Chefchaouen Canvas Print, Blue City Morocco, Morocco Cityscape, Morocco Travel Print

Morocco is home to the fabled city of Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl, or Blue City. This city is actually painted blue and white, it's unbelievable to see. The city was founded in 1471 as a small kasbah by Ali ibn Rashid al-Alami and was built to defend against Portuguese invasions of northern Morocco. The streets are narrow and wind their way up and down the various elevations of the city, with artisans, merchants and restaurants everywhere. Blue, blue and more blue, it is mesmerizing and intoxicating. I happen to the love the color periwinkle, and was so happy to see that some of the walls were painted in that exact shade of blue.

While Chefchaouen's blue walls are a popular subject of interest, there are several theories as to why the walls were painted blue. One popular theory is that the blue keeps mosquitos away. The blue is said to symbolize the sky and heaven, and serve as a reminder to lead a spiritual life. However, according to some locals, the walls were mandated to be painted blue in the 1970s in order to attract tourists. Well it paid off. Thanks to the social media craze, this is one of the most photographed locations on Instagram.

But I didn't want to get just the standard daytime shot of the blue walls, I was hoping for something way more dynamic. A night shot taken from the Spanish Mosque up on the hill, would provide the ideal location. We hiked up the hill just before the sun went down and soon we reached the top, where we joined other diehard fans of the "city at night".

Many shots were taken, but this image I feel captures the mystery and exotic blue element of the city lit up at night. Shots of the walled fortress can be seen lit by yellow lights. A truly magical shoot that generated some great images. Thankfully the pathway down the side of the mountain was well lit helping me avoid any missteps with all my gear.

• Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.

• The finished canvas print is stretched onto 1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it a solid shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).

• Sides are mirror wrapped making sure that the entire image is printed for your viewing pleasure.

• We have had our boxes specifically designed to protect your canvas while in shipping. These canvas prints will either come in a plastic bag to keep out moisture and are held securely in the center of the box, or will be shrink wrapped to a pad in order to keep them from moving during transportation.

3) READY TO HANG CANVAS (SPLIT INTO 3 PANELS)

• This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.

• This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!

• All details of the print itself mentioned above apply to these 3 Panel prints

4) ALUMINUM METAL PRINTS

• Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints using the ChromaLuxe printing technology.

• Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel.

• Using the ChromaLuxe printing technology these prints feature a High Gloss coating and rounded edges.

• Easy care, just clean with a damp cloth.

• UV resistant ink prevents fading.

• All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

5) ACRYLIC PRINTS

• Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos.

• The .13" thick clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!

• UV resistant ink prevents fading.

• All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to computer monitor and smartphone screen differences in color displays, the final colors of the art piece my vary.

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