Day 324 - Colour Splash

Had fun trying to make this look like I had shot with the colour splash function on some cameras. This rose is from one of the gardens in DC on the Mall.

Day 268 - "Butterflies"

Ever get that feeling of excitement and nerves as you head into the unknown?  I get that way when I'm headed to a new place or in a new direction (in life), but also when I'm heading into a dark tunnel; to varying degrees, of course. It's that adrenaline rush of hope and fear that comes from heading into the unknown!

Day 253 - Through the window

I was looking through my pictures and found quite a few from at home that were taken from the car.  I guess I didn't realize it, but I tend to take a lot of photos from the car.  My goal for next month is to go some where and just use the time for the sole purpose of taking pictures and nothing else.

Day 172 - Through the window in Rabat...

We spent a lot of time in Rabat while in Morocco.  We had business in Rabat, so we didn't do a lot of sightseeing.  What little we did, it was hard to take pictures since we were mostly in the car or we were told not to take pictures.  This picture I had to edit to make it a little less washed out, since I took it through a dirty car window.

Day 171 - Telling a story...

Looking at this picture I know that most probably will not like it...  It's unfocussed....if you merely glance at it, and don't take it all in.  Why did it move me to include it as today's photo?  Looking through my photos of Morocco, this is one of the few that actually tell a story.  A real story with real people.  You can see the joy on both their faces, the unfocussed nature adds to the energy, and, well, the memories it brings to mind warms my heart.  Oh, how I miss this little one's spirit and energy!

Trust

What does story does this image tell you? Wanna know the story.... ask me sometime.

Day 170 - The view from camelback

While in Morocco, I had an opportunity to ride a camel in Marrakesh (Marrakech).  It was fun! My camel was so certain that I wanted to take the ride, that the second I sat on him, he got up.  I still had my cell in hand, so I took a few random (and I do mean random) photos.  The sun was shining much too bright, so I couldn't really see what was on the screen.  I took a few good shots, like this one of our guide.

Day 145 - Under construction

I had to take this picture, since it was funny to me.  This was the US Supreme Court when I visited in September.  It was under renovation, and the tourists didn't seem to notice!  People were still taking pictures with the building, etc.  How could they not notice the scaffolding?

Day 144 - Interesting book stores

It appears I've run out of pictures from Morocco since I have not had the time to edit photos from my bro's DSLR, which I borrowed. So, here is another one from my trip to Baltimore.  This was inside a Barnes & Noble on Inner Habour.

Day 143 - Aqueduct system

Bare with me and my geek moments at Volubilis!

There is nothing exciting about this photo, except that this was part of Roman aqueduct system.  For my Latin course, we each had to do a project about some aspect of Roman society, and I ended up studying the aqueduct system.  It was fascinating to see how advanced their water systems were to supply water to public baths, latrines, fountains and private household, and here were the remnants of it thousands of years later.

Day 142 - Arch of Caracalla

Total geek moment when we visited Volubilis, near Meknes between Fes and Rabat.  In high school I studied Latin, and learned a lot about the Romans; so, this was exciting!  I never thought that I would see a partly excavated Roman city, and in Morocco, no less! I could have spent a whole day here.

This is a look at Arch of Caracalla from below.

Volubilis is another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 141 - Through the fence

This is another picture from Tour Hassan in Rabat.  This was through the construction fence.  I liked the the way the fencing directs the eye to the Tower. I took this picture while a random guy (not a tour guide, but expected payment) told us about the area and the fact that this was the site of an uncompleted mosque from the 12th century.

So, the Tower was intended to be the world's largest minaret, so it was equipped with ramps. It is said that the ramps were installed so the muezzin could ride a horse to the top of the tower to call the adhan.

Did I mention that this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Another interesting fact, this is also the site of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Day 140 - When you can't see the road

Feeling a little philosophical today, or maybe feeling philosophical after seeing this picture.

Another picture from the back seat....we were driving to Rabat, and this was the only morning it was foggy. It had me thinking about my analogy, from the other photo, about roads and the future.  More often than not, the road of life actually looks like this.... foggy and unclear.  You know the road is there and you have to continue to travel it to get anywhere. Just a reminder for myself.

Day 139 - Can you tell what this is?

If you can believe, this picture is not in black and white.  This was the ceiling of the elevator in our hotel in Marrakesh. It is worth it to look up!

Day 138 - Water feature in Fes

This was yet another water feature in Fes. This is a tap with a knob and it looks like it's been used regularly.  I wonder, is this is to make ablutions, since this is situated outside a mosque. I guess it's only for use by men?

Day 137 - I'm short!

I'm back home... and it's nice to be back.  I'm not going to lie though, I miss Morocco.  For one, it's colder here! Beyond the weather, I have a lot to think about and process.  So, I spent part of the day going through my pictures to see what I had taken, and I laughed when I saw this picture, and had to post it.  This was just reminder to me that I'm short and that it affects my perspective.  Granted, I was sitting right below this column at the mosque at Tour Hassan, but still. I just need to think about the shots I take, and plan them better.

Day 136 - More arches and doors

This was also at the Ramada in Fes.  I really liked the architecture in this hotel, so I took a few picture. Here is one of the screen/door that separates the dining area from the lobby.

Day 135 - Morning in Fes

From our morning in Fes... coffee, tea, and, water at the Ramada.  I was fasting, so none of this was mine.  While everyone went to get breakfast, this is how I occupied my time.  I took the picture in colour, but the colours were distracting.

Day 134 - The view from the back seat

While in Morocco, I have only ever been in the back seat while in a car, which is very usual for me!  But, it gave me a different perspective of everything.  I'm not going to lie, I missed being in the front seat; I missed being able to see where we are headed out the wind shield, unobstructed!

What I like about this picture is that you can see what is ahead of us, and a little bit of what is behind us. Commentary on life... keep moving forward, but don't forget from where you came.

Day 133 - A door to somewhere

I just loved this shot, so I had to share it.  I love the there are two doors, one at ground level the other not.  Like with everything, there is an explanation, but I'm not sure what it is.

Day 132 - Stylized grates

Another thing I've noticed in here is that everything is pretty, including the bars on windows. This was at another rest stop.  I thought this was a beautiful decorative grate.  I wish I could have taken this straight on, but there were people in the way, so, again, you do what you can. 

Don't you just love the colours in this photo?