High Atlas, Morocco
The first time I went to Morocco I found the High Atlas completly covered with snow. These snows used to be everlasting. But actually, even the Kilimanjaro has snow in Africa. _______________________________________________________ La primera vez que visité Marruecos, encontré el Gran Atlas completamente cubierto de nieve. Estas nieves solían ser perpetuas pero actualmente, ni siquiera el Kilikamjaro tiene nieve en África. |
Sacred Oasis, Morocco
No more water here. It's incredible how can some species survive even in the most inhospitable places. But why to turn the whole world in a desert? ________________________________________________________ No más agua aquí. Es increíble cómo algunas especies pueden sobrevivir en los lugares más inhóspitos. Pero ¿por qué convertir en un desierto el mundo entero? |
Fint Oasis, Morocco
This beautiful place has a very sad story. One year after my first visit to this oasis, it didn't rain at all. It was such a drought that thouse green herbs didn't grew and the goats of the small village didn't have anythig to eat... so they didn't produce milk. Three babies died that summer of starvation. Fint is only 10 kilometres far from one of the most important and populated cities of Morocco, Ouarzazate: where Hollywood's industry has amazing studios. A city with university, hotels, markets, cybercafes... _________________________________________________________ Este hermoso lugar tiene una triste historia. Un año antes de mi primera visita a este oasis, no llovió nada. Hubo tal sequía que esas hierbas verdes no crecieron y las cabras no tenían nada que comer... así que no dieron leche. Ese verano murieron tres bebés de inanición. Fint está a sólo 10 kilómetros de una de las ciudades más importantes y pobladas de Marruecos, Ourzazate: donde la industria de Hollywood tiene unos estudios impresionantes. Una ciudad con universidad, hoteles, mercados, cibercafés... |
Ouzinne
I want the sea of dunes to remain a place to visit, something unusual and exotic. But if we run out of natural resources, we end up living in a haima in a place like this. It's ok for holydays, but do you see any supermarket? any shower? any sofa or tv? __________________________________________________________ Quiero que el mar de dunas siga siendo un lugar que visitar, algo inusual y exótico. Pero si agotamos nuestros recursos naturales, terminaremos viviendo en una haima en un lugar como este. Está bien para unas vacacioene, pero ¿ves algún supermercado? ¿alguna ducha? ¿algún sofá o televisor? |
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wow Lovely shots! reminds me of my days in Africa - I have had the pleasure of conquering the Kilimanjaro twice - 19,340 ft (Uhuru Peak). However, it is sad when I hear stories like there will be no snow in 20 years from now. Let us all play our role in saving of mother earth.
Rogermay · 2009-07-28: 05:50
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wonderful post Ruth, second shot is fantastic!! And a very interesting and beautiful film, thanks for the link. Indeed there is much work to be done if we want to safe our planet. But when will governments also wake up and do what has to be done? Look at when they where voting for the Kyoto treaty, the US were against it, why? Industrial power, isn't that a shame? But all we can do, is our little bit of help, and hope eyes will one day open up, and common sense makes place for big corporate money greed. Hopefully before all is to late, so there is not much time left for them.
eternity65 · 2009-07-28: 06:25
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Where there is now a green meadow. Tomorrow, there is already bleak desert. Look out the window,and see the change. :(
Kozuka · 2009-07-28: 06:53
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not much to say cos you have said all Ruth,,we must be wise enough to learn from our mistakes and try to save what is still there, thanks so much for your gift, i´m saving the link to watch it when i have time, it needs more than one hour, but i promise i will do it together with my child, he needs to know, and he will love it. ;)
TIM927 · 2009-07-28: 07:04
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Great post, Ruth....thank you for sharing and calling attention to this matter of such vital importance. Priorities are in the wrong place....with big money and industry, which go against the preservation and care of our natural home and all of its inhabitants.
lookagain · 2009-07-28: 08:00
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Bravo Ruth, mais uma vez colocaste o dedo na ferida. Será que ainda existe retorno? Dificilmente, a não ser que aconteça antes algo de muito grave à humanidade para salvar a terra. De qualquer maneira, fotos maravilhosas, minha guerreira!
