Towers of Barcelona by maggiemae

Towers of Barcelona

There are many towers of unique architecture in Barcelona and this one was away over towards the sea. I was standing on the 12th floor of our backpacker hotel and using my fantastic zoom from miles away!

Three good things:
1. I also saw and photographed the Goudi cathedral
2. Changed from "merci" to "gracias'.
3. Seeing the area of Languedoc from the train and many white horses.
Glorious colours!
August 29th, 2014  
Amazing saturated colour and a great view from your backpackers!
August 29th, 2014  
That Mediterranean sea is a stunning blue and really does have those purples tones you see in the paintings of Monet and Bonnard. A lovely shot.
August 29th, 2014  
beautiful colours
August 29th, 2014  
@snaphappi thanks Maggie - don't know Bonnard - will have to investigate!
August 29th, 2014  
What a beautiful colour contrast. It sure looks like you're having an amazing trip.
August 29th, 2014  
This is absolutely beautiful
August 29th, 2014  
Gorgeous
August 29th, 2014  
wow. love the color. you are having a feast of views.
August 29th, 2014  
Goodness me that makes a statement.
August 29th, 2014  
That is such a cool shot and such different architecture than anything that i am used to.
August 29th, 2014  
Great capture of the tower. Your zoom really is incredible!
August 29th, 2014  
Beautiful shot
August 29th, 2014  
thought Egypt now haha
August 29th, 2014  
That is truly amazing-- miles away?!? Beautiful subject, especially with the sea in the background.
August 29th, 2014  
What a great time to be in Spain. I've always wanted to see the Gaudi cathedral. Lucky you. You shot is beautiful. I love the complementary colors and the deep blue of the Mediterranean.
August 29th, 2014  
Great shot, enjoy Spain
August 29th, 2014  
I love Barcelona, I went twice with Heidi..... Love the Mediterranean feel and that special light that you just don't get elsewhere.
August 29th, 2014  
@jackie8 Thanks Jackie - have to admit that colours seem to be more vibrant but the sculptures and art here make this city so special!
August 29th, 2014  
@sophiaz I've always wanted to see that Gaudi too but now discovered he has done so much more! And.... ignominiously, he was killed by a tram!
August 29th, 2014  
Stunning colour. I would like see this cropped in with just the tower spire, sky and sea. The blues and oranges are so lovely
August 29th, 2014  
@neatz I can see what you mean.... I just wanted to see what was around - plain and uninteresting with the major effect from something so old!
August 29th, 2014  
Beautiful scene and lighting
August 29th, 2014  
Wow a brilliant picture so colourful a fav
August 29th, 2014  
looks gr8 through your zoom maggie :) . Barca; is on my bucket list
August 29th, 2014  
Beautiful tower and sea colour, Lovely scene
August 29th, 2014  
What a beautiful shot and amazing architecture. Love your zoom. I have lost some of mine with my new camera so only 1/2 the zoom of yours. So envious. FAV
August 30th, 2014  
Beautiful architecture shot. Great details.
August 30th, 2014  
Awesome. I love the design of these buildings
August 30th, 2014  
i haven't seen your posts for quite a while, this one is well buried in my home feed somehow. great composition here and the colour contrasts are astoundingly calming and well, cosy!
August 30th, 2014  
Fascinating architecture and awesome shot with that long lens. Thanks so much for your visit & comments on my 'mermaid'.
August 30th, 2014  
you are everywhere!
August 30th, 2014  
Wow -- what a gorgeous capture, combining the unique old architecture with the deep blue sea.
August 30th, 2014  
Fav for me, just beautiful
August 30th, 2014  
Brilliant capture. Awesome architecture and colours.
August 30th, 2014  
Beautiful conical tower......yes, I would have cropped that ugly building on the left out of the picture!
So glad you had an opportunity to visit the Gaudi cathedral....it is an amazing structure that will not be completed in our lifetime (and, obviously not in his!). Gaudi has certainly left his mark on that city... Park Guell, and his apartment buildings are also pretty extraordinary.
August 30th, 2014  
Interesting architecture and love the color.
August 30th, 2014  
wonderful shot, beautiful colors and light
August 30th, 2014  
Amazing architecture. Have never seen anything like it.
August 30th, 2014  
Wonderful colour and light in this, fav!
August 31st, 2014  
Bev
What a shot, Maggie. Love the building and the sea view. Fav
August 31st, 2014  
Great capture. Beautiful Barcelona!!! FAV
August 31st, 2014  
@anazad511 thanks Ana! I expect you have been here - lots to see - a favourite place now for us!
August 31st, 2014  
Oh so beautiful!! So want to go there My son spent about 6 months there after graduation from college, and loved it. I did meet him in Rome and we traveled to Florence, Venice, Paris and Nice....so I am fortunate. Bringing back memories of that wonderful trip!!
September 1st, 2014  
Very cool!
September 1st, 2014  
wonderful, vivid color.
September 1st, 2014  
Barcelona is beautiful and you've got a great capture here
September 2nd, 2014  
amazing contrast
September 2nd, 2014  
Lovely tower...
September 4th, 2014  
Another fabulous shot - I'm enjoying your trip!
September 5th, 2014  
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