From the Heart of Spain
La Mariblanca, a statue in a large square in Madrid, marks the geographic centre of Spain. This is what it looked like in 2017, but the area around it has been developed since then and now there’s more places to stop and sit. La Mariblanca, May 2025
Red Trousers on the Metro Steps
It was early in the morning on a lovely day in Madrid, Spain. I went out for an early walk to capture the comings and goings of the local population and chanced upon this woman coming out of the metro. She probably made this journey hundreds of times. Hopefully, she’s still in Madrid.
Arco de la Victoria and lightstreaks
Many, many years ago, I photographed the Arco de la Victoria (Victory Arch) in Madrid. I was quite happy to have the lights of passing traffic in the photo too!
Doggy had their hair done
It’s lovely to see well cared for dogs. Shih tzus need so much grooming or their fur gets in their eyes, but this one had a nice bow, and happily walked along a street in Madrid.
The Woman with the Red Fan
She wandered on the street, holding a red fan to block the sun from her face. It was a sunny day, and the sun was shining brightly. But she didn’t mind. She enjoyed the breeze, and the sight. She enjoyed how they made her feel calm, and relaxed. She wore cool, white clothing that contrasted…
Motionless in speed
I watch the subway train speed by, feeling a rush of wind and sound. It’s like a flash of light, but I can see the faces of the people inside. They look like they’re in a hurry or a trance. I wonder what their lives are like.
Unexpected Irish in Madrid
There’s something about people and newspapers that fascinates me. Maybe it’s the contrast between the printed words and the digital screens that dominate our lives. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia for a simpler time when news was not a constant stream of updates and alerts. Perhaps it’s the curiosity about what stories catch their attention and…
On the steps of the Museo Nacional del Prado
I remember visiting the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid and I loved it. I visited Madrid in 2003 to stay with a good friend for a week. Back then, we only had rubbish 1mp cameras on our phones, if they had cameras at all. I had my Sony F717 with me and with a…
Hope for Happiness
A man on the streets of Madrid laughs as he grabs a friend’s arm.
An Angel at Home
An angel hung up their wings when they got home. Madrid, 2017.
Spanish Gentleman
A man dressed in a suit is an unusual sight when all around him are dressed casually.
Jagged Shadows
A striking pattern formed by the tiles on a roof in Madrid, Spain.