What a great vacation. Barcelona is... Beyond words.
I've landed 20 hours ago (7am on the 16th), I haven't slept for almost 48 hours but I just can't pull away from my PC screen!
The only things I've managed to do today is to go over about 100 email messages and over 2500 RSS updates. Oh, and converting 300+ photos from RAW to something I can burn on CD's to show friends and family.
And, of course I just had to tweet my day while doing that.
What a week, what a day... There is only thing remains, and that go over all the RSS updates I got from all the blogs I follow and comment, but that tasks I'll leave for tomorrow.
Thank you for looking after my blog, it's good to be back :)
The photo above is the general impression I got of Barcelona's magnificent mood and pace. More to come soon, when I'll be able to think straight!
There has been 111 Responses to 'Impression' so far
ShamWOW! says:
Welcome back to wherever you're at, haha.
Like this a lot. There is so much going on that it's overwhelming, but in a good way. You caught the pace of the city.
joebergantine.com says:
sweet. can't wait to see more. this is a sweet shot. so much color and activity.
pando says:
Welcome back!
Great picture - full of action and full of colors!
rhys says:
Great work Ilan! I have never been to Barcelona, but its high on my list. Looking forward to the rest of your 400+ shots! This is a terrific one to start with, so many levels and dimensions.
Anna says:
Ilan wow excellent photo. Get some sleep, you will burn out eventually, that's like my trip to Singapore 30 hours travelling and no sleep...Glad you like Barcelona, you sound so excited. Anna :)
Javier Falcó says:
Good photo.
yz says:
fantastic shot
an impressionist image about consumerism, a clear winner
Mindy | f-stopMarin says:
Great layering. So much to read into this.
erickc
this shot is just amazing.. totally reflect life in a city on many angles.. love it =)
Nir Dremer says:
excellent photo & welcome back!
Pierre says:
Des reflets de vie quotidienne.
aleksarus says:
Barcelona did not think that this, more like a megacity mood:)
Beat says:
great shot Ilan. much to see and cool refelctions
Hoai Bao - Journal of Photography says:
Very dynamic shot. Love the various colors. Great shot.
Lorraine says:
How many times have we walked past a place and seen this type of scene? You've managed to capture it exceptionally well in vibrant colors.
CraigM says:
Exceptional observation, I really like this mixture of the view inside mixed with reflections. Glad you had a good trip :)
Marcie says:
WOW! It looks like a city of life and color and beautiful activity. Wonderful representational image. Welcome back!
Elad says:
welcome back. Great capture. Cant wait to see more
navin says:
I like how the reflections are merging woith the people inside. Creates a very nice effect
jonrg says:
muy bueno!
XaviH says:
I'm happy you kept such impression of Barcelona, my city. I'm waiting expectant to see your images. Regards!
david says:
the mess and rush of 21st century life in the west, could be anywhere in our homogonised lives. excellent spot, welcome back
Jonas says:
Welcome back! A nice capture of the animated city :)
beanow says:
Amazing shot - full of action and beautiful colours.
Krims@nline.be says:
Utterly beautifull and colorful scene ... well done Ilian, How was Barcelona?
Luis says:
this is an interesting composition, active vs passive, cool contrast.
Anonymous
like the busy scenery the colors and the reflections
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Phototherapy says:
Welcome back Ilan ;)
How many reflexions, how many stories, from the traffic light to thelady in the street, you put the whole Barcelona extraordinary life into one frame, and I like a lot.
Ivar says:
Great photo, love the myriad of reflections and colors. well done.
cat says:
It's kind of funny but this could be in Israel too. All the rushing about and especially the emphasis on food and children.
Looking forward to more.
k@ says:
Hey, welcome back dear Ilan ! Love that scene & its reflections, hope we'll see more and more about your vacation and welcome your home in these great colors you offer here !
Snapshutter says:
I see from Twitter you have been busy indeed. Like the schizophrenic impression from both the see through and reflected scene. Look forward to the Barcelona photos. Myself might be heading to Brazil in a week or so for a few days. Hope I'll have some time for some decent photos.
