The World in HDR

Montserrat Mountain (Catalonia)

Montserrat is one of the most significant mountains in Catalonia, a place that you cannot forget to visit if you are planning a trip to our little country. On one side it is an important pilgrimage site where you will be able to see La Moreneta, the 12th century Black Virgin that has become the Catalan patron saint. On the other side, Montserrat it is a multi-peaked rocky range that was declared a natural park in 1987 to protect its geological characteristics that make this mountain unique in the world. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Pont del Diable (Ferreres Aqueduct, Tarragona)

I was looking into my old photographs when I found this sunrise from last year in Les Ferreres Aqueduct or el Pont del Diable (Devil’s Bridge), an ancient Roman monument with almost 2000 years of history near Tarragona, in the south of Catalonia. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

El Celler de Mura (Catalonia)

A few weeks ago I was visiting Mura a beautiful medieval town in the center of Catalonia. It was early in the morning and the light was starting to grow when I took this photograph. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Sunset On Cala Waikiki (Tarragona, Catalonia)

Last Monday I was lucky enough to enjoy this amazing sunset on Cala Waikiki. It was a cold day but it was worth the trip. Nothing better than relaxing near the sea, listening to the waves, and looking at those amazing colors on the sky. This is a secluded beach near Tarragona, in Catalonia. The official name is Cala Fonda, but everyone knows it by Cala Waikiki. Which is appropriate because it feels like paradise even in mid-winter. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Nanxiang Ancient Town (Shanghai, China)

Recently I assisted on a race in Shanghai, my hotel was located close to the Nanxiang Ancient Town in the Jiading District. Walking those old streets at night was like being sent back in time. The old houses, the small bridges, and the water canals create an amazing combination. The Jiading Fahua Pagoda Tower, which you can see reflected in the water on the left side of the photo was constructed during the Song Dynasty between 1205 and 1207. It is a square brick and wood structure with seven stories. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or Download it as free HD Wallpaper

Els Òrbits (Sant LLorenç del Munt i l’Obac)

Last weekend I was visiting the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park, it is located on the center of Catalonia. On the photograph you can see the remains of The Òrbits Farm, it was build using into a natural grotto on the rocks during the Medieval times. It really was an easy way to provide shelter to the people, and the animals in the farm. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Pont del Petroli (Badalona, Catalonia)

I took this photo a few moments before the sunrise. The bridge is a landmark in Badalona City: the original bridge was a wood structure constructed in 1879 for the local company Suari and Canals to unload petrol from ships. In fact, the name ‘pont del petroli’ literally means ‘oil bridge’. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or Download It as Free HD Wallpaper

Sunken Palace or Basilica Cistern (Istanbul, Turkey)

The Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan Sarayı (“sunken palace” in Turkish), is the largest covered cistern in Istanbul City. When I entered the cistern, I could not believe it: the place is enormous! At 140 m x 70 m, it could hold 80,000 cubic meters of water. It is supported by 336 columns and many carp and goldfish swim around the base of these columns. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as a wallpaper

Jiading Confucius Temple (Shanghai, China)

Not far from Nanxiang Town is the Jiading Confucius Temple. I was not able to visit it during the day, but I was happy I was able to capture this beautiful gate at night. Jiading is known as a “state of education” and the Confucius Temple stands as the source. With a strong background in culture and education, it is also known as the birthplace of talents and men of letters.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as a wallpaper

A Window to The Mediterranean Sea, Altafulla (Catalonia)

Last week I visited Altafulla; I was there to capture the sunrise from the houses in front of the sea of this small town. However, on my way to the beach I saw this magnificent window to The Mediterranean Sea. I loved the beautiful colors on the sky, the textures on the eroded walls, and the puddles on the stone pavement mixed with the familiar smell of the sea. I had no other option than grab my camera and take the first picture of the day. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Santa Pau (Catalonia)

The last time I visited Santa Pau I miss the opportunity to take a decent photograph of the whole town and I decided to try it again. I got there minutes before the sunrise; it was a cold day but when I saw those nice white clouds and the sun glowing behind the castle my happiness was enough to keep me warm. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Medieval Village of Peratallada (Catalonia)

This photo is from Peratallada, a medieval village in the Girona province, in Catalonia. It looks like little has changed in the urban morphology since medieval times; It is a pleasure to walk around the cobbled. As a curiosity, the name of the city is derived from “Pedra tallada”, meaning ‘carved stone.’ Almost all the buildings were built with stone carved from the fosse which still encircles parts of this small fortified town. Do you like medieval towns? Do not miss this one!Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Carrer Major (Siurana, Catalonia)

I recently visit Siurana, a village with a lot of history and legends around it. Located at the top of an escarpment in the Prades Mountains has amazing views, with the Siurana Reservoir on one side, and the Montsant Mountain range on the other side of the village. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Pals, A Lovely Medieval Village (Catalonia)

