Every Easter, a series of processions are held around the streets of Salamanca. This was the final one on Sunday, 16 April 2017.
Shot with Fujifilm X100F
Semana Santa Salamanca 2017
streetphotography
frame
To the complaint, ‘There are no people in these photographs,’ I respond, There are always two people: the photographer and the viewer.
― Ansel Adams
For WordPress weekly photo challenge – frame
*Shot with Nikon D700 and AF 80-200mm f/2.8 D lens, ISO200, 100mm f/2.8 1/800s, edited in Lightroom CC and Analog Efex Pro 2*
See also my contribution at andytownend
quieres tocar?
When you play, never mind who listens to you
― Robert Schumann
more information / mas información Música Maria Canals
no aparcar
Tienen prisa por hacer que me calle
Pero yo canto lo que quiero y lo que siento
Alerta – Amaral
face
Every face, every shop, bedroom window, public-house, and dark square is a picture feverishly turned
Virginia Woolf
I took this shot yesterday during a photoshoot for my (relatively) new photo-reportage site salamancastreets.
My post (which will feature some graffiti) from that shoot has not been finalised but this image seemed to fit the challenge perfectly?
for wordpress weekly photo challenge – face
*shot with nikon d700 and nikkor 50mm af-s f/1.4G lens , no edits*
Empty Chairs
don’t ask me what your sacrifice was for, empty chairs at empty tables
― lyrics from empty chairs at empty tables, les miserables
I shot these images of empty chairs at empty tables around the Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, a couple of weeks ago, planned to post them and then quite forgot to do so.
I post them now in a moment of reflection, to remember all those who have lost loved ones in Brussels this week, and for so many others, in so many places in the world, who have lost their lives as victims of senseless violence.
United we stand.
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La Montanera
These shots were taken in the Mercado Central, just off the Plaza Mayor, as the market was closing. The stalls, that sell fresh meat, seafood, and vegetables were being cleaned and hosed down. As luck had it, our hosts seemed to know most of those working on the various stalls, including La Montanera.
Copious amounts of vino tinto were imbibed as Dionisio demonstrated his exemplary carving skills.
I can vouch for the fact that the jamon he sliced was delicious. As was the vino tinto…
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Media Maratón
“Only he who attempts the absurd is capable of achieving the impossible”
― Miguel de Unamuno
Images captured at the start and finish of the 5th Annual Media Maratón in Salamanca.
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Harmony
“Men shout to avoid listening to one another”
― Miguel de Unamuno
for wordpress weekly photo challenge – harmony
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