Travel Theme: Texture

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Marianne under Photo challenges

Botanical gardens around the world are often well worth a visit while travelling, and Málaga’s La Concepción Gardens are no exception. Just to the north of the city, the stunning Jardín Botánico-Historico La Conceptión has justifiably attracted a reputation for being amongst the best in Europe.

I´d been meaning to visit for a while, but somehow never got around to it, but this beautifully-coloured tree bark was just one of the many reasons why I´m so glad I did. I´ll share the rest with you in another post, very soon!

This post is my response to this week´s Travel Theme: Texture

When life gives you curves, flaunt them!

Travel Theme: Silhouette

Travel Theme: Signs

East of Málaga: So near, yet so far away

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Marianne under Photo challenges

Here´s my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far.

I climbed up the nearest hill to where I live in the countryside between the villages of Torrox and Cómpeta, to capture the cactus in the foreground leading the eye towards the whitewashed house and the distant peaks of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Mountains.

Whilst you´re here, why not have a look at:

Following in the footsteps around Comares

In Plane View: Inside Out

Capture the Colour: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow and White

When life gives you curves, flaunt them!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Marianne under Photo challenges, Places

The curvy windows of Gaudí´s fabulous Casa Batlló in Barcelona.

Casa Batlló is a key feature in the architecture of modernist Barcelona. It was built by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1906 having been commissioned by the textile industrialist Josep Batlló.

Nowadays, the spectacular facade is an iconic landmark in the city, as well as being one of my favourite buildings in the world!

This post is my response to the Travel Theme photo challenge: Curves

All change: A New Camera and a New Theme

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Marianne under Axarquía

Sardines cooking over an open fire on the beach during this year´s San Juan celebration in Torre del Mar, Spain.

My old camera went on the blink early last month, so I had to look for a replacement. I need a camera that is light, and easy to take with me when I´m travelling, with plenty of features, yet not too expensive. Hmmm … not too demanding, am I?

I don´t profess to be anything more than an interested, amateur photographer – but I know what I like, and I keep trying to improve my images. I do enjoy taking photographs and I think that´s half the battle.

Anyway, after much deliberation, I decided on the Canon PowerShot SX220HS … and I´m loving it!

So, to celebrate my new camera, I have decided to change the look of my blog to showcase the photos better.

What do you think? Would you let me know as I value your comments?

Thanks – Marianne

Travel Theme: Silhouette

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Marianne under Photo challenges, Places

Here is the Presa de las Bermejales, a large lake (and a man-made reservoir) situated in the west of Granada Province on the northern boundary of the Natural Park of Las Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.

This secluded spot, far from the usual tourist trail, is a haven of tranquility especially during the very busy month of August. It´s a beautiful place to spend a peaceful few hours or days, enjoying nature at it´s best.

I love coming here!

This post is my response to the Travel Theme photo challenge – Silhouette