Corralejo colour

The resort of Corralejo on Spain’s Canary Island of Fuerteventura is a hive of restaurants, bars and shops set by the beach and harbour. It’s a mecca for tourists but relaxed and not brash.

My camera quickly found a recurring theme under the warm, sunny skies and the light of this island’s latitude – the dazzling whites, sumptuous blues and bold colour schemes of the town’s architecture.

Much of it may be modern and less distinguished, but it has a vibrant style, including one outlandishly styled villa complete with mannequins suspended on the roof – and a bust of Napoleon.

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Tags: architecture, Canary Islands, Corralejo, Fuerteventura, island colour, mannequins, photography, Spain, vibrant blues

15 thoughts on “Corralejo colour”

Tomaz on June 16, 2013 at 11:28 said:

Mike, you do know how to capture architecture. I love the colour choices, the framing, the shapes, the angles…everything. You should publish a book!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 16, 2013 at 11:32 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Tomaz! I think it’s kind of easier because the lines are already neat and they don’t tend to move! I need to visit a few more islands first and then consider something :-)
  
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  - Tomaz on June 16, 2013 at 11:34 said:
    
    Well for what i’ve seen of yor architectural work in London, you should seriously think about it.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 16, 2013 at 12:29 said:
      
      That’s a great compliment, thanks, Tomaz. And I also really appreciate your visit today! Enjoy Sunday :-)
      
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lena de almeida on June 3, 2013 at 21:45 said:

Another fantastic set, Mike. The colours are amazing but your eye for composition is what makes them stand out!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 3, 2013 at 22:12 said:
  
  Lena, thank you very much. This colour and light was a joy to discover and capture. The island provided such riches for the lens.
  
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ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 11:41 said:

Fuerteventura has some amazing light, and the Corralejo colours certainly reflect that! Great images, Mike! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 11:43 said:
  
  Cheers Richard! Wonderful light although sometimes the viewfinder gets a little bleached out. Monochrome not an option with this set!
  
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  - ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 11:55 said:
    
    Haha.. Definitely not, although sepia works really well. :)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 12:03 said:
      
      Oh there’s always room for dear old sepia!
      
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      - ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 20:49 said:
        
        Most definitely! :)
        
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maryqkaca on June 2, 2013 at 10:55 said:

I like this set Mike! Wonderful colours! I love the blue!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 11:13 said:
  
  Thank you Maria. The colours are very bold – and they’re fond of their blue!
  
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Cos on June 2, 2013 at 10:12 said:

I love the combination of the colours of the buildings and the natural colours! Beautiful set of photos!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 10:26 said:
  
  Thanks so much! I think in that climate bright colour is the way to go, it fits well with the brilliant skies.
  
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