Nature of Spring
Shot in April 2019.
Early Green
There is a unique quality to the early green of spring. The leaves seem brighter under the morning light, and the colors are fresher than in later months. Everything just seems alive and thriving after the prolonged hardships of winter.
Discovering Palma
When traveling to the island of Mallorca, you certainly will have some kind of a meet and greet with its capital city – Palma de Mallorca. In the center of its old town, the Gothic-style cathedral is situated, which can be seen from afar and is even more stunning close-up and from inside. Similar to Barcelona on the mainland, many modernist (Spanish Jugendstil/art nouveau) buildings are to be discovered. After your sightseeing tour, you can nap at the beach or at one of the city’s beautiful parks.
A Day in Sóller
The town of Sóller is situated on the Spanish island of Mallorca. It is just a trip with the heritage train away from the island’s main village, Palma. Sunny Sóller is known for its rich plantations of oranges and lemons. The trees and fruits can be seen from everywhere. It is also a nice place to relax and look around. The port area is charming and peaceful. There is also some exciting art nouveau architecture (modernism in Spanish) to be found, a prime example being the front facade of the cathedral (picture 4). Overall, it is a pleasant place to spend a few hours in.
Island of Eternal Spring
Fuerteventura and the other islands of the Canaries are also sometimes called “Islands of the Eternal Spring” because the temperature around here stays constant at around 19 to 24 degrees. That’s precisely why many Europeans like to come here, especially in wintertime, because the weather tends to stay pleasant and enjoyable. Rain is very seldom, and you can still go for a swim in November. Also, the nature is just stunning.
The following pictures were shot on location in the fall of 2018.
Discovering Fuerteventura
Photography shot on Fuerteventura in November 2018.
Michael Hoffman Photography 