Yesterday, we left Barcelona. As we walked from our hotel to the metro station down a quiet calle, we noticed these accidental collages: walls whose damaged plaster work revealed the original brick beneath; damaged multi-surfaced walls where graffiti had been added; brick walls juxtaposed with stonework, with decorated tile work, or with handsome brick decoration; a nursery school whose facade had been decorated with a festive collage of coloured streamers and children’s drawings.
They fit, rather loosely it’s true, with this week’s WordPress photo challenge: collage.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
What an interesting set of images, colourful too.
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Thank you. I ‘tarted them up a bit’ to fit the brief!
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They’re all really quite beautiful, in their own ways!
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Thank you. I liked them too.
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Love the photos Margaret, it’s good to see bits of Barcelona that don’t normally get photographed 🙂
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I love exploring the back streets of any city. But Barcelona is always good value.
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I agree with you Margaret, there’s definitely much more to see in the back streets of most cities 🙂
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Absolutely love Barcelona. Been way too long since I’ve been there. Lovely choices for the challenge Margaret.
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Thank you. You’re obviously due another trip!
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Fits the challenge perfectly, Margaret! These are cool captures of Barcelona, especially on your last day there. 🙂
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Thank you. It was all good fun.
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I love your response to the theme and the layered pictures layer up so well together too.
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Thank you. The Spanish seem to do decay so well.
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Barcelona seems to ooze creativity. Your collages work well to communicate that.
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Thank you. You’re right, even unappreciated corners of the city produce little gems.
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I think we’ve all been a bit loose with this challenge, Margaret, but it’s part of the game, isn’t it? 🙂 🙂
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I’m ALWAYS a bit loose with it, but as you say, it’s part of the fun.
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I have loved all your Barcelona photos, Margaret! Haven’t commented so far as I am so behind!
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Oh, Clare, give yourself a break, this keeping up with blogs can get really stressful!
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I love the combo of colors! Barcelona seems stunning! What’s the best way to explore this magical city?
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That’s a difficult one, because it’s always busy. Still, get up, get out early, and walk. Much of what we enjoy is to be found in hidden back streets. If you want to see major sites, such as anywhere with Gaudi’s name on it, book ahead. It’ll save endless queuing. But do your research and find things worth seeing not on the main tourist trail, as we did. Google phrases such as ‘Hidden Barcelona’ and you’ll get dozens of ideas. Good luck!
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