University campus, Al-Qarawiyyin University, Fez, Morocco
Setting: Late afternoon, golden sunlight illuminates the intricate zellij tilework and horseshoe arches of the world’s oldest university.
Students: Moroccan, Senegalese, French, and Malaysian students discuss philosophy in the tiled courtyard, others read in the colonnaded arcades.
Camera Angles & Composition: Leica 28mm Summicron, in the richly detailed, documentary style of Steve McCurry. Oblique angles frame archways and mosaics, with students’ expressive faces and gestures.
Mood & Atmosphere: Timeless, contemplative, intellectual vibrancy within ancient walls.
Architecture: Mosaic tiles, carved cedar, marble fountains, and green-tiled roofs.
Interior/Exterior: Interiors show sunbeams through stained glass onto ancient manuscripts; exteriors focus on the serene, cloistered courtyards.