35mm Photography Composition Breakdown | Valencia, Spain

35mm Photography Composition Breakdown | Valencia, Spain

Sep 25

Written By Pat Simmons

Back for another composition breakdown this time in the city of Valencia.

And wow what a photogenic city Valencia is. It seemed like everywhere I turned, scenes unfolded naturally right before me.

All of these photos were taken in less than 72 hours. Which leads me to believe, is Valencia the easiest city to photograph in the world?

Check out the YouTube video above for shot by shot composition breakdowns from photographing the city.

Or want to skip my rambling and get right to the photos? Here they are.

Centro Historico

Businessman walking past the ornate facade of Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in Valencia, with intricate baroque details and shadows cast by the building.

Empty glass and saucer on a table at a cafe in Valencia, with a blurred background of a sunny street scene

Cyclist riding by the grand baroque entrance of Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in Valencia, with intricate wrought iron windows and sculpted decorations.

Reflection of a street scene through a dusty window of a vintage VW bus parked in Ruzafa, Valencia

An elderly woman walking down a narrow alleyway in Valencia, with graffiti on the walls and a warm evening glow

Detailed view of the ornate baroque facade of Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in Valencia, featuring carved figures and decorative balconies.

Sunlight casting shadows on the circular building in Plaza Redondo, Valencia

Torre de Santa Catalina, a historic bell tower in Valencia, Spain, standing tall between colorful residential buildings in the afternoon sun

Green building on a tree-lined street in Valencia, framed by shadows and dappled sunlight

A narrow street in Valencia leading to the dome of the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, illuminated by the evening sun, surrounded by historic buildings

A bustling café in the foreground with patrons enjoying the view of the Torre de Santa Catalina in Valencia, Spain, bathed in golden sunlight

Three musicians walking down a street in Valencia, Spain, carrying their brass instruments, with a Mexican flag hanging in the background

A woman standing in front of a shoe store window in Valencia, Spain, gazing at the display as sunlight reflects off the glass

A quiet street in Valencia, lined with colorful buildings and empty cafes in the early morning light

A woman walks by the baroque facade of Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas in Valencia with sunlight casting shadows on the building

Businessman walking past the ornate facade of Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in Valencia, with intricate baroque details and shadows cast by the building.

Empty glass and saucer on a table at a cafe in Valencia, with a blurred background of a sunny street scene

Cyclist riding by the grand baroque entrance of Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in Valencia, with intricate wrought iron windows and sculpted decorations.

Reflection of a street scene through a dusty window of a vintage VW bus parked in Ruzafa, Valencia

Sunlight casting shadows on the circular building in Plaza Redondo, Valencia

Three musicians walking down a street in Valencia, Spain, carrying their brass instruments, with a Mexican flag hanging in the background

A woman standing in front of a shoe store window in Valencia, Spain, gazing at the display as sunlight reflects off the glass

A woman walks by the baroque facade of Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas in Valencia with sunlight casting shadows on the building

Extramurs

A woman walking past a mural with pink angel wings on a wall in the Extramurs district, headphones on, lost in thought

A silhouette of a person reflected against a mural with large pink angel wings, casting a dreamlike atmosphere in the Extramurs district

A bright and colorful merry-go-round in front of classic European buildings, basking in the sunlight in the Extramurs district

The intricate and beautiful facade of Valencia’s North Train Station, showcasing its historical architecture and clock tower.

A stained glass window casts colorful light on the floor inside Valencia’s North Train Station, highlighting the Renfe ticket machines

A bright red bus makes its way through a street lined with classic buildings in Valencia’s Extramurs district

A yellow rooftop peeking from behind trees and a mix of modern and classic buildings in Valencia’s Extramurs neighborhood

A silhouette of a person reflected against a mural with large pink angel wings, casting a dreamlike atmosphere in the Extramurs district

A yellow rooftop peeking from behind trees and a mix of modern and classic buildings in Valencia’s Extramurs neighborhood

City of Arts & Sciences

A woman pushing her bike through a curved tunnel bathed in sunlight at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia.

A young boy standing under an arched building entrance in black and white at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia.

A couple embracing and kissing under a large overhang in the golden hour at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

A worker sweeping the shallow water at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia under a modern architectural bridge

Exterior view of the futuristic Hemisfèric building in the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, against a clear blue sky.

A mother and child walking past the Hemisferic building at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

Reflection of the Valencia Opera House in a puddle at the City of Arts and Sciences

Silhouette of a man walking through a curved tunnel in black and white at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

Three women walking under the futuristic architectural arches at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

A walkway lined with trees leading towards Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.

A couple sitting by the water, embracing as the sun sets over the Hemisferic at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

Woman riding a bike under the large arches at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

A woman pushing her bike through a curved tunnel bathed in sunlight at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia.

A worker sweeping the shallow water at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia under a modern architectural bridge

A mother and child walking past the Hemisferic building at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

Reflection of the Valencia Opera House in a puddle at the City of Arts and Sciences

Silhouette of a man walking through a curved tunnel in black and white at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

Three women walking under the futuristic architectural arches at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

A walkway lined with trees leading towards Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.

A couple sitting by the water, embracing as the sun sets over the Hemisferic at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

Woman riding a bike under the large arches at the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia