by Nat Coalson | Jul 22, 2014 | New Work, Travel Photography
I made this photograph of the Plaza de España, in Barcelona, Spain, from the roof of a nearby building.
The Plaza de España was built for the 1929 International Exhibition and is one of Barcelona’s busiest and most important squares.
In the foreground, the lights of cars passing in a roundabout create dynamic streaks of colour. In the center of the traffic circle are a fountain and statues.
In the background of the photo, the Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina can be seen leading to one of Catalonia’s finest museums, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC). The streaks of eight spotlights create a corona effect in the deep blue sky.
The Avinguda also leads to the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which can be seen as a pink glow in front of the building in the upper left. On summer evenings, crowds gather at the fountain to watch the display choreographed to classical music.
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by Nat Coalson | Jul 10, 2014 | Fine Art Photography, New Work, Travel Photography
Black-and-white, fine art photograph of stone walls, arches and ancient steps in the medieval back alleys of Trogir, near Split, Croatia. Prints available in any size and on any material. Alternate colouring may also be available; contact us for a custom quote.
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by Nat Coalson | Jul 8, 2014 | New Work, Travel Photography
Travel photograph depicts a bronze statue of a male Chinese guardian lion outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Imperial Palace (aka Forbidden City), Beijing, China. The hall was built in 1537 during the Ming Dynasty.
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Since the Han Dynasty (around 200 BC) statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy. They were believed to have powerful mystic protective benefits and are typically presented in pairs: a male resting his paw on a ball (which represents supremacy over the world) and a female restraining a playful cub on its back (representing nurture; not shown).
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by Nat Coalson | Jul 3, 2014 | Landscape Photography, New Work, Travel Photography
Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China located 70 km northeast of central Beijing. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. It was first built in the mid-6th century. Prints available; click the image or click here for a larger preview.
by Nat Coalson | Jul 3, 2014 | Landscape Photography, New Work, Travel Photography
Doonagore Castle is a round tower house with a small walled enclosure located approximately 1 km from the coastal village of Doolin in County Clare, western Ireland. The castle was built in the 16th century. It was restored in the 1970s and is now privately owned. The North Atlantic and Aran Islands can be seen in the distance. Prints available; click the image or click here for a larger preview.
by Nat Coalson | Jun 26, 2014 | Fine Art Photography, New Work, Travel Photography
An old, abandoned wagon sits decaying in a small alcove between buildings in the ancient district of Split, Croatia. This image is black-and-white with a subtle warm tint. Other coloration may be available. Fine art prints may be purchased online. Click the image or click here for a larger preview.
