The picture shows a detail of a wall in Marrakesh, Morocco. The wall is smoothly plastered and has a soft beige colour. The plaster features shapes reminiscent of door frames and other decorative elements. The figures are not painted, but created by relief in the stucco. This creates a calm image in which the decoration almost blends into the wall itself.
This form of decoration is characteristic of Moroccan architecture. Instead of bright colours or shiny materials, the emphasis here is on form and structure. The play of light and shadow across the wall creates depth. The neutral tones and soft light give the photo a calm atmosphere.
The photo invites you to dwell on the craftsmanship behind these seemingly simple walls. Every line, every arch has been carefully designed. This image is a representation of how architecture in Morocco is often also seen as art - not through richness or ornamentation, but through balance and rhythm. The picture thus shows the harmony between architecture, art and craft in the heart of Marrakesh.
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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