Wednesday shots

Mercadillo de antiguedades en la Plaza de la Catedral

I liked this original led Christ, the seller said she bought it here in Spain...but too expensive for me to buy, and too heavy to carry back to Rome in my luggage!

Norwegians taking a look at the things on sale....I liked the Pippi longstocking look of one of the girls!

Cute child...reminded me of my Kristian when he was this young!

Clever spanish dog waiting for customers to get into the tapas restaurant and open the door for him!

Bikes for rent

Little dog coming out after shopping!

"How much for these?".. "Only 2 euro...for you is nothing, for me means a lot...!"

Monday morning

Today is a beautiful sunny day in Barcelona, people in the streets

Ortensia....nice talking to her. Un personaje unico! She is a little bit "out of the world" ...! She likes dancing in the street whenever there is somebody playing....I met her a few times while going around taking pictures and everytime she wears a different fur coat!!!

And here, she was trying to convince these musicians that maybe they should share the money they get with her, as in her opinion, her dancing performance  increases  their audience!!!

Carrer Ample

Reading before selling

New museum in Barcelona,  same as  the one in Amsterdam

Entrance to the museum gallery

Helena

Juan

Gothic gargoyles against deep blue sky

Sunday black and white

 Walking through Barrio Gotico

Plaza Real

Jack and friends!

Going around with Ben

A nice day in town spent going around with Ben Evans, an english photographer who lives here is Barcelona teaching people how to improve their skills in photography. It was very interesting going around with him listening to his advice and teaching, and just taking photos of what was surrounding us, doing experiments, trying to catch the right moment when to shoot....I still have a long way to go...but that was a start!

Me!

Ben

A nice lady in red at the Cathedral square

We stopped for a cappuccino in this nice bar in Barrio Gotico and took a photo of these two girls outside the shop window  watching the good cakes, chocolates and biscuits on sale....and myself while shooting a picture of them!

We stopped for a while listening to these musicians performing at a corner of Barrio Gotico

Funny light and wrong exposure but...I liked the contrast of colours between the two persons in this photo

The girl who made our coffee

La Boqueria.....I love this market, just in front of where I live. Always have fun portraying people and colours here...and I love buying food here, especially fresh seafood and fruit

Help!!!!

And here is Ben again, buying fresh raspberries!

Cute little boy trying to grasp a fork!

All types of mushrooms...

And finally....this is what I bought....and ate for dinner!!

Setas ....y gambas!!! Mushrooms and shrimps!

And here is a recipe I found on the web which exactly explains the way I prepared this! Enjoy!

"Gambas al ajillo"

One of the most common "tapas" of Spain, gambas al ajillo, is quick, easy and FULL of garlic flavor. It's truly a classic tapa. Fresh shrimp, sauteed in olive oil and lots of garlic, with a touch of Spanish paprika and a splash of brandy all combine to create one of the most popular tapas. A pinch of red pepper flakes gives the sauce a slight bite!