Sometimes we cross through gates unknowingly because the door is totally irrelevant but going under the Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomf in Catalan) is an odd experience. It is silly to feel a certain thrill just by walking under a bunch of bricks but there must be some kind of inner chip that senses history when approaching a monument, that makes us pretend we are a Roman soldier entering the city while fellow citizens wear laurel wreaths on their heads and make the victory sign with their fingers. Well, you know what I mean, you don't remain indifferent while approaching a majestic building like this and you get carried away. In the early morning sun silhouettes of passers-by are drawn mysteriously into another dimension, into the gates of history.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Under The Arc de Triomf
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Carlos it is a beautiful shot. I like the BW.
ReplyDeleteAssume that it is the 'triumph' of life and its possibilities, which makes it worth while to take every step - thank you for that picture, as it did help.
ReplyDeletePlease have a wonderful Wednesday.
I didn't know there was an Arch de Triomphe in Barcelona. Very massive and impressive. The people give one a sense of the scale. Excellent composition.
ReplyDeleteStunning post, Carlos! I have goosebumps because you brought the history so near. This shot is marvelous in all of its muted tones and silhouettes against the dazzling sky.
ReplyDeleteSuperb capture carlos! That structure is really huge and since you've included the people also, we can get an idea how gigantic that structure actually is...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Photo...It is moving to approach monuments like this, I agree.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day :)
Such a beautiful image, Carlos. You have really captured the grandeur of the arch with those tiny people. Just adore it!
ReplyDeleteHave never seen a triumphal arch made of brick!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photo capture of an amazing piece of architecture.
genial, saludos
ReplyDeleteA great view of it.
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I find arches have the same effect on me, it's either the grandness or what they symbolise or the knowledge of why they were put there in the first place - or a combination of all three.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of the Arc de Triomf, very atmospheric.
Impressive picture, Carlos, and impressive text. The whole of it is definitely poetry. I too like arches... they're like a gateway into another state of consciousness. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant image! One actually never realizes the full impact of "walking under a bunch of bricks" until viewed as you have portrayed it.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!