2016-11-21 18:25
Many people sit where she's sitting, to grab the warmth of the sun or to look in awe at the Barcelona Cathedral. I try to be at the basilica an average of once a week. Each time I go it's a… Read More
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2016-11-15 19:28
These two are the most precious things imaginable; like the 2 finest pearls selected out of a mountain of them.And better yet, they are a photographer's dream.Kids are the best for grown-ups… Read More
2016-11-10 19:19
Yesterday, I already knew that Hillary Clinton had conceded the United States presidential election to Trump but El Periodico's early edition was published before the news reached Barcelona… Read More
2016-11-09 12:48
I'm sitting at my pc. It's sunny, a whopping 59 degrees fahrenheit, 15 celsius and the wind is traveling at a record speed of 6.7 miles per second, The wind is so strong, I heard a branch sn… Read More
2016-11-08 07:54
Hey! Aerial shots of any city can be spectacular and Barcelona's la Plaça de Catalunya is without any doubt spectacular.The city offers tours of the sky for some fee ... of which I ha… Read More
2016-11-07 16:00
La Boqueria Market has its origins from year 1200, as an open market, and enclosed today as shown in the photo taken at 1:30 pm.Today, many pesky tourists and local inhabitants buy and eat t… Read More
2016-11-04 20:10
Why Don't You Try to Take This Longing I have, to meet you. Here It Is, If It Be Your Will to wear the Famous Blue Raincoat that Everybody Knows Ain't No Cure For Love. Hallelujah. It's Clos… Read More
2016-11-04 20:03
In the barrio of Gràcia, between Via Augusta and the Travessera de Gràcia, there's a quaint park called the plaça de Narcís Oller.Visually, it doesn't compare to… Read More
2016-11-04 19:54
In Barcelona's district of Port Vell, there's a magnificent shopping center called Maremagnum.As you cross its bridge, you will find fantastic landscapes of Barcelona, outdoor cafes, anchore… Read More
2016-11-01 21:07
I can't believe November is here and for many in the world , fulfilling wish lists and giving presents in this time period will be the norm.For some of us, the work to match a gift with your… Read More
2016-10-28 19:22
I never saw her face and that's okay with me.She is the reason why I like the streets and the reason I love photography.Her hair, dress are different from the average folk and her walk is sa… Read More
2016-10-25 20:06
I've been going through my photos I've posted and I came across one of my favorite shots.She was at my favorite plaça, a plaça I sadly don't seem to frequent anymore.But, the f… Read More
2016-10-24 18:27
I can't believe my eyes. The young girl with the pink pig-tails passes me.She makes me feel forlorn and nostalgic for all those stockings I threw out that didn't fit or had a 'run'.Actually… Read More
2016-10-20 15:58
For anyone and everyone, finding peace and quiet in this tumultuous world can be difficult.And, for the cute little girl who was sitting on the ledge, content and happy, her time of peace an… Read More
2016-10-19 19:07
She's red ... that's what I notice.The day is after 5 pm and the sky is slightly overcast. We're walking down Passeig de Gràcia and I'm thinking that for shooting photos, this is goin… Read More
2016-10-18 19:14
While I was walking towards my favorite mercado, I heard a commotion of adult and children voices.There was this fellow trying to hoist a balloon to the kids on the balcony but the balloon k… Read More
2016-10-17 10:17
Her shimmering hair ... you call it magenta , i call it little 160 23 21 (pantone) riding hood.Can YOU think of a better title?If you've read this, HONK!! Read More
2016-10-13 16:32
It's 17:56:44 on a weekday (thank goodness for EXIF data) and I am at plaça Sant Miquel for one thing and one thing only ... the SUN!The plaça is tucked in the middle of a barr… Read More
2016-10-12 15:12
I'm no Johannes Vermeer but when I first saw this girl I was blown away by the color of her hair and her porcelain skin -- a striking contrast to the tattered jeans.She also stood out in a t… Read More
2016-10-11 18:10
The photo above is about as perfect as I can get.Why? Well, look at the colors, the saturation, the exposure, white balance, highlights and my favorite, depth of field.I tweaked very little… Read More
2016-10-11 11:56
La Rambla is a tree lined pedestrian sidewalk with streets on its sides.There are all sorts of kiosks selling flowers, ice cream, souvenirs and many many restaurants for your gastronomical p… Read More
