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Their Shadows, by Abdellah Azizi

L&C Team — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:01:30 +0000

I’ve taken this photo when I was covering a music concert, the two policemen were standing under a hard streetlight, while people travel around them, I’ve waited until a man with a bicycle get in, to add some dynamic to the shoot.

Technical Info: Nikon D90 with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/25sec @ f/7,1 | ISO 800 | Focal Length 46mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 29
Award Score: 66 (Value 13, Clarity 12, Composition 17, Style 12, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: Their Shadows
Photo of the Day Award Category: Black & White Photography
Photograph Location: Ouarzazate | Morocco

Photographer: Abdellah Azizi (Ouarzazate, Morocco) Registered Photographer
Born in Ouarzazate in 1987, Abdellah Azizi is a passionate photographer from Morocco, who loves to photograph South Moroccan landscapes, people, folklorists’ bands, and the life of the rich part of Africa. After finishing high school, Abdellah applied for the Institute specialized for film industry, where he studied for two years on techniques of lighting, and griping. Then he moved to Casablanca to study camera work, and audio-visual post production for a year. He started to work as camera an assistant, lighting technician, and also worked for a local e-magazine, as videographer. The e-magazine didn’t have a photographer, so they asked him to do some photo assignments for them, and they liked his work. From then Abdellah moved to photography. There are lots of other reasons too, but the main one he believes is the freedom he enjoys in this medium.

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Tourist View, by Abdellah Azizi

L&C Team — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:01:08 +0000

I took this photo of a young sheep-run. at the extreme east of Morocco, where it’s still hard to live, and only the tourist gets to those places ridding comfortable SUV s..

Technical Info: Nikon D90 with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/640sec @ f/13 | ISO 320 | Focal Length 82mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 26
Award Score: 66 (Value 11, Clarity 12, Composition 18, Style 11, Skill 13)

Title of the photograph: Tourist View
Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: Zagora | Morocco

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Seeking the Warmth, by Abdellah Azizi

L&C Team — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:01:42 +0000

I was in a assignment to photograph old Ksur and Kasbah in the south of morocco, in N’kob village, those two women sitting beside this old wall seeks some warmth of the setting sun, the colors of their clothing much pretty well with the surroundings, and the sky.

Technical Info: Nikon D90 with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/250sec @ f/13 | ISO 320 | Focal Length 105mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 24
Award Score: 67 (Value 13, Clarity 12, Composition 17.5, Style 11.5, Skill 13)

Title of the photograph: Seeking the Warmth
Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: N’kob | Morocco

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Draa River, by Abdellah Azizi

L&C Team — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:28:40 +0000

After work I’ve rush to the river, my goal was to do some slow shutter speed photos, I’ve waited until the sunset. I’ve already known where should I be, I set the frame, so I can have the street lights, and the sunset sky colors, plus the slow shutter speed effect, I did much less photos then I usually do, but I get what I wanted..

Technical Info: Nikon D90 with 18-200mm | Exposure 10sec @ f/16 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 20
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 22
Award Score: 65 (Value 11, Clarity 12, Composition 18, Style 12, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: Draa River
Photo of the Day Award Category: Sunrise & Sunset Photography
Photograph Location: Draa River, Ouarzazate | Morocco

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Sahara Palms, by Abdellah Azizi

L&C Team — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:15:32 +0000

Two young men enjoying the sunset at the Moroccan Sahara, before they join the music concert.

Technical Info: Nikon D90 with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/3200sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 500 | Focal Length 150
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 16
Award Score: 66 (Value 12, Clarity 13, Composition 16.5, Style 12.5, Skill 13)

Title of the photograph: Sahara Palms
Photo of the Day Award Category: Sunrise & Sunset Photography
Photograph Location: N’kob | Morocco

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Fragrant Oils, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:57:51 +0000

Meandering down the passageways of Chefchaouen in the subdued dusk, the fragrant scent of oils captured my attention until stumbling upon its source; a tiny shop, laden with sacks of spices and jars of colourful oils. Using the doorway instead of a tripod for this photo, I captured a row of fluorescent backlit jars standing silently, which provided a luminous warm glow for the shop’s interior walls.

Technical Info: Canon EOS 550D | Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/500sec | ISO1600
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 18
Award Score: 55 (Value 09, Clarity 10, Composition 15, Style 11, Skill 10)

Title of the photograph: Fragrant Oils
Photo of the Day Award Category: Abstract Photography
Photograph Location: Chefchaouen | Morocco

Photographer: Nilla Palmer (Brisbane, Australia) Registered Photographer
Nilla Palmer’s natural desire to travel and photograph many parts of the world started 27 years ago. Although her photography addiction first started with a 110mm film camera, then progressing to 35mm cameras, a photography course, which included B&W darkroom techniques, and recently digital cameras. Nilla captures whatever strikes her at a precise moment but strives for images that will etch in people’s minds. Nilla’s intent is to reveal a story through her images for an audience, which she hopes inspires and encourages people to visit far off lands. She invites everyone to enjoy her gallery and feel free to contact her with any comments.

