Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, November 21, 2014: Postcards from Morocco – the knife sharpener

The knife sharpener at work in the souk (Berber market) in Erfoud, south of the Atlas Mountains in southern Morocco. His tongue stuck out in complete concentration and pedaling hard on his sharpening wheel, he is a delightful study of a man happily immersed in his work!

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10 years ago

Now there’s a man who enjoys his work. Excellent picture, Mac…

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10 years ago

I believe you’ve done it again, Mac.  One of the best photos on this website, thanks so much for sharing it with all of us!

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