2016-10-03 17:14
He's tall, towering over just about everybody with a style of dress and that look stands out.I literally follow him for about a half a block as he walks with a composed air, towering those a… Read More
2016-09-30 14:45
La Rambla de Catalunya is a rambling street full of tourists, locals and the rest.I try to find persons of interest to me that exude a unique style in dress, and behavior, just to name a few… Read More
2016-09-29 15:42
Okay ... I'm going to make a big BIG admission.This photo was photoshopped. Yes. Truly.It was taken outdoors. She jumped, I shot it.I then extracted the image from the background and used a… Read More
2016-09-28 22:22
Parts of me wishes this photo had ME in it ... but my time has come and gone. So many things I would have done in my youth and probably dressing like them would not have been on my top ten l… Read More
2016-09-22 15:25
Nothing like a good yoga workout to make waves and and unwanted curves on your body. Don't you think?Actually, the distortion is real. I thought it rather odd that the gym chose to advertise… Read More
2016-09-21 15:42
I took this photo from the top of the Cortes Ingles (department store) restaurant.There's a reflection of a young woman to the right of the photo ... whom I don't know, because, ah ... you g… Read More
2016-09-16 19:24
His concentration so great, and so TOTALLY absorbed with his shoe, that the man doesn't notice me or anyone around him Read More
2016-09-15 16:02
Who says coffee is a stimulant?Not this guy.I had seen this fella 3 weekends in a row, in the position you seen him now and I never saw his face.Nine months later since this photo was taken… Read More
2016-09-14 16:03
She's been in Barcelona for almost a decade, that I'm aware.She walks with a stoop, has worn similar clothing in the 10+ years and exuded an aura of mystery.I like this photo a whole lot.The… Read More
2016-09-13 15:55
For the past 2 years, I've seen this street vendor showing his goods.We greet one another ... he with his big wide grin and me, a wave of my hand.His name is Hussein. If you see him, maybe y… Read More
2016-09-12 16:11
She's part of a group of ladies who prey on special days in various parts of Barcelona wearing vintage clothing.She looks sophisticated, proper and terribly hot as I sit typing in a room whe… Read More
2016-09-10 12:25
The little girl kept moving slowly and then, closer and closer .... she stopped.She swayed to the music and she swayed me.To her, the band was perfect.And, they played on Read More
2016-09-08 19:08
A man, at El Portal de l'Angel, happily anticipating release from anxiety, stress and life, and he's a step closer to the angels.Disclaimer: The photo is not promoting anyone to smoke Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Here's a chance to PIMP up your wardrobe with "second hand & underground wear".Now, if someone can explain "underground wear" maybe my wardrobe style will improve Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Okay ... I'm going to make a big BIG admission.This photo was photoshopped. Yes. Truly.It was taken outdoors. She jumped, I shot it.I then extracted the image from the background and used a… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
It's just an ordinary facade with ornate iron patios BUT for those of you who have visited el Portal de l'Angel I can guarantee that you've been in this building for food or other excuses.Bu… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
It's been a long time since I heard this style of jazz in Barcelona and in particular a distinct musical voice.I scurried quickly for I had to see if it was THEM ... the New Orleans Ragamuff… Read More
2015-11-25 12:30
Hard to believe that another year is coming to an end but,Before the end can begin, lights have been hung on major streets. For that matter, just about EVERY street is decorated for the upco… Read More
2015-11-24 17:51
Every day people of all genders walk, dance, and eat in the plaza of the cathedral; probably one of the most famous areas of the world. Street performers play their instruments, the city hos… Read More
2015-11-24 17:44
What a surprise to wake up this morning and feel how chilly Barcelona is!The apartment was cold and dressing in my street clothes felt like ice trickling down my back.Eleven days ago the sky… Read More
2015-11-24 17:35
