Gaudi and Park Guell. Part 2 of 4
Oct 21, 2023 12:51:06 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Please begin this series at "Gaudi and Park Guell. Part 1 of 4." It will mean more if you do.
From this viewpoint you can see some of the skewed columns holding up the terrace, and the tiled serpentine benches that line its edges. You will see them better soon.
A closer view, from below.
The top of those columns. Gaudi doesn't miss a trick.
When one stands under the columns it almost looks as if one's in a forest.
The serpentine benches ringing the terrace, made of zillions of pieces of broken ceramic tiles. The light was bad from this angle at this time of day, but when you're traveling, and you're taking pictures, sometimes you have to take what you have.
Another view of those benches. You can see the city in the background. I had to do a bit of post processing to bring out the colors, as there was a vey great dynamic range between light and dark.
Here you get a better sense of how sinewy and organic those benches are. I have to say they were not terribly comfortable.
A closer view.
Notice the suntans?? This is Spain, after all, and we got that just walking around.
Oct 21, 2023 15:52:16 #
I don’t think they were originally intended to be benches. They seem to tip slightly down toward the back and have “drain holes”.
Oct 21, 2023 17:08:20 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
NMGal wrote:
I don’t think they were originally intended to be benches. They seem to tip slightly down toward the back and have “drain holes”.
They were meant to be benches, but this is Gaudi. I suppose the "drains" were to help keep them dry.
Oct 21, 2023 18:34:21 #
Oct 21, 2023 19:10:52 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
srfmhg wrote:
Fantastic shots Mel! You guys look happy.
We were very happy, Mark. We're always happy when we're "somewhere else," wherever that may be.
Oct 21, 2023 19:16:10 #
Oct 21, 2023 19:17:25 #
MosheR wrote:
Please begin this series at "Gaudi and Park Guell. Part 1 of 4." It will mean more if you do.
Same comments as No.1 Mel but you do have a good a good looking senorita!
Oct 21, 2023 21:17:28 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
bcheary wrote:
Same comments as No.1 Mel but you do have a good a good looking senorita!
My wife thanks you, Brian, as do I.
Oct 21, 2023 21:18:09 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
PAR4DCR wrote:
The ceramic tile work is unbelievable Mel.
Don
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Wait till you see the upcoming post, Don. Gaudi just didn't quit.
Oct 22, 2023 07:46:52 #
The eccentricity of the man can be a bit baffling at times, but his essential earthiness keeps it all together.
Oct 22, 2023 09:39:10 #
MosheR wrote:
Please begin this series at "Gaudi and Park Guell. Part 1 of 4." It will mean more if you do.
We were there about 4 years ago. Awesome place. Gaudi architecture could also be found in the Sagrada Familia. Barcelona is a nice place - architecture, Olympic park, Las Rambla walk, outdoor eateries a place to enjoy!
If I may ask what camera equipment and lens were you shooting with ? Colors and clarity are amazing. Thanks.
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