This is turning into a long trip. In the past week I went from Barcelona, to Hildesheim in Germany, to Vienna and on to Budapest. Flying visits all and I missed getting a shot in Vienna. I will be going back, so next time I’ll have time to get it.
Barcelona was fun to shoot. The marathon was on and that was
an opportunity, but I was staying in the Barcelona Princess hotel, which is at a very nice location. Riding the elevator up to my room, there is a fantastic view across the city and I knew I had to shoot the blue hour for the cities project from here.
I tried the pool on the 23rd floor, but it faced the wrong way, as did my room on the 19th. I did (briefly) contemplate scaleign onto the roof, but figured there is a better way………
More after the jump…….
I went to reception and begged and pleaded to either be allowed on the roof, or at least into a room with a west facing window. The very kind staff explained that roof access was only possible with prior notice and someone would have to be with me at all times, but a room might be possible. After checking the computer, it turned out that a suite on the 23rd floor with a west faceing balcony was available! I was shown the room and balcony and arranged to pick up a key for an hour.
6.30pm…access granted and spent good amount of time jus
t shooting. it was windy, but I could duck into the room to warm up. Many thanks to the staff and management of the hotel for allowing me to get the shot.
More to Come!!!!
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