What a gift that we were able to make this outing. A well-known spot in the metropolis of Valencia. Ciudad de las artes y las ciencias. So much architecture and modern art in this city. Our hotel was half an hour's walk from here. So we could be here in the early hours of the morning. It was nice and quiet, almost no people to be seen and plenty of time to look for compositions. There is plenty of choice so it wasn't easy. But I decided to capture this building behind which the sun would rise. I love these trees and they line up nicely with the artwork. This was clearly thought out obviously with the construction. The water was mirror-smooth, which adds to the photo. I felt like a privileged person standing there. How much different it was the day before, with a huge crowd of people. This was the day after Christmas in 2022, with temperatures above 20 degrees. It felt like summer, quite surreal too, But it turned out to be a successful city trip awash with emotions and with many photos's as mementos.
I am a very passionate photographer. Nature has so much to offer, wandering around keeps my head clear and brings calmness. Through macro photography I make the invisible visible. However, I also love to capture landscapes and cityscapes. After all, it is not what you look at.. Read more…