Always a feast for the eyes Photo

Photographer’s Note

Mercat de Santa Caterina

When I think about Barcelona, I always automatically think about Gaudi. On the first sight, this impressive structure has nothing to do with Gaudi, but the curious photographer eye will always find some similarity.

Just within 3 blocks from the Barcelona’s medieval Cathedral, this is the home of Mercat de Santa Caterina (St.Catherine’s market), one of city’s best fresh food markets, designed by architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue.

It is covered with a colorful, eye-catching, wave-like roof; looks like a magic carpet and made of 325,000 ceramic tiles from Seville, still reminded me the colors, style, tradition and techniques of Gaudi and Miro.

Barcelona… it is always a feast for the eyes…

Signal-Womb, berek, veve, oriolm, goodwill, Voltri trouve(nt) cette note utile

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SAGAPO (1737) 2006-08-05 18:47

Hi Alana,Great POV the sky looks amazing,perfectly framed and very good contrast, well done.
Ahmet

Golden_Eagle (469) 2006-08-05 19:10

Hi Alana,
very nice photo - nicely framed and composed - good colors and high contrast. The sky looks great as well...

regards,
Daniel

Signal-Womb (11753) 2006-08-05 19:26

Fantastic capture Alana, those clouds have me spellbound. They look like they are at different levels high and so low you could almost touch them. Great light on this scene below. Very unusual, well done.

triptych2003 (1398) 2006-08-05 19:31

it almost doesn't look real. the colours of the sky and the cloud formation form such a unique contrast that really makes this shot work. a fine composition. well done.

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blakitan (1311) 2006-08-05 22:55

Hi Alana,
Superb shot of this shoping malls. Very sharp and clear, with nice details. Nicely composed and great PoV. Great sky. Have a nice weekend and don't work too hard...

Ben Lakitan

berek (28979) 2006-08-06 1:12

Hi Alana,
you caught this clouds successfully. very good colors and light. congratulations. thanks for your sharing.
Berek
my overall evaluation -> :-))

Click3 (1871) 2006-08-06 1:20

Alana this is another of your photos which totally captivates my eye: almost a beautiful painting. Great note/guideline as well.
Learning much from your "God blessed" photographers eye. Thanks, regards, Robert

carper (65350) 2006-08-06 3:05

marvelostfeast Alana,
a very pleasure for the eye, god composition with this good lines and fantastic sky,good details and contrast, well seen and good job.
gr. jaap

veve (4149) 2006-08-06 5:11

Hello Alana!
Very beautiful picture!Amazing sky and interesting roof!
Great job!
Have a nice day,
Veronica

ozgurzeyhan (44) 2006-08-06 5:39 [Comment]

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tontonjc (6617) 2006-08-06 6:06

Hello,
des couleurs bien saturées et un bon cadrage.
Ces teintes et ce ciel sont superbes.

Bravo

cherryripe (19097) 2006-08-06 6:17

Hi Alana
Splendid shot thanks to the heavy saturation bringing out the colours in the roof and the highly dramatic sky. Little details such as the plants, 2 mopeds and posts add to the dynamics.
Bien vu.
Nikki

Budapestman (42510) 2006-08-06 10:48

Hi Alana!
So fantastic mood and the atmosphere! AMAZING sky!! I think so good and particular, building not so important (however its very interesting)!
Its fabled! Great shot!
Thank you
Nice days
George

drago (4826) 2006-08-06 11:43

Alana hi,really fantastic job on that clouds,gives an "on the run" feeling!Well done
Panagiotis

oriolm (1142) 2006-08-06 16:50

The treasure is above: the roof and the sky... Congratulations!

chrisnet (20376) 2006-08-06 16:59

Alana,tu as l'art de composer des photos qui sortent de l'ordinaire!Ces couleurs et ce ciel sont impressionnants!Fantastique travail.
Congratulations
Regards

Christian

klennon79 (0) 2006-08-06 21:48

Hi Alana.
I can see where you would think of Gaudi--the colors and shapes are similar and beautiful! Great POV and sharpness. The ws looks nice too. I like the effect in the sky--is that from the circular polarizer?
Take care.
Kirsten

rosaline (0) 2006-08-07 4:50

Hi Alana
Your PP work is quite amazing. I think you should give a brief explanation of what PP techniques you used so we can have an idea. The sky looks awesome here and the effect looks surreal. Nice pov as the facade of the shops has good depth. A impressive and sharp picture with plenty details to admire. Well done.
Aubrey

jins (272) 2006-08-07 8:07

Hi Alana,
Great sky and beautiful colors!
TFS.
Regards,
Jin.

goodwill (4029) 2006-08-10 5:46

Hi Alana,
I can't believe what I am seeing. Mavellous colours, they are dancing to your tunes, great contrast.
One of the most beautiful and colourful composition on TE.
The curved roof tops and the fabulous sky; I admire your POV.
Best Regards,
Rajeev

Angshu (33963) 2006-08-11 3:48

Hello Alana
Your title is very apt..Feast for the eye is your photo ;-)
Amazing how the effects of the sky highlights the coloured wavy roofs. It's the visual appeal which is important & your work on the sky does just that & more. Mesmerising!
Regards
Angshu
PS : I'm quite inspired by your work & thanked you in my latest photo...hope you don't mind

daccy (129) 2006-12-19 5:20

The sky is absolutely captivating. It took a while before I even looked at buildings.
The way the colours of the roof contrast the blue and white of the sky is very nice. Thank you!

Voltri (1724) 2007-05-24 3:10

Alana, I am really AMAZED by your photos -- they are so intersting, so unique, so unrealistic, first of all, thanks to the sky, which is always stands out.. How did you do that - any postprocessing in PS?