Narrow streets of Cadiz

My last photo from Cadiz, Spain now. I had a look at my unprocessed photos and nothing jumps out at me from this town. I guess only time will tell.

I didn’t have long to spend in Cadiz so took a lll my photos on the way to and from the cathedral there. We went there on the transatlantic crossing with Disney Cruise Line who I worked with for 6 months. I miss it but was way too far from reality.

Plaça Reial

For those of us who are not fluent in Spanish, or if you are like me and have no clue at all, this translates into Plaza Real. Its a square full of bars and restaurants that I have been to many times. I was walking around Barcelona with my trusty 50mm 1.4 trying to get shots that I normally would miss as I would usually use my 14-24mm.

I like using a lens that you normally wouldn’t. It forces you to think differently and train your photographer mind. I put it to you to just take one lens out next time you go out to take photos. One that you haven’t used in ages and that limits you to certain shots. You will get photos that would normally pass you by.

This is a photo from inside the Cathedral in Cadiz, Spain. I have no idea what the name of the cathedral is and there was no sign while I was there. Even the trusty Wikipedia didn’t tell me, although I did find this extract below.

One of Cadiz’s most famous landmarks is its cathedral. It sits on the site of an older cathedral, completed in 1260, which burned down in 1596. The reconstruction, which was not started until 1776, was supervised by the architect Vicente Acero. This Baroque-style cathedral was built over a period of 116 years, and, due to this drawn-out period of construction, the cathedral underwent several major changes to its original design. 

B.A.R.C.E.L.O.N.A

As you may know, one of my favorite cities is Barcelona. I have been there many times and was our home port in Europe. 

This was taken in the Gothic sector of the city. The square was always so crowded that I had to wait around 20 minutes to capture this. I still wasnt happy as there are people in the background but on that day I wasn’t going to get any better.

I thought the sculpture was cleaver and it makes people play and look at the wording.

The Rock of Gibralter 

I have posted a view of this famous rock before but this one is perhaps my favorite. I loved visiting Gibralter as it reminded me of home. Technically it is part of the UK and many parts of it were exactly like home. From the red post boxes to the tradition English pubs on the high street. The best part was Morrissons the supermarket. I had missed English chocolate and hadn’t had any for 3 months. I definitely stocked up here but ti didn’t last long.

You can see the Disney ship that I was on in the left hand side of the image. You can see all of the island from up there and all the way into Spain. Spain starts just past the runway in the centre of the image.

The Empty Church in Cadiz

I spent very little time in Cadiz but it gave me a lasting impression. It is a gorgeous place to visit and has a typical European feel. This was taken inside the cathedral in the centre of the city. The crypt underneath was full of surprises. I posted a photo of that a while back. click here to see that.

I went there with a few people, one of which played Jack Sparrow onboard. He gave me great insight into the city as Jack Sparrow goes there in the new Pirates of the Caribbean film which had just come out. That is only one of my many fond memories of this place. If you get a chance to go there, don’t hesitate.

Happy Pills

As you can imagine this shop caught my eye as I was walking past it in Barcelona. It wasn’t its minimalistic white with bright colours, but its name. I dont know about you but here “happy pills” is a term used for drungs or antidepressants. Here it is cleaverly used to describe my drug, sweets and chocolate.

yummmmmmmmmmm, Sweet Heaven.

Barcelona has lots of markets but I went into one just off La Ramblas. It was heaven for taking photos in and luckily I had my 50mm 1.4 on the camera which made everything Bokahlicious. 

I had seen a photo from Barcelona ages ago, from when I first went there in 2006. I had no idea where it was taken but it was of a big stall of colourful sweets. It just so happened that in that market in Barcelona I came across a sweet stall. It looks very similar to the one I saw a picture of but I don’t know if it’s the same one.

Parc Guell is my favorite place to visit in Barcelona, perhaps in the world. I love architecture and the park is designed by Gaudi, one of the most stunning architects that ever lived. Barcelona is full of his work but the entire park is an artwork.

Barcelona is covered in graffiti. I think it is more artwork the annoyance there. There are lots of little places like this.

We went down into the crypt of the same cathedral in Cadiz. It was full of echos as it was designed that if you stand in a specific spot in the centre, you can here sound from everywhere.

Unfortunate for the entire time in the cathedral I wasn’t allowed to use a tripod so all photos are handheld. this meant that i had to have a higher ISO creating noise but nothing I couldn’t sort out in post production fortunately.

Still on the Transatlantic crossing, on final stop before we hit barcelona. We were at Cadiz, Spain but didnt have long off as usual. we went walking arounf the town where some people i was with had been before. He showed us to the cathedral which was really nice.

After getting some food, a usual tradition everytime we got off the ship, we went inside. I am used to going into European churches and cathedrals as I studied Architecture but that made this Cathedral even more spectacular.

Spying on the Rock.

We went back to the UK for 1 day on the cruise… well sorta. We had a stop at Gibraltar while on the transatlantic crossing. It it very similar to the UK that I know and love just better weather and alot of spanish speaking. Us English folk on board used are time to get lots of English chocolate from english shops. It didnt last long when we were back onboard though.

This Photo was taken at the top of the famous Rock of Gibraltar. I spent the day up there working, taking photos of all the Disney Guests.