The best way to start posting about my holiday adventure is to start off with my favourite picture that I took after 6 weeks of travelling.
This picture was taken in Barcelona, a city overflowing with beautiful sculptures and landscapes, rightly so because its the birthplace of the famous architect Gauldi. It was designed by a Catailan architect Josep Fontserè with contributions from young Gauldi, it is located at the Ciutadella Park.
The picture above, was taken at the top of the fountain where the cascading waters start its descent. Unlike the front of the monument, I wouldn't say that with one look it would leave you awestruck but it gives a sense of rawness with the sharp edges that juts out in all different directions and appreciate the level of care that was put into this beautiful fountain. The shadows casted from the sculpture created a beautiful dynamic between the warmth of the sun and the material.
It's a perfect place to take a couple of selfies or sculptural photos of the fountain from different angles like on either side of the staircases or at the top. Surprisingly, very few tourists and locals went to the very top, many remained at the front. Although this gives an amazing view of the whole fountain and the glistening waters, it becomes a cliche shot. So by all means, take that generic shot- take multiple, with different poses but I urge you to explore up the stairs to get some amazing shots of the fountain and sculptures that surrounds it. Additionally consider the time that you go to take the pictures because it would play a massive role on the overall aesthetic of the image- early morning would give a cold palette and afternoon to be warmer.
Definitely beware of scammers at this site as there were many of them lounging around the side stairs asking you to sign a petition with a donation and personal details. It's no understatement when I say that even if you make eye contact they are persistent so I would say just ignore at all costs.
Unknowingly, I went here during Catalan Pride Day and it was the right decision to do so. It was close to the hub of the festivities with concerts and stalls which was selling all sorts of merchandise with the Catalan flag on to show their pride. This attraction is close to Arc De Triomf and other places to visit so I would recommend you to spend a whole afternoon here. Stay tuned for a blog post dedicated to that day.
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