Everywhere I went in this astonishing country,
there was amazing natural beauty.
In this post I have included photos of some of the incredible man-made
craftsmanship and artistry.
Buildings, gates, arches, windows, towers:
all are hand-carved, decorated, adorned and (my favourite) tiled, often in
beautiful shades of blue and green.
(Click to enlarge)
(Click to enlarge)
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| Minaret, with storks* |
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| Mosque Hassan II Casablanca |
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| Hassan II Minaret |
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| Bathing Room |
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| Spot the photographer |
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| Hand-worked Copper |
* I became quite obsessed with storks. We don't have them in this part of the world.
Here's another stork picture:
Here's another stork picture:
It is awe-inspiring isn't it? So very beautiful, and almost always built by hand using very simple tools. Can you imagine our current buildings lasting as long? And almost without exception they don't have the charm either...
ReplyDeleteThese places/things would not be made now. The number of individual worker hours involved is just mind-boggling.
DeleteIncredible place, your photos are superb and it's nearly like being there too. The first photo I was thinking what a cool place for eagles to nest, and then with the last photo I see they're storks and wonder if that's what's also in the first photo? Great shot into the mirror that almost fooled me. Very playful, and what a beautiful scene it shows! Still hoping for more, it's like a free mini vacation for me.
ReplyDeleteYes, Karen - lots of storks. I took so many photos of them; they totally enthral me.
DeleteWhat lovely pics! I like your storks, too.
ReplyDeleteWould you want to put this up for Nature Notes or Wild Bird Wednesday or one of the other picture sites?
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Storks rule! I don't think I can get enough shots to post consistently on those sites, thunder. But thanks for suggesting it.
DeleteHey your'e back - finally. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteYep. And thanks :)
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