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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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!
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 :-)
Well for what i’ve seen of yor architectural work in London, you should seriously think about it.
That’s a great compliment, thanks, Tomaz. And I also really appreciate your visit today! Enjoy Sunday :-)
Another fantastic set, Mike. The colours are amazing but your eye for composition is what makes them stand out!
Lena, thank you very much. This colour and light was a joy to discover and capture. The island provided such riches for the lens.
Fuerteventura has some amazing light, and the Corralejo colours certainly reflect that! Great images, Mike! :)
Cheers Richard! Wonderful light although sometimes the viewfinder gets a little bleached out. Monochrome not an option with this set!
Haha.. Definitely not, although sepia works really well. :)
Oh there’s always room for dear old sepia!
Most definitely! :)
I like this set Mike! Wonderful colours! I love the blue!
Thank you Maria. The colours are very bold – and they’re fond of their blue!
I love the combination of the colours of the buildings and the natural colours! Beautiful set of photos!
Thanks so much! I think in that climate bright colour is the way to go, it fits well with the brilliant skies.