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Infrared Photographs: Faves from 2016

Posted on January 9, 2017

I traveled a fair amount again this year and my infrared converted Nikon D300 comes with me. I thought I’d finish up 2016 with my favorite infrared images from my travels throughout this year.

Zion National Park (left), Barcelona, Spain (right)

Santa Maddalena Val di Funes, Italy

Lago di Carezza, Italy (left), Passo Gaiu, Italy (right)

Passo Sella, Italy

Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain

Barcelona (left), Mineral de Pozos, Mexico (right)

Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

Near Cortona, Tuscany, Italy

Passo Giau, Dolomites, Italy

Michoacan, Mexico

Michoacan, Mexico

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Barcelona: Foodlover Tapas Tour

Posted on March 9, 2016

While I’m here in Spain, I made a quick trip via high-speed train to Barcelona for a few days. As part of one of my excursions, I signed up for a Foodlover Tapas Tour. Along with our guides Javier and Daniel, there were 8 of us hailing from the USA, Germany, Luxemburg and the UK. There were a great bunch and it was fun to share food and stories with them! Here’s photos of all the tapas I tried along with plenty of wine (of course).

Our first stop was La Boudequeta Provença:

Octopus Salad, Ensalada de Pulpo

Bread with Tomato, Pan Con Tomate

White wine from the Pamplona region.

Fried Anchovies, Boquerones Fritos

Salt Cod Croquettes, Croquetas de Bacalao

Fried Baby Squid, Chopitos

Stop number two was a few blocks away and a small rustic and intimate tavern, Taverna Mediterrania:

A handcrafted Vermouth aperitif to start.

Mushroom and Egg Omelette

Ox Stomach Stew, Tripe Aita

Steamed Mussels, Mejillones al Vapor

More fried anchovies, Boquerones Fritos

Chickpea Stew with Morcilla, Cocido

Our final stop of the night was Bardot in the L’Eixample district:

Beef Croquettes

Calamari and Beans

Salt Cod Omelette

Braised Oxtail

Vegetable Risotto with Pancetta

Grilled Beef Steak, Chuleton

Postres — Chocolate Torte and Crema Catalan with Ice Cream

We finished off near midnight satiated and quite happy. I really enjoyed the people in our tour group, and Javier and Daniel were great guides! I’d do another Foodlover tour next time I’m back in Barcelona!

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Barcelona – Oh My Gaudi!

Posted on April 1, 2013

During our Spain trip we made a quick overnight trip to Barcelona via high-speed train from Valencia. In 3 hours, we were in the playground of famous architect Antonio Gaudi. I planned our itinerary around his famous buildings. It was nothing short of amazing. Being in Basilica de La Sagrada Familia was magical. I have never been to such an spectacular place. I was in awe the entire time I was there. It’s still being constructed and is expected to be complete in 2026. I will plan on going back again when it’s done.

Here’s a series of infrared photographs of the works of Gaudi in Barcelona including La Pedrera, Parc Guell and Basilica de La Sagrada Familia (sans cranes). Color images and video will follow in upcoming posts.

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