Stefano Politi Markovina

Brihuega Lavender Fields: A Photographer’s Guide

The Brihuega lavender fields have earned the small Castilla-La Mancha hill town its nickname as Spanish Provence. With over 1,000 hectares of cultivated lavender surrounding the town, it offers one of Europe's most photogenic — and most photographed — landscapes each summer.

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Photographing Fallas in Valencia

The Fallas (or Falles in Valencian language) are one of the most incredible and riotous fiestas you can photograph in Spain. Photographing fallas is a perfect blaze of colors, people, parades and fireworks for the happiness of your camera.

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City of Arts and Sciences Valencia Photography: A Professional Guide

City of Arts and Sciences Valencia photography is a must for professional and advanced photographers visiting Spain’s most futuristic architectural complex. This iconic site designed by Santiago Calatrava offers dramatic lines, reflective pools, and sculptural white forms that make it one of the best locations in Europe for architectural and travel photography.

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Photographing Spanish windmills

Spanish community of Castilla-La Mancha is worldwide famous for its iconic white windmills. In the last few years, these windmills caught also the interest of more and more photographers.

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Best photography spots in Asturias

Asturias is a captivating blend of lush landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and charming villages. This hidden gem of northern Spain boasts iconic landmarks that are a photographer's dream.

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Chamberi ghost metro station

Looking for some unusual shooting while in Madrid? Then, Chamberi ghost metro station might be something you really enjoy.
Chamberi is a defunct metro station on Line 1 of the Madrid Metro, one of the largest and oldest rapid transit systems in the world. Continue reading “Chamberi ghost metro station”

Photographing El Cabanyal: Valencia’s Most Colorful Neighborhood

The colorful seaside neighborhood of El Cabanyal is one of Valencia’s most rewarding areas for photography. Once an independent fishermen’s settlement, El Cabanyal became part of the city at the end of the 19th century. Despite its integration into Valencia, it has preserved a strong local identity and a distinctive visual character shaped by its maritime past.

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Andalusia photo gallery

Memories of my latest journey down to Andalusia still linger in my mind now that I’m back home: the pleasant, sweet scent of orange blossoms; the bright green rolling hill landscapes, where even a lonely white cottage becomes a monument; those pretty whitewashed villages perched spectacularly atop crags; the Western-like atmosphere sheltered in the spectacular, badlands-like Tabernas Desert, one of the wildest and driest parts of Europe.

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The best views of Barcelona for photographers

Looking for the best views of Barcelona? Barcelona reserves many scenic viewpoints to shoot images of its beautiful skyline and landmarks. Department stores, rooftop bars, monuments or parks, Barcelona is home to many locations that boast some great scenic views of the pretty old town, the beaches or the entire city.

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