Madrid – My photographs
In a welcome intermission from the account of my epic travels from Madrid to Salamanca, I am taking the opportunity to share with all the readers of The Daily Norm a first raft of photographs from the trip, starting with Madrid. From the grandeur of the Gran Via and the Plaza Mayor, to the quotidian offerings of the bustling Mercado San Miguel, Madrid has so much offer both the visitor and the budding photographer. Stunning architectural details and daily city life combine to inspire me with my camera, and despite a short stay in the city, I’ve collected a good few pictures to show you. Enjoy!
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- Frescoes in the Plaza Mayor
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- Madrid’s grand Plaza Mayor
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- Novelty bread in the Mercado San Miguel
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- Mercado San Miguel
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- Multicoloured offerings in the Mercado San Miguel
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- Gardens of the Plaza de Oriente
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- Fading grandeur
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- Fairytale trees in the Parque del Buen Retiro
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- Pleasure pond in the Retiro
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- A Retiro park resident
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- Plaza de Santa Ana
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- The outstretched hand of Federico Garcia Lorca (statue in the Plaza de Santa Ana)
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- Giant bubbles keep the children entertained
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- Mercado San Miguel
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- I love cracking buildings…
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- You could almost miss these small elaborate architectural detailings
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- Sunday morning on the Plaza Mayor
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- Bold colours of the Plaza Mayor
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- An accordion player delights one of many tourists in the Plaza Mayor
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- Resting in the Plaza Mayor
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- The Gran Via
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- These stunning elephants are on the side of a magnificent bank building
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- The magnificent Gran Via
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The second picture of the Pleasure pond is absolutely stunning.
Many thanks Michele. So glad you like them!