I read a great post about photowalking the other day, and have been inspired to start taking my good camera everywhere with me again (my EOS 350 SLR, as opposed to the wonderful but less dynamic Ixus 700).
I used to be an avid photographer, but in recent times have let it slip – there is just two much extra media to play with (audio, video, writing…) Let’s see what happens. The image above (large version) was taken in Bolonia, Costa de la Luz, one of my favourite beaches on the planet, which thankfully is not winning in the 20minutos.com ‘Best Beach’ competition – please take time to vote for one of the other finalists, to keep Bolonia off the map!
And don’t forget to check out our Notes from Spain flickr group every now and again, there are some inspiring photos on there. Why not add one of yours?
Stuart
26 Sep 07 at 4:41 pm
Everyone should always take a camera out with them.
Whenever I don’t take mine, I always miss the most wonderful opportunities.
Richard
26 Sep 07 at 4:48 pm
Lovely picture, it conjures up all sorts of thoughts. Intriguing I think is the word I am looking for. I have an old Canon Canonet that I load up with film and take it just about everywhere.
Edith
26 Sep 07 at 8:29 pm
Great picture, Ben!
parubin
27 Sep 07 at 11:22 am
Great picture indeed, very nice perspective.
In my humble opinion (I’m not a photo expert and I couldn’t dream to take a picture like this myself) it would’ve been better without those two little holes (maybe footsteps) in the sand in the lower left half of the picture.
They somehow distract my attention as they make me focus on them. I think they somewhat spoil the wonderful assymetry of the picture.
Anyway just a personal oppinion for a great pic !!.
Ben
27 Sep 07 at 11:31 am
Parubin, there are two more here you may like better:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanishben/sets/72157602168648759/
Ben
27 Sep 07 at 1:54 pm
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spainfun
28 Sep 07 at 12:08 am
nice picture
PC
7 Mar 09 at 10:29 am
Stunning photo! I like the two “holes” in the sand, are those footsteps? – They create an interesting irregularity to the photo that catches the eyes.
What is that fence? It looks like poles stuck into the sand..?
Ben
9 Mar 09 at 4:38 pm
Yup, it’s a fence! Thanks for the comments