Photo opportunities in Andalucia ?

[vincentbenoit]

Hiya

I'll be spending a few days in various Andalucian cities next week (Sevilla, Cadiz, Cordoba, maybe Malaga and Granada as well if time permits) and I was wondering if any of you had any tip to share about potential photo opportunities there. Okay, I'm aware of the major grand tourist attractions, which I'll duly pay a visit to, but my photographic interests lie rather in the mundane -- people going about their everyday lives, essentially. (Check out my website to get an idea). Any place particularly worth visiting with an RF camera in the above-mentionned cities? Street markets, busy cafes, lively neighborhoods, jazz clubs, and the like... Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

For what it's worth, my gear for the trip will consist of two Bessa bodies, three lenses (28mm, 35mm and 50mm), and 20 rolls of Tri-X.

Cheers
Vincent

 

[taffer]

Vincent, the old quarter in Sevilla is just wonderful, just remember to find some time to enjoy yourself and co. some montaditos, as well as some delicious mojama (dry tuna) together with some fresh Cruzcampo cañas of beer 🙂

And what can I say from Cordoba...

http://www.pbase.com/taffer/cordoba

 

[SolaresLarrave]

My experience with Malaga was very limited... but not the one from Granada. Oscar (taffer) is right: the Granada quarter along the Guadalquivir (I think that's the river that runs across the town) is a dream: think Buñuel, HCB kinda faces, Gene Smith "guardias civiles"... you get the picture.

Faces! A long lens will come in handy. Spaniards are as sensitive as any human being about having their picture taken (in Latin America they simply don't care, and at times they'll invite you to photograph them), so a big smile is in order. There are towns along the Costa del Sol you may want to check out (just skip Torremolinos, a real tourist trap), like Nerja (which does have its "tourist-trap-ish" places).

Never went to Sevilla or Cordoba, so I hope Beniliam's input comes in handy. He may know something or have some experience.

If you could swing over to Ronda, which is inland, you'd get breathtaking views from a very tall bridge above a river. But I understand you may not have time enough...

Believe me, I'm LIKE THIS with envy... 🙂

 

[hoot]

One more vote for Ronda. You'll think of our words when you get there.

In Granada, go to the hills. Your way there will lead you through narrow winding cobblestone alleys (they wind *vertically* as well as horizontally; it's a bumpy trip!) flanked by whitewashed, primitive-looking 1-story stone houses and potted plants. Once you get to the hills, watch out for the little caves, some of which are inhabited by people. As long as you don't poke your lens right into their homes, I think you'll do fine.

 

[vincentbenoit]

Vincent, the old quarter in Sevilla is just wonderful, just remember to find some time to enjoy yourself and co. some montaditos, as well as some delicious mojama (dry tuna) together with some fresh Cruzcampo cañas of beer 🙂
And what can I say from Cordoba...
http://www.pbase.com/taffer/cordoba

Thanks Oscar. I've been to Spain a number of times but I've never tried the Cruzcampo. I'll have one or three, this time!
¡salud!
Vincent

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Ahh... the Sacromonte caves... You're right, Hoot!

 

[vincentbenoit]

Thanks for the tips! Ronda's now on the itinerary, and I'll try to go to Granada, too.

 

[nksyoon]

Hey Vincent, look forward to seeing the results of your trip - Andalucia is on my list of must-visits!