A Morning in Madrid: 35mm Composition Breakdown

Oct 7

Back for another composition breakdown in Madrid. The mornings here are so special so I wanted to focus this one specifically on the light in the morning.

And..if you can ignore how many times I say “kind of” and “like”, there might be some value here. Or you can just skip to some of the photos below.

These were all shot on the Fuji X-T5 with the Fujinon XF 23mm (35mm equivalent) F/2R WR Lens.

The majestic Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, bathed in sunlight under a clear blue sky

A group of people walking past a blue mural with images of animals and plants on a tiled wall in Madrid

Tall brick bell tower amidst colorful residential buildings on a sunny day in Madrid

View down a pathway between a tall brick wall and colorful buildings, leading towards a quiet street in Madrid

A corner building in Madrid with balconies and street art, casting a dramatic shadow as a man with a hat walks by

Perspective view of a person walking, framed through a circular metal structure, with Madrid architecture in the background

Two young joggers running past a red restaurant in Madrid, contrasting against a shadowed wall.

Stacked outdoor chairs with the Cathedral Santa María la Real de La Almudena in the background, viewed from a Madrid terrace

Man pushing a green crate trolley on a busy Madrid street, with building reflection in a blue convex mirror.

Early morning sunlight casting long shadows on a quiet Madrid street with a woman walking by storefronts

Reflection of a man with aviator sunglasses in a shop window in Madrid, blending with religious statues and decor.

Elderly man in a suit walking past a traditional red restaurant facade in Madrid, casting a strong shadow

Woman with a blue umbrella walking along a stone wall, with her shadow extending onto the Madrid sidewalk

Golden hour light illuminating a young woman walking past Real Casa de Correos in Madrid

A narrow street in Madrid with a woman walking toward the light at the end, a sign for ‘Helena Rohner’ hangs above

A woman walking in Madrid, casting a shadow on a yellow wall with a Spanish flag waving on a building above

Pat Simmons

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