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Cliffside Living in the Canaries

I found myself perched high above Los Gigantes, where the massive volcanic cliffs plunge dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean. The name, which literally means “The Giants,” couldn’t be more appropriate.

We stopped at a roadside vantage point along with several other tourists who were busy snapping selfies and enjoying the sunny afternoon.

The cliffs in the distance are really gigantic. This photo doesn’t do them justice, but I felt the contrast between the empty, abandoned pool in the foreground and the urban sprawl to the sea made this photo worth sharing.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

Urban Life Below Los Gigantes

The setting sun cast a lovely colour on the cliffs of Los Gigantes in Tenerife while I was packing the car. We had just eaten in a nice restaurant and were going to drive down to the harbour on the other side of town when I saw the cliffs lit up this way.

Quick as anything, I got out my camera when I spotted the scene in front of me. There are so many layers here. The family crossing the road, car waiting, parked cars on distant hills, the apartment blocks, and the looming Los Gigantes behind them all.

We left shortly after, and while the sun had dipped closer to the horizon, there was still some light on the cliffs.

Aperture	ƒ/5
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	58mm
ISO	500
Shutter speed	1/500s

Los Gigantes Marina at sunset

The marina at Los Gigantes, Tenerife, with boats moored against dramatic cliffs at sunset, orange sky reflecting on calm harbour waters.

The cliffs of Los Gigantes reflect the yellow light of the setting sun, while puny, tiny, boats lie moored in the harbour beneath.

The size of the cliffs is astounding, easily dwarfing anything else nearby.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	1250
Shutter speed	1/30s