We had an extended week-end break in Barcelona last week. The city is full of wonderful buildings from Roman times and onwards. What caught my eyes in particular was the works by avant-garde architects from 100 years ago (Gaudi, Domenech etc). Much of what they did would most likely be considered as daring avant-garde today too. These buildings are, of course, one of the attractions that bring over 7 million tourists to Barcelona annually. The Sunday was worldwide pinhole day for 2014, so I brought my home made pinhole camera along:
La Sagrada Familia
The construction of the cathedral of Sagrada familia started over 100 years ago and is still on-going. A true masterpiece by Gaudi. One of the tourist traps that isn’t a trap and that truly leaves you speechless of admiration.
Hospital de Sant Pau
No, a hospital does not need to be an austere box. Hey – any architects out there? A building can be both beautiful and functional.
Gothic Quarter
To the left there’s a piece of the Roman city wall. I love the feeling of history in cities like this. An extended week-end in Barcelona is just too short, I must return.
All images shot using my home made pinhole camera using Shanghai GP3 film.
A view absolutely different of Barcelona!! Love it!
Thanks! I’m pretty pleased myself with the outcome of my little experiment. I’m waiting (with abated breath) for the roll of colour film that I ran through the pinhole camera in Barcelona.