Every once in awhile there appears a person who has a unique and distinctive look, in that good way.Usually, as a street photographer, I look for that person. Someone who might look differen… Read More
2015-04-21 16:00
I'll be carrying a large, black bag Read More
2015-04-14 11:54
Hidden and far away, tucked in the belly of Barcelona, is a store called IKEA in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.Bus and train are the way I get around Barcelona and the L95 was one way to reach I… Read More
2015-04-11 10:21
New restaurant in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona: just opened. Barely 190 years ago.Usually, tourists swarm around the front of "Los Caracoles" like army ants intent on… Read More
2015-04-06 08:08
At the top of the La Rambla de Catalunya and Via Diagonal, is the Coquettish Giraffe sculpted by Josep Granyer i Giralt. Everyone and anyone, even maybe you have met someone and somebody lin… Read More
2015-03-30 07:11
If he had only written a list, he wouldn't have forgotten the most important "to-do" item.Oh, the games we play as we get older, to master memory Read More
2015-03-26 22:43
I was shocked. Somehow, someway, I missed this area of the city. It's called la Barceloneta. In the Barceloneta is an area called la plaça del Mar. At del Mar you will see the sculpto… Read More
2015-03-25 10:19
What's the ballerina doing here?!Is she the odd man out? A ballerina helps a hip-hop group perform warm-up exercises.The crowd is delighted. Read More
2015-03-24 19:30
I love this photo and yet I'm at a loss to know what to title.Originally, I had "Is that all there is", but the phrase kept replaying in my head like a golden oldie.So, I surrender. If any o… Read More
2015-03-22 10:07
Hmm ... don't you just hate the devices, where everyone gathers to look at "something" and someone is left out for ... you fill in any reason Read More
2015-03-19 17:33
When I first saw him, I was puzzled and wondered why he was sitting on the steps of the Maremagnum. After all, he's in Barcelona, and when in Barcelona you walk, eat, shop, rest, and then st… Read More
2015-03-18 12:08
Runners participating in the Zurich Barcelona Marathon.The run is 42.195 km or 26.2188 miles. Well, when you can't get a taxi, great running shoes and good insurance (sponsored by Zuric… Read More
2015-03-18 09:58
TapaTapa is nestled at the very opposite end of the Maremagnum entrance.After a busy day of walking, talking and shopping, I suggest you take a break for a tapa at the TapaTapa -- a na… Read More
2015-03-17 13:03
When I first saw the poster sponsored by Toulose Business School, I felt pleased that this woman looked in control of her business future and empowered. I thought the poster to be strong.But… Read More
2015-03-11 20:57
Find an area with water, lay under a tree, put away the 'devices' and most importantly, butt heads Read More
2015-03-10 19:20
I had not seen her face but she surely caught my eye for her stance was confident and while unassuming was assuming.Very rarely does a woman attract my attention but I've learned through the… Read More
2015-03-06 11:42
While I do enjoy the works of Salvadore Dali, the men on the balcony interest me the most. They have sat or stood there, come rain or shine, for the last 12 years, sometimes without moving… Read More
2015-03-05 17:13
I admire Henri Cartier Bresson. Who doesn't?I've looked at his photos, (probably not as often as I should), and tried on occasion to emulate his simple yet complex style.However, let's face… Read More
2015-03-05 17:02
Sometimes, there is a photo, where the subject needs no explanation.Can you guess the main interest of the picture I took?I usually would say hasta luego (because I'm in Spain) but today I s… Read More
2015-03-03 18:39
I couldn't believe my eyes. At first, her back faced me and she stood at the very top of the ladder, making sure the window was cleaned from corner to corner. I was sure she was going to fal… Read More
2015-02-26 19:29
How disconcerting it was to hear purring as we leisurely walked down la Rambla.I looked here and there but no where could I find the source of the sound.Sometimes it pays to look up, rather… Read More
2015-02-24 23:03
This photo is almost perfect ... the lighting that is.Oh, ok ... the bicyclists aren't bad either.This photo was taken at the entry way of la Plaça Sant Felip Neri. If you can, please… Read More
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