EYES WIDE SHUT says:
That's an amazing and fabulous image. Wonderfully observed
jelb says:
bonjour,
Nice reflection and saturation..Barcelona a very pleasant and culturally remarkable city..Bravo!
Robert Kruh says:
Amazing, full action captured! Great details! :)
Mike says:
Nice abstract reflection. Really captures the mood and setting well.
Liang says:
glad you are back, safe and sound! looks like you had a lot to do over that 48 our period. great shot here through the windows!
Veronelle says:
very nice reflections !
CushmoK says:
very interesting game with reflections..when reality can become different..
Gérard says:
Une photo qui demande réflexion, que de monde, belle création
Andy says:
Welcome back! Sounds like you had great fun! I really like all the reflections in this shot its a cool effect!
flo g says:
effervescence barcelonaise !! tres beaux jeux de reflection, colorés, vivants ;)
Michele says:
ummmm it looks teaming with life and vibrancy. i like how everything is layered here.
One says:
A very beautiful composition, great reflections and colors, very good job!
jpla says:
De superbes reflets !
JP
standley says:
Welcome back.
Great capture with these reflections!
eva baila says:
I love Barcelone, it's a happpy town, very lifely ! your shot is very "représentative" of this impression of lifely. Well done !
Walter Neiger says:
great play with reflections and colours.
Ebie says:
What a beautiful reflection photo. Looks like you have captured the inside and outside happenings for the four corners from where you are.
Diane C. says:
The overall impression looks fast paced. I like how the red don't walk signal suggests taking a break.
Jo says:
Wow llan, this is an amazing shot. You definitely captured the "vibe" and mood of the city, I keep scrolling up and down on the image and everytime I see something else. Wow! I'll pop onto the awards and vote right now. Rest up. Blessings.
Yashar says:
Nice shot..
cool refelctions..
postcardsfromwildwood says:
Ilan,
Thank you for visiting my blog and finding anything at all to comment on! Your photos are fantastic! I was in Barcelona 18 months ago and absolutely loved it. Hope you had a great time.
Janice.
JJ says:
Now this is a shot I wish I had taken wonderful mix of real and reflections, looking forward to seeing more from your trip
Neil Tasker says:
Thanks for your kind comments on my blog. Your photos are astonishing. I have a long way to go, but you've inspired me. Cheers.
Doctor Yashar says:
Nice shot..
cool refelctions..
om says:
The combination of the inside and the reflections of the outside makes this a very interesting image.
Kathiesbirds says:
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your photo above is a great way to show the mood of the place. It feels bright and busy to me from you photo! It feels like you had a good time.
Elisabeth's bright side says:
Wow, great busy high voltage picture! Great work.
Thanks for stopping by at my tranquille spot on earth.
Michael says:
Thank you :) love the coffie and your photos of Barcelona.
Carver says:
Sounds like a great trip. Wonderful photograph. Thanks for your visit to my blog.
Daryl says:
Fabulous .. thanks for visiting my blog and for the gracious comment..
Tammie Lee says:
Woooonderful image. So full of life and action, colors and feeling.
wow, I can not imagine being up for 48 + hours. I would be a mess!
John says:
Great composed reflection shot, Ilan!
Bim says:
Love the photos I've seen on your blog. Enjoy your sleep!
Sophie Asselin says:
Very nice Ilan ! I like the effect ! It's nice with the noise.
Anne says:
it's an interesting photo and the reflection makes the shot.
Ginnie says:
It is definitely one of the greatest cities of the world, Ilan!
10fraction says:
you must me exhausted! Thanks for this one, love the superposed reflection
Bonnie Bonsai says:
Gud'day from Land Down Under! Thanks for your very generous comment left in my photoblog. I am honoured. Shalom!
Víctor Roblas says:
Thanks Ilan for your comments in my Blog. I like the play between the red light and the fast food restaurant. B.R.
aurore says:
excellent jeu de transparence!
cuentosbrujos says:
Taking advantage of the reflection you have been a stunning collage city, I loved the mosaic of people, urban ...
a suggestive image
Trofin Mihai says:
Nice photography. Great work! keep going! Have a nice day and thanks for comment on my photoblog!
emillamola says:
Hi Ilan.
