Moroccan Scribe

scribe writing under an umbrella in Marakesh's Jemaa El Fna

Marrakesh Morocco 1997

A man capable of reading and writing in both French and Arabic earns money writing letters for those who are illiterate.

After getting the basics of contrast, saturation etc. the way I wanted them, I used Topaz Simplify to get this poster look. I always liked this shot but the shadow that obliterated his face bothered me. I added a nose and lightened the eye-socket the other day and for me it is perfect.

 

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