Way Of Lights

"Approach the light, Caroline" ...
Outside MUBAM.

MurciaDailyPhoto At II Festival Of Photography.

MurciaDailyPhoto was invited to participate in open exposure of the Second Festival of Photography, organized by the MUBAM and Cien Ojos.
It was a great opportunity to make known to MurciaDailyPhoto, and also, to watch the work of other photographers, great professional and amateur photographers.
I could see very good pictures.
It was a coincidence in time, but it has agreed that next week, on June 4th, MurciaDailyPhoto turn 5 years. It was a way to look back at five years of photos. I could only choose 15 photos out of over 1300. A difficult choice, where I had to leave out many photos that I love.
In the picture, you can see the proyeccción of one of my photos. The original, for more detail, you can see here.

MUBAM Facade.

Detail of the facade which was held the open exhibition of the II Festival of Photography.
This is the facade of one of the exhibition halls of the MUBAM (here, a photo from 2009).

Atmosphere At II Festival Of Photography.

A pleasant atmosphere, entertained by good music, provided by a DJ outside the MUBAM.
In the background, screen for open exhibition participants, organized by Cien Ojos.

II Festival Of Photography. II Fiesta De La Fotografía.

Last friday was held II Festival of Photography, organized by Cien Ojos association (Hundred Eyes) and MUBAM.
To this exhibition was invited MurciaDailyPhoto (see photos next days).
In the image, pictures of contemporary photography students (15 participants). Very good pictures and great quality.

MUBAM

MUBAM, is an acronym of the Museum of Fine Arts of Murcia (Museo de Bellas Ar. It presents works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century.
But what brings me to show this picture. I will reveal in successive days.

Take Off

With the arrival of warm weather, for the summer, increases the number of tourists that coming to the Region of Murcia.
In the image plane recently taken off in Los Alcazares.

Lagoon

There is not a lagoon, but an irrigation pond.

Story Of An Olive Tree

Let me tell you a little story about an olive tree.
At home we have a small garden (image: garden with olive trees near the garden of El Malecon), which usually come birds of different species.
About a year ago, we watched as it began to sprout, on a bank of our garden, a small branch with a tiny leaves. We let it grow, and we saw it was an olive tree. Yes, perhaps, one of those birds brought an olive seed in its beak, with lucky to germinate and grow.
I do not get to see it grow into a great tree as the image, but surely, my children will get to see.

Playing With Volumes

A streetlight design at midtown (Murcia).

Pedestrians

If you take a picture with the camera moving, it may happen that.

Sailing

Sun, sea calm: sailing. If you have a boat (or a friend with a boat).

Spring Storms

We had a few days of thunderstorms. A cloud comes, download a few liters of rain at once (even with hail), and then the cloud was gone.
Picture: fountain at Town Hall.

Plaza Mayor

Fountain at Plaza Mayor (Town Square).
A great place to eat (there are many different kind of restaurants), to eat tapas, in a quiet surroundings.
Background, St. Nicholas church.

Sea Lion

Sea Lion at Terra Natura Murcia, a highly recommended zoo.

Flamingos At Las Salinas

Flamingos at Las Salinas and Arenales Natural Regional Park At San Pedro Del Pinatar.
You can find more info here.

Land Grabbed

Despite the rain we had last month, this pine to have survived, clinging with its roots to the ground.

Ancient Column

In the Archaeological Museum of Murcia, you can see a glimpse of the past in our Region.
In the image, column from ancient Rome, belonging to a manor house.

More Than 30.

We are at the beginning of May, and after spending a few days of rain and cold, now we get to 30 degrees Celsius.
Image: views of the Mar Menor at Los Alcazares.

Playground And Tram.

There are few Murcia tram lines, but it is a useful public transportation. Currently connects the city of Murcia with universities, and major shopping centers on the outskirts of the city, as well as the Nueva Condomina football stadium.
In the picture, tram on its way through Plaza Circular (the biggest town roundabout), where is located that playground.

Happy Mother's Day 2013.

The first Sunday of May in Spain, marks the Mother's Day (as in Hungary, Lithuania, Mozambique and Portugal). Although in most other countries is celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first Celebrated in 1908, but in the 1920s, became a very commercial day.

SOS 4.8 2013

Another year, and already six years, is held the first weekend in May, the SOS 4.8.
48 hours of music, conferences, and Avant Garde.
A festival that is considered sustainable (SOStenible) when using resources.
A festival that in previous years music groups have played as Pulp, Franz Ferdinand, Chemical Brothers or Suede.
This year, the crisis has noticed, but still they have brought bands like M83, and The XX.

Fried Milk Squares

This is one of my favourites desserts.
The image, fried milk (leche frita), made of homemade form in my own home.
How to make it.

"With a firm, sweet, cold milk-pudding center encased in a warm and crunchy fried shell of flour and egg, it's sure to transport you back to Spain. This traditional Spanish dessert is easy, but does require refrigerating for at least 3 hours (and preferably overnight) before frying.
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Refrigeration: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour (3 1/2 tablespoons to coat the Leche Frita before frying)
1/2 cup sugar
1 quart whole milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
powdered cinnamon
Preparation:

Put the cornstarch, 3 1/2 tablespoons of the flour, and the sugar together in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of the milk and mix well with a whisk. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Heat the rest of the milk in a large pan with the cinnamon stick over medium-low heat. When the milk begins to bubble, strain it little by little into the sugar and flour mixture, stirring well. Pour the sugar, flour, and milk mixture back into the saucepan and put it over low heat, again stirring well, for 10 minutes.

Lightly oil an 11 x 7-inch ovenproof glass baking dish with olive oil Pour in the leche frita mixture to a depth of 3/4 inch (use two molds if you have sufficient mixture). Leave to cool in the fridge (overnight if you have time).

Run a knife around the edge of the leche frita to ensure it's not sticking and very quickly turn it out. Cut it into 2 1/2-inch squares. Beat the eggs. Heat olive oil in a frying pan to a depth approaching 1/4 inch over medium heat. Add the butter. Dredge each of the squares in the remaining flour, dip in the beaten egg, and fry in the hot oil for approximately 1 minute on each side, until very lightly golden. Sieve over powdered cinnamon and serve hot.

Preparation Note: Although the author suggests using a 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish, we recommend using a smaller size dish to obtain a depth of 3/4 inch. It is important that the leche frita be at least 3/4-inch thick, or it will be unmanageable when frying/turning."

Source: About dot com Spanish Food

(if you accompany it with a scoop of ice cream, best nougat, the contrast of flavours and temperatures, you'll thank).

This dessert you can ask for it in a few restaurants im Murcia.

I See You

It is not the game of hide and seek. Neither that person is running away after making a wrongdoing. It's just a fisherman who had just finished fishing and was about to go home, with very little loot, by the way.

May'13 Theme Day - The Creative Artisan

May 1st. Today is the international day of work, and the theme in CityDailyPhoto Bloggers community, is the creative artisan. Definitely a great day to remember old trades, or to claim that those jobs are not lost in oblivion. We must thank the artisans who still continue maintaining these jobs, despite being in the XXI century.
The image, parade Bando de la Huerta. Spinners, bobbin lace.
Bobbin lace is a lace textile technique consisting of interwoven threads that are wound into coils initially called bobbin, for better management. As work progresses, the tissue is held by pins stuck in a cushion, called "scene". The place of the pins usually determined by a pattern of holes in the pad.
The lace can be performed with coarse or fine threads. Traditionally, made from linen, silk, wool and cotton subsequently. Also with precious metal wire. Today also performed with a variety of synthetic fibers, wires or other filaments.