Me alegro de que te haya gustado Barcelona. Que curioso, yo vivo a 3 minutos de este "fast food". Ya nos enseñarás más fotos...
Saludos.
LightningPaul says:
Good to have you back :-)
I'm looking forward to more images of Barcelona.
Is this image made with a cell phone?
Ilan says:
@LightningPaul - No, D80 actually. It's just cropped, so it lost bit of it's quality, but I always for grainy feelings :D
T and S says:
Ilan : You are a superman of sorts, the sheer statistics of your multi-tasking is incredible.
Nice to hear you had a good time in Barcelona and I m looking forward to some spectacular images.
Arjan - Plasticdaisy says:
Lovely mash-up of colours and movement! There's so much going on here!
Ashish Sidapara says:
Full of life, cool shot!
Denis says:
Very interesting shot. I don't know Barcelona very well, but this picture could concentrate in one shot all the mood, all the gitation, all the life of this city. Well done, congrats.
joshi daniel says:
loved the image and was glad to see your excitement after the trip :)
Doum says:
Welcome back to photoblogging.. Wow! You need to control your spatial vision to understand this image. Excellent composition.
Oswegan says:
This is great, I love all of the chaos and color and light.
Phototherapy says:
I urge to see your vision about Gaudi ;)
Tarolino says:
Thanks for visiting my blog and your nice comment. Very appreciated. Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation.
really like that busy people collage that you made up. I don't know how you did it but the separate images flow wonderfully into eachother.
Philippe says:
Welcome back ! Nice to see you again, a wonderfull shoot so colored and a freat composition. Waiting for you in Marseille...Phil.
fishing guy says:
Ilan: Wondered back through you photos and you are very talented.
Musa says:
great shot! all in one sort of shot! :-)
Ankush. says:
would love to travel to Barcelona someday myself. like the many reflections in this image.
Ian says:
Welcome back, dude :-)
What a great canvas of subjects - so many wonderful layers to explore. Would love to see a b/w ;-)
Averi says:
Welcome back! And Barcelona is indeed one of my next trips. I like the play on reflections here, which is very unusual. Good luck for the remainder of your back-to-home tasks!
Jinksee says:
Glad to have you back! :D This is a nice visual description of your vacation. Can't wait to see more. ":D
AC says:
It seems to be a riot of color and motion. If this is what a sampler is, we are in for a treat with the series!
John Maslowski says:
Welcome back, sounds like you had a great trip. A fascinating image, love the effect here. Beautiful rich colors, excellent creative composition.
martie says:
Wow! What energy you have captured in this one! Great photo.
Terry H. says:
Impressive Impression indeed. A feast for my eyes. Great work!
bluechameleon says:
Wow! Such amazing energy felt here! The rush of the day, a flurry of activity, people, colours and emotions. Fantastic!
stephane says:
Looks like the people were busy that day.I like the explosion of colors and the judicious composition. Well balanced. I'll try to darken to emphasize volumes and shapes designed by colors, just to have a feel of it.
Nice.
Thanks for visiting.
clone says:
Very interesting composite. It comes together very well.
Markus Spring says:
That image is really Barca - vivid, richly faceted, colorful, almost loud, strong.
Have a good time there and take care.
Vlada says:
you surprise me every time with your magnificent imagination.. how do you do that? :)
love
Vlada.Ev
Alline says:
Quand tout ondulent dans le plissement du temps et de l'espace... courbant la lumière de nos yeux...
Hildegarde says:
A colorful vibrant impression. Love you forest photo too.
NJ & SB Photography says:
Me alegro que te lo hyas pasado bien en BCN, es una gran ciudad y muy bella!! que te voy a decir yo ;-))
kolkoblog says:
Fantastique image Bravo
z says:
perfect chaos
AB says:
Wonderfully chaotic reflections
Ali.B.M says:
Very nice shot
I like the colors
Best regards
Laurens Kuipers says:
Nice image! ;)
I Like the colors and reflections. And is a bit the same kind of photo I've posted yesterday (As you told me in a comment at my blog). Nice one!
nissou* says:
I'm happy you enjoyed Barcelona. I went there last summer and I had a very good time there.
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