Bernadette, Clare and John from Australia enjoyed their time in Essaouira.  Creatives in their own right, their websites can be viewed here:  http://www.claireellway.com/  http://www.jellway.com/design/

Valentines Day 'things to do' TNT listing for Essaouiraimages. 24/1/11

During his week here Dan explored a multitude of genres, venturing beyond the medina as well as visiting two souks and waterfalls near Sidi M'Bark.  By the end he'd solidified his technique on exposure and was intuitively selecting the right composition.  Interestingly many of his best images were framed portrait style as above.

Dan taking on the mighty Argan just outside Ida ou Gourd.

A collection of photographs unearthed 4 years ago documenting the observations of Vivian Maier, a nanny working the US during the 1950's have been published and they are simply stunning.  Click here to view.  http://www.vivianmaier.blogspot.com/

Back story also available here:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/jan/16/vivian-maier-chicago-street-photography?intcmp=239

A charming Claire from Oz making new friends with Aziz.  Find his portrait here.  http://essaouiraimages.viewbook.com/album/john_ellway_portraits#9

Clare Pond bonding with some souk sellers at Had Draa.  She had the knack for integrating and getting some wonderful pictures.  http://essaouiraimages.viewbook.com/album/clare_pond_generic#1

Gerry and Doli with Naima demonstrating the 'hand of henna' on a day trip to Ida-ou-Gourd near Essaouira...without the henna...

A selection from John Ellway's beach shots taken with a Canon 40D at the end of a fine sunny day in early Jan.