Majdi Naser, PPSA, BPSA
October 2025 - The Blue Gate of Fes
About the Image(s)
Captured at the magnificent Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) in Fes, Morocco — this image frames the lively medina through its beautifully patterned archway. The Bou Inania Madrasa minaret stands proudly in the distance, surrounded by the rhythm of daily life, street vendors, and curious travelers exploring one of Morocco’s oldest cities.
Location: Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes, Morocco
Camera: Nikon D800E
Lens: Nikon 24–70mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec
ISO: 100
1 comment posted
Paul Halphen
I love the shape of the gate, and the "promise" of what is inside. The minaret and other buildings inside are intriguing. And the bright colors pull the eye through the gate.
I understand the concept of the two women looking apprehensively into the gate, but I suspect you took more photos of this scene, and I wonder if you have one where the women in the foreground are not blocking as much of the view into the medina beyond (although there might be a distraction that dictated their position). Posted: 10/11/2025 14:46:59
I understand the concept of the two women looking apprehensively into the gate, but I suspect you took more photos of this scene, and I wonder if you have one where the women in the foreground are not blocking as much of the view into the medina beyond (although there might be a distraction that dictated their position). Posted: 10/11/2025 14:46:59