Tales of a 40something discovering her creative side while living in the Maghreb
Friday 9 September 2011
The Lunch Line
I spotted this formidable woman a year or so ago up in the beautifully verdant Ourika Valley, the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. She was waiting in the sun for her lunch - a delicious tagine of chicken or meat (probably goat) and vegetables.
I love this photo and have been waiting for the right time to post it. I am linking up with The Walk in the Street challenge after seeing it on Tatjana`s incredible blog - full of stunning black and white photography. Hop over and take a look at both blogs and see some fabulous images.
*Edited to add that she is wearing a djelleba, which is the traditional outerwear for men and women. I find it interesting that I didn`t mention it when I wrote the post. I guess it`s because it now seems completely normal for me to see it. While not every woman wears a djelleba, it is a daily sight and my mother in law would never be seen outside without one. It`s a great cover up - if you need to run out to the shops, you just throw it over whatever you are wearing in the house!
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16 comments:
what a lady, just adore her tunic. All that wonderful gold embroidery and embelishment!
This is a great shot- her outfit is amazing!
She does look a bit fierce
but I bet the tagines are worth it!
You're awesome. You're great. THE BIGGEST THANK YOU for the mention and praises on my blog and my photos.
Excellent photography of this woman who looks like it is from another time.
Regards and best wishes
Great picture; did you then have to run away!! Scary!
She is quite scary looking isn't she, although I love what she is wearing. It's an amazing colour.
I have this urge to say something humourous but feel it may be inappropriate.
So I won't ;-)
wow, surely they must boil to death wearing those in the heat. They look stunning however
I wouldn't argue with her! But bet the food was fantastic.
I wouldn't mess with that lady!!! But something tells me she has a soft side too.
Fabulous photo. One of those which say one thousand words.
Have a wonderful weekend Annabella ;-)
indeed a very good photo! not only the powerful lady but also the colors. some kind of movement while everything stands still... wonderful : )
Love this picture. I wouldn't be arguing with her over anything - just take my food and go!
Looks like a very strong woman, but I imagine when she laughs, it's deep, and when she smiles, it lights up her eyes.
These colors are so gorgeous! I always love your photos of your part of the world!
This is such an expressive photo! Wonderful capture.
she does have a formidable look! lovely photo!!!
Wonderful photo!
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