Thursday 29 January 2009

Caixa Forum


Some of the best things Madrid as to offer are Museums, and contemporary architecture. Here is an example of both together, the Caixa Forum by Herzog and DeMeuron... One of the most recent cultural spaces on Spain's Capital; sure is a wonderful place to pass Sunday afternoon...

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Wednesday 28 January 2009

National Library Entrance



When entering the National Library some statues bring back to your memory some of the precursors of Spanish culture, this is from Saint Isidoro. In an almost perfect day near to a building like this, and a beautiful winter light, you can't help feeling small... but happy!!!.... :-)

Tuesday 27 January 2009

New Lenses...


I'm just amazed with my new wide angle lenses!!! Every thing you see is in it... :-o
Here's an early morning shot on Goya street looking at the 'Concepción de Nuestra Señora' Church and Velásquez subway entrance...

Friday 23 January 2009

"José Hierro" Public Libray Interior




I leave you with some shots from the interior of the library. The first one, the entrance hall from above (from the 3rd floor) and the other one of the library rooms. Have a nice weekend every one!!!

Thursday 22 January 2009

"José Hierro" Public Library


The Usera Public Library is a "landmark building" by the architects Ábalos y Herreros, built in 2002, it takes part on a 3 building promenade, together with the Usera Police Station and the Usera Health Center, creating an important urban space in a somehow caotic city pattern from the late 50's, 60's and 70's...

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Wednesday 21 January 2009

Late... but Back... Happy 2009!!!...


Hello everyone Happy New Year!!!... Happy 2009!!!... I'm Back after a big vacation but I really need it, to start the New Year of full shape!... Thank for your kind comments on my blogs... I leave u today with a shot of the firework first firework of the year...