed the shot very well using the wall on the right to direct the viewer into the scene. Attractive blue and white colour contrasts and very good detail, especially in the intricately decorated doorway and the window shutter.

timecapturer (49288) 2011-08-06 5:41

Hi Craig
a wonderfully textured composition this, with a strong light that makes the intricate details stand out so effectively. Impressive light management and effective use of the shadow, without losing definition.

Have a splendid Saturday - Brian.

siudzi (34141) 2011-08-06 5:44

Hello Craig,
This is so beautiful summer shot! Love the incredibly amazing color contrast and saturation taken during a perfect weather. Really nice result has been achieved here. Bravo!
Cheers, Malgorzata

GREGG (7888) 2011-08-06 5:48 [Comment]

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faletiz (10113) 2011-08-06 6:16

Hello Craig
This photo is very impressive with the beautiful blue door and the accurate composition that lets you see the dome, the palm tree and a piece of beautiful scenery. Beautiful image and excellent light management.
Cheers
letizia

Sergiom (117241) 2011-08-06 6:19

Bonjour Craig

Tu as un une bien belle température pour photographier Sidi Bou Said.Je n'ai pas eu cette chance. Le résultat est très grec avec le bleu et le blanc qui envahissent l'image.

Bon weekend

Serge

vasilpro (41801) 2011-08-06 9:40

Hello Craig,
Beautiful corner with interesting architectural details, lovely light and colors, very good contrast, excellent POV.
Have a nice Saturday night, Vasilis.

emilbo (22616) 2011-08-06 14:30

Salut craig,
Excellente composition et jolie couleurs de la Tunisie, un beau coin que j'ai déjà visité. J'aime beaucoup ce bleu et les murs blancs qu'on retrouve partout comme en Grèce. Belle maîtrise de la lumière à contre-jour et bien vu les palmiers derrière.
Toutes mes félicitations et merci du partage qui me rappelle de bons souvenirs.
Amicalement,
Emilius

tyro (30513) 2011-08-06 14:47

Hi Craig,

A beautiful picture which could almost have been taken in Greece - it reminds me so much of the pictures taken by one of our joint favourites, Brian Denton, who, of course, has some wonderful pictures from the Greek Islands. Whether or not Tunisia is quite so happy a place as it was when you took this picture, I am not sure.

The composition, colours and sharpness are superb and I just want to walk over and peer over that wall on the right to see what treasures lie below and in the distance.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

jjcordier (79299) 2011-08-06 23:53

Craig
J'ai la même image dans mes albums de photos.....mais prise dans les années 70!!!! Ce bleu de Sidi Bou Said et ces portes très travaillées sont vraiment un plaisir pour l’œil....et font remonter tant de bons souvenirs de ma mémoire!
Amicalement
JJ

dale54 (17768) 2011-08-07 9:33

HI CRAIG REALLY LIKE YOUR PIC!THE COLORS ARE AMAZING!VERY GOOD WORK!

Charo (51290) 2011-08-07 15:22

Hello Craig,
This magnificent blue door with artistic decor.
Beautiful spot by the sea, with excellent light and composition.
Best wishes,
Charo

rodgerg (55767) 2011-08-08 1:49

Hello Craig,

The framing very well selcetd give an image very graphic, very geometric, very plesanat.
The POV well slecetd too give a greta depht to the composition with the large FG nad the wall on the right which lern the glance.
Have a nice week,
Roger

mkamionka (75009) 2011-08-09 1:38

Hi Craig,
I did not have a chance to see this country but I have seen similar style in some Mediterranean places.
Very attractive composition with some typical and charming elements here. Very nice geometry.
I know what you mean -I have spent great vacations in Egypt, I have seen a lot but my photos are not entirely suitable for TE. And many destinations I have visited without a camera or in the pre-digital times when every click cost some money and it was hard to correct a photo not knowing how the first one came out.
Let's hope we will be able to re-visit some places and visit many new attractive locations in the future.
M

jemaflor (148094) 2011-08-09 4:15

Hi Craig,
A photogenic pov in this blue and beautiful village, well framed, good light management even the door is in the shadow. A good memory for me about this place but there was a car in front of the door when i was at the same place ...

bema (26591) 2011-08-09 10:52

Hi Craig,

nearly i lost this splendid capture, fascinating blue colors and white washed walls, they look a bit similiar as the ones on the greek islands..

thanks for sharing, see you soon, Bernd

baddori (20341) 2011-08-10 15:06

Craig
Una vacanza a Tunisi , 6 ore di barca veloce da casa mia ....
Hai ragione tu ..Tunis è bellissima e per noi coloni ..."pie noire" europei vissuti in Africa , non amati dai francesi , questo tuo amore commuove .
GF

siolaw (38294) 2011-08-11 0:37

Hi Craig
Good presentation of this typical house, with good exposure allowing details in the shadow area and no OE in the sunny parts.
Good framing and compo.
Greetings
Laurent

BluSimo (9392) 2011-08-11 6:46

Hi Craig
it is thus strange to see a Mediterranean photo between your nocturnal in Vancouver: -) The game of lights and shadows is very beautiful one, like also geometries that are repeated between the constructions. charming colors. cheers!
have a great day
Simonetta

daddo (28748) 2011-12-17 2:37

Hi Craig. Wonderful door and window too. Beautiful light-one can almost feel the heat. I like the warm tones being enhanced by the cool blues. Best wishes. Klaudio.