Tag Archives: Spain

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soon after spain i was in japan
where they’re very particular

chided by mrs ozaki
only socks could meet tatami
even that virgin slipper i’d filched 
from business class was banned

sandals off
for special encounters 
is as old a rite
as the burning bush

A vertical, nighttime photograph of a large, leafy shrub with dense foliage that glows in a fiery orange-yellow. The plant is illuminated by a streetlamp, creating a visual that strongly resembles a burning bush. The ground below is wet and reflects the bright light. The photograph was taken in Spain.

bilbao after dark series # 9: slide

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A dramatic, low-angle photograph of the abstract, fin-like architectural support of the Zubizuri Bridge in Bilbao, Spain, at night. The bridge's vertical supports are illuminated with bright, parallel lines of light, creating a strong contrast against the dark sky and reflecting the post's theme of an 'after dark' series.

bilbao after dark series #8: ride

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A vibrant night photograph of a modern tram in Bilbao, Spain, moving along its tracks. The brightly lit tram and its surroundings, including the city buildings in the background, reflect off the wet pavement. The image's composition and dynamic lighting capture the feeling of a late-night 'ride' in the city.

bilbao after dark series # 7: glide

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A nighttime photograph of a team of paddlers in a long canoe on a river in Bilbao, Spain. The river's surface is a vibrant tapestry of abstract reflections from the city lights. The image's serene yet dynamic feel captures the graceful movement of the canoe, directly reflecting the post's title 'glide' in the 'Bilbao after dark' series.

bilbao after dark series #6: under

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A dramatic, low-angle photograph capturing the curving underside of the Zubizuri Bridge in Bilbao, Spain, at night. The bridge's white, structural ribs are illuminated by a series of lights, creating a captivating pattern of light and shadow against the dark backdrop of the river and city lights. The image's perspective directly reflects the post's title 'under'.

bilbao after dark series #5: salve

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A nighttime photograph of a large, brightly lit bridge in Bilbao, Spain. A prominent mural featuring a musician with a guitar is painted on a concrete support column, bathed in the warm light from below. The image captures the artistic side of the city and its warm greeting, which directly reflects the post's title 'salve'.

bilbao after dark series #4: quink

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A nighttime street scene in Bilbao, Spain, bathed in the rich, deep blue light from strings of lights draped between trees. The vibrant blue illumination, which is reminiscent of fountain pen ink, contrasts with the warm interior lights of the buildings and the passing red bus. The image captures the magical atmosphere of the city at night, reflecting the poem's wordplay on 'quink' and 'ink'.

bilbao after dark series #3: soltice

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A festive nighttime photograph of a large, conical Christmas tree decorated with blue lights, standing in a crowded city square in Bilbao, Spain. The image's celebration of the winter season and the longest night of the year directly reflects the post's title, 'solstice'.

21 december 2015 bilbao 

bilbao after dark series #2: pup

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A vertical photograph of a massive dog-shaped sculpture, a living topiary made of green flowers and foliage, standing in front of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao at night. The sculpture, known as 'Puppy,' is an iconic landmark, and its presence adds a playful, whimsical touch to the post, which is titled 'pup'.

bilbao after dark series #1: mum

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A nighttime photograph of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, with the massive, bronze and steel spider sculpture 'Maman' visible in the foreground. The image captures a prominent artistic duo at the museum and the post's title, 'mum,' which is a play on the sculpture's name and its companion piece, 'Puppy,' from the same series.
maman, louise bourgeois