Unchained · 2009-07-28: 08:48
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A very thoughtful post Ruth.it kills me when I see people cutting down trees to build skyscrapers..!! We can see all around us how global warming is affecting the earth but still if we stay put then things will worsen... We have a small scale project going on where an organisation buys land that is barren and plant trees...the best we can do in our own small way.. Fantastic shots...and thanks for the link!! Take care..
bedazzled · 2009-07-28: 09:37
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gr8! classic shots. your descriptions adds life to your images
miltonjacob · 2009-07-28: 10:41
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Great post! No words about the video! Simply great post as a whole!
principe · 2009-07-28: 10:59
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number two - in my fav :--) great post!
????? · 2009-07-28: 11:03
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May sound lame, but... two thumbs up!
okami · 2009-07-28: 12:13
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Fantastic set.... love the photos and the words :)
JaCkYe · 2009-07-28: 12:25
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Beautiful set Ruth. And again, our posts today have a strange similarity..... I think it is serendipitous that we made contact on this PhotoBlog ;)
Julias365 · 2009-07-28: 14:04
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Impresionantes fotos (como siempre !!) Y el link interesantísimo, confieso que sólo he tenido tiempo de ver el primer cuarto de hora, pero buscaré un hueco para verlo completo. Lástima del doblaje al castellano, me recuerda las pelis de disney que nos llevaban a ver de pequeños !! ;-)
Chete · 2009-07-28: 14:07
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Thank you for this blog Ruth - some beautiful and diverse landscapes. I will watch HOME when I have some more time (it is long, but I WILL watch it) I will tell you some things soon :-)
tedbarlow · 2009-07-28: 15:44
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First of all thanks for that set, for the photos for the text and for the combination. The fourth photo is one of those I wanted to make ever and never did up to now
GKorts · 2009-07-28: 15:52
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Amazing video and stunning message! People....think about that!!! xxx
JimmyAngel · 2009-07-28: 16:14
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Very nice set Ruth! the colors and tones and sharpness of the image are stunning! love it all!...Aside for the very nice images you have shown us you enlightened us of what we really been doing to our mother earth ...Carbon emission that's the cancer we are giving her..rampant and without concern...I just wonder when will be our final act when its too late? we can see around us the ecosystem change so much since the late 50's! Today or never go green! thank you so much for sharing ruth! muchas Gracias!
blackhawk1552 · 2009-07-28: 17:18
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Great post Ruth.
Jarvo · 2009-07-28: 19:01
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AWE-INSPIRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I added #4 to my favs...EXCELLENT!!! You are truly a SUPERB photographer :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2009-07-28: 21:02
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Beautiful pictures, grat landscape! I would like to go there some day. :)
bergfjord · 2009-07-29: 00:58
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it is one place I would like to visit I have a friend in Morocco
slowpete · 2009-07-29: 01:56
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P.S. Forgot to mention earlier... but you might want to watch "Koyaanisqatsi" and the whole "Qatsi" trilogy + "Baraka"... If you haven't already, that is :)
okami · 2009-07-29: 02:13
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Stunningly beautiful!
jet28 · 2009-07-29: 02:15
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Amazing post!!
Szilvinnya · 2009-07-29: 04:49
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oh ruth! me encanta tu palavras y tu sentimiento!:) Si cada persona del mundo se como tú, el mundo sería hermoso y pacifico :):)
onlyricky · 2009-07-29: 07:59
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Marvelous landscape. TFS.
dream1554 · 2009-07-29: 08:31
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Lovely and great sentiments :)
Copdawoot · 2009-07-29: 09:29
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Great post and great shot! :)
Ivconcept · 2009-07-29: 12:31
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beautiful pictures for a great fight!
tomie · 2009-07-29: 15:53
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Yesterday I watched the film. I was shocked by the hidden beauties of the Earth, the carelessness of humanity, how much wrong we did to our home, and still how much we can do to save what can be saved. I was looking for this film for a long time but in the wrong place. I was so glad to find it in your blog.
Nellinka · 2009-07-30: 01:36
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great!!
luucha · 2009-07-31: 03:11
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perfect photos. i have been in Tunish but i didn't shot like this!!! bravoooo
MrSaSa · 2009-07-31: 05:08
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Ruth, beautiful photos... for huge emotions... Guess? #1 into my fav... the striking snow in Africa ;-)
firehorsecri · 2009-07-31: 08:21
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AMAZING!!
NAYADES · 2009-07-31: 16:32
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Beautiful!
tinayau · 2009-08-01: 11:39
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Stunning shots!!!
Ryana · 2009-08-02: 12:35
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