Shop Shutters…
I’m fascinated by them. I have been photographing shop shutters for years, on my annual visits to Barcelona. And now I want to share a few of my most recent photos with you.
Why? Well, because after the shops close, certain areas in Barcelona turn into an open air, urban street art gallery.
And, as I believe that art should be experienced, not explained, I will not provide any commentary but let you see them for yourself:
So, this is what I photograph when I travel, what about you?
Tiina
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Love your photographs. I'm with you. When i travel I take tons of photos of street art, murals and offbeat signs but have never come across such artistic shop shutters. Very cool.
Thanks! I always photograph odd things, too. I always think that much better photographers than me have already photographed all the 'attractions' and touristy stuff, and I can just get postcards for those.
I remember these! It's great to see your photos from Barcelona. When I was there my camera was terrible and I didn't get photos good enough to even save for the most part. I loved how the entire city changed when the shops alternated being open at different times of the day.
I love street art, and these shop shutters are just so brilliant, often very descriptive, too, as the paintings match the shop.
I'm often taken with whimsical street or shop signs. I photograph anything – street life, buildings, food, animals, people, art, nature, sky – whatever touches me for one reason or another. The girl in red glasses reminds me of your art. 🙂
Yes, street signs are great, too! I have a collection of photos of all sorts of signs…
Fantastic! I had the same fascination when I first went to Amsterdam back in the early 90s.. so many beautiful street art. The second last picture almost looks like you, Tiina
Thanks! Street art is so inspiring… I would certainly want to have the sunglasses the girl in the picture is wearing.
Amazing shutter art. Art is really everywhere. Have a wonderful time!Jasmine x
Thanks, Jasmine!
So cool… love street art like that! They totally give neighborhoods different personalities!
I find street art very inspiring, maybe that's why I take so many photos of it.
Love these! I love, love looking for street everywhere I go and it's always nice to see art that is hidden away and only comes out once the shops have closed :)~ Marcella
Thanks! That's the kind of art that we can all relate to, isn't it?