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Hooded Man, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:31:57 +0000

Warm aromas of freshly baked mouth-watering delicacies waft from this pastry shop, enticing passing customers to enter. Watching from within the shop’s warmth, a hooded man loiters at the doorway, begging for a few extra Dirhams.

Technical Info: Minolta X300 with Carl Zeiss 70-210mm, Ilford | HP5 film | Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/125sec | ISO400
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 05
Award Score: 67 (Value 12, Clarity 12, Composition 17, Style 13, Skill 13)

Title of the photograph: Hooded Man
Photo of the Day Award Category: Candid Photography
Photograph Location: Marrakech | Morocco

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Moroccan Nanny, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:47:10 +0000

Safe and protected in the care of a concerning Moroccan nanny, the overcrowded square is not so threatening for a young child. The over-zealous ornamented snake charmers and boisterous stall sellers, no longer seem dangerous whilst traversing this lively square.

Technical Info: Canon EOS 550D | Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/125sec | ISO 200
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 01
Award Score: 59 (Value 11, Clarity 10, Composition 15, Style 11, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: Moroccan Nanny
Photo of the Day Award Category: Candid Photography
Photograph Location: Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech | Morocco

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Divine Will, by Faisal Khan

L&C Team — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:12:38 +0000

Once I was staying in an old Riad in Fes & while walking around I found this sentence engraved on a column & I liked it. It translates: By God’s will is every movement and stillness.

Technical Info: Canon EOS 7D | Exposure 1/50sec @ f/1.4 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 50mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | February 25
Award Score: 60 (Value 11, Clarity 11.5, Composition 14, Style 11.5, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: Divine Will
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Fes | Morocco

Photographer: Faisal Khan ( Casablanca, Morocco ) Registered Photographer
Faisal Khan, who was raised in Saudi Arabia, started taking photograph just a year ago. Along with travel and exploration, photography became another passion for him. It was his childhood dream to travel & live in many countries. Once he graduated with chemical engineering, he had the opportunity to work for long stints in many locations and have traveled around 30 countries. It was a great door for him to have in-depth contact with his religions, cultures, and lifestyles. At the same time this privilege to establish some strong relationships with friends around the world.

Back in 2003, Faisal has embarked on a journey to self-discovery that led to a gradual shift in lifestyle and daily habits, made him drop 28kg of excess body weight, then it was followed by a focus on growing his spiritual dimension. He has started practicing Yoga, meditation, and performed Hajj (Islamic pilgrimage). All these led to a series of positive personal changes in his life, and a quest for continuous development and strong desire to connect with God. He came to realize that, in solitude and being in nature he can know God more through his creations. Visual encounters and messages that he passed by can be captured, and reflected upon with photography. Faisal hopes that through his exploratory lifestyle, he keeps on fueling his strength in connecting with the creation of Almighty. Also, he hopes that through his photos he can inspire others to realize how Allah is the Greatest, and majestic, then take another positive step forward towards a happier life. Faisal sees photography as a form of meditation that channels positive energy through him, a way of contemplation, self-discovery and awareness; much more than capturing a moment. It requires him to be in the moment, focused on his subject and totally detached from what’s unnecessary around him. In his free time, Faisal enjoys running, trekking, paragliding, reading, being in Yoga, learn surfing and kite boarding.

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Rays of Hope, by Faisal Khan

L&C Team — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:05:25 +0000

Simple things in life inspire me with its beauty. Regardless of what’s happening around us, we can be shining, radiating. Inspire others to have a great day and move on. Good morning & Lovely day….

Technical Info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Focal Length 300mm | Exposure 1/2000sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 400
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | February 22
Award Score: 65 (Value 11, Clarity 13, Composition 17, Style 12, Skill 13)

Title of the photograph: Rays of Hope
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Sidi Moosa | Morocco

Photographer: Faisal Khan ( Casablanca, Morocco ) Registered Photographer
Faisal Khan, who was raised in Saudi Arabia, started taking photograph just an year ago. Along with travel and exploration, photography became another passion for him. To him, taking a photo is a way of contemplation, self-discovery and awareness; much more than capturing a moment. He has been blessed by the opportunities of working and living in many countries, and enjoying their cultures such as Thai, Middle eastern, and Moroccan. In addition, he feels honored to meet new friends who inspire him along the way…

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