Park Güell

If I learned anything from my trip to Spain it is that Gaudí was a genius. He is the brilliant mind behind quite a few of the architectural monuments around Barcelona. In this location Gaudí was originally approached to design a private housing development. However, due to numerous reasons (mostly financial), the project failed. Although only a few planned structures were built, it is still an amazing place. After a few years of being privately owned Park Güell officially became a park in 1926. It is now a must see site in Barcelona. Park Güell felt like a reflection of Barcelona, with all of its colors and eclectic nature of the architecture. I felt like it captured the spirit of Barcelona - at least for the short period of time I was there. Gaudí had a whimsical vision, it is apparent in almost all of his work but especially so in Park Güell. If you ever get a chance to see the park in person, don't miss it. [Shot on Portra 400 taken with a Mamiya 645]