This picture was taken in Morocco and shows a view through a traditional building. In the foreground you can see an arch serving as a gate. Below the gate, a small staircase leads to a tiled floor. The floor is covered with mosaic tiles in different geometric patterns. The tiles continue on the lower half of the wall, which is typical of Moroccan architecture.
In the centre of the sculpture is a wooden door. The door is surrounded by decorative elements, including Arabic characters and engraved patterns in the stucco. A metal lantern hangs above the door, adding an extra layer of detail to the whole. The combination of shapes, colours and materials makes this sculpture interesting to look at.
The picture clearly shows influences from both Islamic and local Moroccan architecture. The use of mosaics, arches and carvings is typical of architecture in cities like Fez and Marrakech. This shot captures the atmosphere of silence and detail often present in these kinds of courtyards and passageways. A great example of how architecture and Arabic art come together in everyday life in Morocco.
Diana and Ronnie like to travel to areas where few tourists come.
With our photography we want to take the viewer along on our journeys of discovery. We like to meet other people and enjoy the beauty of a country. We want to tell stories and thus touch the viewer, ..
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