Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Skywatch #71: Skywatching in Barcelona

While sitting on the upper deck of a tour bus, I was both skywatching and people watching. Needless to stay I was also indulging in my passion for drive by shooting. Look what I saw.

I saw cloudy skies and beautiful architecture.

I smiled at the bustling street scene. So vibrant.
I spied some fellow tourists (?). Shooting at me? Nah, behind me was the statue of Columbus, that's what's keeping them interested.
We passed by a museum, MNAC, where we hopped off the bus and explored the surroundings.

I was entertained by artistic fixtures on the street. Lobster thermidore anyone?


And more art fixture. This one's from an American artist, whose name completely escaped me at this time.

This is my entry for this week's SKYWATCH. Please visit other players' posts here.

45 comments:

Dirkjogt said...

Great pictures, enjoyed them very much. Thanks for sharing!

Alexander said...

Very interesting trip to Barcelona. Sounds like you had lots of fun. :)
Thanks for sharing these fantastic photos.

Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

Pacey said...

Interesting architecture and that lobster is quite neat...Great photos like always. Happy new year!

Dennis Villegas said...

Beautiful pictures! Happy New Year!!!

luna miranda said...

wow, spectacular photos, beautiful architecture. the lobster looks funny.:p

Happy New Year, dear friend!

Kathiesbirds said...

I like the lobster sculpture better!

Happy New Year!

dyosa said...

Beautiful architecture indeed. I've been dreaming of visiting Barcelona. Hopefully, I can get to step on its soil one of these days. That lobster was awesome!

Happy New Year to you & your family. :D

Lawstude said...

these are sharp images for "drive-shooting".
ang galing.

Happy New Year. All the best in 2010.

Eki said...

I like the third photo from the top. Nice candid street photograph.

Happy New Year!

JM said...

Isn't Barcelona a wonderful city? I really enjoyed your photos, not only on this post. You have a very interesting blog.
Cheers and Happy New Year!

Astrid said...

It is always a joy to see your pictures, you have been all over the place, thanks for showing these wonderful cities, I have been to Barcelone only one day, I might go there with Ginnie one day.

Carver said...

These are all wonderful shots. What beautiful sites you saw. Happy New Year!

Dewdrop said...

What an adventurous trip!!! You saw so much! I think I would enjoy a trip with you, see it quickly, move on. Love what you saw!

bw said...

beautiful architecture :)

upto6only said...

That is a good spot to take pictures. Barcelona is such a beautiful place. hope to visit that one.

Happy New Year !!!

Pacey said...

Am back! just wanna say thanks for being one of my few visitors the whole time. Have a wondrous New Year to you and your family!

Rajesh said...

Fantastic snaps and beautiful architecture.

Wish you Happy & Prosperous New Year.

Sylvia K said...

Marvelous captures! I do love Barcelona! Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Enjoy!

Sylvia

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful captures of Barcelona. Happy New Years to you and yours.

Eaglesbrother said...

Well you did have some rather Grey skies..but all the scenery is great...looking at buildings and Art can be real exciting too.

Have a Happy New Year.

Carol said...

Great street scenes you've captured...also beautiful architecture.
Happy New Year!

Martha in PA said...

Great shots!

Happy New Year!

My SWF

The Good Life in Virginia said...

oh my...what a fab series of shots from barcelona..enjoyed them all!

Pearl Maple said...

Happy New Year to you, fabulous photos this week, always great fun when bloggers take us on tour. Glad you enjoyed my post this week, sometimes finding a good quote is hard work.

The Nomadic Pinoy said...

Great perspective atop a double-decker tourist bus. Now I know why many tourists in NYC also use them.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

PC: Thanks so much for sharing your great skies over wonderful architecture.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Great and varied collection of shots. I like the young tourists shot the best, they were all great though.

Debra said...

I love your drive by shooting! These are all great shots, thanks for letting us go on the tour with you! :) Happy New Year to you!

Martha Z said...

Great drive by captures. The lobster is a kick.

Linnea W said...

What a colorful city and the sights you captured go well with the sky! Looks like you make very good use of your time as a tourist. All the best in 2010...

Greyscale Territory said...

Fascinating insight into the hub of Barcelona! Beautiful!

ρομπερτ said...

May the new year provide you with further such nice photographies and most of all joy,health and happiness.

eden said...

What a beautiful place to visit..

Happy Sky Watching!

My entry

Regina said...

Wonderful place! Thank you for sharing.
Happy New Year!
All the best.
Cheers.
Regina

lazyclick said...

Amazing shots.
Wish you Happy New Year.

Japa said...

Beautiful photos of your travel, must have carved great memories. Happy new year.

Ginnie said...

It doesn't get much better than Barcelona, Maria! I love that city and am so glad you were able to visit it. Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!

Rob Inukshuk said...

I'm a great fan of drive-by pics and these are wonderful!

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Mike said...

Looks like a lovely place. Happy new year!

EastCoastLife said...

My wishes for you,
Great start for Jan,
Love for Feb,
Peace for March,
No worries for April,
Fun for May,
Joy for June to Nov,
Happiness for Dec,
Have a lucky and wonderful 2010!

Maria said...

Wonderful shots!
I wish you a Happy and Sweet New Year 2010!

Gerald (Hyde DP) said...

sounds like you had a great holiday - all the best for the new year.

Mumsy said...

These are beautiful photos! I enjoy looking through your blog!

SandyCarlson said...

Gorgeous.

Happy New Year!

Carolyn Ford said...

Those are such good photos! Beautiful sky captures, people, buildings...what a nice scenic tour you had.