On the roof of Casa Batllo, Barcelona, April 2017
Gaudi’s curvaceous architecture and its natural pastel colours simply revel in the spring sunlight. The colours change as you wander around the roof and as the light adapts with season and time of day.
The snaking line of the roof with its scaly tiles and knobbly ridge resemble the back of a dragon and reminds you that the building’s nickname is “House of Bones”. I have to admit, though, that I’ve added a bit of extra curve to those graceful chimneys, with my wide angle lens (a new toy for my weekend in one of my favourite cities).
Gaudi’s style is linked closely to nature, and this is the perfect place to make a relaxing start to your day in Barcelona.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 11 May 2017
Posted as part of Thursday Special
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So gorgeous! I love the quirkiness of Gaudi’s art.
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A true artist – full of surprises
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How marvelous. But maybe not the best view if one has over indulged a little in the vino!
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You may well be right!
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Awesome pic!…
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Thank you!
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Great shot! I love Gaudi and his lines. you made it even more curvy 🙂
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Yes, I was enjoying a lens I had rented for my weekend away.
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I’ve never seen any of his work in person, but I was introduced to him through posts on WordPress and greatly enjoy everything I’ve seen. This brings a smile to my face.
janet
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He was quite an architect. I hope you get the chance to see it in person one day.
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Btw – in Bavarian lingo Gaudi means fun. 🙂
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How appropriate 😀
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Two weeks ago we could see Casa Batlló with all its façade full of roses. It was Sant Jordi’s day and it was beautiful. We described it in our post and we think like you: “Gaudi’s curvaceous architecture and its natural pastel colours simply revel in the spring sunlight”
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Oh yes I saw images of that and would have loved to be there in person!
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What a wonderful photo of a wonderful place.
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Gaudi is indeed awesome!Great photography.This place reminds me of Morocco.
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An interesting comment, thanks. I can’t speak from personal experience as I haven’t been to Morocco 😦
But I’m sure Gaudi must have ben influenced by Moorish architecture as well as by nature.
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That Fish Eye again! Works wonders 🙂 🙂 Having said that, Gaudi IS a wonder. Lovely shot, Debs!
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Oh yes, I meant to mention that I had added a bit of extra curve with that lens.
But I loved that building. My first time up there and I can’t understand why it took me so many years!
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It’s a doozy! 🙂 🙂
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This is a wonderful and unique interpretation of “vernal” Debbie. What fun. It’s been decades since I visited Barcelona. Thank you 🙂
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