Marrakech Morocco sunrise street scene with traditional pottery and early morning commerce in in Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech Morocco sunrise street scene with traditional pottery and early morning commerce

by Penelope Nieves

The cool stillness before sunrise casts a deep blue light over a narrow alley in the Medina of Marrakech, Morocco. Stone walls of warm ochre and terracotta rise on either side, their surfaces textured with age and dust. In the dim pre-dawn light, a local vendor arranges stacks of hand-painted ceramic bowls and plates near the entrance of a small shop. The intricate geometric patterns on the pottery stand out against the muted stone. A few scattered dates and a metal tray sit on the ground nearby. The quiet preparation of the souk before the day begins, with the soft glow of a single bulb illuminating the wares and the rough texture of the surrounding architecture.

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sunrise street scene Marrakech Morocco in Marrakech, Morocco in the cool sunrise street street scene sunrise
Camera Nikon D800*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D800 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 16mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 3200
Film processed in Lightroom
Location in Marrakech, Morocco
Date 2012-08-22
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 31.5368, -8.0776
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