5 photo round up of what I saw/did this week.
Hope you all enjoy them.
Quick Update: I am now in Essaouira, Morocco and will be here a week or two. My blog is still about 2 weeks behind. I have so much to say about the Sahara Expedition, that I can not wait to write all about it. First though I need to write about Fez and Marrakech. I also will be doing a IN PHOTOS post on it like I did for Chefchaouen. I really hope you enjoy these five photos they are what I think are the best shots of my 4 days away this week.
A shot of one of the sand dunes at the Zagora, Morocco portion of the Sahara. We spent the night on the dune with a few blankets and laid there watching the million stars above us and the many shooting stars. We then saw the sun rise and ahhh it was just amazing. I was not that happy that it was sand dunes and then rocks. I wanted to be surrounded by sand and well that happened the night after next.
Leaving Zagora all these children were out there asking for money or anything. I don't like giving money to children but I had a bag of chocolate chip cookies that I thought they would enjoy more than me. I asked them if we could please take a photo together and then I will hand out the cookies. As soon as the picture was taken and I was going to hand out the cookies I was like attacked by all of them. It was such a cool feeling. For some reason when I see this I think this is realy Africa. Not that any of the other pics I have taken isn't, but this is a picture I have always seen so many other people take one like this I never thought I would have a photo surrounded by children from a small town in Africa. Ahh I love this picture and it will be framed when I get home.
No words can describe this. It was amazing to watch the sun rise in Merzouga. I loved that they took all of us through different routes and as I was further behind them I was able to capture this shot at the sun rised. I love that it is all dark except for the sun and sky. I love the outlines of the man taking the 5 camels and people down. Ahh the outlines are amazing.
This is Merzouga, Morocco I still can not describe it. I love all the sand surrounding him, love the footsteps in the sand and the we see him walking into the desert.
This is the very start of the desert. I love this shot because you can see fine sand that makes up the SAHARA. I still wonder where all this sand comes from & how it just all stays there. It was so amazing to be able to walk through it barefoot & sit there surrounded by endless dunes of sand all over.
THIS WEEKS UPDATES
- MONDAY – Music Monday – The River
- TUESDAY – Chefchaouen, a town with a million shades of blue “in photos”.
- THURSDAY – How to get from Algerciras, Spain to Chefchaouen Morocco.
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Wow, wow, wow. These photos are so amazing. When did you become the photographer!? That one with the camels is gorgeous. So glad you’re having a good time!
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Thanks Monica, I have no clue but I know I am getting better and putting more thoughts into my photos. I am loving it. Yeah I love the one with the camels.
I can’t even deal with how cool these pictures are. You’re my hero.
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Thanks Sheryll, glad to be your hero~
Jaime, I am so happy that you finally discovered the desert… the million stars that you can see when sleeping on the dunes… the magic of the desert is something that no word can explain but now that you tried it, you know what I mean 🙂
Are you still heading to Egypt? I am going on Oct/Nov. 🙂 A big hug and welcome to the *desert lovers* club 🙂
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OMG GIULIA… now I wanna see more deserts and more of the SAHARA for sure! What you said is true “the magic of the desert is something that no words can explain” I know what you mean… I just cant. Yes I am still heading to Egypt but dont think I will get there until January or a bit after that. Wish I was visiting it while you were there. I hope I get ot see you in Italy… still not sure when Ill be there but its soon… I think.
Huge hug too… xoxo!!!
Wow, Jaime!! These photos are amazing! I love them all! Ahhh, I’m so jealous.
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Hi Jamie,
Such amazing photos! My favorite is the third one with the camels and the sun behind. It seems so romantic sleeping under a million stars surrounded by all that sand. I’ve always associated the desert with something mysterious and magical. Wish I could be there too.
It looks like you’re really having a great time and I hope you continue to do so. Thanks for sharing. Have a great time!
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Thank Theresa, i agree the desert is something mysterious and magical… just insanely beautiful.
breath taking! wow, these are amazing. I can’t wait for us to chat.
btw, did you notice my pic finally pops up when i comment. eeee
xoxo
QueenB
Thanks QB… yes we should chat soon I miss you!!!
Oh & yes I just noticed it… I love it!!!
XOXO
Pinky~
The photo of the sunrise with the camels is absolutely amazing!! I want it framed on my wall 🙂
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Awww glad you liked it… I love it too. I would email you to hang it up, but I dont think you have a home to hang it on…lol? You can hang it on your backpack…jk!
I think these are my favorite shots from you to date.
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Thanks Heather!!!
those pictures are awesome Jaime. You can tell by your posts that you are getting better and better at taking pics 🙂 I think you’re finding that one “moment” easier and easier to capture the picture you’re looking for.
Stay safe, keep having fun 🙂
Thanks Jorge, Im really trying to improve more and more each time I snap a photo.
amazing pictures – !!!
Thanks Alma!!!
Stunning, love. Composition, framing, and lighting are key rules in photography. So glad you’re finding that it comes more naturally and that you love it. It’s been a part of my whole life and why I love to travel. These are absolutely amazing and you should be incredibly proud of them. And of yourself! 😀 Talk soon, darling.
Thanks so much Lisa… ahhh yes photography is starting to take over me as I travel & i love it!!! I’m glad you liked these photos.
saw the caption of the last photo, BAREFOOT?! Yikes! I would not want to do!
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Why not… it feels amazing!!!
I wonder how it stays there as well. I usually end up bringing back most of the beach in my shoes.
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jaja yes I have the same problem with the beach oh and the desert too… It’s strange where does all the sand come from? Gosh I could ask a million questions…
I definitely miss morocco!! incredible pictures!
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Thanks Jen, yeah Morocco is an amazing country.