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romantic couple in El Jadida's cistern


romantic couple in El Jadida's cistern
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Copyright: Catherine M D (noborders) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 0 N: 158] (724)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11
Categories: Architecture, Decisive Moment
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-15 1:51
Viewed: 2266
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It was raining terribly in El Jadida, normally I should have seen the sun rays entering the Portuguese cistern, a little bit like here ; instead, it was even more atmospherical, because out of season and deserted apart from very few visitors once in a while, so I could hear the rain falling down into the well, a lovely atmosphere that the other visitors sensed as well...

Most of the time, I was all alone and lost myself in thoughts and dreams while taking many photos ; back at home, I realise that it is only those ones with the rare persons that I find interesting and special (my own taste) !

Films were turned there, the most famous : masterpiece "Othello" by Orson Welles. For a totally different POV and interesting cultural explanations about this place, have a look at this other post.

NB : this photo was taken with my small IXUS at ISO 100, leaning firmly against a pillar, that's why it is grainy. Worked with photoshop to regain some more light and reflection.
Here is a lighter version, that I've done later, maybe less atmospheric but where the ceiling is more visible. Which one do you like best ?
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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1435 W: 22 N: 0] (11526)
  • [2007-12-15 1:56]

Hi
Beautiful shot...
Nice colors and composition...
Greetings from Montenegro...
Andro

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 123 N: 721] (4817)
  • [2007-12-15 2:00]

Indeed a beautiful place!! I could almost hear the sound of the raindrops....
Teh scenery and the colours are beautiful! The loving couple is an extra!
The photo looks a little grainy,do you know why??

well done!
Janneke
ps. I'd like to see the same photo WITH the sunrays... :)

Interesting place to visit. Thank you for sharing.
have a nice day
bye Aga

Hello Catherine! Interesting architecture. Beautiful POV. Good light and colors. Original shot. Regards!

Très belle photo ou les ombres et la lumière se côtoient. J'aime beaucoup le cadrage et la petite histoire
Bravo
Luc

Ciao Caterina, questa ha un fascino maggiore rispetto a quella di TL, ed i dettagli sono comunque ben visibili, magnifici i riflessi, bravissima, con Amicizia anche da TL, ciao Silvio

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1464 W: 10 N: 734] (10684)
  • [2007-12-15 7:53]

Hi Catherine,
Nice capture in difficult light.
Good photo.
Sunil

Hi Dear Cath,

Romance at the best !!!

jean paul

on voit plus de détails sur la version claire mais je préfère sans conteste cette version, pour le reste j'ai déjà dit sur TE
amicalement
jo

perfect composition,very nice colours....tfs

Great Shot!!! Superb Composition,The colors are very impressive & details.Beautiful moment captured!It's awesome photo.Very Well Done And TFs
Amir

Hello Catherine,
Beautiful light, ambience.
Lovely capture. TFS
Vandana
later

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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 424 W: 163 N: 309] (2009)
  • [2008-02-18 11:45]

Hi Catherine
beautiful view of the El Jadida´s with these lights...
the couple complement the image very well.
good work
good moment
good composition, the water is almost only reflexes and looks great in black.

Taba

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