by Geoff | Apr 19, 2022 | FujiGFX50r, India, Morocco
Buying a new camera with a modern technological profile does not mean that you, as a photographer, have not been in a similar situation before. A camera is just essentially a hollow receptacle ( a box that captures light ), and the medium, although changing from...
by Geoff | May 22, 2021 | India, Kolkata
Seven years ago I spent 2 months in Kolkata, arriving for the first time at the wonderful Howrah station, planning to take a taxi to my pre-booked hotel. Stepping outside the bustle and noise of the station I immediately saw that taking a taxi would not be wise; ...
by Geoff | Feb 11, 2020 | India
Tanneries are synonomous with Morocco. In Fez especially the large tanneries throughout the city draw tourists by their thousands, each tourist being offered a sprig of mint as they gaze down from a terrace to counter the smell of the ancient processes. Many of...
by Geoff | Jan 22, 2020 | India, Morocco
Essaouira is one of the primary locations in Morocco where Gnaoua music comes to a focus. The Gnaoua World and Music Festival, unique in Morocco and held annually in Essaouira, is indicative of the cultural significance that Gnaoua music has in Essaouira. Gnaoua is...
by Geoff | Dec 16, 2019 | Essaouira, India, Morocco, Music
One of the most important things to appreciate about Morocco is to regard legends and traditions with caution. Moroccans are born story tellers and some may welcome association with historical figures or events; embellishing stories and history is not unusual. Jimi...
by Geoff | Jul 28, 2019 | India
Fassis is the generic term for the inhabitants of Fes. Here are some portraits from around the city. Ritual and Custom in Morocco[/caption Share...
