Apart from the fierce patriotism and character of the people of Catalonia what is most striking about the region is it’s diversity. It officially holds the status of a nationality and most inhabits are Catalans first and Spanish second if at all. The great cities of Girona, Tarragona and the capital Barcelona which is Spain’s [...]
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Postcard from Barcelona; Favourite Destinations Photo Series
Beautiful Barcelona is a favourite city of many and certainly doesn’t need of any promotion from this site. It is one of the most popular cities in the world, travellers are divided into two groups, those that have already visited and those that want to visit. The capital of Catalonia is blessed with attractions, a [...]
Postcards from Barcelona – There be Dragons
Today is the marked as the infamous end of the world, the apocalypse supposedly predicted by the Mayans. I have my doubts and though my Christmas shopping may not have been completed yet, that’s down to my last minute approach rather than any feeling it would be wasted. It is also the Chinese year of [...]
Washing lines in Cuba; Observation in Photography
At the risk of being considered at best boringly weird or at worst even a bit of a voyeur I am about to reveal a secret passion for washing lines. That’s not an opening line that might be expected on this or any other travel site for that matter! They do however make good subjects for [...]
Postcard from Spain, a Catalan National Park
Catalonia is a beautiful and diverse region of Spain, which has the feeling of being totally autonomous, a country within a country. The cities of Barcelona, Girona and Tarragona are well known, the beaches of Costa Brava are equally famous and although the wetlands of the Delta l’ Ebre are not slightly less well known [...]
Postcards from the colours of food – photo essay
Food is a popular subject for many photographers, though plated up cooked meals however artistic are not my personal favourite. I prefer the vibrant colours of fresh fruit, vegetables and other market produce. Trying to portray them in a slightly different of artistic manner can be great fun. One of my favourite techniques is playing [...]
Postcards from a Barcelona architecture tour
Taking a walk through the districts and narrow streets of Barcelona is an architecture buffs dream, whether ambling down Passeig de Gracia or strolling through Las Ramblas it is a feast for the eyes. Antoni Gaudi is almost synonymous with the Catalan capital and his prescence is evident everywhere in the Barcelona cityscape. The Sagrada [...]
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