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Sunday, 7 August 2011

Frame Within A Frame

Street in Essaouira, Morocco
Today I`m linking up to Kat`s prompt to use the compositional technique of a frame within a frame in her Exploring With a Camera series.

This is a photo I took back in April when my friend Deborah and her daughter were visiting from Paris. We spent the day in the coastal town of Essaouira - about a 2 hour drive from Marrakech. If you ever come to Morocco (and you should - it is beautiful, colourful, interesting and a photographer`s paradise) head to Essaouira - put on the map by Jimi Hendrix back in the 1960s, it  has a laid back arty ambiance.

The frame within a frame technique is something I shall try out more in my photography.. perhaps using plantation or people as my inner frame next time. Take a look at Kat`s blog. She is an incredible photographer and teacher of e-courses, and organizer of the Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap. I know that 2 of my postcards have arrived at their destinations (both in the US) and I`m still waiting for my first 2 swap postcards to arrive here in Morocco.

For more Black & White photos of Essaouira, click here.
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25 comments:

  1. Ellie7 August 2011 at 13:45

    Hi, I thought I had already posted this so I hope it doesn't appear twice. Lol
    I really like your picture - it really invites you in, if you know what I mean :)
    I didn't realise Jimi Hendrix had connections there, you learn something new every day.

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  2. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com7 August 2011 at 15:14

    This is such a great shot. I want to come to Morocco to meet you first and then go on a photo journey.
    I have received 3 postcards from Kat's swap so far and one of mine was acknowledged received in Mexico!

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  3. Catherine7 August 2011 at 17:20

    what a great picture. Morocco sounds (and looks) like a fabulous place

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  4. Anonymous7 August 2011 at 19:32

    beautiful photo. i cannot wait to visit morocco some day.

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  5. Ellie7 August 2011 at 21:57

    Hi thanks for the visit. Yes I have to admit the beach was lovely today - just goes to show you don't always have to have sunny weather to enjoy it.
    Ellie

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  6. gina8 August 2011 at 03:46

    Wonderful photo....it does capture an exotic air!
    Morocco has been on my travel list for awhile, and now I will have to move it up in priority.

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  7. Hootin Anni8 August 2011 at 09:47

    I love the structural lines you've captured. And the 'action' of the figure in the center to be a focal point. Incredible work.

    HIDDEN SAND DOLLAR ...Happy Monday.

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  8. Kala8 August 2011 at 10:15

    Wonderfully framed image Annabella.

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  9. Elsie8 August 2011 at 12:06

    Awesome picture.

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  10. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 16:31

    great photo. and thanks for the link to your friend's blog!

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  11. Yiota8 August 2011 at 16:57

    Hi, Annbella!
    This is a wonderful photo!
    Morocco is one of the places I'd like to visit one day and it's not so far away from here (Greece).

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  12. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 17:12

    Wow - this is a stunning shot!

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  13. Little Dotty Bird9 August 2011 at 07:49

    what a stunning shot! There are so many beautiful and interesting shapes and textures. Your blog has given me such a yearning to travel! I'd love to take part in a swap of some kind, the postcard swap sounds good. I'll keep an eye out for the next one.

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  14. Paula9 August 2011 at 14:21

    Gorgeous...so much to see! This is just so rich in detail; the frame and the light draw you right in!

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  15. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 17:42

    that's a great photo

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  16. carol l mckenna9 August 2011 at 22:46

    Wonderful photo ~ thanks!

    namaste, Carol visiting from Come Share with a Camera ( my blog is Share the Creative Journey) and A Creative Harbor ~ come visit ~ thanks

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  17. Cathy H.10 August 2011 at 01:55

    Wonderful! I love the child running to the light!! Well done!

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  18. Lynn10 August 2011 at 08:38

    Lovely photo, I love frames too. Through your blog I am getting an appetite to visit Morocco - it certainly is very picturesque.

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  19. Paula11 August 2011 at 10:46

    talk about perfect match between photograph and prompt. love this shot, Annabella.

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  20. Alissa Coburn11 August 2011 at 16:45

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the way the light shines down and catches the silhouette of the little guy in motion. It draws you in....

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  21. leanne can blog11 August 2011 at 22:18

    I love this photo, it does draw you in through the frame. ANd interesting colours and people in the shot.

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  22. Kat Sloma13 August 2011 at 18:13

    I really love the dramatic lighting in this image, your processing really enhanced it. Thanks for linking it in - I hope you'll put it in the Flickr pool! I wish I could have gotten to Morocco while in Europe, I'll just have to make a special trip! I hope your postcards arrive soon. :)

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  23. Talibah14 August 2011 at 01:34

    I love this photo, it is filled with possibilities!

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  24. Sherry18 August 2011 at 15:00

    There are frames within the frames!

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  25. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)19 August 2011 at 11:14

    Your photography is so beautiful, Annabella...and I love this particular photo! Thank you so much!

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