I took this photo in Pals, in the North-Est of Catalonia. When I started walking inside this medieval village I got surprised by nice cobbled streets, stone arches, and the well preserved houses with their Romanesque and Gothic doorways and windows... It’s like getting straight back to the middle ages!Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Cala dels Frares (LLoret de Mar, Catalonia)

A few weeks ago I decided to visit the "Cala dels Frares"; it is just a 10-minute walk from on of the main beaches in “Lloret de Mar”, a popular holiday resort between Girona and Barcelona. "Cala dels Frares" literally means "Inlet of the Monks" but it has nothing to do with the religious men. The name it’s related to the large rocks on the coastline; for a long, long time, local people have been referring to them as monks.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or Download It as Free HD Wallpaper

Inside Tossa de Mar Walls (Girona, Catalonia)

Somedays ago I was visiting Tossa de Mar and I decided to walk along its tall stone walls. It was early in the morning, a cold winter day, without nobody on the streets. It really was a big contract compared to a warm summer day, when the village is full of tourists willing to enjoy the sun on the nearby beach, and stroll around this beautiful medieval town. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

The Arcade of The Plaça Major (Santa Pau, Catalonia)

Last month I decided to visit Santa Pau, a medieval town on the heart of the Volcanic Area of La Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park. I entered the city using the Sant Antoni Gate, the first I saw was all these gothic arches on one side of the “Plaça Major” square. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Camí de Ronda (Sant Antoni de Calonge, Catalonia)

Visiting the Costa Brava is always a pleasure, and walking along “El Camí de Ronda”, a coastal footpath that goes from Blanes to Portbou, it gives to you the opportunity to discover amazing sceneries like this one. I toke it near Sant Antoni de Calonge. It was early in the morning and it was not the best weather for taking a sunbath in the beach. However, having that thick blanket of clouds in the sky was an amazing opportunity for a landscape photographer like me. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Promenade Jaume I (Salou, Catalonia)

I take this photo in Salou, the Capital of the Costa Daurada. It is from The Promenade Jaume I; one of the busies places, and also an important part of the city’s seafront. It runs in parallel to Platja de Llevant, the largest beach in the city. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Rocafort Street (Besalú, Catalonia)

I has been some time since my last visit to Besalú, on my previous visits the weather didn’t help me to catch the photo that I had in mind regarding the amazing Romanesque bridge that is standing on the village entrance. This weekend has not been an exception, and I will have to wait till the next opportunity to take that photo. However, I didn’t waste my time. I woke up very early, and I arrived shortly after the sunrise. The village was quiet, without the many tourists that usually wander around the streets I had a unique opportunity to rediscover this medieval town. I fact, I totally recommend the experience! Besalú is mostly famous for the Romanesque bridge and the vestiges of its Jewish past. It was one of the most important towns in Catalonia and It is easy to understand while walking around it. In this photo, you can see one of its narrow streets, with a nice stone floor, and these intriguing old doors; how old are those really are? If you take a close look, you would also see two chairs hanging on the wall. This artwork and some others distributed around the city were done during an exchange week between some young artist from Girona and Italy. In particular, these two chairs are from Ester Baulida and it symbolize the difficulties that humanity has in accomplishing its aims and resolving the problems it has to confront.

The Backyard of Girona Cathedral

The surroundings of the Girona Cathedral are always quite busy; and it was a delightful surprise to discover this small and quiet park on its backyard. It is called “Els Jardins de la Francesa” (The Gardens of the French Woman); and without a doubt, the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy the moment! Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Sunrise on the Beach (Tossa de Mar, Catalonia)

There is nothing more enjoyable than a watching a sunrise, even better if you can do it from an idyllic place like Tossa de Mar. That morning I had to get up so early to get there with enough time to capture this photo. However, being at the beach with the constant sound of the sea and looking at that gorgeous sky was a great reward; doing that trip was totally worth it. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Plaça del Vi (Girona, Catalonia)

I took this photograph a few months ago, during Sant Narcis festivities. The city was full of people, and there were a lot of things to do and visit; I had a great time visiting the city with a friend. These series of arches are from La Plaça del Vi (Wine Square); it’s a lovely square with arcades on every side.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download It as Free HD Wallpaper

Sant Martí del Corb (Les Preses, Catalonia)

I recently visited Sant Martí del Corb, a small Romanesque church with a single nave and a semicircular apse located near a large farmhouse, l’Antiga. It belongs to Les Preses, a small town in la Garrotxa region. I got fascinated for the place and I decided to stay there for a while. I obviously took some photos, and after that I sat there for a long time; I really wanted to enjoy the calm and tranquility of the place. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper